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The Kelly boys know all her little needs and quirks, while I’m behind on them. I need to catch up.

“It looks like it’s not on a main road because of all the trees,” Morris says, his mind working to make sure it’s safe. “There’s eight bedrooms, six bathrooms, including the guest bath, and plenty of wildlife surrounding it based on these specs, Adira.”

“Mmhmm. It’s in a neighborhood, but the houses are pretty far away from each other,” she says. “It has a basketball court, movie theater, and woods, creeks, and even a bridge in the back. One of my favorite parts of the house are all of the crystal chandeliers.”

“Perfect for a mafia princess,” Damon murmurs. “What about security, little omega?”

“I will agree to a gate at the front,” she says primly. “An armed security system instead of guards is fine too. I don’t want people I don’t know on the property.”

She doesn’t want to feel unsafe the way she did with her father.

“You can walk in the backyard at any point you want because it’s your fucking house,” I growl. “You want to dance naked or fuck in a hot tub on your porch, do it. The four of us are more deadly than an entire team of guards.”

“We saw that last night,” Duncan says, walking in with an apron around his waist. It’s utterly ridiculous and says ‘Kiss the Alpha.’

No one is kissing him in this house.

“Rock was surprised that his team was taken out,” Callum says, following him into the room with a yawn.

“You barely slept today,” Adira admonishes him. “Did you fix the fence?”

“Too much to do to sleep, Adira,” Callum complains. He’s wearing a sweatshirt and joggers, and looks as if he’s been outside. “Yeah, there was a short in one of the wires. The fence is now fully live, boys. If you’re going to jump it, please do so with that knowledge.”

“Don’t get me going with a good time,” Kane says. “Thanks for the heads up, though.”

“No playing with things that will light you up like a Christmas tree,” Adira says, pulling the laptop to face her again. “How do I go about scheduling a walk through?”

“I’ll see who the realtor is for the property and schedule it,” Duncan says, walking over to her. “Are we experimenting with if this person will be nice to you or letting these assholes go with you?”

“Excuse me?” Damon asks. “Why wouldn’t someone be nice to you?”

“Omegas don’t get the same treatment sometimes when they’re working with people,” Adira says. “Aisling has horror stories. It’s why I want to make that referral website of preferred vendors. It won’t happen right away, but I’m down for an experiment.”

“I don’t like this,” I mutter.

“What if I take a gun?” Adira asks, fluttering her eyelashes at me.

“You have a gun?” I ask. I know Damon mentioned he was going to give her one, but I’m starved for every word she’ll give me.

“Yeah, the guys keep it for me, since I’ve been living at the shelter,” she says. “I’m still really pissed off that I don't feel safe there anymore.”

“I’m sure Aisling will figure out how to fix the breach in security,” Callum says. “I think we’d all prefer it if you could let your body heal before you send Rock off to a well deserved death. Okay?”

“Fine,” she pouts. “I don’t like it though.”

“I get it,” I murmur. “We have an extra room in the rental, do whatever you’d like to it. Fuck the deposit, alright? You need your space to study and do things.”

“Really?” Adira asks, eyes lighting up.

I would do anything possible for her to always look at me like this.

“Absolutely,” I promise her.

As the conversation drifts into another direction, I recognize there’s a lot I still need to do to make Adira happy, but it’s not a chore. It’s my greatest honor to give her anything she needs.

Adira Firestone is going to set the world on its ear, and I can’t wait to watch. They aren’t ready.

CHAPTER 39

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