The Alpha's forbidden omega mate - Chapter 192: Chapter 192

Rowan POV:
“Rowan! What in the devil’s name is going on here?”
My father’s voice boomed across the training grounds, making me stiffen.
My wolf bristled, a challenge to his authority, a defiance I’d never shown before.
Fear for Catrina, anger at those who’d taken her, and determination to bring her back warred inside me.
“Explain yourself, son! You’ve disrupted the pack meeting, woken up the warriors in the middle of the night, and for what? Some human girl?”
He stood before me, his tall frame blocking the moonlight, his amber eyes blazing.
His scent – pine, leather, and Alpha command – was a familiar presence that had always intimidated me.
But not tonight. Tonight, I was challenging him.
“She’s not just ‘some human girl,’ Father,” I growled, my voice low and dangerous.
My wolf stood beside me, his amber eyes meeting my father’s in a clash of wills.
“She’s… important.”
“Important? What’s so important that you had to cause this… this… disruption?” His voice was laced with disdain, a dismissal that made my blood boil.
It echoed the old prejudices, the belief that others that were not pack were lesser, that omegas were weak.
“She’s a member of this pack, Father,” I said, my voice firm.
I met his gaze, challenging him, declaring a new era, a different kind of leadership.
“And it’s my duty, as Alpha, to protect her. To bring her back.”
“You’re saying this… girl… this… omega… is part of our pack?” My father scoffed.
His words dripped with disdain, making my wolf snarl, his claws wanting to extend.
“She is my mate, Father,” I said, my voice a low growl, a declaration of war against the old ways, the traditions that had bound us for centuries.
I was claiming Catrina, even if it meant defying my father, my pack, my own bloodline.
“She’s the future Luna of the Magnus pack. So yes, she’s part of our pack.”
Silence fell over the training grounds. My words, my defiance, had shocked everyone.
The assembled wolves stared at me with wide eyes, a mix of fear and respect in their scents.
Derek and Jarrett stood beside me. I could see the surprise and pride in their faces.
They’d witnessed my struggles, my doubts, my attempts to deny the mate bond, the love I felt for Catrina.
And now they saw my strength, my determination.
“She’s been taken, Father,” I said, my voice softer now, the anger replaced by grief.
The thought of Catrina out there, alone and vulnerable, made my chest ache with fear.
“The Bloodmoon pack. They took her last night.”
“The Bloodmoons?” My father’s voice was a low growl.
His amber eyes narrowed, his wolf bristling, ready to defend his territory from rogues.
“Why? What do those mutts want with a human girl?”
“She’s not just a human girl, Father,” I corrected him, my voice firm, my gaze unwavering.
“She’s my mate. And they took her… because of me.”
Guilt twisted in my gut. I’d failed to protect her.
“We’re going after them, Father,” I said, my voice a low rumble.
My decision was made. My path was clear.
“We’re bringing her back. And we’re going to make them pay.”
I looked at the pack, their faces a mix of fear and determination. “She’s my mate, my future Luna. And I won’t rest until she’s safe.”
The pack roared their agreement, their howls echoing through the forest.
It was a challenge to the darkness, a promise of vengeance.
Even my father, with his cold logic and stubborn adherence to tradition, couldn’t deny the strength of their loyalty, the power of our bond.
“She’s one of them, Rowan,” my father said, his voice a growl.
He was trying one last time to sway me, to remind me of my duty, the path he wanted me to follow.
“A rogue. An outcast. She’s not worthy of you, of our pack.”
“She’s worthy of more than you can imagine, Father,” I retorted, my voice hard with a strength that came from love, not power.
“And I’ll spend the rest of my life proving it. To you. To the pack. To the world.”
I turned and led my pack into the night. The forest was dark and silent around us.
The moon, a sliver in the cloudy sky, casting scary shadows.
It was a reminder of the magic that pulsed beneath the surface of our world, the power we held, the love we fought for.
Derek and Jarrett walked beside me, their scents a mix of pine and loyalty.
They were my family, my pack, and I wouldn't abandon them, not now.
“You’ve become a true Alpha, Rowan,” Jarrett said, his voice full of approval.
“Marcus doesn't understand, but… you’ve found a strength he never had. A strength that comes from love.”
I nodded, but I couldn’t speak. The weight of my decision, of defying my father, of choosing love over duty, was heavy on my shoulders.
But I knew it was the right thing to do. I was fighting for Catrina, for my love, for my destiny.
We raced through the forest, the wind howling, the trees swaying, the scent of rain in the air.
The Bloodmoon territory was close, a dark and dangerous place where the rules of our world didn't apply.
“We’re coming for you, Catrina.” My wolf growled, his voice a thunderous roar. It was a declaration of war, a promise that we would bring her back.
The first raindrops fell, cold against my skin.
It was a cleansing rain, washing away my doubts, my fears.
I knew, with absolute certainty, that I would find her, that I would bring her back.
I would defy fate itself to protect her.
She was my mate, my Luna, my heart. And I wouldn't let her go…