Page 12 of Such a Good Omega

“They will never see what’s mine,” he answered, low and menacing. “Not without consent.”

Once we were dressed, he held my hand as we went to his office where he grabbed his phone, keys, and wallet, and to my surprise, opened one of the panels behind his desk with a press of his palm to the leather.

“I didn’t know that was there,” I said.

“That’s kind of the point, Rowan. This leads to a private exit and to my car. Let’s go.”

We climbed into Talon’s car, which was more like luxury on wheels. He kept his hand on my thigh for the ride, squeezing it a few times.

“Talon, this is your home?”

If an upscale, modern house had a baby with a gothic mansion, Talon lived in it. The outside was dark-gray brickwork with black accents and a huge double black front door. “It was an investment,” he said, shrugging. This house was not one you shrugged at. Laid down on your face and prayed to, maybe, but not shrugged.

“It’s breathtaking,” I said as he came over and opened my door for me. “Don’t you think?”

He raised his gaze to the house and back to me. “I’ve seen more beautiful things. Let’s go inside. There’s a chill in the air, and you are hungry.”

I was, too, but didn’t say anything. My hunger for him had been my priority and it was nowhere near sated.

We walked inside after he palmed the touchpad to unlock the door. With our hands linked, he pulled me into the kitchen. “Sit down. I’m going to make us something quick.”

“You cook?” I asked.

“I’m a man of many talents, Rowan.” He turned and winked at me.

Talon rolled up his sleeves and got to work. In only minutes, he slid an omelet onto a huge plate and added slices of toast. He pulled a container of raspberries and blueberries from the fridge. “I have water. Coffee. Milk. Orange juice. Iced tea. Sodas…” He would’ve gone on if I let him. I saw the vast number of beverages in his huge, double-door refrigerator.

“Water is fine. Thank you. This looks delicious.” We dug in. The food was amazing but I had something to say. One of my dads used to tell me that if you have something to say and you don’t, you’ve lied to yourself and the other person. I was no liar. “Is this…do you often bring people back here?”

He cocked his head. “Say what you mean, Rowan. You can do it. I won’t bite. At least, not yet.”

Talon always encouraged me. “Do you bring other omegas here? Am I…is this your usual routine? I’m just another…” I couldn’t even finish the sentence.

The words were out there. No take backs.

“Rowan, you think I take omegas to my playroom and then bring them back here? That you are some notch in my belt?”

I shrugged. “I don’t know. That’s why I’m asking.”

He stalked around the island and spread my knees to stand in between them. Cupping my face, he searched my eyes before speaking. “I haven’t taken any omegas to my playroom and not because the club just opened. I only share that part of myself with those I want to and I haven’t wanted to in quite some time.” I opened my mouth to apologize but he spoke first. “No one comes to my home except the house staff, and I don’t feed anyone. You aren’t just someone in a long list of conquests, Rowan. You are special and mine.”

I cast my gaze downward. His words buzzed and hummed through my mind, but it was all hard to believe.

I’d been beaten down by the words and fists of Salem for so long that even years later, I found it hard to believe anything good about myself.

“I want you to say it, Rowan.”

“Say what?” I asked, meeting his stare again.

“Stand up,” he commanded, but from him I didn’t mind. I obeyed immediately. “Say that you are special to me. That you are mine. That I am yours. That you are beautiful and worthy and you belong to me.”

I snorted. “That’s a mouthful. I can’t even remember all…” A slap landed on my ass, making me gasp. Gods, I liked that more than I probably should’ve.

“Remember what we talked about, Rowan. When I tell you to do something, it’s because I care. Now, say it.”

I sighed. “I am special to you. I am yours and you are mine. I am beautiful and worthy and I belong to you.”

The words didn’t sound as foreign as I expected.

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