Full Summary: Set six years after the end of 'Alphas,' Kevin Barr's 24th birthday promises to be a good one. Little did he know, he would get a whole hell of a lot more than he bargained for...

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Chapter 1:

The Sixth Year

The night was still young when Kevin Barr took to the highway leading towards Johnsburgh; he had on his overnight bag and was more than ready to make his twenty-forth birthday a memorable one. Peach Creek was good for a night of drinking, but only if he intended to sleep with someone he would likely see the next day – not to mention there were a significant lack of Omegas that were over the age of eighteen. Peach Creek High may have been a great place for Omegas to go to school, as the community was smaller, but once they hit eighteen most of them left back home or were sold off. Kevin didn't think about that…

However Johnsburgh was only an hour away, a town over double the size of sleepy little Peach Creek with a decent night life. It was better than a four hour trip to Charlotte at any rate.

The air was cold and sank through even the thick leather of his jacket, and he liked that. When he breathed in, the scent was sharp and brisk, waking him up and making him excited. The world felt alive and the night held endless possibilities as promised by the long stretch of empty road ahead of him. He pushed his motorcycle as fast as she would go, crouching low and letting the thrill curl through his veins.

He was determined that he would have an amazing night.

By the time he reached the town he was nearly bouncing. Johnsburgh itself wasn't much of anything, a collection of suburbs and research facilities, but the Old-Town was where all of the daughters of the scientists went to cut loose from their overly strict fathers. It didn't take much effort at all to find a partner for the evening, and he knew exactly where to start.

He parked his Baby near the end of one of the long rows of old wooden buildings. Already he could hear thrumming music that vibrated the wood and made him grin. The place was a tourist trap, attracting all kinds of new and interesting people, so the pools were always fresh to fish from. Perfect for a hungry Alpha to hunt in.

As he swung off his bike he glanced up and noticed a few slender women pointing at him as they crossed the dirt street, offering little finger waves and coy smiles. He didn't wave back, but offered them a nod, then pulled off his helmet so they could see his face. He flashed them a grin and stored the helmet away beneath the seat, pocketing his keys and adjusting his jacket. He reached a hand up and threaded his fingers through his hair which almost reached into his eyes. A few tugs got the gel to form it back into place and he hopped up onto the wooden walkway.

A gust of air combed through the area, carrying dust and the slightest hint of rain. However Kevin stopped and tipped his head up when a very curious smell caught his nose. It was fleeting and faint, and gone almost sooner than it had been there to begin with. It reminded him of a weekend he had spent years trying to put out of his mind.

A mouthy swimmer with the sweetest scent. A weekend alone, a tangle of limbs, a glimpse into a life he should have never seen…

Kevin shook his head almost violently, wrinkling his nose. He shoved the thoughts from his mind and rescented the air. As he'd thought, it had been a mirage, an illusionary scent meant to throw his mind out of the game. He was there to find someone new, to have a good time.

The bar 'Jason's Place' was where the music originated from. The space was homey and comfortable, with a second story above that had more sitting room than just the bar downstairs. There were people dancing on the dance floor, scents tangling in a mix of hot need and lust. Normally Kevin wouldn't like the scent of other Alpha males around him, it was something that had his hackles rising, especially when there were unmated females nearby. But when he was in Rut[S1] , he didn't much care. Most of the males there were, and the prospect of a fight just added to the excitement.

He made his way to the bar and scouted the collection of people. There weren't many Omegas out that night, but plenty of beautiful Betas. The Omegas were already swarmed as it was, and if they didn't already seem paired off, there were at least three males who looked ready to fight for that honor. Kevin would settle on a Beta then, and hopefully save himself a medical bill.

His eyes stopped dead at one particular figure with his back to him at the bar. Kevin swallowed hard as he willed the man to turn around. He was long and lean, wearing all black, tall boots, short black hair and a black…beanie. He stood there in silence, shocked.

Finally the other turned around and Kevin's heart sank in utter disappointment. The man turned out to be a woman, with a soft face and brown eyes. She was cute but… Her eyes caught Kevin's and she smiled at him, he barely managed a grin back and then scurried away to the opposite end of the bar. Coupled with the scent from earlier and then the look alike, he'd almost wanted that to be…

No. He refused to speak or even think that name. He'd put that well behind him. It had been over six years since those nights. Six years since he'd held what he believed would be his Life-Mate. Six years since…

"Hi!" A body knocked against him and jolted Kevin out of his reverie. He glanced over to the woman from before, the one with the beanie and the brown eyes. She was smiling, she had a nice smile… "Playing hard to get?" She asked after a moment, "I'm Mallory."

