Chapter 5 Special Function

Special Function

Please believe me, please believe me.

He sighed, running a hand over his face. "Okay, Lydia. I don't have the time right now. If this happens again, I will demand it from you next time."

"Y-yes Alpha." I stammered, my eyes widening.

He grunted and left me alone, leaving my door open. I let out my shaky breath, feeling crap about lying to my Alpha. But I had to, right? I couldn't rat them or else they'd get me even harder.

I shook myself out of it and made my way back to the kitchen to prepare for the night.

***

It was busier than I thought.

The party was in full swing and packs from across the globe had arrived with the mateless high-rank wolves. I was in a black dress and sheer tights with a black apron like the other omega females. I had a tray I had to top up with champagne glasses from the kitchen. The bar was busy and I could see five omegas serving drinks there. All females, again. A way for my pack to show off their numbers.

I was unsure why it was so busy, so I took it upon myself to listen in. My eyes scanned the crowd but couldn't really see through the mass of bodies nor hear far through the music playing through the speakers.

A male gestured me over and, despite my nerves, I approached him with a curtsy when I could sense the power coming from him. He smelt of gamma blood; a third in command or warrior wolf.

"Champagne sir?" I asked, thankful my stutter was at bay.

"No thank you, sweetheart. Could you please bring me a whiskey on the rocks?" He asked.

I nodded without looking at him and made my way over to the bar. Rattling off his order, they handed me a whiskey within a heartbeat. Thanking the girl named Flora, I took the glass on the tray with another two champagne flutes and made my way back to the male.

He had sandy blonde hair and blue eyes, but I didn't meet his gaze when I got closer out of respect.

"Your drink, s-sir." I chewed my lip, looking only at his shoulder.

"Thank you..."

My eyes widened when I realized he was gesturing for my name. "S-sorry sir, I-I am not supposed t-to-

"Oh, what old coot ordered that!" He laughed, taking a swig from the glass.

In shock, my eyes flew to look into his, and he smirked. "There are the pretty green eyes I was hoping to see."

The man beside him laughed.

I chewed my lip and dropped my gaze. "Anything else I can get you, s-sir?"

He smirked. "No, my dear."

Just as I went to walk away, someone roughly grabbed me from behind around my waist and pinched me on the ass. I shrieked in surprise and the tray of champagne I was carrying clattered to the ground. Luckily, the sound of music drowned it out, but didn't stop the fact it poured all down the back of another wolf.

The wolf groping me suddenly let go when the male turned around with a harsh growl that had the strong gamma whimper. I staggered to my feet, but the angry now-wet man caught my arm.

"I'm s-so... s-sorry." I hiccuped, tears threatening to stain my cheeks.

"Wasn't your fault." He grunted, taking off his blazer. "Some people just need to learn respect. This can be washed."

"S-sorry." My eyes blurred as I tried to pick up the remnants of broken glass.

He bent down to help me pick up the shards and put them on the tray. I smiled up at him in thanks and his brown eyes furrowed in concern. They felt warm and comforting, and even though power oozed from him, I didn't feel on edge. I glanced away, confused.

"Are you okay?" His gentle voice asked.

I shrugged it off, dabbing at my tears and make-up. Suddenly, an omega wolf came with a mop and helped clean up the remnants of the champagne flute. They did not dare to raise their head regarding the high-ranking wolf, especially knowing that he was a beta. Thankfully, it was only two glasses and champagne flutes were never full, anyway.

I stood in unison with the other omega, who ran off quickly. "I'm s-sorry again."

"Are you sure you're okay?" He whispered, and I met his gaze.

I could feel his beta power, but for whatever reason, it didn't bother me. Usually, any power of status had me not look at all, but I just stared right into his eyes. He was just as surprised as I was before, his brows furrowed in thought.

Strange.

"N-no, it's okay." I blushed and looked away.

I walked away from him in a hurry before he could comment more and dashed my way to the toilet. Cleaning myself up, I composed my fears before getting back to work. Throughout the night, I could sense the beta follow me with his eyes now and then. The gamma had long disappeared, and no longer summoned people for drinks. An ashamed sag of his shoulders meant he had already been reprimanded. They were not of the same pack, so I assumed the beta was from a higher pack to punish him.

I was thankful that midnight had passed, as it meant this would all be over soon since it was Audrey's official birthday. The music suddenly cut off, and I stopped walking to look up and see Alpha Xander standing with his glass in the air.

"Your attention, please!" He called and everyone hushed. "I am pleased to say my daughter has found her mate, Beta Everest of the Nightshade Pack! Let us all celebrate!"

Howl's cut out from everyone here, but being the only one unable to shift, I grimaced at the feeling of being left out. I was envious of everyone, that they had wolves for themselves. And I was envious of Audrey, who had found her mate straight away while wolves like me hardly ever had the chance. Just because she was an alpha blood pup.

Another hour passed, and I was tired and feeling sad. I could feel the beta close by wherever I went, his attention often causing my hair to prickle on end.

Deciding against staying, I made my way over to Harry, once again followed by brown eyes. Clearing my throat politely, he turned to me.

"Alpha Harry, may you excuse me to bed? Most of the wolves are leaving, and I have to be up in a few hours for breakfast." I wondered.

"Yes, of course, Lydia." His hand came onto my shoulder.

I flinched automatically. "Thank you, goodnight."

"Goodnight, Lydia."