Page 13 of Knot a Good Idea

There are text bubbles on the screen, then nothing.

I frown. Maybe I shouldn’t push her. I don’t want to waste this opportunity, especially now that she’s agreed to dinner with me. And despite her delicious scent, I could sense her hesitation and the tiniest amount of fear emanating from her at the café.

I intimidate, sure. I can command a room.

But I would never want her to fear me.

After all, this is a business dinner, not a date.

“Fuck,” I mutter, running a hand through my hair.

This was irrational of me. I acted on a gut feeling but I learned not to trust those a long time ago.

And if Liam and Hunter knew what I’d done, they’d be shocked.

It’s supposed to be a decision all three of us make—to invite an Omega into our world—but I’m jumping the gun based on instincts.

But she’s the first Omega in a long time that didn’t try to flirt or win me over. She didn’t bat her eyelashes or make meaningless conversation because she knew who I was.

She didn’t recognize me, and I was able to appreciate who she was.

A smart, beautiful business owner.

There was no pretense, and it was refreshing, even if the conversation was only a few moments.

The chocolate chip cookie she gave me sits on the coffee table, untouched.

I’m not really a sweets person. Too bad it wasn’t Hunter she offered it to.

Curious, I break off a piece of the cookie and pop it into my mouth. The sweetness hit my tongue, a perfect balance of salt and sugar followed by the richness of the chocolate.

What. The. Fuck.

It’s delicious.

I audibly groan at the taste.

No wonder the café has won awards for their cookies.

It’s the best damn thing I’ve ever tasted.

It reminds me a bit of April’s scent, and my cock twitches in response.

Fucking ridiculous. If Hunter or Liam knew about my reaction, they would never let me hear the end of it.

I wrap the rest of the cookie in the napkin and heave a sigh, drumming my fingers on my knee.

This dinner has to go well. She has to say yes to me.

When she replies an hour later with her address, I breathe a sigh of relief.

Now, all that’s left is to do is come to an agreement.

4

APRIL

I stare at my phone,huffing as I read the text from Donovan.

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