Kevin was quiet for a moment before he smiled. Little did Mallory know that despite her attractiveness, her presence was painful. "Kevin." He offered, "Can I buy you a drink?"

"You sure can handsome!" She chirped, her voice revealing a soft southern twang, "Nothing girly though."

He smirked at her, "Wouldn't dream of it." He turned and flagged one of the bartenders and ordered two Blue Moons. He ignored the price[S2] [BC3] as he paid the tender, he'd come prepared to make his wallet cry that night. He handed Mallory one of the drinks, "So what brings you out tonight?"

Her smile was knowing and wicked, "What do you think?" She asked as she took a long pull of her beer, "Why does anyone come to this Podunk little town? I wanna get laid. Preferably by a big, handsome, ginger Alpha." She nudged him gently, leaning in close. He could scent her more easily now, a sharp scent with something more soft on the undercurrent. A beta, but a feisty one.

"Well that's quite a proposition." Kevin laughed and then downed half of his beer. He would need it.

"Well you know you could save your wallet some trouble and we could get out of here now. I have a room." She grinned, biting her bottom lip. "Come on, I saw you eyeing me."

Kevin swallowed, "You really just walk up to people and ask them like this? Isn't that dangerous?"

"I dunno, are you dangerous?" She retorted quickly. "Come on, there's at least five other bitches eyeing you right this second. I don't want to lose you to one of them."

He scoffed, "So I don't get to test any other waters huh?"

She frowned, "You could, but those bimbos would be tuckered out after one round. Me? I'm a marathon girl, Kevin. I want to go all night long."

Despite[S4] his inner turmoil over her appearance, the offer made his blood burn with want. His cock stirred in his pants and he chuckled softly, "You're pushy… You're lucky I like that." He winked and went to finish his beer, she followed suit. "Alright, well I guess you're right. No need to waste time here[S5] ."

"That's the spirit." She cooed and took hold of Kevin's hand, pulling him rather sharply towards the door, "I always trust my instinct."

This had been a first for Kevin. Usually he had to work considerably harder to get a date for the night, especially one as beautiful and feisty as Mallory. He found himself being led along, reminded once more of a rare time where he hadn't been the one to call the shots. Maybe he liked it, he figured, he liked dominant women, or he supposed Omegas. He'd only ever met one of those however.

"Aren't you tired yet?" The voice was distant, it came from across the street but it was lightly familiar. Once again something trying to distract Kevin from his goal, trying to remind him of that painful time… He ignored it and kept walking.

The wind kicked up again, the scent hit his nose and this time it was strong, it was present, and Kevin stopped suddenly as he scented the air again. It was still there.

His heart hammered in his chest as he tested and retested the air, again and again, his mind screaming at him now. The scent was unmistakable, undeniable, wonderful, and real. So real he could feel his knees threatening to give out beneath him. His head and heart were throbbing, all screaming the same thing.

"Kevin!" A sudden jolt to his arm snapped him (barely) back to reality and he turned his eyes down on Mallory who was all but glaring at him, "Dude what's up with you? You look like you saw a ghost."

The man swallowed and scented the air. It was fainter, but still present, hanging there, taunting him. "I think… I think I did…" He said, his voice weak. He looked around, searching for any sign, any physical sign that what he was scenting was real.

"What do you mean you did?" She asked sharply, "Hello? Earth to knot-head." She shoved him and suddenly Kevin was growling.

The woman backed off several steps as she was met with a murderous gaze, "Get away from me." He snapped, because her presence was wrong, her appearance was wrong, her scent was suddenly nauseating. He snapped his teeth together, "Go!" She jolted and jumped back.

"Dick!" She growled and stomped away back towards the bar.

Kevin didn't care what she thought, what names she called him. All that mattered was the scent. Eddward was there. Eddward was nearby. Close enough to scent, close enough to claim.

He rushed across the street, jumped up onto the wooden walkway and scented. It was still strong enough to follow, enough to lead him. He charged after it, not paying attention to where it led him, only following it blindly, knocking into several people as he went.

He flung open a simple white door leading into a cold space. There was a bar, but not for drinks he realized. The slanted windows showed off various ice creams, and there were tiny tables set against the windows but all of them were empty. None of that mattered though because the world zeroed in on a single point. The person standing at the counter, the scent that was overwhelming in the space.

There was no doubt this time. This was Eddward.

The man was still overly tall, overly lanky, wearing a black jacket and jeans. His hair was slightly longer, reaching down to his neck, but he still had on that ridiculous beanie and…and… "Edd…"

The figure at the register went rigid. He spun slightly and Kevin saw the man's face, pale, but those deep blue eyes were the same. They were real. They were…"Eddward…" Kevin breathed, his voice nearly a whine.

