I cried.

Once I was sworn in as Alpha of the Regency Falls pack, I teared up next to my mate. Simon looked dapper beside Olivia at the stage.

I'm not strictly speaking insecure about the way that I look but damn, Simon is next level gorgeous. I'm glad I don't have to compete with him for anything - especially Elliott.

Speaking of beautiful people, my mate looked absolutely stunning in his tailored fit navy blue tuxedo with a pink tie. He's one of the few people I know that can give my Beta a run for his money in the beauty department.

Of course, I'm talking about the boys. No one can outshine Ashley's appearance. But she wasn't at the stage with us - only the Hollingsworth and Cortez families were, aside from Olivia and Elliott.

I can certainly make the case for how happy Patrick looks next to her. And I know she is too.

But no one can trump my mate. Sorry, not sorry.

He is the absolute most handsome guy I know. And he looked exquisitely happy next to me, smiling radiantly as my father swore me in as Alpha. Simon tears up as his dad does the same to him.

"I give the Regency Falls pack: Alpha Felix Hollingsworth, Luna Elliott Lockwood, Beta Simon Cortez and his mate Olivia Pullman." - Dad declared in the microphone.

Do you have any idea of what it's like having 20 thousand people bowing their heads to you at the same time?

Yeah, I'm utterly overwhelmed.

The stage production for our ascension ceremony was worthy of an Olympic event or something. It was a proper function, being watched by thousands of people as they celebrate their new Alpha.

I cried on my mate's (broad) shoulders. He hugged me so tight a weaker person would've been intimidated or suffocated, crushed...

Simon hugged me too, naturally. We both cried at each other's ceremonies. Elliott embraced his best friend, who looked radiantly happy as well.

We got down from the stage to greet the VIPs that were present - all allied Alphas came to the ceremony, it's protocol to renew the alliance for another generation of leadership.

Their mates are all mesmerized by Elliott. A boy so strong that - if they didn't already know - would fool anyone into thinking he's not an omega.

Sure, he's smaller than most people. But that alone isn't an indication that someone's an omega. Plus, he's not as small as Brandon, for example, who looks 4'11.

We greet everyone, bowing our heads to other Alphas - we bowed to each other - and our extended families and friends.

There's a lot of people to greet today and everyone wants to meet their new Alpha. Yes, I go into the crowd next to my mate and Simon - warriors positioned themselves at our backs for backup - and salute my people.

Hours later, our close friends and families gather at the pack house for an "intimate" celebration with 'just' 50 people - not counting the ones who already live there.

"Congratulations, Alpha. I'm sure you'll do great." - Patrick said as he shook my hand. Ash is right beside him, grinning at me.

"Thanks, Patrick. And congratulations on being approved at warrior camp." - I winked at him. Ashley giggled in amusement.

"Yeah, it was really difficult for him to get approved by his dad. Poor thing!" - Marcus snickered, much to our friend's glare.

Brandon, Ashley, Olivia and Elliott all laughed at this. Delta Huntington is here too, but he's talking to Simon's dad.

"Congratulations on being approved as well, Marcus. I know you really wanted it." - I told him with a smile. He grinned in contentment.

"Thanks, Alpha. It really means a lot. It wasn't easy to see so many of our friends crying over not making it." - He said with a grim tone, as we realize how cutthroat the competition really is. So many great boys didn't make it.

"You're right. But I'm sure they have backup plans and college acceptance letters to fall back on. Or they can always try law enforcement." - I said with a somber tone. Unfortunately, they all knew it was a possibility.

"By the way, thanks for mating our biggest competition. It's bad enough to go against Patrick, let alone Lockwood." - Ben interjected, causing my mate to glare at him.

But everyone else laughed. Even Elliott's own parents, who overhead it as they talked to mine. Hell, even Mr. Cortez laughed.

"He didn't have a choice, idiot! You're lucky I can't be a warrior. I would've crushed it so bad Delta Huntington would make me a team leader!" - Elliot bragged, confidently.

Each group of 10 warriors have one leader that guides them through their mission and reports back to the Delta or his under. It's a promotion and spots are limited.

"Not even your parents are team leaders yet. Pace yourself, mate." - I said, slightly blushing.

"It's because they're new to the pack, not that they don't have it in them." - He defended, not that he needed.

"I'm well aware of it, mate. I know your dad gave up being Delta to come to our pack. And I thank Goddess for it everyday for bringing you into my life." - I declared and he melted.

Elliott plunged into a passionate kiss that last several minutes. Our friends looked away and my parents started to raise an eyebrow at the PDA.

"Okay, you won." - He grinned at me and I gasped.

"Did you just say I won? Oh my Goddess! It's a miracle! I finally won something against you!" - I exclaimed, enthusiastically.

Our friends laughed at this. Elliott frowned.

"Enjoy, Alpha. You're not gonna win much against me." - He smirked, looking at me intensely.

"I never regretted it, just so you know." - Mr. Lockwood interjected, coming closer to us.

He looked at his son proudly.

"All I ever wanted, what your mother and I wanted was for you to be happy and safe, son. I'd give up anything in order for you to achieve that. And I couldn't be happier!" - He said to Elliott, who cried and hugged his dad.

His mom came in and hugged them as well.

Several hours later, we're both lying on our bed at the Alpha suite of the pack house. The room used to belong to my parents, but now it's ours. And some day my child and their mate.

"I love you so much." - I declared, completely enamored by him.

"I love you too. But don't try to sweet talk me into unprotected sex. I don't wanna be a dad anytime soon." - Elliott smirked and I gagged at the accusation.

"Me neither! I don't want to be a dad so soon after ascension!" - I told him emphatically.

