02

Alec Myers

Peppermint smell hit my nose's floor. I was positioned in a way that I couldn't see anything that happened.

But Miles's cries were breaking my ears and Careen's pleading to the man who was embracing me was getting louder. I was feeling life draining out of me. My breath was becoming unsteady with time...

"Kale...if something happens to my brother I'll kill you!" Careen's screams finally went through that man..whose name is Kale. He released Miles and I heard a relief whimper from Miles.

He pulled me away and stared at me, his oceanic blue eyes seem like an endless abyss. My breath was going out of me, and I started to have blurry vision.

With one swift movement, he picked me up and went back to the car. Careen sat with me in the backseat as she rummaged my bag to find my inhaler.

She kept my inhaler on my lips and slowly I felt like God is giving me another life. Asthmatic attacks can get as bad as death. Many people who neglected these attacks are dead.

When my breathing became steady again...Careen engulfed me into a big hug. Her tears were wetting my hair and made me shed tear myself... She composed herself.

"We can't let him go home. I don't like to leave him alone with Mom" Careen said to Kale who was busy driving. He nodded.

"Baby, I wanted to surprise you by coming to your school before home. I'm glad I made it in time." She said stroking my blond hair affectionately. I nodded.

How could I live without Careen, only gods know!

I let my eyes wander to the quiet man in front of us. His jawline was so defined and I could see his Adam's apple rising and falling as he takes in air.

"Caleb, Can you please look after him for a while?" Careen suddenly said which made the man apply brake abruptly. He turned to us and shot a confused look at Careen.

"You know I can't do that." He said in his monotone deep voice. I flinched.

Talking about straight people. He forwardly rejected Careen's pledge. I looked at him and unfortunately, his eyes were already at mine and he was having an unreadable expression.

"Do you have to do that Kale? We talked about this, whatever you think is going to happen, won't. If you are sure about that, how can't you control yourself for one day?" Careen practically shouted at Caleb. Caleb turned to Careen his eyes taking a darker shade. He growled at Careen letting his alpha dominance known, but, Careen was also an alpha and a powerful one at that.

"You think you can growl at me? I'm leaving Alec to you" She said as a statement and Caleb seeing no point in arguing he turned forward.

I didn't like how they were talking about me as if I wasn't there. If Caleb didn't want me to stay with him, maybe he didn't like me. Why would Careen insist on me staying with a man who doesn't like me?

"Baby, Caleb will look after you until I finish my paperwork. I promise it won't be a bad experience okay? See you" She said kissing my forehead. She shot Caleb the last look that said behave and got out of the car.

Caleb sighed loudly then started the car. He was having another expression and it wasn't pretty.

Depressed? Scared?

It was a mixture of two. I don't see how a rich, handsome man like him is being depressed. And above all, he was an alpha. If he was a rare Omega, it is very rare to see male omegas which made us a ridiculous group.

He sighed for the seventh time and looked at me through the front mirror.

"Don't call me Kale, my name is Caleb. And I'm sorry if you thought I rejected you, it's just there are issues that I... Anyway, don't try to wander so much when we got home" He said having his usual monotone voice.

It sent chills to my spine. I was so nervous and scared. Caleb just gave a dangerous aura you see. He doesn't seem like good news at all. And I don't want to associate with such.

"That boy...what did you do to him?" I whispered and I think it was the first time to hear my voice. It wasn't deep like other boys. It was a normal voice.

"I broke his wrist," He said casually..like it was no big deal. I threw my hands on my mouth. I gasped in disbelief. He shot me a confused look.

"Why did you do that? He is human" I yelled and instantly regretted my choice. He raised his eyebrow and shrugged.

"So? He tried to hurt you, could have done worse" He said parking the car.

Jesus! He just met me today but he already added a name to the list of people to be avoided. I get it that he did it for me, but what if someone did that to me? At least I'm a wolf, but Miles is a human.

