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“Hate? I don’t really hate anyone. I mean I guess I hate my ex, but I don’t have to see him anymore so that’s at least a bonus.” James shrugged. “Everyone that I’ve met is too cute to hate.”

“Oh goodness, is that all that matters to you James? Finding an Alpha? Your world isn’t going to fall apart if you don’t find one” He sighed loudly and probably a little dramatically. “Just choosing someone because they’re an Alpha is how people usually end up getting hurt or just not being happy when they realise they don’t even like the person” He pointed out, hand still on the other’s waist though he did raise an eyebrow at the confession. “Oh? Do tell, where else do you want me other than in your lap?”

“No? Yes?” James face scrunched up. “I said eventually. And they’ll definitely be someone I like. I’ve already learned the lesson of just choosing someone because they were an alpha and they promised things with no further proof.” He frowned. “Obviously my bed. Curled up with me. You’re one of the only ones I really... I keep trying to make friends with the rest of the pack but... being closed off and having just a really small friend group is nice.” He hadn’t really even tried like he said. Besides those he’d talk to once in a while, Gabriel was really the only one James would let get too close in more ways than one. “If you want to stay the night, anyway.”

Trevor watched him turn away, figuring that was the end of the conversation and was prepared to turn back to his beer. He recognized the movement before it happened, his skills in tune and he just barely dodged the punch. It was easy to wrap his arm around the other’s body and drop him to the ground, his body over the other’s. “You think that’s the first time it’s ever happened,” he said gruffly, “Calm down and walk away before I do real damage.”

“ If I have pups what if they tried to hurt them to get to me, and they will question my leadership even more and the pack might question as well. So I have a lot to think about and decide, but for now, t’s on the backburner, unless I like fall in love with someone tomorrow.” He laughed. “ I would have taken that class a billion times.” He said. “ I understand that, but you never know until you know, that is what everyone tells me. “ He sighed. “ I wish it would, but nope. Going to take a lot of time to fix them.”

“Do you...” James swallowed, “Do you think they’d actually... Are they that bad that they’d hurt children...?” James really couldn’t imagine someone’s hatred running that deep, but then again, he’d seen some wolves at their worst and yes, they were definitely that bad. James shuddered. “Hopefully time is just all we need.”

“ I’m trying to run the pack, the McCloud already thinks I’m a weak leader, and while I try not to care what they think it does make me wonder if other people think that. Plus I have no idea what I’m supposed to find in an Alpha. I feel like there should have been a class on it in school.” He said.  “ There is nothing wrong with having a mini james on your back.” He laughed. “ That should be our slogan.” 

“Mmm, yeah, that’s... I see your point. And if you’d have pups any time soon they’d think you’re even more weak probably.” James frowned before a slight smile formed on his lips. “Could you imagine a class like that in school? Though I do agree, that might make things easier.” He sighed. “It’s hard for me to... I don’t know if I’ve found anyone I’d like to spend the rest of my life with yet.” James tilted his head. “I don’t think a slogan is going to fix our problems. But it would be kind of funny to have one.”

“twenty-seven? hm, well…that is a rather ripe age. however i think it’s possible. may take a little longer than anticipated but we could get you on the ride track.” nathaniel assured, hiding the smirk that was threatening to spread over his face and give away his business man facade. “of course it would cost you too. i require payment upfront.” nathaniel pauses, nodding his head along to what the omega was saying with a soft ‘mhm’ every now and again. “how do other alphas see you?” he asks curiously, brows upping slightly.

“Longer than anticipated.” James repeated, nodding. He wanted this, felt like he needed it, even. And the fact that he was willing to listen and learn... His thoughts trailed off when the other mentioned payment upfront. “How... How much will it cost?” It wasn’t like money was much of an issue, what with being a nurse, but he still wasn’t paid too much. But he could definitely get rid of some things if it meant paying for this. “Useless. Feisty. Untamed. Good for only one thing.” He snorted at that. He was good for a lot of things. “I don’t want to be the first three. I want to be what an alpha would actually want.”

“ No one really knows what they want in a mate, so don’t be worried about it. A lot of people think what they want until they meet their mate.” He said with a shrug, if there was one thing he heard all the time was people complaining about not finding a mate that fits their criteria. He looked at him with a raised eyebrow. “ You don’t want to mate?” He asked surprised. “ Everyone wants to find their over half. Why don’t you?”

