THADDEUS I rubbed the crease between my eyebrows in frustration. My mom was really getting on my nerves. She was being so stubborn again, and it was giving me a headache. I couldn't believe how patient my dad was with her. She always had to have things her way, no matter what. Perhaps, because of her Omega status. I remembered all the times she'd caused trouble with her stubbornness. It seemed like she was always the one starting the arguments. But even though she could be difficult, I knew she loved me a lot. She was a strong woman who always believed in herself. "Mom, really, there's no need to come down here," I said, trying to calm her down. "I already told you, she's doing just fine. Thea and Peter just went downstairs to check on her." I tried to ignore her worried protests. “A

