Chapter 13

Nate’s POV

“The name they gave her was a number. She is simply Number 42. But I cannot bring myself to call her that. Whoever had her, dehumanized her, as you too, were dehumanized. The fact that she does not remember her name, tells me that she has suffered years of… whatever it is they put her through.” I continued through gritted teeth.

“I would like for you to choose a name for yourself, Omega. You have a personality, you are unique, and you should have a name that you can identify as your own and fill that name in the way that only you can. You are valued in this pack, and I want for you to carve out your own identity here, as every other member has.”

As the Omega continued her work in silence, I watched and waited patiently. When she was done, she silently gathered the materials together and hauled them up before her, clutching them to her chest.

The difference this time was that the Omega met my eyes, and within the depths of her dark irises, a