Page 254 of Omega for the Pack

“Not taking that chance,” he chuckled. “You are worth a lot of money to me right now.”

“Is that what I am?” I said indignantly. “A wad of cash to you?”

“No, of course not,” he laughed. “You’re funny, Ms. Jade.”

What an arrogant dick…

“You can take your ass back to your giant truck over there before the flood gets worse,” I said. “I’m fine right here, and I don’t need you in here to keep me company.”

“Doesn’t a warm bed sound nice to you?” he asked, looking at my wet shirt and the goosebumps on my arm.

He traced my arm with a warm finger, and I shivered.

His touch held a depth of alpha energy and power that I longed to be enveloped in. My breathing quickened, and I knew I didn’t stand a chance.

“Itdoessound nice,” I said, my voice softening against my will. My inner omega was happy to be given this type of attention. The attention I longed for but didn’t dare indulge in.

“Perfect. We will keep you safe and sound for your intended pack.”

As I stepped outside the car, I wasn’t prepared for the onslaught of rain.

My hair was plastered to my head by the time I reached his truck. Someone opened the back door for me as I ran up to it, and I saw his entire pack sitting inside. They quickly scooted over to make room for me as I sat there with my dripping hair and clothes squished between the door and Dravin. The warmth of the heater was like a warm blanket, and it felt so good. I sat across from Bruce, and for some reason, he didn’t look pleased to see me there. Nick was sitting on the other side of Dravin.

Caleb began driving the truck as we all looked at each other.

“You must be freezing,” said Dravin, removing his jacket and draping it over me. His body warmth still clung to the jacket, and I basked in the warmth.

“The jacket will get wet,” I said, self-conscious.

“It’s better than a sick omega,” he winked. “We will take care of you to the max. Until you’re sick of it.”

I smiled, not sure to what extent he meant.

“She says she can take care of herself,” said Caleb chuckling, and I pursed my lips with annoyance.

“What? So you don’t think it’s possible?” I asked, ripping the jacket off of me and throwing it back at Dravin. His eyes widened in shock at my behavior.

“Calm down. I’m only teasing,” said Caleb. “Put that jacket back on.”

“I don’t need it,” I said, rubbing my very-cold arms. I couldn’t let him think I needed them. Not in the slightest. Especially when he was being such a douche about it. Dravin leaned closer to me, his short red hair brushing against my shoulder.

“Caleb loves to tease omegas because he can’t get any of his own,” he whispered, and I couldn’t help but smile.

“I can hear you, jackass,” said Caleb as Dravin gently set the jacket around my shoulders.

Once in a while, I’d glance up at Bruce, but his eyes were focused on the window- away from me. He didn’t seem to want to talk to me at all.

Was he that pissed at me? We barely even knew each other, and it’s not like I committed anything to him.

He had to get over it.

“Hi, Bruce,” I said. Then teasingly. “Prepared to have me sleep over at your place?”

He lifted his eyebrows as his gaze turned towards me. My pulse raced with apprehension.

“Of course,” he said mechanically. “We will try to make your stay as comfortable as possible.” Then he looked away, and my heart sank a little. I didn’t particularly appreciate that he wasn’t his normal friendly self with me anymore.

It felt cold in a way. And it made me feel alone.

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