Chapter 89

**Rowan**


Something is wrong with Luna after last night's show. She is distant. Did something happen yesterday to make her upset?

"Is Luna okay?" I ask Milo.

He shrugs but I see the same worry in his eyes that is no doubt in mine when I look at our girl.

"She says she is tired and was a little overwhelmed by everything. I do not believe one bit of that though." He says and I nod in agreement.

We have come so far and it seems weird that she would revert back for no reason. After bonding, she has opened up so much and become more comfortable and relaxed with us, so this sudden change is odd.

Even through dinner with Kai snuggling her against him she only offers tight smiles. Yeah, something happened. I watch her extract herself from Kai and get Milo’s attention. They sign to each other and Milo seems confused but Luna simply shakes her head and walks off.

“Where’s Luna going?” Declan asks when Milo sits back down.

He sighs. “She wants to stay in the nest for tonight’s show.”

What?

“Why? What happened?” Kai asks glancing in the direction of Luna’s nest trailer.

Milo shakes his head. “I’m not sure. She didn’t explain and I don’t want to push her. This is new for her, so it was probably a lot for her to take in.”

“It didn’t help that Annie was flirting like crazy with you all. That girl doesn’t get it that we aren’t looking for anyone else to join our pack.” Bennett says.

He’s right. Annie was really laying the charm on thick yesterday but I barely noticed her. All I could think about was getting back to my trailer and cuddling up with Luna for the night.

“Do you think she’s worried me want Annie?” Declan asks looking almost offended by the idea.

“She hasn’t said as much but it would make sense. I think any girl would be a little jealous with how our fans throw themselves at us.” Milo points out.

I know I would be jealous if the roles were reversed that’s for sure.

“We just need to reassure her that she is the only girl for us,” Kai says with a mischievous smirk.

Declan slaps him in the back of his head. “This is serious. We can’t let our Omega doubt our commitment to her. We need to fix this and quick.”


**Luna**

This isn't good. The ringing from yesterday returned this morning and even though it has lowered to an annoying hum, it still has not passed. I'm not sure what this means, but I also don't know how long I can keep this from the guys. They are already giving me concerned looks, and I'm too scared to hide my reaction to this new development. The guys have another show tonight, but I'm worried that anything can set off another painful reaction like the one I had yesterday.

I hate this because I want to support my pack, but this ringing is making it hard for me to concentrate on anything. Now that I have been able to get away from the guys for a minute I decide to send my mom a message and an email to my doctor. Hopefully, they will have some advice about what I should do. I hope that I won't have to inconvenience the guys and need to stop by for an exam, but it may not be possible to avoid it.

Maybe I can find one of the staff members to help me so that I don't need to bother the guys with this. I don't want to worry them or get their hopes up. This all could pass soon for all I know, and it would be too cruel to drag them through this. They have been so understanding and sweet about my condition but this tour is huge for them and I don't want to create any distractions for them.

**Mom: That sounds promising. Maybe your hearing is returning. Are you in a lot of pain?**

My mom responds to me quickly.

**Me: at first it hurt my head but now it's more annoying than anything else**

**Mom: And you already sent your doctor a message? **

**Me: yeah. I just hope he gets back to me soon because I want to figure this out without getting the guys involved. They have enough going on as it is. **

**Mom: How is the tour going so far?**

**Me: Good I think. The guys seemed happy with their show yesterday.**

**Mom: that is wonderful! Look, honey, I know you don't want to worry them about what's going on but keeping them in the dark may only end up hurting you in the end. You need their support going forward, and you are part of their pack now. You are a very special person to them. they deserve to know and be with you through this. **

I know she is right, but I can't tell them.

**Me: I can't mom. It may turn out to be nothing serious. I'll wait to see what the doctor says first. **

**Mom: Maybe the implant surgery can ease some of the pain.**

**Me: But the tour...we don't have the time for it. **

**Mom: Honey I know you were excited about the tour but if you are in pain...you're health is more important.**

**Me: I'll be fine mom, I promise.**

**Mom: Okay honey. Keep me posted. I'm always here for you. **

**Mom: Thanks, mama. Tell Ben I say Hi!**

Telling my mom feels like a weight has been lifted off me. She is my person, and I need at least one person I'm close to know what's going on. I quickly check my email, but there is still no reply from my doctor yet. Before I set my phone aside and try to distract myself I notice another news alert.

**"Missing Omega found dead." **

What? Dead? I click on the article and start to read.

**"One of the many missing Omegas was discovered dead today. The police have not released their name yet, but how they were killed has been shared. She died from pregnancy-related injuries. It is assumed that the Omegas taken are possibly being held to produce a large number of children. We can only speculate at this point but it would explain the sheer number of missing girls and why only now has one been found in this condition."**

Oh my gosh. These people are kidnapping Omegas to...breed them? What the hell?

Another high-pitched ringing hits me and I cover my ears with my hands as if that will help. My head starts to spin and I worry that I may pass out if the sound goes on any longer. As if asking the universe to grant my fears, the ringing grows louder and I let out a cry.

A cry that sounds like a whisper to me. I can hear it! The pain doesn't allow me to accept the fact that I have heard my voice for the first time in months. I wanted to keep this quiet but I need to get help.

My feet trip me up when I climb off my bed and try to make it to the door. All I can do is curl into myself and hold my hands over my ears as my eyes fill with tears.

The pain is too much...

Darkness starts to cloud my vision and soon it's all I see.

I'm not sure how long I was out but when I come to it isn't to the comforting faces of my pack mates. Annie's face is the one looming over me and I startle back. I look around quickly trying to figure out where I am but we aren't in my nest anymore. She steps back from me putting a couple of feet between us. When I push myself up until I am sitting up I see that I am one of those gazebo tents but this one is completely closed off.

*"What happened?"* I sign forgetting that she doesn't understand me.

I am understandably shocked when she starts to move her hands. "Medic tent." She signs back.

*"You know sign?"* I ask her.

She smiles, but it is one of those smiles that makes you feel nervous. It's not a genuine smile.

*"I know a lot of things Luna."* She signs back looking almost annoyed.

*"Why did you never say anything?"* I sign.

*"Because I didn't want to become a translator for you like Milo has been turned into. I have an important job and it doesn't include babysitting a helpless Omega."* Her words feel like arrows hitting me in the chest.

*"I would not expect that from you and I never asked Milo to be a translator for me. He learned sign without being asked." *I sign.

*"Please. He saw how helpless you were and jumped at the chance to help. Milo who never shows a shred of true emotion to anyone picked a sad little Omega to help. Of course, he did! Poor little Omega in need of an Alpha to swoop in and take care of them."* She signs angrily and moves closer to me.

I glance around in hopes that there is someone else around as a witness if she takes this confrontation a little too far. Of course, we are alone.

*"They chose me. What was I meant to do? They wanted me even like this, and I wanted them too. We are a pack now." *I sign faking confidence.

*"They were just fine before Bennett dragged them to that place. Don't worry though I am dealing with him. I won't let him or you ruin this opportunity for them."* She signs looking down at me like I am dirt below her shoe.

*"What do you mean?"* I sign quickly.

She gives me another one of those smiles. "I mean I found you hurt and in need of medical attention. That is exactly what I am going to tell them when they come looking for you after the show. Don't worry dear, I am handling everything."

She turns to leave and two men dressed in EMT outfits walk in. Neither of them is carrying any medical equipment though, and something tells me the syringe one of them pulls out isn't for my pain.