Female Novel
Chapter 102
Omega’s Possession by Jessica Hall Chapter 1 Book 2
I quickly raced upstairs using the back stairwell to change and quickly shower, not wanting another run-inwith Elaine However, when I was showering, I could hear shouting downstairs. Thane was losing hismind at someone; I had a sneaky suspicion it was Raidon. Or maybe Elaine. Regardless, I took my time,dreading going downstairs and facing the woman. I hoped Thane meant what he said, that he would getrid of her if she became too much. I did not feel like arguing with that woman or my mates.Grabbing thehair dryer, I quickly dry my hair before pulling it into a bun. I hope they weren’t expecting a prim, properOmega because I looked quite the opposite in my purple pajamas with tiny wolves and my rainbowsocks. Choosing comfort over the look, if I had to endure this woman, I was doing it comfortably.Makingmy way downstairs, the arguing had stopped, and I moved toward the kitchen for once, preferringThane’s presence over everyone else’s; he was muttering under his breath angrily about Raidon.Stepping into the kitchen, I helped Thane. He nudges me,“ Are you okay with this, because if you aren’t,I have no problem throwing them out,” he tells me.“It’s fine, as long as she doesn’t overstep. If you guyscan ensure she keeps her distance, I can stomach this for an hour or two.
I took a big breath and got my game face on as best as possible. Thane used his calling to help merelax, kissing the top of my head, “Just say the word, and I’ll make them leave.”Thane and I set the tableup, and I could hear Elaine’s voice as Raidon tried to bring her down from coming into the dining room tohelp, “ Mom! Let Thane and Harlow handle it. Let her get used to the idea of you being here.” Elainebegan to protest to the point of insistence,” Sweetheart, it’s no trouble at all; I still know how to be anOmega, you know, just….” Raidon cut her off, “Mom. I said no. Leave them be; she has been throughenough. Don’t you think?”I could tell after he said that it made her finally back down. I don’t know whatshe thought coming in here to help would prove. She has helped enough as far as I was concerned,especially helping almost get me killed or put on rotation. Just thinking about it started to make my bloodboil. Thane put his hand on my hip, sensing the shift in my mood.
When I looked up to meet his eyes, he motioned to my hand, holding a fork. Well, it was a fork. Now itwas bent metal that used to be a fork. I blink, not realizing I was taking my frustration out on thecutlery.thane grips my hand, prying it from between my fingertips and holding it up. “Hmm, maybe Ishould give you a spoon?” he chuckles, pocketing the mangled fork. I purse my lips and continue to setthe table. Thane made Lasagna for dinner, and we had just set the table; I was debating where to sitwhen Thane nodded to where be usually sits at the head of the table and tell him that, “But that is whereyou always sit,” he shrugs, but at least it would be furthest from everyone, and I would feel betterknowing I wasn’t next to Raidon’s parents, “Oh, the napkins,” I tell Thane, quickly ducking back out to thekitchen as everyone started coming from the living room. Ignoring them and moving to grab them fromthe third drawer where he also kept the tea towels. Grabbing the silky off-white fabric, I shut the drawerand turned only to run into Elaine’s open arms. I freeze as she hugs me, my heart nearly leaping out ofmy chest, not just from her hugging me but from not seeing her come up behind me. I stand thereawkwardly, frozen to the spot when she holds me at arm’s length, her face beaming as she smiles,
rubbing my arms, her eyes moving to my huge round belly. “I am so excited and glad we are finally pasteverything,” she says, smoothing her hands over my belly.
My hands grip the napkins as if I could strangle the fabric to prevent me from wanting to strangle her, herhands touching and fussy over my belly as she gushed excitedly. It just made me madder that we weregoing to pretend that only a few weeks ago she wasn’t ordering Thane to kill me.Arms wrap around mefrom the side, Rhen’s familiar scent cloaking around me as he tugs me to him just as Raidon scolds hismother.
Mom! What did I say,” he snaps, and Elaine jumps.I was just saying hello; I wasn’t – ” Rhen tucks mecloser to him, his scent slowing my heart’s racing as he presses his lips to my temple. Elaine, rememberyour place. You of all people should know better,” Rhen adds, letting me escape under his arm as I moveto the dining room. Leon is in front of me, talking to Raidon’s father. I stop, almost running into the backof the man as he explains something with some enthusiastic hand gestures. The man was tall, roughlythe same height as Raidon, though his features were surprisingly softer, I half expected him to have thesame brooding features that Raidon has, yet his smile was gentle, and his eyes crinkled around theedges as he looked down at me.
“You must be Lowe; Raidon told me about you. My name is Charles,” he says, holding out his hand tome. I stare at it before placing mine in his. His hand engulfs mine, the man had huge hands yet his gripwas gentle.
Arguing breaks out behind us in the kitchen and Charles peers past me and sighs.She is a stubbornwoman and doesn’t take no for an answer. Excuse me; I best go sort that out before she goes on anovelbin
rampage and takes a shoe off,” he says, moving past me. “A shoe?” I mutter, watching him go.Yeah, youknow to run when she gets a slipper off. Tough old cookie, but she isn’t so bad once you get to knowher,” Leon tells me. I look at him, and he chuckles.
“You’ll see, she is eccentric and a little cooky, but her heart is in the right place,” “Unless you get on herbad side,” I mumble. I am not defending her; I’m just saying Omegas are ruled by emotion and instinct.She was extremely close to Hana. It’s no excuse, and I know she is deeply sorry. She just isn’t very goodat communicating that,” Leon tells me, reaching his arm around my waist, his finger stroking the side ofmy belly as he pushes me toward the dining room table.
I hear some firm words from Charles and Elaine’s apologetic voice replying. Turning my attention back tothe dining table, Thane is watching me, I hand him the napkins, but he grips my fingertips, staring at meand not letting go. “One word,” he says, and I nod just as Elaine comes in with Charles. She stops whenshe sees me, looking at her husband. I’m sorry if I made you uncomfortable, Harlow, and I’m also sorryabout everything else that has happened. Please know that I am not usually such a sour old grape,” shetells me. Unless she removes a slipper,” Leon leans down and whispers next to my ear, “Oh, you little-”Elaine growls at him, and Leon waggles his eyebrows at me.
Elaine stops after her husband clears his throat and pulls a chair out for her. Elaine may appear to be thebossy one, but it was clear who ruled the roost in her household, and her husband nodded for her to takethe seat.She does, and Leon nudges me towards mine next to her, everyone going to their usual placesat the table when Thane speaks. “Lowe,” he growls, making my head.snap up as Rhen moves behindme to pull my chair out, Thane nods to his chair, and I could see my mates shock as I move toward it,
and Thane nudges Rhen to move down one from his usual spot, making him sit next to Leon. I swallow,feeling everyone’s eyes on me. More shocked at Thane giving me his spot when he sat there religiously.Yet Rhen and Leon, I also selt smug satisfaction when Elaine went to move before her husband grippedher hand. Elaine sighs.
“Raidon be a dear, and go fetch the gift bag from the living room,” she says through gritted teeth whilegiving her husband a tight smile. He lets her hand go, and Raidon quickly rushes off while we all sit andwait for him to return.
He brings in a huge pink bag and sets it on the table’s edge next to his father. Who places it on the floornext to him.Let her eat first. You can show her afterward,” Charles tells his wife, who almost seems topout at the idea.
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