Eddward tried to compose himself quickly, "Mr. Barr." He said, frowning. Kevin could see his eyes though, saw the uncertainty, the fear. Was he scared of Kevin? "What are you doing here?"

Kevin swallowed hard and took a step closer, then stopped when he saw Eddward step back. He frowned, "Edd, what's wrong?"

The Omega bared his teeth and took another step back, "You're not supposed to be here." He said sharply, his voice breaking.

"This guy bothering you?" The clerk behind the counter, a scrawny creature, spoke up.

"No." Eddward said calmly, "I'll take the receipt though. Now please." He looked away from Kevin, broke eye contact.

That was when the third voice floated up, soft and sweet, "Mommy?" Kevin's eyes drifted down and saw the tiny figure huddled behind Eddward, a hand gripping tight to his pocket. She barely reached the man's waist and had long red hair tied back behind her head, with natural tan skin and freckled cheeks.

Mommy?

Kevin's eyes went wide and he tore his eyes away from the girl and up to Eddward who was watching him again. "Edd?"

A hand came down and gently touched the top of the girl's head. She looked up at her mother, then over to Kevin with…soft blue eyes.

Eddward took a brown paper bag from the counter and then gently took the girl's hand, "Come on." He spoke softly as he led her towards the door, towards Kevin. He reached out quickly and barred their path with his arm, his eyes wide and pleading and questioning. He had to form a goddamn sentence and his brain simply wasn't wanting to cooperate. "Please Edd…"

The scrawny, faceless clerk growled softly, "I'm calling security."

"Stay out of this." Eddward said, his voice calm once again, "Kevin, move." He said. Kevin's hand fell away helplessly and he watched as Eddward passed him with the girl in tow. He paused halfway through the door, "Are you coming?"

Kevin turned quickly, "You serious-" he quickly chased after Eddward who hadn't stopped walking. He fell into step behind the taller man, "Edd?"

"What do you want from me, Kevin?" The Omega asked, his hand still on the little girl's head in a protective gesture, "Why are you here?"

With Eddward so close and the scent so clear, Kevin felt himself wanting to relax. The lust and want was eased away to something more gentle, a desire to protect. But the Omega was being defensive, rigid, almost as if he were afraid of Kevin. Why would he be afraid? "I don't…want anything from you." He said, and it was the first full sentence he had been able to formulate since seeing the man again, "And I could ask the same of you, what're you doing here?"

"I live here." Came the simple, measured response. Eddward turned and stepped off the wooden walkway, heading towards a black car.

Kevin swallowed, "You…live here?"

He was opening the back door to the BMW, helping the little girl inside, into a car seat. She had been quiet the whole time, but now her eyes were on Kevin once again while Eddward buckled her in. He took the bag from the shop and fished out a small paper bowl of ice cream, handing it over with a plastic spoon. The girl smiled, took the items and happily began to eat.

When the door to the car closed, Eddward finally turned his eyes to Kevin and regarded him with a masked expression. "Yes. My father has a research facility here that I head." He continued to search the Alpha's face, a frown on his lips, "I can see the question in your eyes."

How couldn't he? It was the obvious question, the one that had been running circles in his addled brain since he saw the girl. His heart tightened in his chest and for a moment he couldn't find words, "Is she…mine?"

"I assume you mean biologically?" Came the cold response like a slap to the face, "…yes."

"I thought you'd said-"

"I know what I said." Eddward snapped, becoming rigid, "I don't expect nor want anything from you, Kevin. It's why I left!"

Again the words were like a physical blow. It was one thing for Eddward to hate him for whatever twisted reason, but to show such animosity and keep Kevin from his child? "Edd…" he glanced to the window, "I just don't understand."

"There's nothing to understand."

Kevin shook his head, "But there is. I get it, you hate me. Please, I want to know my daughter."

"I…don't hate you." Came the measured response, "In fact it's… I don't hate you. But it's late, I really need to get her home." He studied Kevin's face, "There's a park on Sycamore about three miles from here. We go there every Saturday." He stepped away and walked around the car, ending the conversation on that cryptic note. He opened the driver's side door and paused for a brief moment. "Oh and Kevin?"

He looked up and locked eyes with the Omega over the hood of the car.

"Abigail."

Eddward slipped into the car, turned the engine over and drove away.

Kevin stood there in silence for a long moment, unsure of what or how to feel about the events of the night. His world felt like it had just been turned on its head and he wasn't sure if he disliked it.

"Abigail." He murmured, testing the name on his lips. He smiled, "Abigail."

So many people asked me for a sequel to this story and I had one in my mind. No promises how fast this will get updated but it's looking like it'll be around 5 chapters. Thank you all for the support~