Hello! Mr Alpha, Why Are You Obsessed With Your Omega

Lira's POV And now, this?I didn’t give my consent . What should I say? My fingers trembled. I wanted to scream at him for choosing her... again. But instead, I swallowed my rage and just fling the phone to the bed. I perambulated around the room, hoping to clear my head and calm my nerves. Varek and I had built a life together here in this splendid apartment he owned, but recently, I felt like I was living in his shadow and left alone almost all the time. I was lost in deep thoughts when a knock was placed on the door, interrupting my thoughts. Androlina Wood, one of the pack’s elders, stood there with her worn features imbued with sympathy. “I heard what happened, daughter,” she said, stepping inside without getting an approval from me. “You deserve way better than what you're getting now.” I covered my mouth with my hand to prevent tears from rolling out. Androlina always knew, because she was very sharp to detect things and read circumstances explicitly. I couldn't hide my feelings or emotions from her. “I hoped… I was looking forward to today being different. I thought he’d finally choose me over her," I croaked as I sank into a sofa. Androlina’s eyes reflected a brooding and deepening emotions. "Varek is a coward because he's too myopic to see what he's about to lose. But something within is telling me that Ravena isn't as innocent as she seems." I locked my gaze on her, my thoughts swirling. Almost everyone in the Hollow Shade pack revered Ravena - the sweet omega who's always happy and smiling, reserved, and had always had an eye for the alpha, Varek. But Androlina, aside from me, had never trusted her. “The attack,her lost heirloom and injury? It's just not something serious. She's just pretending to get his attention and care. Convenient timing, don’t you think?" My heart skipped incredibly, knowing that it was not only me who thought About this. “You think… She did this on purpose? That everything was planned? Mrs Wood sneered. “Oh, child. Definitely, she did. The game has been going on since. It's obvious that she’s been playing this game for a while now, pulling Varek closer at every slight opportunity that comes her way. You think she’s helpless or defenseless, but I see right through her. I could read her emotions.” I clenched my fists. "Then, how come that Varek is oblivious to all these?" "That scumbag is blinded because he's obsessed with her. But you are aware and informed now, so you will be strong in challenging it.". I gave a faint nodding, even if my stomach churned. I didn't want to pretend to look strong. I craved Varek's comfort. I want him to make it up to me. "I'm extremely sure you'll come up with something. I know you are strong and wise," Androlina said. Then, she bid farewell after giving me a reassuring and comforting hug. Immediately she stepped out of the apartment, my phone started vibrating again.

Lira's POV I was adrift from my thoughts and came back to consciousness. I took a gaze at my phone and saw that it was Anthony, my childhood friend and Gamma of the pack. In everyone's life, there's always a person or group of persons who you have beautiful, remarkable and unforgettable memories with. Anthony has always been that one person in my life. I was brought up in the Hollow Shade pack. My father was one of the top elders of the pack before his demise. I could remember vividly how he used to visit Anthony’ s parents back then. I was very little though, but my memories are sharp enough to bring back those times. Should I say that I became emotionally attached to Anthony because he was like a friend and brother to me. He was the only child of his parents while I was the only one my parents had. It was several years later that my mother conceived and gave birth to my younger brother. My mom was not that social type of person. But I bonded more with my dad because he was always willing and available for me whenever I wanted to go out and pay a visit to Anthony. He never restrained me even though he was not in the mood to go out. He always ensured that I am happy and satisfied. I was his lucky daughter. My parents waited for fifteen years after their mating before they could bear me. It was really a hard time for them. People were questioning their unions and even my mother's parents raised an eyebrow because of their condition. They once tried to persuade my mother to break the bond and find another mate. But my mother refused and stood with her love. Thank goodness, the Moon goddess finally remembered them and gave them a beautiful and lovely daughter called Lira.So, because of the fate and circumstances surrounding my birth, my dad never does anything that will make me sad. Nevertheless, I didn't capitalize on that opportunity to use it negatively. I was a good daughter all through my childhood. I respected my elders and every member of the pack. Anthony's parents loved me greatly because they saw me as a blessing from the Moon goddess. I went to the same primary school with him. We were enrolled into the same secondary school. Everyone at the college saw me as his kid sister. He took care of me. There was never a time I felt humiliated. He was really great. Varek was our senior then. But he was close to Anthony. Anytime Anthony wanted to go and see him I followed him. He always talked about this one friend. I was curious to know him. So, that was how I found out about Varek. I even got to know that he was a Prince to the Alpha of our pack. All those thoughts ran through my head. I chuckled a while before I picked his call.

