All Chapters of OMEGA: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

 The morning of the farmers' market arrived with clear skies and a soft breeze that carried the scent of pine through my open windows. After a restless night filled with dreams I couldn't quite remember, I was grateful for the distraction. I pulled on a cozy sweater, grabbed my bag, and headed out.The market was set up in a clearing just outside of town, vibrant and bustling with life. Brightly colored tents were scattered across the open space, each one offering something unique. The air smelled of fresh bread, earthy herbs, and sweet honey, mingling with the crispness of the morning. I wandered through the stalls, taking in the chatter of locals, the warm laughter shared between friends, and the occasional bark of a dog trotting alongside its owner. Baskets overflowed with ripe fruits, glistening in the sunlight, and jars of golden honey lined wooden tables. Handwoven blankets and intricate jewelry were displayed with care, each item telling its own story. The

NOLAN POVThe forest stretched around me, vast and unchanging, yet something felt different today. I wasn’t alone.I could feel him before I saw him. Jace had a way of making his presence known, whether intentional or not. His scent carried on the breeze—fresh cedar and something distinctly alpha. It was familiar, grounding, but today it was also laced with curiosity, suspicion even. He was searching for something, and I had a feeling I knew exactly what.I exhaled slowly as he stepped into view, hands in his pockets, his expression caught somewhere between amusement and scrutiny. He always had that easy confidence about him, but I knew when he was testing the waters.“You’ve been spending a lot of time with her,” he remarked casually, though I caught the weight behind his words. He wasn’t just making conversation. He was digging.I didn’t respond immediately. Instead, I leaned back against a tree, arms crossed, watching him just as carefully as he was watching me. “She’s interesting.

Chapter 15The air in Willowridge had a strange way of feeling heavier some days. Like something unseen was pressing against my skin, making me more aware of my surroundings, more attuned to every glance, every whisper.I needed normalcy—something mundane to drown out the growing unease from my conversation with Nolan. So, I went to the diner.The bell chimed as I stepped inside, the scent of coffee and warm maple syrup wrapping around me. The place was half-full, a mixture of locals hunched over steaming mugs, engaged in quiet conversations. The soft murmur of voices mixed with the sound of forks clinking against plates, the occasional scrape of chairs against the floor. It was familiar, grounding—exactly what I needed.Linda, the diner’s owner, waved from behind the counter, her apron dusted with flour.“Morning, hon. You finally getting settled in?”I nodded as I slid onto a stool at the counter. “Yeah, I think so. Figured I’d come out and try being social.”She grinned, pouring a

The silence between us was thick, pressing down on my chest like a weight I couldn’t shake. I stared at Jace, my pulse still hammering from what he had just said.You’re an omega.The words felt foreign, like they belonged to someone else, some other reality I hadn’t stepped into yet. I opened my mouth, then closed it again, unsure of where to even begin. My fingers curled into fists at my sides, my breath coming unevenly as I tried to grasp onto something—anything—that made sense.“You expect me to just… accept that?” I finally said, my voice quieter than I intended.Jace sighed and rubbed the back of his neck. The movement was tense, restrained, like he was holding himself back. “I expect you to listen. Whether you accept it or not is up to you.”I let out a sharp breath, shaking my head. “No. No, this is insane. I don’t even know what that means. An omega? That’s just—” I scoffed. “That’s just some ranking in a wolf pack. Not real life.”Jace’s expression darkened slightly. The war

I barely slept that night.The weight of Jace’s words settled deep in my bones, making rest impossible. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw that man from the diner—his golden eyes flashing, the knowing smirk on his lips, the way he said omega like it meant something more than I could comprehend.What did it mean?And why did it feel like my life had just been ripped out from under me?By the time morning arrived, my exhaustion was a physical ache, a dull throbbing that settled behind my eyes. My mind was too restless to sit still, my thoughts looping in endless circles. I needed answers. I needed clarity.I needed Nolan.Jace had left early, mumbling something about checking the perimeter. The cabin had felt stifling after he left, too quiet, too empty, leaving me alone with my spiraling thoughts. I couldn’t take it anymore. Before I could overthink it, I grabbed my keys and left, the crisp morning air biting at my skin as I drove through the sleepy town streets.The mechanic shop was