Page 31 of His Forsaken Alpha

Gray loved closer, squeezing Lake’s shoulder. “Sweetie, I know it’s hard to wait for what you should already have… but at least it’s coming. And you’re in the first class of omegas applying to universitieshere.That’s something to celebrate,” Gray said.

“There have been groups of alphas and betas protesting us applying,” Lake said. “It’s not going to be easy.”

“Fuck those alphas and betas,” Cav said. “Don’t you dare let them make you shrink. Make them uncomfortable.Live loud and proud, right in their faces.”

Lake smiled at him.“Burn the alpharchy to the ground.”

“Exactly,”Cav replied.

“Stop putting ideas in his head,” Gray said to Cav. “He’s got enough anger and attitude as it is.”

“Why shouldn’t he be mad? If I was an omega in this province, I’d be furious,” Cav said. “The fight can’t let up now… or those in charge are going to push back and try to reclaim what they lost.”

“See?”Lake asked. “He gets it.” Lake turned his attention to Cav. “Are you going to be around awhile?”

“For a little while, perhaps.”

Lake smiled. “Maybe I’ll see you around and you can tell me more about the places you’ve traveled to.”

“I look forward to it,” Cav said.

Lake eyed Avery. “Did you remember my letter of recommendation?”

Avery sighed. “No, sorry. I’ll get it done soon.”

“My college applications are due, Avery! For fuck’s sake.”

“Language,”Rohan murmured.

“I’m eighteen,” Lake spat in Rohan’s direction. “Stop treating me like a child.”

“Then maybe we should start charging you rent,” Gray whispered hotly.

Lake rolled his eyes.“Whatever.”He turned to his brother. “Letter of recommendation? I need it tomorrow.Please.”

“I’msosorry the birth of your nephew got in the way of me writing a letter extolling your virtues,” Avery said. “I guess empathy and patience can be crossed off that list, hmm?”

“I think you,of anyone,would know how important it is for an omega to get accepted into college,” Lake said. “You’re the one who forced the doors open, so a letter fromthe conquering hero,might go a long way to getting me in.”

“Since your grades stink,” Auggie added.

“They don’t stink,” Lake spat, frowning. He growled in frustration before marching outside.

“I’ll email you my letter tonight,” Avery called out after Lake.

“Thank you,”Lake yelled back sarcastically.

“What’s up with him?” Avery asked Gray. “He was doing so much better. He’s been a total asshole all day.”

“Auggie?”Rohan murmured. “Why don’t you go out to the car with your brother?”

“Oh, come on. I have a lot of opinions on why Lake’s an asshole.”

“Language,”Rohan barked. “Outside now, young man.”

“Fine,”Auggie said before disappearing.

“I forgot he was standing there,” Avery said once Auggie was out of earshot. “Don’t punish him for repeating what I said, please.”

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