Page 28 of Pack Fever

I push open the door to find her in the spare room, sitting on the bed, hugging her knees to her chest, appearing as if the world of worries sits heavily on her shoulders.

“I brought you some stuff,” I say as I strut inside, instantly bathed in the most beautiful scent of her Omega mandarin and lavender. It’s irresistible, already curling around my cock, my balls pulling in tight. I try to hold back and fight the desperate urges that we’re made to come together like a clash of adrenaline and sexual starvation.

What I wouldn’t give to strip her down, grab her hips, and slam her back against the wall as I fuck her. To release the tension swelling in me. I might end up doing a Reed and needing a cold shower soon.

And to think, she’s only just showing small signs of going into heat, but with how heavy and powerful her scent is, it might happen quicker than she realizes. Before going into heat, Omegas smell no different from Betas. Once she perfumes heavily and goes into pain, it’s all hands-on deck… or in our case, all cocks. I feel myself grinning internally.

Another reason we can’t let her out of our sight. What other Alphas would do if they found her in this state, alone and unprotected. They might completely destroy her. They’d go berserk on her, unable to control themselves, and completely devastate her.

As much as I hate Nexus for controlling so much of our society, I can’t fault them for trying to find matches for Omegas, who will go into unbearable pain if an Alpha doesn’t soothe their aches.

I set the shopping bags on the end of the bed near her feet.

“Is this some kind of peace offering?” she asks with a cheeky grin.

I can’t help but chuckle. “You’ve got a sharp sense of humor. It’s good to see you trying to find the bright light in all of this. It’s an admirable trait.”

“Gotta hide the darkness of my past somehow. What better way than to pretend?”

I plonk myself down on the end of the bed, keeping a distance between us, mostly because I’m already struggling with her scent engulfing me.

“That bad, huh?” I ask.

Shrugging, her green gaze flickers away for a moment as a blonde lock tumbles over her face. There’s something so precious about her, something so sorrowful.

“Yes and no,” she finally admits. “It’s complicated. Everything’s just so mixed up right now, and I’m worried about so many things.”

I nod. “If you need to talk about it, I’ve been told I’m a great listener.”

She half-grins. “Appreciate it, but you don’t need to be nice to me and pretend. I understand I’m an Omega, and with my scent starting, you think you’ve found a treasure in me. But it’s nothing more than physical-chemical reactions.”

I study her, not saying anything at first, especially with dozens of questions in my head about what she’s hiding.

“I really hope one day you’ll tell me who’s made you so sad, so numb to the good things in life.”

Her lips pinch, but when she lowers them to the shopping bags, I can tell she’s not going to open up.

“Well, good thing I’ve brought you some goodies to help distract you. The party tonight should also help. Things are always entertaining at Seth’s family events.”

“I really appreciate these clothes and being nice, but you don’t even know me.”

I twist around to face her better from across the bed, doing my best to ignore the way the hairs rise on my arms. My cock hardens at her scent, at the delicate features, full lips, and eyes that carry the world behind them, at the golden hair framing that beautiful face. I want to know more about her past, who she is, and what happened to her.

“And how do you think it works when Nexus matches you with a pack of Alphas? There’s no time to get to know the Alphas. You’re in heat, needing them. With the way society is set up, it’s you going into heat, and satisfying you takes priority over relationships and even love.”

She leans back on her hands. “So, you believe in love coming later in a relationship?”

“I believe if an Omega and Alpha have an instant bond, their love will blossom with time. But forcing a pair who have no connection will leave them miserable. I’ve seen what happens in a family that has no love. What I’m saying is that I don’t necessarily agree with Nexus’ methods.”

“That party tonight, I really….” Her gaze meets mine, and her lips pinch at the sides. “I don’t feel comfortable going to that,” she admits, and I can’t fault her. She barely knows us, and we’re dragging her to a family function. “Not to mention, my scent is going to trigger others, so I think it’s best I stay here.”

Before I can respond, Seth’s in the doorway, holding a small brown bottle.

“Not a problem,” he says, striding over to Danica. “I wouldn’t want you to attend with your scent growing stronger. I ordered these pills earlier, and the courier just delivered them. They aren’t heat suppressants—I don’t believe they’re good for your health—but these are natural and suppress your scent. You won’t be at the mercy of your scent. So, you will join us at the party. You’re not staying here alone.” His voice is final.

She frowns. “I don’t have to go to a stranger’s party if I don’t want to.”

Seth pauses, studying her. “You’re right, I can’t force you, but like Jasper said, you’re not safe out on the streets alone. And right now, I don’t trust that the moment we leave you alone, you won’t slip away. So, like it or not, we’re going to keep you safe.”

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