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"Omega," I said softly.
Tzidal looked up, the fire illuminating her beautiful eyes.
I intended to apologize, but the words wouldn't leave my mouth. I didn't want to look weak, willing to bend and break at her slightest whim. Suddenly my pride overpowered my feelings for her, and I shut my mouth, feeling overly frustrated. Since returning, my wolf had been more aggressive and territorial, and it was getting hard to push down the desire to put the Omega in her place.
"Nothing," I mumbled, giving her an awkward smile and turning my attention back to the fire.
She moved closer and snuggled into my arms. I pressed my nose into her hair and inhaled. My muscles relaxed a bit, even as my mind continued to spin.
"What's wrong?" she asked. I was sure she could smell the edge of stress in my scent.
"Nothing," I lied. "Just thinking about...everything."
"It'll be okay, Alpha," she sighed. "You'll see."
"I'm glad you think so," I snorted. I tried not to stiffen at her words, but I couldn't help it. I was too worked up.
"What does that mean?" she asked.
"I just..." I sighed. "You need to listen to me when I tell you to stay away from dangerous wolves. Helping Byriel was incredibly stupid. We don't know this Alpha or his real intentions, and I don't want anything bad to happen to you."
I tried to keep my anger from bubbling over, but I couldn't seem to reign myself in. And the look on Tzidal's face was not one of understanding.
"I can take care of myself," she said in a loud, firm tone, leaning away from me. "If I get hurt, it's on me, not you. It's my choice. And I don't belong to you. You don't get to tell me what to do."
I tensed and crossed my arms. Shewasmine. Whether she was willing to admit it or not, our wolves had laid claim to one another and belonged to each other, even if I hadn't marked her yet. But I was sick of her attitude, and I'd be damned if I let an Omega talk to me in such a disrespectful way.
"No, I guess you're technically not mine, are you?" I snapped through gritted teeth. "Because if you were, there's no fucking way you'd get away with acting like this. You need to understand your limits and stop being so damn stupid. You're an Omega. You're too fragile to behave in such a careless manner."
"I'm not fragile!" she yelled, standing abruptly with her fists tightly clenched.
I jumped up and squared my shoulders, looming over her. My wolf growled at the rage etched on her face and the scent of anger rolling off of her. She had no right to challenge me.
"Yes. You are," I growled. The rumble pushed through my chest and into the air making her shiver. "You are not a warrior. You are an Omega. You are meant for birthing and raising pups, not raising war. You need to stop being so fucking reckless and know your place." I moved toward her, closing the space between us. My breath quickened, and my temper blazed, rapidly spiraling out of control. "I refuse to let you continue to run around as if you're invincible. You're too impulsive, acting like you can't get hurt. I've let you get away with far too much, and when I tell you to do something, you fucking do it!"
"You do not get to tell me what to do! I'm not some weak, pathetic creature that needs your constant supervision!" She glared up at me, her mouth in a tight, unforgiving line.
My wolf snapped and snarled to put the disobedient Omega in her place. To exert my dominance as the Alpha.
I leaned down, looking hard into her eyes. I could smell her fear as she tensed, confusion twisting between her brows.
It only took Tzidal a few moments to feel my intention, and her eyes widened in surprise as I attempted to force her into submission. My scent became thicker and more intense. Her eyes watered, and her breath hitched, inhaling the force rushing off me.
She broke eye contact and shoved me, but I stood firm. She needed to listen to me so I could keep her safe. Her willingness to put herself in harm's way, to possibly die, gutted me. I couldn't lose her like I lost Fennah. I wouldn't survive something like that again.
"Stop it!" she yelled, her lips trembling as my dominance finally started overtaking her. Sweat bloomed across her forehead as she struggled beneath my glare. A deafening silence lingered between us as she refused to back down, clinging to her pride. But my wolf demanded her obedience, and he would have it.
My heart beat wildly, and my head was pounding from the strain. I couldn't help but admire her even more as she fought so hard against me. She was so fucking strong.
"Please stop," she begged, fighting the urge to bow her head.
I grabbed her arms, holding her to me. She would listen. I would keep her safe if it was the last thing I did. She looked up at me with tears streaming down her cheeks. The pure desperation on her face caused my heart to falter, and I wanted to stop. I was hurting her. I needed to stop. But I couldn't. My wolf wouldn't let me. He pushed me to continue, forcing me to break her and keep her. Make her understand how much I needed her.
Tzidal leaned her head back and closed her eyes as a sob broke free from her lips. She whimpered long and loud, finally submitting to me, then her knees buckled. I caught her before she could hit the ground and pulled her to my chest.
I was disgusted with myself as she sobbed in my arms.
I broke her.
