Page 32 of A Home for His Omega

Bennett made a face. “Yeah, yeah. Run away.”

Marco grinned and picked up Nate, slinging the giggling boy over his shoulder before striding away.

“Tomás, you’ll help me, won’t you?” Bennett was the master of the puppy eyes. He’d taught it to every one of his children.

“Of course, Papa.” He handed a plant to Tali. “Have fun.”

She made a face, then grabbed a puppy. “Lavendar, you’ll help me dig, right?” She tried her own puppy eyes on the puppy. Lavendar was immune.

Tomás kissed Henry, then followed his papa inside. The house’s interior was much improved from a month ago. The kitchen was finished with marble counter tops and sturdy, pine cabinets. A handmade dining table stood out near the kitchen. Harper had taken his time with it, decorating the legs and building matching chairs.

He had also helped Tomás make the wood and crystal chandelier hanging over the living room area. It was a mixture of carved branches and teardrop crystals. The rest of the living room furniture was a mix of wood and brightly colored upholstery. Thanks to Janelle, plants sat on every available surface. Dark green textured wallpaper covered the wall around the fireplace, setting off the beautiful mantel.

Harper waved at him from where he stood next to the mantel, carefully refinishing the old carving. His husband, Grey was already in the kitchen.

“Fuck off,” Columbo said from his cage in the corner of the living room.

“Hello to you too, Columbo.” The bird had a new ramp to his cage and several low perches. His area was fenced off so the puppies couldn’t get to him. They were not nearly as well behaved as Journey and Mitzy, and until they were, Henry and Tomás didn’t want to chance the puppies hurting the old parrot.

“Fuck off.”

“Woof.” Journey trotted inside, Mitzy right behind him.

“Woof,” Mitzy added.

“Fuck off.”

“Woof.”

“Woof.”

“Dear lord, that bird.” Bennett chuckled. “I love him.”

I love him too, Tomás thought, listening as his papa began to give him directions. He loved this home full of animals and love. It was his omega’s home.

Henry was still elbow deep in dirt and plants when his papa arrived.

Janelle whistled. “That’s a nice car.”

Henry sighed. “Papa will only travel in a Rolls Royce.” He handed Georgie to Janelle and picked up Lavendar. “I prefer the truck Shawn is fixing up for me.”

“You could afford any vehicle you want.”

“It wouldn’t be the same.” He smiled, thinking of the old Chevy Tomás had gotten him. “I’ll be right back.”

“No worries.” Janelle patted his back. Tomás’s cousin had become a good friend to Henry. She kind of reminded him of Clucky – super chill and loving.

He reluctantly walked toward the car. The rest of his family would arrive later that day. He was surprised his papa had come early and not late.

Rinaldo got out of the car first. “Happy birthday, Henry,” the man said with a smile. Rinaldo was a nice guy. He’d been Milton’s personal trainer for almost as long as Henry had been alive. It had surprised them all when he’d married Henry’s papa. There had been no hint of romance between the two men before. At least not that Henry, Audrey, and Sterling could tell.

“Thanks,” Henry said, smiling awkwardly.

Rinaldo helped Milton from the car.

His papa stared at him for a long moment. “Henry.”

“Papa.”

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