Lira's POV "Lira, I heard the news. Don't be so disappointed. Varek had to do this as an Alpha. He's the number one personality of the pack. He needed to ensure the maximum safety of every member. Especially those of high caliber like Ravena.” "You're absolutely spot on!" I screamed and didn't stress myself to reply to him. Ten minutes later, the group chat was electrified again. Ravena had sent some more pictures. It was Varek alone with her, giving her water to drink, checking her temperature and her wrapped bandages as if she were his sick wife. "Guys, I am sorry for the pandemonium my ordeal has created, especially to Ravena and Varek. It wasn't my intention to spoil the most important day of your lives. Varek, thank you for being the best Alpha I could ever wish for. You've always made me have a full sense of belonging in this pack. You made me feel like an important person here.” Most of the group chat members liked and sent heart emojis. Some were even bold in saying they looked like a couple, or they could have been a good pair if the moon goddess allowed it. Ravena….It was always her that everyone favored and revered. Tears shimmered down my eyes. I felt like I had waited for seven years to realize a mistake. It was time to make the necessary amendments and choose myself. "Call me." I dropped a message for Varek. I knew he wouldn't call if I didn't ask him. I sat and waited for a call or even just a response. Fourteen minutes had passed, and still nothing. I was about to stand when my phone suddenly rang. “Why are you requesting for me to call you? Did something happen, Lira?” I could sense a bit of disgust from his voice. "Is that all that you have to say?" I retorted, hurt when I could feel his disgust. "Sorry. My thinking was narrowed. Ravena got hurt. I needed to ensure she would be okay." “ Exactly! As her night and shining armor. The prince that saved the princess in distress. Alpha Varek.” “And what's the meaning of all that?” “To cut all the bullshit. It means we're done! It's over!” I dropped the call, not a slight chance for him to say anything.

Lira's POV The welfare of the pack was Varek topmost priority. That leadership duty was bestowed on him the moment he took the title. He thought I, of all people, understood this because I was my mate and the incoming Luna of Hollow Shade pack. He sighed and picked his phone. He went straight to WhatsApp to check. The group chat had countless messages, and he hadn't even been able to check it. When he glanced through, all the messages were from Ravena. She had been updating the group on her current situation. Varek clenched his Jaws at the pictures she sent because they're centered around him and her. Varek was gravely enraged by the one she sent, where she was lying on his lap and he was caressing her hair. His face was ultimately showing concern for her. He was mad. He ran a hand through his hair. Everything was obviously going out of control. But he didn't seem to blame him self. He thought he shouldn't be blamed because Ravena needed him. She was seeking comfort and solace. He couldn't just feign ignorance and abandon her because of the bonding ritual. That I should understand that safety is of great paramount for the pack, that he was the watchdog that has been set over the people. But still, he couldn't shy away from the guilt. He Called off our mating ritual ceremony all because of Ravena. All he could thought of was the rage inside me. He thought that he should've treated the matter and handled the situation with top notch discretion. He should've called me and sought for my consent before proceeding to call off the bonding ritual.Or maybe, an explicit explanation would've made me understand that the bonding ritual meant the whole world to me. It was not just a charade. But the damage has been done and he'd to deal with the repercussions that came with it. A knock on the door pulled him off his thoughts. “Come in, it's open.” he responded. Anthony came into the room with his characteristic gentle expression. He waved at him and sat on the opposite sofa to Varek. If there was any ally he could trust in the pack, it was definitely him. Varek could rely on him to help him fix this mess. “Varek, I had the news.” He spoke with a low tone. He sighed. “Yeah man, Lira is mad at me. She's totally pissed off “ Anthony gave him a faint look while leaning his back on the sofa. “May I Know the reason? Why is she mad at you? All because you were doing your duty as the Alpha of the pack?” He ran his hand down his wet and slippery face. “I called off the most important event for her, Anthony. Our bonding ritual for crying out loud. She is justified for being angry and upset.” Anthony shook his head, skeptical of my flare up. “Yeah, she's at liberty to be angry and furious at you. You did what was necessary.” Anthony told him.

