The So Called Omega

Chapter 15

Grace

"Compassion is an action word with no boundaries." - Prince

I woke up and saw the sun faintly coming through my window. I looked at the clock to see it was almost time for me to get ready. I would usually get up and get ready earlier.Today, that wasn't a option do to yesterday "exciting events" . My body ached the pain caused me to lose consciousness. For the first time in years, I didn't wake up more than 5 times. I thought about my mom's decision to punish me more than my sister. It didn't matter I didn't do anything wrong .My adoptive mom was older. She was raised by the older generation. If one gets punished then the other siblings does as well. That type of thinking or mindset never made sense to me. Sometimes she would say "This hurts me more than it hurts you". I've never liked that phrase either. I didn't believe just because someone was taught a certain way about discipline. That it had to continue throughout generations. I vowed to discipline my future kids in a better and less traumatic way.I would be there for them. My alarm finally went off. I quickly got ready and made breakfast. This time ,I didn't wait inside the house. I walked to the bus stop. I didn't want to see my sister nor my mom at the moment. I'm glad my sister wasn't riding the bus.Finally the bus came and I got on. As the bus finally reached school. I pulled my turtleneck up a bit more and look at myself through my camera. My face looked a bit swollen. Thankfully you had to be close to see it.Luckily for me all my other bruises were hidden under my clothes. The pain was more intensified today. My chronic illness was flaring up on top of the injuries from yesterday. I pushed through the pain and carried on with my classes for the rest of the day. I kept my head down from the school bullies aka Gio and my sister. I also avoided Luca too.I finally let out a breath when end of the day bell rung. I walked outside of the school and saw Gio coming my way. I kept walking and I felt him touch my shoulder. It hurt from the welts and lashes all over me. I didn't show my pain as I gritted teeth to keep from gasping. "Can we eat at the cafe down from your house?" He said. I sighed and nodded. "l'll see you in a hour" He said as he left. I thought I would get butterflies and be happy whenever he finally gave me the time of day.I felt nothing not even excitement. I quickly got on the bus despite the pain getting worse. By the time I got home. I only had 40 mins to get ready. I changed into a cute pair of blue ripped jeans and a maroon off the shoulder shirt with nude sandals. This outfit made my light brown skin pop. I put a little mascara and gloss on.I styled my long curly brown hair half and down.I grabbed my purse and headed for the cafe. I was finally slowly healing due to Sliver. I couldn't heal completely. She was only taking a bit of my pain. I won't have to worry about that in a week. I'll heal myself and be free. As I was almost to the cafe out of nowhere Luca blocked my way. "Grace, are you going on a date with Gio?" He asked. I nodded and tried to walk past him. He blocked my way stupid alpha reflexes plus I couldn't move well at the moment. "I don't think it's a good idea but okay." he said and let me by. I looked back and gave him a small smile. I walked in and saw Gio. He smiled as I sit down. We talked a little before we ordered food. He got up to go to the bathroom. Not even 5 minutes later my sister shows up and laughs."You really think he wants you? that's crazy thinking." She said. I felt humiliated and hurt as I left the cafe. "Grace! What happened ?that was quick." Luca asked. I explained what had happened his angry was off the charts. He dragged me to his car and buckled me up. I felt so much at once both physical and emotional pain. He drove to west side of our territory . We both got out and walked up a hill. We never uttered a word for the first 20 minutes of being there. The peace and hope I hadn't felt for a while flowed through me. Luca was treating me as a equal despite me being a omega. Lately I was starting to believe I'm not one but who knows. Finally he broke the silence and told me he signed papers as the official alpha even though it hasn't been announced yet. I smiled at him.I knew he would be a attentive and strong leader. His compassionate and willingness to help others. He was fierce when he needed to be. I was so proud of him. As we laid on the ground next to each other. I wanted to tell him I was planning on breaking ties with the pack on my birthday. I didn't tell him because even though he was being nice that didn't mean he would care. It was also the same day as his alpha ceremony. I was thankful for our training time together. It gave me hope that others could be treated better. I could be treated better somewhere else other than family. Family sometimes are the first ones to break your spirit and heart. I knew my spirit wasn't completely broken. My heart was a different story. I had hope for a better future for myself.