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Wren smirks as they stand together, and Domh smiles at Aisling as he walks over to her with a beverage in both hands.

“All finished?” he asks as she pulls on her coat.

“Yes, I’m really happy with the direction of our website,” she says, winking at me.

“Good, you’ve had a busy day. Pick me up?” he suggests, handing her a cup of coffee.

Taking a sip, she gives a happy little squeal. Mr. Lars glances over to make sure she’s alright, before nodding when he sees she’s drinking coffee. Apparently, Aisling is a coffee addict.

“Mmm. How did you know this is my favorite?” she asks, grabbing her bag. Her mittens are firmly in place and her hat and scarf are as well. Aisling looks adorable.

“The girl at the counter told me,” Domh says. “Can I take your bag? It looks heavy.”

I’m really fucking jealous that he gets to cater to her. I don’t think he’s ever acted like this for anyone. Domh is sensitive to the needs of those he cares about, but this is new for him. It doesn’t mean he won’t enjoy pushing her to her limits, but does mean that she’s more likely to survive it.

As Aisling hands over her bag, she gives Wren a hug goodbye.

“I’ll see you soon,” she promises with a smile.

“Flynn may need a chat soon,” Ambrose rumbles as he ambles over. “Maybe Friday?”

I feel as if they’re talking in code, but a shadow moves over her face before she nods.

“Yeah, that’s New Year’s Eve. I’ll let my dad know I’ll be with you for it,”Aisling says.

“Did you have plans?” Wren asks hesitantly.

“No, other than brunch with the family,” Aisling says. “I’ll come over afterward.”

That settled, Wren and Ambrose walk out of the coffee shop, and I stand with my bag slung over my shoulder.

Aisling is a light that collects people who are typically very closed off. It’s intriguing to say the least. There’s something really fucking special about her.

“Talk soon, Aisling. Maybe we’ll run into each other again,” I tell her, giving her a smile as I walk out. Domh gives me an amused look as I leave, because we’ll be seeing her sooner than she thinks.

Aisling

My mind is reeling a little as I climb into Domh’s truck. He reaches over and pulls my seatbelt across me, surprising me before he kisses my forehead.

Oh. Well, that was nice.

Watching as he closes the door and walks around, I marvel at how quiet my mind is now. I was thinking about how worried I am that Flynn has an appointment Friday morning with Dr. Alys, despite it being New Year’s Eve. She knows there’s a need for therapy and counseling, so she’s trying to see as many people as possible.

It's why Ambrose mentioned it in front of a stranger. Pack Mohan is very private, but this trumped everything else. Flynn is going to need his people around him after that appointment. I’m off on Friday thankfully, and everything at Omega’s Haven is covered for that day, which is why I’m having brunch with my family.

But now, I just feel light and happy, which is silly, right? A little attention from a gorgeous alpha shouldn’t be able to quiet the twenty different internet browsers open in my mind at any given time.

“Ready for dinner?” he asks next to me as I take a sip of my coffee. Mmm. Caffeine and the promise of food. I’m absolutely ready.

“Yes,” I say with a smile. “I think that sounds wonderful. Today has been a day.”

“Outside of the stabbing, what else happened?” he asks with a chuckle.

“Therapy sucked big hairy monkey balls, but in a good way,” I say cryptically. “So, I decided to get breakfast at a place down the street. As I typically do, I have my alpha pheromone blocker gel on. I’m usually very aware of my surroundings, but I didn’t realize Pack Dayton was in front of me until I turned around.”

“Their inability to keep their hands off you isn’t your fault,” Domh says, pulling onto the street. “That’s what happened, right? I doubt you just felt the need to stab one of them. I only got snippets of text. Tell me everything.”

Taking a breath, I nod. “Fredrick told me that I cost them everything, but I don’t know what he meant by that. Hollis took them off the app due to their behavior. Otherwise, I think they were being overdramatic.”

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