Freeing My Alpha: Book 2 of My Shy Alpha

Chapter 49

Content warning: stalking, emotional abuse

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I recognize his bitter quips instantly.

Mason.

Would've thought you'd bring your Alpha along for protection from big, scary stalkers, he continues. But I guess you Omegas really don't give a fuck about Alphas, do you? You just care about yourselves.

I stumble backwards until my back meets an icy mirror. Tremors wrack my body from head to toe.

Kira is at my side in a heartbeat, her eyes golden as her protective Alpha musk drowns all other scents. "What is it, Omega? What's wrong?"

Yasmine rushes over. "I'm sorry if I freaked you out. I didn't mean to–"

I fight my panic, struggling to breathe deep enough to speak. I have to grip Kira's arms as Mason continues.

You went and whined about me to your Alpha, didn't you? Got me put on 24/7 surveillance. Tell him I'm here, waiting for him.

This sends me into full-blown tears.

Dammit, I want to be strong and angry. I don't want to be used like this again.

But no matter what I want, my wolf takes charge. And she demands I protect myself from harm at all costs. As she releases a potent, fearful scent, my wolf family dives in, immersing me in their worried, protective scents.

But someone else is worried about me.

Noah's wolf runs rampant in our bond. Aliya, what's happening?!

I know everyone else has the same question as Noah, but anxiety has stolen my voice. I'll have to compromise, mindlinking everyone at once.

M-Mason is angry with me.

Noah's wolf bristles, his teeth baring. What?! What do you mean? Where is he?

He mindlinked me. O-out of nowhere. He knows Noah isn't here with us, so he could be outside.

As Noah's wolf fades from our bond, I know he has already shifted. Oh, fuck no. What's he going to do? Did he say?

H-he's mad about the surveillance. W-wants to see Noah.

Noah doesn't respond, but his emotions burst into flames.

He's probably already on his way, but it's not reassuring. Even with Noah's speed cutting straight through the forest rather than using the winding road, it'll take at least 20 minutes for him to sprint here.

Anxieties come spitting out of me, rapid-fire. "W-what if Mason breaks in? What if he hurts everyone?! I don't want him to hurt you!" I shudder into Kira, my knees shaking. "It'll be all my fault—"

Kira growls. "He's not breaking in unless he wants to fucking die."

Amy gasps. "Oh, babe, let's not talk about anything too violent. Stalking and potentially breaking in is a huge trigger for her."

"Yeah, and that fucking bastard probably took advantage of that too. I'm going outside to defend us before my wolf destroys this shop."

"Agreed," Yasmine says. "Noah is on his way and giving me orders. Amy and Rainn, we'll let you know if we need you outside as backup. Luna, please protect our future Luna."

As Kira and Yasmine take off, Rainn and Lilian sit at my sides, nuzzling me.

But I can't smell them anymore.