Chapter 18 - 018

Chapter 18: 018 "Easy, I came here bearing good wishes" Alpha Raul said with a light chuckle before he turned around to face Alpha Mitch. His eyes immediately landed on Tristan standing beside Alpha Mitch and his face broke into a smirk. "Take it elsewhere" Alpha Mitch dismissed with a low growl as he noticed his leering eyes on Tristan. "This is your mate?" He asked without looking away from the Omega and that made Tristan slowly hide behind Alpha Mitch. He hated the way the Alpha stared at him like a creep and it made him scared and disgusted. Alpha Mitch’s temper flared as he realised Tristan was scared of him. "Get out" he ordered Alpha Raul without hesitation. "Do you feel threatened? I’m only here to give my good wishes since I won’t be attending your mating ceremony Stop being uptight" He continued and moved to sit down. "I said get the fuck out now!" Alpha Mitch roared at him causing Tristan to flinch at the powerful force of his anger. Despite his words Alpha Raul sat down and smiled at Alpha Mitch. It was very clear to both of them that he wasn’t really there with any good wishes. But unknown to Alpha Mitch he had heard about him passing out and was there to confirm with his own eyes. They sized each other up without words, if he was alone Alpha Mitch wouldn’t even hesitate to throw him out but if he tried that now in the presence of Tristan he would terrify him. Alpha Raul watched the shift of expressions on his face with satisfaction. While on a good day their strength might be on par, Alpha Mitch always fought with the intent to destroy and a backup plan. It’s the reason he couldn’t win against him during their previous clashes but he now has a weakness. An Omega, and finally it’s time to take him down. His smile widened when he noticed the Omega was now standing behind shaken with fear because he could smell his fear from where he was. "You are scaring your Omega" Alpha Raul taunted Alpha Mitch with a smirk. Gale walked inside and immediately noticed the stare down contest between the two. He had heard his Alpha’s angered voice and wanted to make sure everything was fine. "Let’s go" Gale whispered to Tristan and gestured for him to follow him. Tristan shook his head and moved closer to Alpha Mitch. Gale’s mouth opened in a bewildered look, he couldn’t believe the sudden stubbornness the Omega has been displaying today. "Go with him" Alpha Mitch said softly and that finally made Tristan relax. He couldn’t go against the Alpha’s order and could only follow Gale outside. "See you later!" Alpha Raul waved at Tristan retreating back. "So tell me why you are really here?" Alpha Mitch asked without beating around, his voice was now dangerously low. With Tristan out of sight, he can fight without restraint. "I’m really here bearing my good wishes but also wanted to see your mate. I heard the Omega is very beautiful and gentle. Wasn’t that a male Omega, I never knew you swing both ways". Alpha Raul said and slowly rose from the couch and walked to stand in front of Alpha Mitch, who was now standing with his arms crossed across his chest as he was ready to throw him across the room but was holding back. "Now, you would need to think twice before causing trouble. Which is very nice, you need to know what fear is Mitch." Alpha Raul continued with his face just inches away from his own. The air was charged with their pheromones as both were full of adrenaline and ready to pounce on one another. "You have to get out now." Alpha Mitch said in a low voice, again holding tightly onto his anger. *** "I want to stay with him," Tristan said suddenly as they walked towards his room. Gale turned around ready to throw hands as his words added to his irritation. He had spent the night keeping the Alpha’s health a secret but someone still ratted it out. Alpha Raul coming there only confirmed his fears, they won’t hesitate to pounce on a weak Alpha. "Do you think it would do either of you any good if you stay there? You are a distraction to him!" He snapped and continued walking angrily. "We would be away for a few days, go with them for some shopping for some clothes or anything you would need" Gale said as they joined his maid and one of the men waiting outside his room. Tristan frowned at him but was not brave enough to ask a question as he might yell again. "Take the car that was brought in today" he said to the man and left. Tristan looked at him in disbelief and back at his maid who smiled widely as always and that made him frown in annoyance. Something was wrong, he could tell but everything was happening too quick for him to think properly. "Let’s go" his maid said and put an arm around him to guide him out. Tristan’s gaze stayed on the mansion as the car drove out and he couldn’t stop the nagging feeling that was eating at him but he could only sit quietly as they made their way to the mall. "Can I get a new phone? My old one is damaged and I forgot to take it from home for a repair". "We will get you a new one." The man driving replied before the maid could and that made Tristan look at his face from behind the wheel. He had never seen him before but he was sure he would do as he said. They got to the mall and Tristan immediately winced at the large crowd. It reminded him of the first day of a new semester in school which he hated with every fiber of his being. "Aside from the phone, what else do you need?" The maid asked as they left the parking lot with the bodyguard behind. "Some clothes" He said without losing a breath. "Oh yeah, I know those ones at the mansion were not comfortable to wear since you are ...a male Omega" She replied, pausing a little before completing the statement. Tristan’s eyes widened in shock and covered his chest with his arms. "How-w do...you know?" He stammered, fighting with the awkwardness of being caught. "Ah, I know. Whereas your chest makes no difference" She said with a chuckle and continued walking. Tristan’s cheek became red with embarrassment. All this time he had been found out by people around him, and with the way the Alpha said nothing about it even after their sex made his inside crawl in vivid embarrassment. He has only been lying to himself all these while. So why weren’t they saying anything? Why are they all pretending not to know? He thought soberly. Unknown to them, a pair of eyes followed them into the mall as they disappeared among the crowd.