He came to open the door for me and before I protested I was already in his arms. I was so small in his big arms and his peppermint smell dwell on me.

He was quiet and focused on the stairs so he won't drop me. He opened one door and put me into bed. It was a large room, bigger than mine. There was a big portrait of himself hung on the wall. But there he seems beautiful and peaceful. Beside it was another picture, I couldn't make faces and it was of two people.

"Stay there while I prepare breakfast for you" He stated and went out of the room.

My knees were still weak and I tried to walk towards the portrait. It was a picture of him and Careen. A wide smile was on Careen's lips but he had a solid expression.

Caleb is a mysterious man, this picture seems like they were six? No wonder they seem so close. Careen is 20 yo this year, that's means they are together for 14 years or more.

Wow, they are practically siblings, but how come I never saw Caleb before? That gave me chills down my spine. Careen already introduced her mate to us. A beta with white fur, his name was Basil? Brian? Bright? Something in between I'm just not good with names.

But that man doesn't like me much. Because of the whole week, Careen came home, her attention was on me. And Careen yelled at him that day. I don't blame him. I would be if I was myself.

The door opened and Caleb came in with a plate of the omelet in his hands. He put it down and shot me a look.

"Eat that," He said emotionlessly and went out again. Why is he avoiding me like I'm some plague? I sighed before taking a forkful in my mouth.

Surprisingly it was delicious. Who could have thought a tough man was a good cook. I got out of the room. He told me not to wander so much not to stay in one room all of the time. If I remember correctly.

I got out of the room, and I spotted few people. I thought it was his house alone, it was the pack's house. I started to feel uncomfortable, so I decided to go back and wait for him in his room. I turned and saw a man smiling. He was around Caleb's age and a little short.

"Well, I didn't know he will get a boy this soon. But why don't I play with this one?" He said coming closer. I flinched. Who is he talking about?

He came near and I could feel his strong expensive men's perfume. That's not good for my health. I'm waiting for that day I will turn 18, Careen and Jean said all of my diseases will go away that day.

Asthmatic wolf? What a joke.

"What do you want?" I snapped at him. He backed away and feigned hurt. He smiled.

"Feisty, are we?" He said putting on his mischievous smile. I hit the wall and that was a dead end. I stared at the man in front of me. What exactly does he want?

"You sure are pretty," He said raising his hand to touch my face. Someone drag him out of my sight!

"I told you never to touch what's mine." Caleb snapped at him. He whimpered and stand up brushing his butt.

"I get it, I'm sorry!" He said bowing down. Caleb growled at him and he looked at him fearfully.

"You better get your shit together. Next time it won't be only a warning. Clear, Sebastian?"

"Crystal! I'm sorry." He said running away. But he looked at me and smirked. God! That man scares a shit outta me! I will make sure not to run into him ever again.

I looked at the blue orbs in Caleb's face. They were filled with worry. That's an emotion I never thought could fit in this ever frowning face. I tilted my face and he smiled weakly.

"God! I want to hug you so bad" He muttered to himself but me being a wolf I heard that. I was in a fidgeting mess when strong arms wrapped around me.

That didn't do me any good. The hug awakens things that I never felt before. What is with his hugs? He pulled me closer and mumbled something in a language that I barely know. He was getting comfortable when he snapped and pulled away.

He stepped back few steps. That made me frown, am I that bad? He runs his hand through his hair and sighed for the millionth time since I met him earlier.

"I'm sorry! I knew I couldn't do it." He muttered that last part to himself. What the fuck? Is he alright? I started to get worried.

"Caleb..i-"

"Wait for Caren in my room. Don't wander, it's not every day you see an Omega in here, so the results won't be pretty" He said and as always, without giving me a chance to say anything he ran out.

What the...? I made my way to his room and threw myself on the bed. What a day!

I can't believe I skipped school just to lounge around. Soon my small body was taken in great hysterical sobs