"Great! Good to know we're on the same page about it." - He said with a pleased tone.

"Totally. But now that you mentioned it, I do wanna fuck you so bad right now." - I smile mischievously. Elliott giggled at my glowing lustful eyes.

Minutes later, we're already naked and enjoying each other's company.😏

2 YEARS LATER.

"I'm sorry!" - I cried out to Elliott, who looked pissed at me. I stare at him with a pleading humble expression.

"It's fine, Felix. It wasn't your fault!" - He replied in an angry tone.

We're at the living room of the pack house. Alone, waiting for the kitchen staff to ready our breakfast. We take our meals at the main dining room like my family used to, while the rest of the house occupants eat at a separate one.

"Tell your face that!" - I argued, causing him to look at me angrily.

"I'm already pissed off. Do you seriously wanna provoke me right now?" - He threatened me with a death glare.

"I don't. I'm apologizing." - I reiterated in a sincere tone.

"I accept your apology. But I don't really blame you. I know it's impossible to resist it." - He said, trying to make me feel better. Which is actually very relieving to be honest.

I come closer to him.

"I know it is. But I should've known better. It's just that once your heat struck, I couldn't see straight. All I wanted was you. I didn't even think about protection." - I tried to justify myself, though he knows of this.

"I get it. I don't wanna talk about this anymore." - He stated, frowning in disappointment.

I nearly cried, sensing how bad he feels about this.

We have successfully avoided getting pregnant for the last 2 years, taking our time to enjoy the mated life. Also, Elliott wanted to wait for Liv to return from college.

It's a nice idea, I'm all for it. We're both way too young anyway. But yesterday his heat came and it took us by surprise.

Normally, he knows when it strikes him and prepare accordingly. Even if he has to sleep away from me - which I hate - but we make do.

But this time it came a little early and by the time we realized what had happened, I was already loving my mate hard.

I mean, it took us hours to even acknowledge we had missed dinner - the staff hates when we skip meals and waste food, if we're going to skip any of it, we need to give notice to them ahead of time.

Now that he's medicated to mitigate the effects of the heat, regret sunk in. We both know what'll happen now.

And Elliott feels incredibly guilty about it.

We eat our breakfast quietly, even the maid is looking at us like something is up. Usually you can't shut my mate up even if you try it. Trust me, I did.😬

"Can't you take the morning after pill?" - I suggested to him, remorsefully.

"It doesn't work on male omegas. Plus, I can't take birth control pills. If I could, we wouldn't be in this mess to begin with!" - He replied in a short temper tone.

"Right." - I mumbled, not knowing what to do or say.

Simon walks into the dining room smiling. He bowed his head to me and greets us both. Elliott barely replied.

"Is everything okay with you two?" - He asked with a concerned tone, looking at us with furrowed eyebrows.

"Fine, Beta. There was an incident yesterday. But I thank you for your concern. Do you want me to have some coffee sent to your office?" - I said in a polite tone, trying not to upset my mate.

Both the Alpha and Beta's offices are located at the pack house. It's also where the warriors gather around every shift change. There's a locker room here that they can use to take a shower and/or change clothes.

"No thanks, Alpha. I'm good for now. If you need me, I'm at my office. Good day." - He replied with a courteous smile and left the dining room.

I didn't want to speak openly about this here, but as soon as I left my mate to his Luna affairs, I went straight to Simon's office and ranted about it.

I do like working with my best friend. He completely understood it and said it's fine if we got pregnant ahead of him. His mate won't return from college for a couple of years, at least.

I thanked him for being so cool about it. But he scoffed, saying we have the right to decide for ourselves when to start a family. And no one else has any say in the matter.

At night after dinner, Elliott is in a much better mood. It's like a complete 180.

"How was your day, mate?" - I asked, curiously. I'm intrigued as to what caused this sudden change.

"I talked to Liv about it. But she said it's fine if I am pregnant. She won't return from college for at least 2 or 3 years, she's pursuing a masters degree. And is in no rush to have any baby." - He said, breathing out a relieved sigh.

I sighed too.

"Great. The last thing I wanted was to give you any reason to be at odds with your friend." - I told him with a modest smile.

"Thanks, mate. I really appreciate it. And I want to reiterate that I don't blame you at all. It's just the way the cookie crumbles." - He said with a firm tone.

I smiled and kissed him. After we brushed our teeth, we go to bed. I grab the TV remote and ask him if he wanted to watch something.

"Actually, I've been thinking..." - He smiled mischievously at me and I gagged in anticipation already.

I stared at him wide-eyed, expectantly.

"I mean, not to put a finer point to it but I'm already fucked. I will get pregnant, it's guaranteed in heat." - He stated with conviction.

Yeah, I figured as much. It is precisely the point of heat, to attract a suitor and make a baby.

"So, if I'm already pregnant, then I might as well enjoy myself some unbothered sex. I mean, I've been waiting to feel you inside me completely for 2 years now." - He revealed, to my absolute shock at his disposition.

"Really?" - I gagged, grinning wide.

"Yes, really! I want you and I want it now!" - He demanded, practically shouting at me.

"You don't have to ask me twice!" - I replied, happy to oblige.

I'm not gonna lie, I've been dying to fuck him bare since the first time I topped him. I really do. So this is kind of a dream come true for me.😳

I do want this, him. Whatever comes our way, as long as we're together, I can face it. No problem. With him, I'm invincible.

We spend hours making love as if somehow he'd change his mind tomorrow. He wouldn't. The next months will be the happiest of our lives together (so far).

Elliott demanded me sexually every night. And I was elated to obey. I mean, come on... look at my hot mate. He's all I want!😍