That’s why I moved away, so I wouldn’t be trouble. No more being asked personal questions while I fought to empower myself enough that I could be like my father.
To be in the position to step up when my destined Omega needed me to.
And now… I think I’ve found the right Omega who can deliver that sense of independence and fulfillment.
Pulling out a card, I set it on the table near them and leave.
They’ll know why I didn’t announce my departure, just like they’ll know exactly where I went off to. In order to help my parents, my goal is to get Astraea and her pups out of here so a lockdown can activate, and we can do our share in keeping this Haven out of the police’s clutches.
The card I left behind has a very generous amount of funds that can further assist with the financial strains of keeping this Haven going when in lockdown, and I’m sure Velvet knows she can reach out to me if she needs more.
She won’t because she’d never rely on me for anything if not forced, but I tell myself that so my mind will stop thinking about it.
The moment I’m down the hall toward Astraea’s room, I feel a sense of relief hit me like a comforting blanket being laid on my tense frame. Her scent laces the pale, warm-toned walls of the hall, encouraging me to walk faster until I’m in front of the door.
It takes two knocks for the door to open, revealing Kai, who’s nicely decorated.
Decorated with far too many hickeys.
My arched eyebrow only makes him smirk. It’s such a tiny expression, yet it makes me want to be defiant and prove to him I can beat the unspoken challenge he’s set out with this “generous” display of affection.
“Fuck you,” I huff at him, and he struggles not to snicker.
“Hello to you, too,” he offers and steps aside, knowing I’ll push him aside if he doesn’t get out of my face.
“Better get that smug expression off your face, or I’ll pull a Nate tantrum,” I complain.
“First of all, you wouldn’t,” he offers the truth because, realistically, he’s right. I wouldn’t. I’m not a fucking child. “Second of all, you’ve already made it a goal to get more hickeys than me. I saw you counting.”
“You talk too much,” I complain because him even making conversation means he’s in a good fucking mood.Meaning, he fucked our little Omega.“You didn’t knot, did you?”
“I did,” he admits, rewarding him with a threatening look his way. “Not inside,” he continues. I see the pure amusement in his eyes. “At least, not yet.”
“I see why Kenji likes you when you’re sexually satisfied,” I summarize. “I, on the other hand, hate it.”
Kai laughs. It’s still low and quiet, but the joyful tone is pure.
“I wouldn’t last in this pack if you dealt with this side of me all the time. We need balance, remember?”
“Balance my ass,” I huff. Stalking further into the room, I go straight to the source of my nagging needs.
“She’s showering.”
“Good.” I want her to be freshly scented before I taint her with my aroma.
“Movers will be here in a minute,” Kai continues.
“I love an audience,” I offer right back. He knows I don’t give a shit who overhears us. I don’t have the intention of necessarilyfucking her now, but I’m not going to fight this Alpha need to taste and mark her a little now that she’s had her share with Kai.
Yes, I’m a bit competitive.
Yes, it’s a bit problematic.
Do I truly give a shit?
No.
I don’t give a fuck.