The Bloodhound Alpha and His Prey

It's four am and I'm walking around the house, every step I take echoing through the walls as I yell loudly, "I know you're awake, Lu. Don't make me come up there and sit on your face!"

It's funny because I never do it but I can hear him moan and feel him through our bond waking up. It's a sensational feeling, being connected to a soul. My mind moves to the time in my life when I used to be connected to an entire pack but I quickly brush the thought out of my head as I see Lucas at the doorway.

He's standing there, his full hair scattered all over his face- Goddess, I should do something about it- And his eyes barely open. Though I might have been the one to Mother him, I just want it known that my son is gorgeous. Perfection. It's hard to believe he came from me but he did.

He walks to the dining table and sits. I bring him his food, humming softly under my breath as I place it in front of him before kissing the top of his head. He mumbles slightly and though I can barely pick it up, I know what he says. "Good morning to you, my love."

"Eggs and bacon?" He's not asking in an annoyed way. No. Lucas is never annoyed, even when I know he deserves to be. He's pushing his hair back as he begins to eat, his eyes staring up at me with need in them.

He's asking because he craves meat. He needs meat just like every pup does. I can afford that, sure, meat isn't a big deal but what I can't afford is him growing. I know I sound like a bad mother but meat... Meat is good for him. But I wouldn't know what to do if he got sick.

I don't have any advise from other wolves. I don't get any. He's all I have so I try to be careful. I give him meat when I can and when I can't, I don't. Of course, he needs more of it but I don't want anything happening to him. He's all I have.

The TV goes on now, all on its own and starts to relay a message, "The council is worried about the recent development about Omegas worldwide. Is it a trend now? Or a sick act of rebellion on the rules that the Council has set aside..."

I can already tell Lucas is listening to it, he's far too perceptive for his age, and I hurry to the screen and turn it off. Instantly, his sharp eyes land on me but they become smaller when they notice the apprehensive look on my face as I say, "Remember the rule, Angel. No TV until after school."

"Okay,'' My Lucas doesn't talk a lot. I used to worry about what the reason was when he was younger but knowing fully well that a rogue like me, especially being an Omega, meant nobody could be trusted. Plus, I'd like to think he was a quiet child. I loved that about him.

I kiss him again on the top of his head and place some money on the table in front of him. "Adelaide is gonna come take you to school while I have a shift. Anything you wanna watch with me tonight?"

"A horror movie?"

I try not to cringe at his words, especially since we both know I don't have a thing for blood but I manage to smile at him as I say, "Sure, baby. Anything for you." I start to hurry outside now. "Now, I gotta go. I love you."