The Alpha’s Rejected Omega

Chapter 9

Daunte's POV

I told Dominic to attend Alpha Markus's meeting in my place. I knew Hector wasn't interested in going and didn't want to do business with the Crestview Pack.

Since I trusted Dominic with all my business dealings, I knew he would be able to handle a small meeting.

(Flashback)

Knock, knock.

"Come in," I said.

I was busy going over the documents Katia had sent over when Dominic walked in.

"Logan said you were looking for me," Dominic said as he sat in the chair in front of my desk.

"Yeah, listen, I need you to go with Jonathan to Colgate to meet with Alpha Markus," I told him, not looking up from my laptop.

"Colgate? You mean toothpaste?" he replied.

"What?" I asked, looking up from my screen.

"Who the f**k is Colgate?" Dominic asked, chuckling.

I shook my head and replied, "You know what the f**k I mean, bro."

Dominic burst into laughter.

"You must really dislike Alpha Markus to talk s**t about his pack's name," he said.

I looked at Dominic and c****d a brow.

"You're right. I don't like him. I also don't trust him. Something about that pack is off, and I need to do more digging. So, while you're at the meeting, I'll be patrolling his pack," I told him.

"I see," Dominic replied before adding, "What are you looking for exactly?"

I sighed, running my hand down my face.

"Honestly, D, I don't know, but I have the strangest feeling about them, and I want to know what it is," I replied.

"When is the meeting?" Dominic asked.

"Tomorrow. Jonathan will arrive to take you," I told him.

Dominic nodded as he stood up and headed out.

(End of Flashback)

I had been patrolling the outer area of the Crestview Pack for about an hour when I came upon the little hill where I had seen the redheaded girl.

I made my way over and looked around, hoping to see her, but I found no trace of her scent or her presence.

My last encounter with her had been weeks ago. Everything in me told me I would see her again, even though I didn't know why I was drawn to her.

I was about to climb up the little hill when Dominic's voice came through the mind link.

"Can you believe this bullshit? They treat their omegas like f*****g slaves," he said.

"Explain," I replied.

"I don't know who this girl is, but when she started handing us water, she spilled it and broke a couple of cheap-ass glasses. They even said they would deduct the cost from her salary," Dominic replied, his anger and frustration clear in his voice.

"What's her name?" I asked.

"Alessia. But get this: she's not even a pack member. She claims her parents died in a car accident, and Markus and Helen took her in. I can only say that the girl looked like she'd seen better days," Dominic said.

"And you don't believe the car accident story is true?" I asked.

"To be honest, f**k NO! Jonathan doesn't buy it either. There's just something about her that's off," Dominic replied.

"What the f**k does that mean?" I asked.

"Well, it seemed like she feared Beta Jared. It was like he held power over her. But honestly, all I know is that you need to be here for the meeting," Dominic said.

"Duly noted. I'll meet you back at the pack house," I replied, cutting the mind link.

Alessia.

There was something about that name. Whatever it was, I had to put it aside for now, as other things needed my attention.

I quickly shifted into my wolf and made my way back toward the Onyx Fang Pack.

As Romo began making his way through the field, he changed direction and headed back toward the Crestview Pack border.

"Can you explain what you're doing?" I asked, trying to push forward, but Romo had blocked me.

He had never done this before, but it was clear he wanted to maintain control for some reason.

"You'll see," Romo replied after a few moments as he made his way toward some bushes and lowered himself to the ground.

In front of us, I could see the same redheaded girl I had seen on the hill.

The sadness on her face was even more apparent. She was walking at a rapid pace, staring off into the distance. I could feel the pain radiating from her.

We watched her as she walked past us. Then, slowly, Romo stood up and walked away.

"I swear there's something about her," I said as Romo trotted toward the fields again.

"She needs help," Romo said.

"How do you know?" I asked.

"I can just tell," he replied before taking off at top speed.

Forty-five minutes later, we were back at the Onyx Fang Pack.

I shifted back, grabbed a black bag from the bushes, and threw on some sweatpants as I approached the front door. I was just about to open it when a car pulled up.

"Daunte, what a surprise to find you here," Jonathan said as he stepped out of the car.

"Ken Doll, where's Barbie?" I asked, chuckling.

"Dude, I swear, if we weren't good friends, I'd have f****d you up already," Jonathan said, shaking his head.

I loved making him cringe, but to be fair, he did look like a Ken doll.

"So, how did the meeting go?" I asked.

"I'll say this: you and Hector need to get out there. Something is going on," Jonathan replied.

"I told you," Dominic said as he walked past me and into the pack house.

"That bad, huh?" I asked.

"Dude, I've worked with Dominic long enough to know when he's pissed, but this has him on edge. I mean, he went off, but to be honest, the way they treated that girl was f****d up," Jonathan said.

He patted me on the shoulder before adding, "I have to get back, but I'll have Hector filled in, and you two can set up a meeting with this cat."

"All right, thanks, man," I said, patting him on the back.

Making my way inside, I headed up to my room. Once inside, I walked over to the bed and sat on the edge, rubbing my hand down my face as I exhaled.

"We need to go back," Romo growled.

"We will," I told him as I got up and headed to the bathroom.

After taking a shower, I headed to bed. As I closed my eyes, the only image that came to mind was that of the redheaded girl, leaving me with one question.

Who is she?