Jax

The scent of rotten food and discarded rubbish makes my stomach churn. A tower of rubbish bags stands tall in front of the side street I need to go down, blocking me from entering. There were probably better places for me to access the backstreets; however, I didn't have the time to search for them, so climbing through a tower of rubbish was my only option. My feet burn, the heels practically throbbing as I take the first step into the garbage. Around me, people glance at me questioningly, their faces turned up in disgust as I push my way into the ally, all the while trying not to heave. I hold my breath, my chest burning as I stumble out of the other side and catch myself against the closest brick wall. 

I heave as I gasp for breath, the lingering scent catching on my tongue as I suck down air. Here there is more than just the scent of rotting garbage; mixed within is the scent of stale piss and semen, the smells mixing into one big aroma that makes me want to cry. I feel a tear fall across my cheek from the stench and wipe at it. The back passages of A-District probably weren't the safest place for an Omega to hide; however, it was all I could think of for the time being. Tomorrow I would need to figure out a way to clean myself before going on a hunt for a place that hired Omegas, a mission that was quite possibly impossible. 

Pushing down the ally, I ignore the squelching beneath my shoes and delve deeper into the darkness. Hopefully, this scent wouldn't soak into my skin; that was the last thing I needed. 

I round a corner and pause as the sound of something echos in the distance. The loud, brutal smacks of flesh on flesh echos down the long ally, followed by grunts of moans and pleasure. The scent of sex follows the sounds, causing me to ring my nose in disgust. It couldn't be sanitary to do it in a place like this? Gritting my teeth, I take another step forward, only for my knees to give way beneath me. 

Water splashes outward as my knees connect with the floor; I gag as something sludgy splatters against my cheek. This was disgusting. 

From ahead, I hear a scream, and then the scent of the two Males catches me. Two Alphas in Rut - fuck. 

"When that virus is released, and there is nothing but Alphas, I'm going to make you my little pet and show off this sweet ass."

I try to hold my breath, but the effect seeps into me, the scent of the Rut so strong that I feel my ass clenching in anticipation. The Alpha getting pounded cries out, obviously enjoying the role of submissive. Why were they talking about something so business-like during sex?

"Will you tell Daddy how close you are to completing the Virus? Boss wants to know when we can start infecting Districts."

Another slap and cry follow before the other male can reply.

"It's almost done; mass product starts next week."

"And the effects?"

"World ending!"

"Good boy!"

My body trembles at the sound, the Heat humming through me as I push myself to stand. I needed to get away from these two before they caught hold of my scent. The information would become valuable; I could most likely sell it to someone; however, this situation had turned dangerous for me, meaning it was no longer worth listening in on. 

"What about the test subjects?"

I use the wall to pull myself up and cringe at the scent that follows. 

"They died within two days - the Virus is fast spreading and highly contagious. The effects on the world would be catastrophic!"

My heart thuds quickly in my chest; I feel sick. These men were talking about mass killing people - innocent citizens whilst fucking. 

Sweat trickles down my forehead as I stumble back the way I came, my hand grazing the wall as I hear the sound of sniffing in the distance. Fuck!

"Is that an Omega in heat I smell?"

I push myself off the wall and run.

My chest burns as I force myself to run as fast as possible; I hear the two Alphas' footsteps behind me, laughing as if this were a game. It makes me angry, but I can't do anything because my body tells them I want it - it wants them, even if I don't. 

Sobbing, I push through the rubbish bags and fall into the street. I scramble backwards and cry, my body shaking as people around me gasp and step back - this seemed even more dangerous than the alleyway. Around me, Alphas and Omegas growl, stepping back to cover their mouths as I look around wildly. I see the canines of Alphas hissing at me in hunger; I scream. Why wasn't anyone helping me? Quickly, I stumble to my feet and run. Growls and pheromones follow me, but I don't stop - I can't stop because if I do, I know what will happen. 

Sobbing, I push myself past crowds of people and climb a set of marble stairs. I move through a door, sending it flying against a nearby wall as I fall onto the marble floor with a sob - this wasn't what I needed. My vision blur as I look up at the eyes on me. They were all predators - all of them were out to get me. It was unlikely that anyone would help me - after all, I was an Omega, and I was free game for the Alphas. 

A hand grabs my ankle, and I jump, pushing myself back onto my feet. Sludge stains the tiles from my shoes, but I don't care; I can't care. I stumble through the hallway - I need to find a place to hide; I need to get away.

Something hard connects with my body, and I freeze, my body becoming entirely numb. Then, finally, my knees give way, and I groan, falling downward. Everything around me blurs, my chest heaving as something wraps around my waist, stopping me from falling in a heap on the ground. I'm scared - I don't want this to happen. 

"Please - help."

The arm around me lifts me up and settles my body against something hard and warm. I inhale and moan, snuggling into the warmth as my body shudders. Pine and Spice. The smell is warm and comforting. It surrounds me, blanketing me in a veil of safety and warmth. 

Someone growls, and I feel it vibrate beneath my head, but I don't care. Fire is consuming me, and my mind is fuzzy. This scent - this is what I need as I close my eyes and give in to the Heat.