The Alpha's Unwanted Omega Mate novel Chapter 50

Chapter 50

Chapter 50

Keith

Life isn’t so bad honestly. I have a nice home, all the food I can eat, and some kind kids who want to be my friends. I’m even the son of the Alpha and Luna making me like a prince in a fairytale story! I’m supposed to be happy and grateful.

So why does everything feel so off? ‘Don’t forget who you are! That voice echoes in my head but where is it coming from? Thinking about it gives me a pounding headache too.

The man who calls himself my father is nice enough. I don’t have any complaints about him but I do feel uncomfortable. “Tristian’ is what I call him but he seems understanding about it. He doesn’t push me but the expectation just makes me feel weird. I look just like him so it must be true.

Mother on the other hand… she’s so strange and clingy. For the most part, she’s just kind and loving. When I look at her, I think ‘She must be my mother’ and don’t question it. It’s just how she acts that scares me. If I do anything wrong, then she becomes very angry. She always pinches me where my clothes cover the bruises too as a punishment. If she could do more, then she probably would.

It’s been a few weeks since this has become my life. On the surface, everything is perfect. Why don’t I feel like it is? I have no idea. I sit at the table with Tristian and Mother eating breakfast and something doesn’t feel right. They speak to each other and me but I can’t bring myself to give meaningful responses.

I hardly know who I am. “A crazed woman kidnapped and kept him with her for seven years!” Mother said to the pack in a dramatic and shrill tone that made my ears bleed. “The poor thing was locked away in a basement and only there for her amusement! What a sick and twisted b*tch!”

What she says is true. When I think of my captor, I can only remember a pair of dark gold eyes. I also remember a girl that I can’t place but I know her as my friend. Mother doesn’t seem to know her nor did she find her with me.

Who is my friend? I can’t recall her name. Did she have one? But I remember her dark hair and eyes that shimmered in the moonlight. I remember teasing her about being too slow. She was always close by and we were attached at the hip. Why can’t I see her? It frustrates me to no end.

“Don’t force yourself to remember,” Tristian said to me a week ago. “Just focus on us. Things will get easier with time I’m sure.” When he patted my head, I flinched away causing him to look hurt. I didn’t want to hurt him but he only smiled. “It’s ok, kiddo. Just remember that I love you and am here for you.”

I shake the memory away and pick at my bacon. “May I go outside?” I ask and look up at the two. “Dani and Zane invited me to play with them,” I add.

Tristian smiles and nods. “No need to ask. Go on and play with your friends.” He says that but I know if I don’t I’ll get in trouble with Mother. Even now she is looking at me with narrowed eyes.

“Thank you, Tristian.” I get out of my chair and dip my head before heading for the door. I need to get out of this house so that I can breathe. I can handle this feeling at all.

“You should have made him finish his meal! Picky eaters shouldn’t be tolerated!” I hear Mother say as I make it to the door. I pause and listen in on their conversation. “He has to learn sooner for later! Keith is already seven after all.”

Tristian sighs. “Dahlia, he’s had a hard life and I don’t want him to shut down completely. He doesn’t even show any emotions! It’s like he’s dead inside.”

“But that’s no excuse for…” I don’t hear what else she has to say as I make it outside. It’s the same thing over and over. It’s so exhausting to hear about it as well.

What Mother says is true. When I look at myself in the mirror, I see dead-looking eyes reflecting at me. Even when I smile, nothing reaches them. “Fish eyes, fish eyes!” The older kids bully me and call me every day but it doesn’t bother me. My eyes do look like dead fish eyes. They aren’t lying in the slightest.

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Chapter 50

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As I make my head over to the play area, I spot Dani and Zane playing together. They are siblings and born to a Delta pair of the pack. As I approach, I hear them talking.

“That Keith is so weird,” Dani says and sighs. “He’s no fun to play with either but daddy says to be nice to him. He’s most likely our next Alpha after all.”

“Yeah, and it’s like nothing’s going on in his head!” Zane shudders. “Why does he have to stare at everyone like that? He’s like a freak.”

Dani agrees with him. “I know what? What can we…?” She then shuts her mouth when she sees me. Zane looks at me as well and I see the guilt and regret in their eyes. “K-Keith…”

I can’t stand it anymore. I turn on my heels and take off. “Keith! Wait!” Zane calls after me but I don’t look back. I feel warm tears running down my face. I don’t know where to go but I’m soon surrounded by trees.

By the time I stop, I have no idea where I am. I sit on the forest floor and bring my knees to my chest. Tears still run down my face but I only feel numb. I’m so tired of everything. I sit there, I’m startled by that voice again.

‘Don’t let them get to you. I look around nervously. Who’s there? Why can’t I ever see anyone when it speaks to me? ‘You’re never alone. I’m here for you.’

“W-who are you?” I ask and put my chin on my knees. Am I just going nuts and hearing things? “Where are you? C-come out already…!”

The voice laughs softly. I’m your wolf, dear friend. My wolf? This makes me perk up and listen while holding my breath. ‘You’re not alone. I’m here. My name is Jaden.

My heart pounds in my chest. I’m meeting my wolf already? ‘Don’t worry too much. Soon everything will return to normal. You will no longer be out of place. Just relax… he says something at the end but I can’t hear it. Instead, my head starts to hurt and I hold it gently.

“I-I don’t belong… anywhere…” I whisper my biggest insecurity and close my eyes tightly. I do truly feel that makes my tears fall faster. “No one likes me… I feel lost and confused.” I hide my face and tremble.

‘It’s ok.’ Jaden soothes gently. ‘You do belong somewhere. You’ll return there soon. Our mate is waiting for us. I frown at this. Our mate? But I’m only seven! ‘She’s a wonderful and pretty wolf. Don’t be nervous, little one.’ Is it that girl I can vaguely remember?

Jaden’s laughter makes me smile. His words make it clear to me though. This isn’t where I belong but I don’t know why. Isn’t my place with my parents? Unease runs through my body. Will I be alright?

“Keith!” Tristan calls out making me jump. I stand up and spot him racing over to me. I gasp out when he hugs me tight. “Don’t do that again! Don’t disappear like that!” His hands tremble as he scolds me. I swallow hard and agree but what I can’t know is if I’m telling him the truth or a lie.

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