Lira's POV “But Ravena was hurt. You 're simply performing your Alpha’s duty to one of the members of your pack. The rules said that the Alpha must ensure the safety of every member. Ravena wasn't an exception to that! C’mon man, you're not wrong.” Varek saw an assuring and incredible seriousness from Anthony for the first time. “Yeah, I know the point is that Lira…She does not see it that way. Her own perspective to the situation is way beyond what you're saying at the moment. All she thought was that I placed Ravena as my priority over here. She thought I was choosing Ravena over her.” Anthony's expression melted and faded away. He was silent for a while before he spoke out. “Varek , you didn’t choose Lira over Ravena. You chose the pack over everything. That's your responsibility. That’s who an Alpha stood for. I can bet my life that Lira knows that deep down, even if she’s angry right now.” Varek twisted his fists as frustration crept inside him. “I know she does, but it feels like I’m losing her. It feels like we're far apart. I’ve been solely focused on the pack recently, on Ravena, that I didn’t even have any spare time for her.” “I can't see that as a form of neglecting her, Varek. You’ve got responsibilities that most people will never understand. Lira'’s upset, that without a doubt. But will she come around? Obviously yes! You’ve always been there for her, and she knows that. That is not a bone for contention.” Varek was silent as Anthony spoke all through. He just stared at the window. A part of him knew Anthony was right. I've always stood by him, but lately, things have taken a different approach and dimensions. He felt like we're adrift and distant from each other like two parallel lines. Anthony must have sensed the inner war Varek was struggling with because he continued, "You’re doing what is required of you, Varek. Ravena's part of the pack, and as Alpha, you have to take care of her. Lira will understand once she has calmed down.” Varek gaze at him with an empty look, There was still skepticism in his heart. “You really thought that's her plight?” "I'm absolutely certain about that. Don't wear yourself out because of this matter. , it's nothing. Lira’s hurt right now, but she’ll realize you were just doing your job," Anthony spoke with complete boldness and self-assurance. Varek nodded his head. He'd been overwhelmed by guilt and frustration that doubt started creeping within him. He was extremely scared of what was going to happen with our relationship. He was doing the right thing and couldn't be in two places. He thought that what he did for Ravena is what any compassionate Alpha would do. “I just… I don’t want to lose her. She meant the whole world to me”. He whispered. “No,you won’t. Lira genuinely loves you. That’s why this was so hard for her to take.”

Lira’s POV “There’s no cause for alarm, she’ll come around. You’ve been together so long to be ruined by just a kind gesture of help and care to someone in your pack." Varek let out a long breath, feeling some of the tension in his chest loosen. Anthony was right. “Thanks, Anthony. I was dying to hear that.” He smiled with eyes glistening and scintillating. “Anytime. That’s what I’m here for. I am always ready to render my little token of help.” Varek stood up from his chair, feeling a little lighter than before. His conversation with Anthony was indeed helpful, but he still had a lot of work to do to repair the damage between us . But at least now, he didn’t feel like he was drowning in guilt. “I’ll talk to her later. Maybe by that time, she had calmed down." “That's a good idea. Lira always has a soft spot for you, so maximize it to your advantage.” They walked to the door together, and Varek felt more prepared to face whatever came next. Anthony held him on the shoulder. “You’ve got this, Varek . Just don’t forget that you’re not alone in this.” “I am really indebted to you, Anthony." When Anthony stepped out of the apartment, Varek could feel the weight on his shoulder had lightened. But now, he had to find a way to make things right with me. He went to the apartment we shared together. When he opened the door, he called me, and I didn't respond. He looked for me everywhere, and suddenly, his instincts urged him to check the wardrobe. To his surprise all my apparel and stuff were all gone. I left him, and he sank to the floor. His inner fear has manifested. He was so careless with the only woman he professed to love. He thought that standing firm and holding onto his position as the Alpha of the pack will make me calm and stay. He was completely wrong. The signs were glaring at him that I he might lose me and it happened. He could recall when we started our relationship about seven years ago. In the first and second year, he never made room for me to doubt him, no matter what. All his actions were carefully executed. He did things with absolute discretion. At some point, there was a lady we met in one restaurant sometime ago when we went to have lunch together. I think the lady knew him way back. When she saw him at the restaurant, she ran and wanted to hug him. He quickly reacted and dodge it. He didn't want to create any room for doubt for me . He wanted to be plain and clean to me . When the lady saw how he reacted, she apologized to me because I was almost boiling. How can a random lady from nowhere want to hug my man. She introduced herself and I got to know she was his junior way back in the university.