“Shouldn’t they know though? So they can think about the kind of mate they want to be with the rest of their lives.” James sighed before shaking his head. “I thought I had one once. But it didn’t... Nothing worked out with us. That’s why I’m even here.”

“You’re feisty,” he commented lightly, “That’s interesting. You’re going to spit on me? I dare you to find out what happens afterwards.”

James honestly wasn’t going to do so, he had gotten off fairly easy the last time, but something about being called feisty and untamed bothered him greatly. Even though he had already turned to walk away, James turned back to face the alpha before mustering up whatever bit of courage and perhaps stupidity he had left and did exactly that.

He laughs, chuckling as he shakes his head. “I just have to throw the idea out there. You know, like if you speak it into existence. If you’re planning on doing anything crazy while under the influence it’s only practical I suggest something I can benefit from. There is always vomiting in a corner or picking a fight. Those prove to be a little more complicated and messy. So, if anything I am hoping for the first.” He wags his brow, only teasing. “Just enjoy your drinks while you can.”

“Can’t I be like... banned if I just randomly start stripping here?” James tilted his head. It wasn’t like he came in here often enough anyway to really care if he could get banned or not. Biting down on his lip, James looked up at him. “I think I would rather stay away from vomiting anywhere as well as getting into fights. I don’t think I’d fare well with fighting. Not because I’m an omega, of course, but because I just... it’s not my thing.” He frowned.

“Hmm, careful there darling. You might want to keep my beautiful ass on your lap permanently at this rate” He teased his friend, shamelessly playful but also genuinely flirting with James as he moved away from him with swaying hips but not before leaning into his touch and allowing the other to take in his scent and feel Gabriel close to him. “Well come on then, let’s get back to yours as quick as we can so we can get to where you want me most.”

“Not permanently. I do at some point want an alpha. No offense to you and your cuteness, but I don’t think a beta is really going to be a best match for me.” He smiled sadly. It was hard for him to even be near alphas for more than a few minutes, but he knew it was what he wanted. If he actually got that was a different problem altogether. James sighed, moving away from the other so they could walk to his apartment. “Where I want you most right now is not just on my lap.”

His hands are moving and making the other another drink despite his better judgment following water which are both handed over to the other. “I mean some mistakes are better than others,” He smiles “For example, if you try to undress at the bar I might be a little less inclined to stop you from making that particular mistake.”

Snorting, the omega shook his head. “I don’t think I’ve had enough drinks to just strip in the bar when there’s not just us here.” His face flushed, clearing his throat. “Not that I... Um, I wouldn’t strip down if it was just us either. I’m not that desperate.” He flinched, realizing he basically just called himself desperate with how he said it. James graciously took the drinks, downing them quickly before slowly sipping at the water so he at least had something to do.

Greyson rolled his eyes at the word suppressants. He rolled backwards from the male as he looked him over, pulling his rubber gloves off. “That’s what is causing your issues,” he said, throwing the gloves away. “You know suppressants are bad for you, right? Blocking out your body’s natural urges leads to longterm complications. I always refer omegas to find an alpha from your pack to help cool the heats, and spray scent blockers. Suppressants are dangerous.”

James nodded slowly. He had been hoping that it was anything but that. “I know, but I...” James sighed, running his fingers through his hair. “There’s not anything else I can do? I can’t miss work for however many days that’ll fuck me over. And I’m not really... Alpha’s make me really uncomfortable being around no matter what.” He knew he could miss work for those days though. He was certain they had rules specifically saying they couldn’t fire an omega for being out due to heats. He groaned, closing his eyes.

“maybe you haven’t met alphas who take your thoughts into consideration too,” he suggested with a smile. “if two wolves were to mate, i believe they should have a good level of trust and respect towards each other, you know, i believe they should love each other.” his eyes shifted from the ground below, to james’ face. “i was just curious,” he confessed, “i know you probably don’t think of us alphas as considerate but we are. i wouldn’t give you strict orders that you didn’t like.” 

James nodded, smiling. He was happy that at least someone else thought the same. Or so he hoped. There was another alpha at one point that told him the same things and James believed them until they had finally gotten together and it had been so much different than what he was told. James bit down on his lip, eyes flickering down before back up to the other. “I...” He sighed. “It’s difficult. To think that any alpha is considerate, I mean.”