Page 2 of Corrupt Me

My body sags on the stool as I let out a pitiful sigh. “We’re not even dating, Zana, but Dad assures me that he’s the perfect Alpha for me to bow my head to.” I grit my teeth, hating the way my father explained my role within a pack, that all I needed to do was smile, keep my head down, and be a good girl.

Fuck all of that.

It doesn’t really hurt when my father demeans my position within a pack. However, for whatever reason, when Teo does it? A man I used to think I was in love with? It picks at old wounds, reminding me why I broke up with him in the first place. I try to see the good in that Alpha—for my father’s sake—but after three months, I’m failing to see any real redeeming qualities that I would be able to suffer through for a lifetime.

Deciding to give them both the real truth, I swallow nervously and then puff out my chest. “The fights are always the same and I wouldn’t call them fights. Disagreements? We don’t see eye to eye on what we want in a pack. He wants someone cuddly to come home to, to smother him in love and affection with dinner ready on the table. He wants to fuck an Omega raw during their heat and protect his person wholeheartedly. I…” I pause. This isn’t something I’ve ever admitted aloud, Reid and Zana leaning forward, waiting for it. “I don’t want any of that.”

Reid raises an eyebrow, confused while Zana just runs her tongue along her upper lip, trying and failing to hide a smile. “Explain, Mila, because I have about a thousand ideas of what you mean but I want to hear it from you.”

I thank the stars that I have no problem talking about my private issues with these three, sharing the most intimate parts of myself with those I consider family. “I don’t want cuddly. Don’t get me wrong—I love my brother but I would go crazy with an Omega like that. I need…”

“An edge,” Reid offers. “I would have never guessed that you and Teo didn’t work because he was too vanilla. Does he only know how to do missionary?”

I choke on a laugh, officially done with this conversation. Reid isn’t far off, though. The craziest sex I’ve ever had with Teo was against a wall but only because a bed wasn’t available and he promised not to drop me. Spoiler, he fucking dropped me. I didn’t even come but faked a very good moan that had him smiling as if he had done something. Just another reason to stop trying with him, regardless of what my father wants.

Jumping off the stool, I head to the door before adding one last piece. I’m feeling a little spiteful after Zana and Reid have bolstered my confidence. Being around them makes me feel safe and beautiful in my own skin. “Teo might have also mentioned that I should try being a little more submissive since I look like an Omega.”

The Alpha stands, shaking her head. “Every time you visit, you give me one more reason to confront that Alpha. Just say the word, Mila.”

I wave her off before exiting the residence. Zana would make Teo shit his pants. Teo might look like a linebacker but all those muscles don’t do anything useful. They’re for show but Zana? Her anger is silent, calculating, and then at the last moment, it explodes. Everyone within reach is susceptible to experiencing Zana and it’s not pretty.

The three are bumbling outside seconds later, Ethan taking my hand and dragging me to the car. “Zana promised me my weight in sugar.”

“Seriously? Zana, do you ever tell him no?”

She laughs. “No, that’s what Reid is for. Besides, this fair is the only fun thing to do in Ansdale. You can paint the cherry blossoms after Teo decides to act like an ass.”

We pile into the car and I situate my bag on the floor, a small sketchpad, my phone, and a few other items stuffed inside. Ethan scoots in beside me, Zana in the driver’s seat, and Reid beside her. It isn’t even five minutes down the road when I catch Ethan snatching something from my purse, his eyes growing wider by the second.

“Mila,” he drawls. His scent thickens in the car and I roll down a window before snatching the paper back. I’m not fast enough to put it away before Reid takes it and all hope of surviving this car ride flies out the window.

Several seconds of silence filter between us before Reid turns to face me, dark blue eyes piercing through me. “Mila, did you print out a fucking sex checklist? Some of the things on here are… fuck, I wouldn’t even try some of these things.”

“It’s just a stupid dare, okay? Don’t worry about it.” I hold my hand out, my cheeks on fire with embarrassment. Reid stares at it for another few seconds before giving it back and I stuff it into my purse. I hold my purse in my lap and then look out the window, not wanting to discuss the paper they just found.

Violet and I were joking around at work, my best friend talking about all of the things she tried and experienced before. When I stared at her like a deer in headlights, she jokingly printed out this list and told me to experiment a little. I’ve researched most of the items, many of them making me a little worried for those who have tried them. However, I was intrigued so I kept it.

And now my brother’s pack knows about it.

Kill me now.

Well, after I get some cotton candy.

Chapter two

CAMILA

Champagne pink petals flutter to the ground as we step out onto the fairgrounds, Zana having to hold Ethan back before he dives headfirst into the cotton candy stall. I swear the kid is twelve instead of twenty-one and with nearly ten years between us, he’ll always be my baby brother. My mind wanders as I anxiously smooth down my dress for the umpteenth time, double-checking that it hasn’t ridden up to show my spanx.

Giggling peels off to my right as I catch Zana smothering my brother with kisses, playfully growling at him every time he tries to squirm away. “Behave, Tan or I won’t fuck you when we get home.” Ethan immediately straightens up, eyes wide, his scent thickening until I slap a hand over my nose. Goddess, he’s adorable and a handful.

Reid nudges my side to draw me out of my head, gesturing to the Alpha I was hoping to avoid. In this city, there really aren’t that many places to hide and with only one spring fair, I should have assumed I’d run into Teo at some point this afternoon. His broad shoulders used to put fantasies in my head, his large hands maneuvering me into position before he-

I clear my throat, refusing to waltz down that path. For one thing, sex with Teo has always been boring. Straight to the point. He gets off. I moan a little. And then we go about our ways. My poor vibrators have seen more action than they should because Teo has no idea how to use his cock for anything other than a quick bust. I’m sure an Omega in heat would love that but I’m painfully conscious for every last second with that man.

“Who’s the girl he’s hanging with?” Reid asks.

“Penelope.” We’re friends, maybe acquaintances I guess. However, where I look like an Omega, Penelope is one. A gorgeous one with pretty red curls, thick hips and big tits. Every Alpha’s dream. I steel my emotions and make my way over there, ready to head up this confrontation so that I can enjoy the little shops and snacks I came for. Teo and Penelope’s conversation dies down as I come closer, both of them turning to face me as if I’ve caught them red-handed. “Teo, Pen. Good to see you.”

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