Page 101 of Fight

I’m currently wrapped around the sleeping omega, facing an important dilemma. I don’t want to fucking move.

“Hey, I heard she didn’t sleep well,” Jasper says softly, already in his running clothes as he leans against the door frame.

“Nah, she tossed and turned,” I grunt. “It makes me want to go a few rounds with this Xavier guy in the damn ring.”

“Wouldn’t that be something,” Jasper says with a feral grin. “I noticed Augustine left earlier. Any word? I don’t want her to wake up alone.”

“No word?—”

Tommy walks up next to Jasper, glancing at Cere, and interrupts me. He’s dressed for the day in a pair of jeans, with a white T-shirt, and combat boots.

“I can lay with her,” he murmurs.

“Take your shoes and pants off,” I tell him, kissing Cerenity’s neck.

“God, you’re so bossy,” Tommy says with a chuckle. I rarely see him in a good mood, so my forehead furrows. Our girl must be good for him.

They all seemed to have a good time with her at the club, and I’ve noticed that Jasper and Tommy have been trying with her more. She’s a little more relaxed around them, too. I’m not an idiot, though, and I’m painfully aware of the calendar and what it means.

Cerenity hasn’t been acting like an omega going into heat soon though, from my research, so I don’t know what to think. I’m worried it’ll happen during my fight, when we’re all pulled into our respective responsibilities for the mafia organization. Thankfully, Auggie’s only loyalties lie with Cere and I, so I’m hoping he’ll be here when it hits.

The uncertainty is making me twitchy… and cuddly too.

Tommy unsnaps his jeans, pulling them down as he also toes off his boots. They weren’t completely tied, so everything comes off easily. I wonder if that wasn’t his intention to begin with, because he’s typically pretty careful about his clothes.

His gun’s safety is on as he slips it into the nightstand and his phone on top of it before he slides under the blankets with Cerenity.

“I promise, she’ll be safe with me,” he says, adjusting her body so it lays across him.

Nodding, I sigh as I get up and trudge over to Augustine’s bedroom to change. At some point, we will need to talk about buying a larger place. I know the guys somehow rented the apartment next door, and I have no idea how, because I was pretty sure it was occupied. On the other hand, it’s Tommy, and he has his ways.

“You okay?” Jasper asks as I pull on my running shorts and a tank-top. Picking up my water bottle and pocketing my phone, I nod with a sigh.

“Yeah, thinking about a lot of shit,” I murmur as I grab socks and shoes and put them on, while sitting on the edge of Auggie’s bed. We don’t really sleep in here very much lately since we’re usually in Cere’s room.

“Care to share with the class?” Jasper asks, looking annoyed that I’m being so close mouthed right now.

“Yeah, sorry,” I grunt, standing to walk to the kitchen. “I’ll tell you once we’re out of the apartment.”

Filling up my water bottle with ice water, I close the top tightly and I stalk out the door with Jasper following as I lock up.

“Cerenity’s heat is supposed to happen soon,” I say as soon as the key is put away. Blowing out a breath, I walk toward the stairs with a very confused Jasper behind me. “She’s never had an alpha with her during it, because she refuses to be that vulnerable with anyone. Even Augustine.”

“Fuck. That’s not going to fly this time,” Jasper murmurs. “I’ve been doing a lot of research, but aren’t omegas more volatile after they find their scent matches during their heat?”

“You’re a good student,” I tease him, wincing when he cuffs me over the head. I deserved it but fuck that hurt. “Yeah, this heat is probably going to be worse than any of her previous ones. She’s going to want knots and bites, but…”

“Will she regret that after it’s over?” Jasper finishes as we walk out of the building. “I’ll give her whatever she wants during a heat. I’m not even going to pretend to be strong. The second Tiny whines at me, I’m a goner. The issue is, we’re not there yet in our relationship. I’m fairly certain she’d be happy if I fucked off. That’s not an option for me, though. She’s mine.”

“So,” I drawl as I begin to stretch. This conversation is going to be over soon, because we need to get this run in before the rest of the day. I love fighting in the underground, but damn sometimes I just want a fucking French fry. “Maybe you need to make sure you’re on better footing between now and September fourth.”

“That’s the day of the fights,” Jasper whispers in horror.

“Yep,” I grunt. “They’re right on fucking top of each other. It’s in three days. Cerenity has kicked Auggie out for every one of her heats. You need to make sure she understands that’s not an option.”

“What about you?” he whines, making me bark out a laugh.

“She adores me, and my dick is hers whenever she wants it. Unfortunately, I don’t have a knot,” I say with a shrug, pushing into a run.

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