Forsaken by My Pack: The Omega’s Luna Rises

I paced back and forth in the small living room as my thoughts spiralled. The creak of the floorboards beneath my feet was the only sound breaking the silence. Being an omega had its benefits sometimes—no one noticed me. I could slip into the background, move unseen, listen to the whispers of the pack without drawing attention. That’s how I learned about Ares’ plan all those years ago.

I clenched my fists, the memory as fresh as if it had happened yesterday. I’d overheard Ares speaking to the council about the mating process, how it had been tampered with. And the corrupt or indifferent wolf council had turned a blind eye. They didn’t care about Tabitha’s happiness or future. They wanted control. And Ares, power-hungry as ever, was more than happy to give it to them, even at the cost of her dignity.

I knew then that Tabitha and I were worlds apart. She, the daughter of a great Alpha, destined for greatness.

And me?

Just an omega. A nobody. But that hadn’t stopped me from longing for her. From praying and begging Fenrir to give me a chance. I convinced myself that if I prayed hard enough, the universe would hear me. That Fenrir would answer.

And in a twisted way, he had. I volunteered to be her mate. It was the only way I could think of to protect her from the likes of Ares and the others who would use her. Ares had laughed at first. But when I suggested that mating her to an omega would humiliate her even further, pushing her closer to breaking, Ares had jumped on it. He thought it was brilliant. The pack would never accept an omega as the Luna’s mate. It would be a disgrace that would tarnish Crescent Moon’s reputation forever.

I agreed to the plan, thinking it was the only way to keep her safe. But years later, it haunted me. What I thought was protection had only added to her suffering. I became part of the humiliation that weighed her down every day.

My pacing stopped when I heard the knock on the door. My heart sank. I didn’t need to guess who it was.

Ares.

I sighed as I opened the door to find him standing there. His impatience etched across his face. Without waiting for an invitation, he pushed past me into the small room.

“We’re running out of time,” Ares snapped. “I need that authority now, Killian. Every day we wait, it gets harder to control the council. I’ve bent the rules as much as I can, but if we don’t force Tabitha to break soon, all of this will be for nothing.”

I closed the door slowly, trying to keep my thoughts in check. I didn’t trust Ares. I never had. But right now, I didn’t have much of a choice. Ares had the upper hand. And if I made one wrong move, Tabitha would suffer even more.

“What’s your plan, Ares?” I asked. “What are you really after?”

Ares turned to face me with a cold smile. “That’s none of your concern, omega,” he spat. His word dripped with disdain. “You’re here to do what you’re told. Nothing more.”

My jaw clenched, but I didn’t take the bait. I was used to the insults, used to being treated like I didn’t matter. The sting of it had worn off a long time ago. But something about the way Ares spoke made me uneasy. Whatever he was planning, it wasn’t just about forcing Tabitha out.

“Just… tell me,” I pressed. “If I’m involved, I should know.”

Ares’ eyes darkened. And the smirk faded from his face. “You don’t question me, Killian. Don’t forget your place. I have the council eating out of the palm of my hand because I ‘worked’ for it. You? You’re nothing but a pawn. Pawns don’t get to know the full game.”

The tension between us thickened. I wanted to argue, to push back, but I knew it would be useless. Ares was ruthless. And if I pushed too hard, he’d crush me without a second thought.

Still, there was one thing I knew for certain. I couldn’t let Ares destroy Tabitha. Not while I had breath in my body.

“I’ll do what I can,” I finally said. “But I won’t let her fall.”

Ares narrowed his eyes, clearly annoyed, but he didn’t press the issue. “As long as you remember where your loyalties lie, you’ll be fine. Now, up the ante. The council is getting antsy, and we need Tabitha to crack.”

Without another word, he turned and stormed out, slamming the door behind him.

I stood there in the silence. The echo of the door reverberated through the small space. My thoughts swirled like a storm. Ares wanted power. And he wouldn’t stop until he had it. But I wouldn’t let him destroy Tabitha.

I would move mountains if I had to. Whatever it took, I’d protect her. Even if it meant risking everything.