Forbidden Omega

Chapter Two

As Luna Tilly sat sipping her Iced Tea reading over her usual pile of documents in her office there was a gentle knock at the door. Sitting down her cold drink and eyeing her clock on the wall she knew exactly who that was knocking, the Luna called out, “Please come in”

Before the door had fully opened Luna Tilly was up and moving elegantly towards the opening door to invite in her guest. She wanted to make sure that she extended a warm welcome to help put her guest at ease, she knew that even though the Ranked Members made an effort to being friendly and open a lot of pack members, still rightly so, wanted to ensure respect was shown at all times. This normally resulted on 1:1 conversations being a little bit one sided to start with until the visiting party realised that the Luna really was nice person and wouldn’t order anyone to be dragged off the dungeon just for looking at her the wrong way.

Alla took a deep breath and peeked around the door looking at the Luna making her way over. “You asked to see me Luna?” stated Alla nice and clearly. She kept her behind the door  with just her head peeking round in case the Luna had more important business to attend to as it was easy just to slip away. “Yes Alla I did please do come in” smiled the Luna. “Thank you,” replied Alla rounding the door then closing it behind her. She turned and lowered her head gently as a mark of respect to the Luna before walking forward towards the Luna, “Would you like me to stand or sit Luna?” Alla genuinely questioned. She didn’t want to just presume that the Luna wanted her to sit down. “Please take a seat Alla I am sure you have been working hard at the farm all morning in the blazing heat getting ready for the sowing of the crops next week” Luna Tilly answered swiftly showing Alla to a comfortable seating area away from the formality of her desk.

Alla was taken aback that Luna Tilly was aware of the work being done on the farm, the surprise must of shown on her face as she was sitting as Luna Tilly chuckled, “Alla my dear you look surprised that I know what goes on down at the pack farm,” leaning forward towards Alla Luna Tilly lowered her voice,” I am a farmers daughter myself, I come from a long line of farmers so I probably know more than most Lunas about the farming cycles but shhhhh no one needs to know” Alla’s beaming smile was all the answer Luna Tilly needed to continue.

Her office door opened again as Beth one of Luna Tilly’s staff came in take drinks orders for the ladies. Luna Tilly stood up to fetch her Ice Tea from her desk and as she turned and Alla saw what as in her hand she was already getting the taste of Ice Tea in her mouth. “Could I please have an Ice Tea also if it isn’t too much trouble?”

 The staff member smiled warmly,” Of course it is no trouble at all Alla, Luna would you like a fresh Ice tea?” shaking her head no as she was sipping her current Ice Tea the staff member smiled and left.

Luna Tilly made small talk with Alla for the few minutes it took for the staff member to return with Alla’s Iced Tea. She asked after Alla’s family all by name including the pups which amazed Alla. Once the Ice Tea arrived Alla took a long slip of the nice cool drink. It was so refreshing, she hadn’t realised just how thirsty she was after her morning working on the farm. It made her sigh a little as she put her glass down.

Luna Tilly was ready to get down to business judging by her body language however she kept checking the clock. It was as if she was stalling waiting for someone else to arrive. After a further 10 minutes had passed the Luna excused herself to get up to make a quick call when the door flew open. Standing in the doorway was an extremely handsome sweaty young man in just basketball shorts. It was clear to see that this was one of Luna Tilly’s Pups as he had his mother’s kind eyes and his fathers sharp jawline and 6’4 muscle bound stature. Alla’s full attention had swung to the door as it had burst open finding herself standing up full height, fists clenched in front of her Luna ready to protect her from the imposing threat. The young mans eyes darkened for a split second as his nostrils flared. Alla had noticed this and found her own nostrils taking in the heavenly sweaty manly scent of this guy. He smelt of freshly shaved wood and winter spices. She felt a subtle pull to this guy. She questioned herself, could this be her mate, had Luna Tilly invited her here to meet her mate. She couldn’t possibly know if he was until her 18th Birthday after her first shift.

A low rumbling chuckle escaped from the young man as quickly regained his composure, he raised his hands in defeat, “I mean no harm Mother, sorry I am late but there is no need for me to get my ass wooped by…..” he was looking expectantly at Alla for her to give her name. As Allas cheeks turned red she realised who he was and lowered her head immediately as a sign of respect,” I am sorry Luna I didn’t realise that it was one of your Pup’s” said Alla. She only knew the older 3 of the Luna’s pups to see. She hadn’t seen the youngest for 13 years. Peeking up through her fringe she recognised his eyes and smile as the kid that she had played with in Kindergarten. Where he had gotten that god like body and deep velvety voice from she had no clue. She could feel her face heating as she was having these thoughts.

