Chapter 6

Six

OLIVIA

I was too cozy to open my eyes and wake up.

The bed was warm, and the feeling of two burly alphas on both sides of me felt so freaking amazing. Opening my eyes slowly, I realized Sergio was gone and no longer sleeping between my legs.

There was an emptiness there now that I didn't like.

I just wanted to stay in bed all day with Ian and Evan. Suddenly horrified by my thoughts, I scrambled off the bed and fell to the ground on my butt.

"Hmph, what's going on?" groaned Evan, blearily opening his eyes. When he saw me on the ground, he hurried to my side and helped me up.

"Did she fall off the bed?" asked Ian, sounding amused.

"No I didn't," I said, annoyed at Evan helping me up and seeing me butt naked in the light. "Can you both leave, please? It's the morning now."

"Oh," said Evan in surprise, his eyes widening. "I thought you were enjoying our company."

"No!" I said, panicked. I couldn't lose myself and crave to be with them. My omega instincts were way off today. I had to figure out a plan to escape and not get comfortable with a pack of alphas. "I mean, I did, but it's time for you to leave."

"Okay, okay," said Ian, pulling on his robe. Evan did the same. They both looked confused at my outburst. "Did anything happen?"

"She probably just needs food," grunted Evan, and I rolled my eyes.

"Please just leave," I said, covering my breasts as much as possible and using my other hand to cover my pussy. My body warmed under their gaze, and I was frightened of losing control. They finally left the room after getting an eyeful of my very bare body. Now wide awake, I suddenly felt guilty and sad about suddenly throwing them out of my room.

But I didn't ask to be here. They knew that.

I walked towards the bed, my heart beating hard and wondering if Sergio had left his little gift for me. Peeking under the pillow, I was relieved to see the pill again. Grabbing it, I ducked into the bathroom and took it, brushing my teeth afterward. I hopped into the shower for a quick scrub and got ready for breakfast. I was in a much better mood after taking the heat suppressant pill, and I was grateful for Sergio. Maybe I shouldn't have been mean to his pack. They were nothing but kind to me.

I picked out a short white dress with matching flip-flops, braiding my hair back in two neat cornrows. I looked decent and clean without a ton of makeup on, just a little bit of eyeliner and lipstick. I didn't want to attract too much attention, especially from the creepier alphas.

"Is there something wrong, Olivia?" asked Ian, sliding into the seat next to me as I slowly ate breakfast alone at an isolated table. I didn't really feel like socializing with any of the omegas today, and my heart was pit-pattering in a panic to leave this fucking building.

I wanted out.

"I just really want to leave this place," I said, looking around like a trapped creature. Brett was smirking at me from across the room, and my stomach flipped in disgust. He was so gross to me. "I'm sorry for being rude to you guys."

"It's okay," said Evan, who was sitting on my other side. "You're perfectly fine."

"Where's Sergio?" I asked. I hadn't seen him all morning, and despite my antics, I was missing his company. I wondered where he was.

"He's out on his alpha vacation," said Ian, and my face fell, but I hid it by eating another spoonful of cereal.

"For how long?"

"A week," said Evan.

"Oh," I said. "I was just curious, that's all."

I wasn't sure how much to reveal to them because I wasn't sure if he told them he was leaving heat suppressant pills for omegas. I would have to keep the secret to myself, no matter what.

"Don't worry, we'll provide whatever he provides to you," said Ian quietly without looking at me as he slathered cheese on a bagel. "If you know what I mean."

"I know," I said, relieved. "Thank you."

"If you're feeling cooped up, we can take you out for a walk on the beach," said Evan.

"Are we allowed to go outside?" I asked, shocked. I assumed omegas were supposed to stay cooped up until the end of time.

"Yes," said Evan. "But only if there are alpha handlers present. Would you like to join us?"

"How could I turn that down?" I said, my voice lighting up with hope. "Hell yeah, I want to get out of here."

The two alphas chuckled, and Ian kissed me on the cheek. I smiled, my face growing warm at the contact. I couldn't wait to go outside and feel the sand on my toes. I ate the rest of my breakfast pretty quickly after that, which was not lost on the alphas.

