Page 28 of Taming The Omega

Translation—we’re going back to the shed now whether you like it or not.

Seth tamped down his instant resentment. This was what he’d agreed to. His year of running wild was over. Now he belonged to a gamma, only the mating bite and a thorough mounting was left to seal his fate. Resisting Caleb’s authority, especially when he was feeling a bit tired and really wanted to go back, would be foolish. And pointless. There was no reason to egg Caleb into disciplining him, either. The guy was so easy-going, Seth suspected he’d be slow to anger and would probably feel bad about any punishment he administered. Seth liked Caleb and didn’t want to do that to him.

He gave him a tight smile. “Yeah, that sounds good.”

They pushed back their chairs together, and Caleb said good night for the both of them. Taking Seth’s hand, he led the way to the shed. The night was quiet and warm, but the sudden prick of sweat along the back of Seth’s neck had nothing to do with the temperature. The closer they got to their mating bed, the more his heart raced and his wolf paced. The urge to shift and run was almost overwhelming.

Caleb pulled him in tight to his side. “You know, we don’t have to do anything tonight if you’re not feeling up to it. It hasn’t been that long since you were attacked.”

The temptation to put off the inevitable was strong, but that would only mean worrying about it longer. Better to get it over with. “I’m fine, really.”

“Good.” Caleb was quiet for a second before adding, “I know you must be nervous and frankly, so am I.”

Seth blinked up at him. “You are?”

“Sure. I’ve never mated with anyone, and this is your first time being mounted, too. I want to get it right.”

He trained his gaze on the ground before him. “That’s okay. I know it’s going to hurt pretty badly.” He hunched in his shoulders. “It’s part of being an omega. I promise I’ll be good and not fight you.”

Caleb brought them to an abrupt halt and turned into him. “Who says it’s going to be painful?”

Seth stared up at him from under his lashes. “I don’t know. Everybody?”

“Huh. What I’ve heard is that if a guy’s not careful, he can cause his mate pain.” The gamma cupped Seth’s chin and lifted his head. “I intend to be very careful with you. I promise that other than the bite, which is unavoidable, I will stop doing anything you say hurts. But, you have to be honest with me. No suffering in silence because you were told that’s what good omegas do. Deal?”

Seth smiled, some of his worry easing up. “Yes, it’s a deal.”

He’d made the pledge and intended to keep it. At the same time, he doubted he would enjoy the mounting or the mating. It might not be as awful as he feared, but he didn’t think he’d like it, either. Maybe Caleb would help him get off using that big, warm gamma hand of his. Seth really liked what that hand could do.

When they reached the shed, Caleb opened the door and ushered Seth in first. As soon as he caught sight of the interior, he gasped. The basic pallet and rug were still in place, yet someone had come in during dinner and spruced up the small space even more. There was new pretty bedding and a small, low table now stood in the corner. On top of that was a squat pottery vase filled with wildflowers. The electric lantern they’d been using had been turned on a dim setting so that it bathed the shed in a soft amber glow.

“Oh,” Seth breathed. “It’s beautiful.”

Caleb came in behind him and wrapped his arms around Seth’s waist. “I guess Lorcan must have told Kyle and he orchestrated a make-over for our mating chamber.” He placed a kiss on Seth’s temple. “This is temporary you know. We’ll have our own cabin like the other mated pairs at some point.”

Part of Seth would miss the little shed, but the idea of having his own private home thrilled him. This was what came from being mated to a powerful pack member. He reminded himself that he’d asked Caleb to claim him to get that kind of security and privilege within the pack. He owed it to his future pups to give them the best upbringing he could. No matter how romantic this place looked for their mating night, his pairing with Caleb was a practical decision. The gamma probably would never have the kind of tender feelings toward him that he craved. Of course, Caleb was too nice a guy to say so, but Seth knew the score.

“Come on, let’s get comfortable.” Releasing his hold on Seth, the gamma closed the door, making the shed even cozier.

Those nerves came back with a roar, making Seth’s palms sweat. He walked slowly to the edge of the pallet and forced his hand to grab the hem of his T-shirt. Whipping that off, he tossed it aside, keeping his gaze on the ground and trying not to hear how Caleb’s breath had already quickened. He knew the gamma found him arousing. They’d broken that barrier already. The rest of this was not much different.

Before his nerves overtook him, he kicked off the flip-flops Caleb had brought him to wear inside the longhouse, then unsnapped his jeans. The sound was like a tree branch snapping off to his sensitive ears. Before he could slide the pants down, however, a large hand covered his. He looked up at Caleb.

“I think we should take this slow, don’t you?” The gamma gave Seth a reassuring smile. “We have all night and don’t have to jump into things right away. Why don’t we warm up to the main event? Okay?”

Unable to force words out of his dry mouth, Seth simply nodded and let go of the snap. Caleb was also wearing his jeans and nothing more. The sight of the broad, naked chest and all the rippling muscles sent a flurry of nervousness that was different than before. This one was more excitement than fear. For the first time that evening, he felt a sense of arousal. His cock stirred and his wolf started pacing restlessly.

“Let’s sit down.”

Caleb guided him onto the pallet so that they sat facing each other. The gamma ran his fingers through Seth’s hair, pulling the strands free from the braid he’d woven in an effort to look neat and tidy before the pack. Those long, blunt fingers combed through and swept the hair over both of Seth’s shoulders.

“You’re so beautiful,” Caleb remarked in a hushed tone. “Everything about you is silky smooth.”

Seth didn’t know what to say in response. He’d never received compliments before. Not ones that he liked in any event. The shifters he’d serviced in his old pack had liked how prettily he’d sucked their cocks. Their crude assessment of him had made him sick and mad in equal measure. This was different somehow. Caleb appreciated him in a way that didn’t make him feel debased or used.

Looking down at his own body, he didn’t understand how Caleb could like what he saw. “I’m too skinny. I was always thin, and after existing on small game when I could catch it, I’ve lost a lot of weight.”

Caleb spanned his hands across Seth’s tiny waist. “You need fattening up for sure.” He leaned in so that his lips brushed up against Seth’s mouth. “That doesn’t change the fact that you’re beautiful. I want you so much.

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