“Alla this is my son Tristan, Tristan this is Alla. You both went to Kindergarten together before Tristan went off boarding school” Luna Tilly introduced them both. “Please both won’t you sit. Beth could you please get Tristan a, “ before she could finish her sentence the staff member who had come to take the drinks order earlier returned and handed Tristan a t-shirt and a large water bottle filled with ice and red looking drink. She winked at Tristan playfully and smiled at the Luna, “Beth my dear what would we do without you!” Alla felt a slight unease at witnessing the way the staff member flirted with him

Alla was politely waiting for the Luna to take her seat first while trying to calm herself and make sense of these weird feelings she was having towards Tristan. Tristan kindly escorted his mother to her seat and turned to indicate for Alla to sit. She screwed up her face, “After you Sir” she knew basic protocol required for all Ranked Members to sit before anyone else – he was a ranked member wasn’t he? “Please Alla my Mother here would kick my ass if I sat down before any ladies in the room” Alla was taken a back. She wasn’t sure  what to think. Was it the fact a Ranked Member would refuse to sit before an Omega because of manners or was it that he called her a lady. Either way he got his wish as she repaid his kindness with a small smile and settled back into the seat she had been previously occupying before Tristan had barged in.

Tristan settled himself in the seat next to Alla leaving one empty seat between him and his mother around the small coffee table. Alla could feel herself starting to panic slightly at what was going on. “Luna Tilly I don’t mean to be rude and have enjoyed my conversation with you greatly but I am wondering why you wanted to see me?” she asked directly.

“Well Alla my dear I have heard nothing but good news from Head Teacher at school. You are due to Graduate from School in 2 months with an exceptional GPA and wondered what your plans were after school break?” questioned Luna Tilly.

Both Luna Tilly and Tristan watched Alla as she looked between them both, “Planning on working on the farm full time Luna after I Graduate from School. I was unsuccessful at securing funding to pay for College and don’t want to burden my family with that type of debt.”

Tristan found himself feeling proud that she didn’t want anyone else to be responsible for her financially. He was questioning himself why he would feel such a way it just wasn’t make any sense to him. Focussing back on the conversation he wanted to learn more about the grown up version of Alla. Tristan raised an eyebrow on hearing Alla’s plans and leaned forward placing his elbows on his knees. “Would you be happy staying on the farm and working or would you like the opportunity to go to College?” he questioned her

Alla had always wanted to go to College to get a degree in Project Management. But she always was firm with herself in that she only wanted to do it on the basis that her parents didn’t pay for education as it was her who wanted to go. She had tried to get scholarships etc however she had been unsuccessful mainly because of her ‘extracurricular’ activities or the lack there of. She was always busy studying or working at the farm to put her earnings from there back into her family to help support them. She had long made peace with the fact that she wasn’t going to be able to go and that she would be working on the farm, in her happy place, until she met her mate then things would probably change somewhat.

“As I said sir,” Alla started. Tristan interrupted her, ”Tristan, my name is Tristan please there is no need for you to call me Sir, unless of course you want to,” He winked at her as his Mother scowled at him. He sat back shrugging his shoulders and his Mother and grinning wickedly at Alla. He wanted to see if she reacted to his little bit of flirting. He was rewarded with a slight grin and her face started to look slightly flushed again. Alla quickly regained her composure “Look I am not sure what is going on her Luna, Tristan but I would appreciate if someone could tell me what it is you need from me?”

Luna Tilly looked at Tristan and nodded to him,” Well Alla I am due to leave to go to College in a few months. I have been accepted at Truman State University for Economics. They have an excellent Agricultural Programme and we would like to sponsor you to attend, but there are strings attached. We want you to come along as part of my Interior Guard Team. Stella was exceptional at how quickly she advanced and what she achieved and we feel you could do the same. You will be a ‘Junior’ on my Interior Team if you will. Less conspicuous at social events, around campus etc etc. Everyone we have spoken to about you has given very high recommendations. You’re a hard, contentious worker, with a strong moral compass, respectful to all your pack members, physically athletic, enjoy a physical challenge, extremely protective of your pack members and most of all deserve a chance to go further with your education. So what do you say?” Tristan was leaning in now with a glint in his eye. He was excited with the possibilities that lay ahead of him. He have vivid images in his head of late night gym sparring sessions with Alla, of course to support her as a new Interior Guard, nothing to do with seeing her sweaty and worked up with an excuse to his hands all over her.

“I think you have the wrong person. I hate parties, don’t have a clue how to fight, hate socialising and did I mention I can’t fight my way out a paper bag? I would be better here to support Trey in the farm lands than attending some college, doing a second choice subject, running up tuition fees that I could never afford to repay back,” on finishing the statement she kept her head held high moving her eye contact between the Luna and Tristan. She wanted more than anything to go to College but she made a pact with herself that she would do it only on her dime not someone else’s unless in was a scholarship that she had gotten fair and square.