Sergio

"Hello Henry," I greeted as he walked into my room. He sat on the armchair in front of the flat-screen television, crossing his legs and intertwining his fingers in a businesslike manner.

"Brett has brought up a concern to me," he said. Furrowing my eyebrows, I wondered what the hell Brett needed. "He said you haven't had a chance to bring an omega here, and you could be feeling…a little left out."

"No, I'm fine," I said quickly to dispel any ideas he was coming up in that conniving mind of his.

Henry was the type of alpha who seemed harmless to omegas with the charming personality he displayed in front of them. But behind closed doors, he displayed a cold, calculated manner in how he really sees omegas in front of a few choice alphas he deemed his personal favorites.

I wasn't his favorite, and he always questioned why I didn't take more of a part handling omegas or volunteering in the second building where omegas gave birth.

"There is an omega not far from here," he continued to say as if I hadn't interrupted him. "She lives on a farm with her parents, and she's nineteen. Rebecca has long brown hair, tender and a perfect omega to birth our babies."

I had to be careful about how I chose my next words. I would be killed instantly if Henry suspected I wasn't loyal to him.

"I wouldn't feel bad if another alpha took on this project," I said. "I was really looking forward to visiting my family."

"We all know you don't have family," he countered, eyes flashing.

"My adoptive parents are my family," I said, even though I had moved out when I was thirteen after finding out they weren't biologically related to me. However, there was no way Henry could know this information.

"If you're not ready to take on this project and bring us the omega, I will ask you to resign effective immediately," said Henry. "Your choice."

I had seen what happened to the alphas that he fired. To prevent his secret from getting out, the alpha would be found dead the next morning after being tortured. A chill went down my spine at the thought. I also didn't want to risk leaving Olivia here all by herself.

"I can get the omega," I said finally. "Not a problem at all. I just didn't want to miss my vacation time."

"Perfect," he purred with a wide grin. "I will give you an extra week for vacation. Does that sound alright?"

I couldn't leave Olivia for that long.

"I won't be needing it," I said. "I'm happy to take on this project, and I'm glad that you trust me in this."

"Of course I trust you," he said, leaning back in the chair. "You've shown how dedicated you are over all these years. It won't be long before I name you as a chief officer."

"I look forward to that," I said, even though I didn't mean that at all. Maybe I could somehow ditch the assignment he gave me and go into hiding.

"Claws will be joining you on your expedition," said Henry, dispelling all my thoughts of ditching the mission.

"What?"

"He's waiting downstairs for you," he said with a smirk as if he had read my mind. Then he got up from the chair and headed to the door. "Have a fantastic vacation, Sergio."

I nodded curtly, and he finally left.

Looking back at my suitcase, I shook my head in shock at what had happened. I decided to stuff my belongings in a backpack I could easily carry. I couldn't believe he gave me this project. Most alphas would be honored to take it on, but after I saw the true nature of the OBC, I didn't want any part of it. My mission was to take it down, not feed them more omegas to breed.

After I finished packing, I left my room and headed downstairs to greet Claws. He was a big, burly man with a huge beard and a face covered in scars and piercings. He was usually the one designated to kidnap and bring omegas to the OBC. He was fully trained in the art of a smooth kidnapping.

I reluctantly shook his hand.

"Newbie alpha aren't ya'?" he said, crushing my hand.

"Not really," I said. "I just never kidnapped…"

"Don't you worry. I'll teach you the art in no time. You're with the best trainer in town," he said. "Let's go find this damn farm."

A small black car was parked in front of the building, and I got into the passenger seat, thinking of ways to ditch Claws and this mission entirely. For the life of me, I couldn't imagine bringing in a helpless omega to meet her fate.

Claws got into the driver's seat and grabbed a handful of peanuts sitting next to him, crunching the shell and all. My head flew back against the chair as he zoomed down the road.

"Can't you drive a little slower?".

"Fuck no, I could already smell the omega," he said. "Now, stop being a wuss before we even start the mission. Buckle up beta."

"Fuck you," I said.

He chuckled, spitting out a shell out the window as he raced down the road. "Now let me explain what we're going to do. There's duct tape in the back, ropes, and handcuffs if you're feeling in the mood. If you know what I mean…"