The Alpha's Unwanted Omega Mate novel Chapter 79

Chapter 79

Daisy

I stand outside Skylar’s room as he explains what he has gone through all these years. It’s mere curiosity, but as I listen, I realize I’m punishing myself for not finding him sooner. The horrors he faced at Dahlia’s hands are things he should never have experienced. This is my fault–my failures as a mother.

“Tristian was fine for the first eight months I was there. There were moments when he seemed to truly care about me. But then Gracie was born, and it was like he was under a spell. Everyone was, honestly–except for me and the Gammas.” Skylar pauses I hear Ebony whispering something to him, but s can’t make it out–not that I’m paying attention to her right now.

“Gracie was the pack’s princess. She could do no wrong, and I was considered the ‘problem pup‘ in comparison.” Skylar’s torie is bitter. I recall how I felt being raised next to Dahlia, the perfect daughter. She was the beautiful Dahlia while I was the plain and unloved Daisy.

“I used to hate myself for feeling that way,” Skylar says. “Seeing Dahlia’s daughter as a demon child, I mean, I was her brother, and all I felt was hatred. But then it felt justified when Gracie would lie just to see me get punished and dragged down to the basement.”

I shudder and hold myself. I remember being dragged down to the basement myself, but it was my so–called father who always did it. I was left there for days, starved, forced to beg for forgiveness for a crime I never committed. How horrifying to learn Skylar had lived my past all this time.

“Because I was known as the Alpha’s son and heir, I was only there at most a day, but…” Skylar’s voice trembles, and my heart sinks. “Whipping, punching, slapping–as long as I didn’t show any of my bruises and bloody skin, it was all fine. I don’t think Tristian even knew because he was blind–or he did and ignored it because of Gracie. He never hit me like Dahlia, but his words and indifférence stabbed me like a knife. I was weak and pathetic- that’s what he would say when I showed any pain.”

Another reflection of my life. Tristian ignored when the Omegas were looked down on and abused. He even knew I was being bullied as the lowest- ranking Omega before he found out I was his mate and only made it worse when he saw me as a liar. Reliving these moments in my head is making Naomi growl and pace even more.

“I was a liar to him. But I lost respect for him long ago. As everything hit me, I knew in my heart that they weren’t my parents anyway. I hate them and

hope they pay for what they’ve done. I wouldn’t miss them.” Skylar sounds so sincere that it makes my heart ache even more.

My carefree pup is gone; he used to love everyone and wished to give everyone second and third chances. After these experiences, Skylar will never be that same sweet little pup of mine. I clench my fists. I want them to pay more than anything in the world.

“There were times I wanted things to end forever,” Skylar admits. “The only one who kept me going was Ebony. I can’t remember my dreams all that well, but she was always there. I wanted to spend more time sleeping just so I could see her. She told me she remembers them completely, and that makes me feel better. Without her, I wouldn’t have made it. I had a goal–I wanted to find out if my Ebony was real.”

Remembering what Xander said, it all makes sense: Ebony is his mate. Those shared dreams are common among mates who are separated when one is in danger. Skylar and Ebony experienced those dreams, and I couldn’t be happier. They saved my pup and brought him back to us.

Funny enough, after my attempt on my life, I recall dreaming of a man with red hair but never speaking to him. He was always sorrowful and lost. I don’t think he could even see me. Now I know I was dreaming of my second–chance mate. His image only got clearer the closer Naomi got to Crimson Moon’s territory–my image of Aiden.

“My wolf got stronger when I rejected the idea of them being my parents. I was growing weaker while my resolve grew stronger–this fed him. Jaden took over, so I don’t know what all he did. However, we managed to find Ebony.” I can picture Skylar smiling in that moment, but then I imagine it falling in an

instant.

cent but a

“Dahlia is the one who did this to me. She kidnapped me and somehow messed with my memories. Either way, no one in Moonlight is. select few. The Omegas couldn’t do anything, and Gammas stood up for me when Tristian called me a liar for saying Dahlia gave me these wounds.” Skylar lets out a shaky breath. “That’s all… I don’t want to relive it anymore… I’m sorry.”

The pain in his tone sets me off, yet I can’t move. Everything is sinking in, and at this moment, I know I’m punishing myself. Why else would I be listening to this? I already know the culprit, so why listen to the details? It only fuels my self–loathing even more.

“Thank you, Skylar, I know it must have been hard for you,” Xander says, and I hear him stand up. “Leave everything to me. I give you my word that they will pay.” Then I hear his footsteps approach, but my feet refuse to move.

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Chapter 79

Xander steps out and shuts the door behind him. He looks at me and tilts his head to the side, His eyes are dark, flashing back and forth i and black. He’s finding it hard to control himself even while holding his young child in his arms. “… Come with me, Daisy he says, and starts to isn’t a suggestion but an order.

I hold myself and follow him, staying silent. I feel too numb to cry or scream. All I feel is pain and self–hatred, but underneath it all is rage. I want to make them pay. No, I will make them pay.

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