Tristan’s mind was working overtime. He wanted her there even more now that he had met her in person. His mother had the Authority to order her to do the task however he wanted Alla to do it of her own free will. He sat back trying to figure out how to overcome Alla’s main issues. She wanted to pay her way she clearly didn’t realise that the Interior Guard position was well paid. “I understand that you want study under your own steam. I am sorry I haven’t made myself very clear. I should of told you first. You will be paid for being an Interior Guard and compensated accordingly for being away from the Big River Pack Lands.” Tristan had Alla’s full attention now. She had raised her eyebrows at the mention of being paid. She had assumed that she would not of been paid as she is completely untrained. “Apologies Tristan, Luna I don’t understand. All Junior positions are unpaid until they are signed off as competent within the pack. Interior Guards take 6 months to complete basic training, we would be leaving in 2 which would mean that I am still a Junior.”

“Do you know how quickly Stella achieved sign off?” Luna Tilly directed the question at Alla. “Of course we are extremely proud of her achievements it only took her 3 months. But I am not Stella. I have worked on the farm team. The only fight training I have done is the standard training that all pack members complete.”

The deep velvet voice was talking again, “How about instead of full pay cheques month on month we can cover your tuition fees and accommodation up front for the year and deduct back monthly payments to the pack. You are responsible for cost of food, entertainment etc that is done on your own time, not when your ‘working’ for me as these would be covered under expenses. You will find that your salary as an Interior Guard will more than cover your fees and allow you pay monies back home as I understand that you also help to support your family. But there is your challenge to beat your sisters record and become fully trained within 2 months. I have heard you like a challenge and have never backed down yet. What do you say will you accept the offer?”

Alla was shocked, how could he know that. He must of spoken to Trey. There had been occasions with the farm work where they were unwilling to ask her to complete task as she was a girl but she always made sure she stepped up and completed the same work as her male counterparts. She could never live with herself if she felt like she was getting treated any differently. Trey also knew her family and knew that she always passed her full paycheque to her Mother and Father to help cover her costs of living at home. Her internal voices were working overtime. The offer was more tempting now however. They would deduct the fees out of her wages. She could still send money back to the family. She would come back to the pack with a degree in Agriculture to help the park farm even more effectively. It could be worse as well, she could have to guard an ugly i***t. So far Tristan has been polite, funny, empathetic and patient. There would be a bit of hard work for 2 months but nothing she couldn’t handle apart from the fact she couldn’t fight to save herself. Doesn’t look like he would be a total douche to work for either. She didn’t want to give too much away. She wanted time to speak to Stella who would be able to tell her more about Interior Guard life.

Alla’s facial expressions were turning from confused to resolute. Tristan internally was crossing everything he could think of. There was something about Alla that was pulling him to her and he couldn’t ignore it. As her features softened he could no longer stand to wait for an answer, ”What do you say Alla. Are you in??” 

Alla turned to focus on Tristan's face. His eyes were giving away just how much he wanted her to do this but his body as trying to portray him as cool calm and collected. A small smile formed on his face as she studied him. "I want to speak to Stella to find out what her thoughts are. I don't want to disappoint you or waste anyone's time." This wasn't a question this was a statement. He was impressed that she didn't give in to any pressure to provide an answer there and then. Although equally he was disappointed, he didn't know how long he could wait for the answer. She stood to leave, "Thank you Luna Tilly for your kind hospitality and Tristan it was nice to see you again. I appreciate the offer that you have extended to me and I promise that I will consult with my family and consider the options" He noticed her taking a deep breath through her nose as she caught his scent again, he couldn't resist the opportunity so he stood near the door as his mother shook her hand politely and exchanged farewell pleasantries. As Alla got near the door he opened the door for her and gently placed his hand on the small of her back guiding her out as he inhaled deeply at the back of her neck. Alla stiffened initially on the contact of his hand on her back but quickly found herself gently pushing back into the contact. She heard his deep inhale and found she had butterflies dancing in her tummy as she started to walk away. Roll on Friday one step closer to finding out if he was indeed her mate. 

"Well it looks like we may have some trouble on our hands with you 2 if she takes up this position. Tristan can you keep your hands to yourself? She will be your Interior Guard. It is forbidden for there to be any relationships between Interior Guards and Ranked Members they protect. It can put everyone around them in danger if the Interior Guard is ..... shall we say distracted." Luna Tilly was standing by her desk with her arms crossed over her chest looking at her son who was desperately trying to get his lust out of his eyes while speaking to his mother.