Lira's POV I never thought packing my stuff could be this complicated. All the items I stashed into my box felt like broken pieces of my life with Varek. The life I had imagined would last forever. I withheld my tears when I stared at the empty closet. I couldn’t believe this was happening. How did we arrive at this point? We were supposed to be together for life. But instead, here I was, about to leave. I dried up my tears. Now was not the moment to be vulnerable. I was worth more than this. My phone beeped, and it was Anthony. He seemed unfinished with his lecture. “Lira, please don’t make any hasty decisions that will have a disastrous outcome. I’m quite sure Varek will handle the case very well. He is just a little preoccupied with some responsibilities. Spare him some time, he will make it up to you.” I jeered and smirked slowly. " Huh! You're definitely not serious.Fix this? How could he? Where was he? He called off the bonding ritual without a second thought. He didn't even think of me. And I have to understand him," I hissed and ignored Anthony. I stashed the last shirt into the box, trying to shift my mind away from the supposed bonding ceremony. I had dreamt of walking down the aisle with the entire pack watching. But today, when my desire and joy was to come to fulfillment and reality, Varek's heart and soul went to Ravena, who conspired deceitfully to take him away. I couldn't count how many times she had done it and how myopic and ignorant Anthony was about this. "Damn them!" I closed the box, grabbed my luggage, and headed out. I never told anyone, not even Androlina Wood, who cherished and loves me a lot as her daughter. The taxi driver I called was already outside waiting. I rushed to stuff my things inside the car's trunk and went inside, instructing the driver to leave. I gazed out through the window with a grievous heart as each passing street reminded me of the life I left behind. I had fought for so long, but now I was done. I was taking back control, even if it hurt. When I got to my old apartment, I stared at it before entering. I had lived here less than a year, and it felt like home, comforting but painful. I wished to become the old me, full of hope and love for Varek. I dragged my suitcase, and its weight felt lighter compared to what was in my chest. When I reached the bedroom, the small space felt foreign to me, but I welcomed the change. As I unpacked, I tried to push thoughts of Varek from my mind, but they kept creeping back in. Just as I was arranging my bed to lay on it, my phone vibrated again. I was reluctant initially before I decided to pick it up, thinking it would probably be Anthony or Ravena.

Lira's POV But when I glanced at the name on the screen, my heart skipped. It was Varek. My breath was bawling as I read through the message. "Please Lira, do you have time now? Can we talk? I need to see you." I stared at the screen, my heart pounding increasingly. Did he really think he could just fix his mess with a simple message? After everything? I was trembling when I was responding to his message. “I don't think I have the leisure of talking to you right now.” Before I could even drop the phone down, it rang. It was an incoming call from Varek. I hesitated, my finger slightly moved over the decline button, but something was restraining me. I took a deep breath and answered. “What do you want, Varek?” I asked, trying to keep my voice calm. “Lira, I am sorry. Let's not escalate the issue. Can we talk about this please?" he said, his voice intertwined with a mix of desperation and warmth. “Why? So you can call off the ritual again? So that you can tell me how much you love me, why your loyalty resides with Ravena?” My voice heightened, anger flaring up again. "No! I wanted to explain. I know that you are really hurt. I understand your plight. This is not because of Ravena. I am an Alpha, and I'm responsible for every pack member's safety and welfare. She is my responsibility." I scoffed, shook my head in disgust even though he couldn’t see me. "Varek, she's always trying to buy you over to her side. Can't you see it? Don't you find her tricks and caprices a little odd?” “That's not the point, Lira. Ravena was attacked by some rogues and she lost the most precious gift her late mom left with her. Besides, she sustained some injuries along the line. It's very easy to understand by anyone.Varek spoke with a tinge of irritation in his voice. "Are you trying to say that I am I wicked and heartless? And Ravena is the one who is righteous? "No, it's not like that. You have every reason to be upset. We have been preparing for the bonding ritual for over four months. But you know we can never predict what will happen. It's so unfortunate that something so terrible befell Ravena. She's my gamma and courtesy demands that I look carefully after her. We can reschedule all over again. The bonding ritual will still take place. So, don't worry. What is a day or two of delay? It can't hinder us.” “I can’t do this right now,” I finally said, my voice trembling. “Lira, I beg of you. I just need you to hear me out. Can we at least meet? Just to talk?” Varek sincerely pleaded. “There's no need for us to meet. What are we going to talk about? How you prefer Ravena over me? I am done hearing all these excuses and endless fairy tales, Varek.”