Page 32 of Knot a Chance in Hell

“Yup, for the moment.” Gary stuffed his hands in his coat pockets. “He’s having a rough time lately, eh? Anything to do with the pretty Omega you’re keeping stashed away?”

It had everything to do with that, but it wasn’t Nicolette’s fault. Silas’ past continued to chew on him and having a female living with us only made those bites deeper. “We’ll take care ofhim.” If he let us. No matter his feelings about Nicolette, we were still a pack. I would never abandon him. “Need a ride anywhere, Gary?”

“Be nice to get a ride home, thanks. My joints are aching. A big snow is coming.”

“You take Gary, Eze, and I’ll go to the Harbor. Silas and I need to have a talk.” Kodiak huffed. “His truck will be there, so I’ll get us both home.”

I’d been fully prepared to give up my evening with Nicolette to deal with Silas, and I half expected Kodiak to run off back to her. While none of us were getting along so well, he and Silas had been the worst this past week. This was a good sign that Kodiak still valued our pack, and they likely wouldn’t kill each other since they’d be in public together.

“Alright. Call if you need me.” I patted him on the shoulder and walked slowly to the pickup with Gary.

Gary coughed a few times and then nudged me. “So when you bringing that lovely girl back to town and let everyone meet her? Erik and Dortea met her at the store and said she was a sweet thing. Savva says she’s a good girl too.”

I grinned at the mention of Nicolette. “She is absolutely incredible. Everyone is going to love her. If she wants to come out to dinner tonight, I’ll take her.” I opened the passenger side door for him and waited to see if he needed a hand up. “I’d planned on taking her on a run, but if a big snow is coming, maybe I’ll wait until there’s more than muddy slush on the ground.”

“If she hasn’t been on a run yet, wait until there’s snow. Make her first run the most beautiful it can be.” Gary grunted as he hoisted himself up into the truck, but he didn’t ask for help. Nearly ninety, and he still was getting around well on his own. Alaska breeds hardy folks. “Bring something warm to drink too.”

“Like hot chocolate?” I grinned and rounded the truck to hop in the driver’s side, starting up the engine.

“I was thinking more of a Hot Toddy, but if the girl has a sweet tooth,” Gary chuckled.

His house was just a few minutes away. I bid the old man good night, promising to bring Nicolette to town very soon, or at least to the Festival of Lights in a few weeks. I didn’t mention she was in heat, but it was probably best to wait until it had passed. There were a few other Alphas on the island, and I didn’t want any more competition for her affections.

I zoomed back home and hurried inside. The dogs greeted me with happy howls, but Nicolette was nowhere to be seen. My heart thundered in my chest as I searched the house. She didn’t go for a walk and get lost again, did she? It nearly killed me the last time that happened.

The place was sparkling clean. There was a click, drawing me to the kitchen. The dryer had just shut off and the sheets in it were warm. She was in here no longer than an hour ago.

Where was she? I would tear the world apart to find her.

I spotted her cell on the coffee table. She had to be here. Panic ate at my usual calm. “Nicolette!”

Triple checking the house, I found no one. I ran to the shed to see if any of the snow machines or four wheelers were gone. Nope. Fuck.

That’s when I spotted the smoke coming from the sauna. Even knowing where she was, the tension still didn’t drain from my body. I trotted down the short path to where the small barrel shaped building was balanced beautifully on the edge of the cliff. Light shone from within like a beacon against the darkening sky.

I opened the wood door and stepped into the small entry portal. It had a few shelves with towels and hooks to hang clothes. Nicolette’s coat, boots, and clothes were in a discarded pile on the floor. Not like her usual organized self.

As I took off my coat and boots, a small pained moan echoed from inside. Not caring about the rest of my clothes, I tore open the door. A wave of hot humid air washed over me.

And her most delicious beachy scent.

Nicolette was curled up on the bench to my right. She’d done up her long hair in a messy bun, but several curly strands had escaped. Her gorgeous body was shining with perspiration, and all she had on was a tiny coral colored bikini.

I lost all sense of intelligent thought for a moment. My Alpha instincts roared with this prize: a beautiful Omega nearly naked and in heat. I needed to fuck her, knot her, and claim her as my own. Then I would tear apart anyone else who dared touch her.

She tipped her head back, looking at me with dilated eyes, and reached out a slick covered hand. “Ezekiel,” her voice trembled as she said my name. “Please. It hurts.”

Tugging off my shirt, I fell to my knees beside her. “I’m here for you. Anything you want.” My hard cock pushed at the zipper of my jeans. I brushed back the curls from her flushed face. My tender touch surprised me as my instincts made my jaw twitch with the desire to bite her. “Tell me what you need.”

“I cleaned and danced and came in here to sweat it out, but it still hurts.” Nicolette whimpered and turned her head to kiss my palm and wrist. I couldn’t stand the thought of her in pain. It tore at my insides. “Take me. I want you so bad.”

“I’m here now and for always.” I lifted her head and kissed her, slow and deep. She flung her arms around me and combed her fingers through my hair. She wiggled off the bench and straddled me. I kneaded her tight rear and growled against her mouth. Her body was slippery against mine, radiating heat. It felt so fucking good that she was trying to press every inch of herself against me.

She rubbed against me and soaked my pants with her slick. I didn’t give a damn, but it was a reminder there was too much fabric between us. It needed to be gone. Now.

I tugged off Nicolette’s bikini top and cupped her breasts. They filled my hands so perfectly, it was as if everything about her was made for me. Massaging them and tugging on the nipples, she mewled into our increasing feverish kisses.

“Ezekiel,” she groaned and thrust a hand into my pants to grip my erection. I hissed, sucking in a breath, as she jerked me. Fuck, I was so sensitive.

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