Page 31 of Tangled in Knots

I also wonder if he’s lying to her or not. Though, antibiotics would probably be a good idea.

Morris makes eye contact with Jed as he walks back into the living room, passing us, and my older brother lurches up to retrieve a banana bag that I assume has antibiotics in it. That’s just peachy.

Demon growls under his breath, his displeasure becoming known. It’s the first time he’s shown any kind of emotion about this. It’s warranted, though. They would have thought about this already if it was one of us.

It’s shitty behavior.

Morris gets her comfortable on the couch as Adira whimpers, her pain making itself known. My lips thin as I watch them get the IV in with both pain and antibiotics, and I bury the answering growl that threatens. This is fucked up.

Morris’ fingers brush over my little rabbit’s forehead gently, his gaze on her fluttering lashes as she’s pulled back into unconsciousness.

“It’ll all be fine,” he murmurs, lying out of the asshole I want to punish. I’ll ensure he takes my knot and refuse to let him come.

I’m quite unhappy with my beta.

Watching Jed and Morris lie to her and me tastes like ashes in my mouth. As they walk back to the kitchen, I glance at Demon, watching his body emit dead calm energy. If he can play, I can too.

I’ll be the wild storm while he makes them think.

“Yes, please lie to the little rabbit some more to keep her happy and docile,” I croon. “It’s easier to fight infection if you give her antibiotics earlier than this.”

“She’s cool to the touch,” Morris grunts. “Adira is fine. I was too tired and fucked up. It won’t happen again.”

Nodding curtly at him, I turn my gaze at Jed. He flinches as he meets my eyes, making me grin in triumph.

“So, big brother. Now that we know she’s not going to die due to your emergency surgery, would you like to tell us what you’re not telling us?” I ask. “I’ve spent my entire life living with you. You simply aren’t that good of a liar.”

“I’m fucking going to need to be,” Jed grunts. “She’s like a plague, burrowing herself under our skin, and she’s not even awake! How the fuck is that possible?”

“She’s an omega,” Morris says, rubbing the stubble along his cheek. He looks delicious, eyelids hooded as he leans forward to speak to us. “Biologically, she’s perfect for Damon, which means she also is a good fit for those in his pack, even without the scent match component. I feel the pull too.”

“You’re the one lying to her and us,” I remind him. “How is this not part of the plan?”

“You really think Morris would pretend to be interested in the little omega?” Jed asks, brows drawn down in disapproval. “For the most part, he is rarely attracted to women.”

“That’s true,” Morris grunts with a nod. It’s even without a hint of betrayal.

“We’re at an impasse, big brother,” Demon says, glaring coldly at him. “Is it because you think I’ll accidentally share it with her? You insinuated I was the weak link earlier.”

“Yes. I don’t know how locked down you can make things in your head,” Jed growls.

“That’s all I need to know,” Demon says, standing. “Come get me once you’ve figured things out. In my mind, you’re all pieces of shit selling my omega. Congratulations.”

Jed waits for our baby brother to head outside, sighing as the door closes behind him.

“He’ll freeze his knot off out there,” he mutters. “You can’t repeat this, Kane or it’ll never work. Let’s take this away from the little omega’s ears. Morris?”

There’s two monitors on the island I didn’t notice earlier, and Morris moves one to keep Adira in sight. He holds up the hand held monitor that shows her on the screen, gesturing that we leave the room.

Okay, little rabbit, let’s see what’s really in store for you. My oldest brother is resolute, a true soldier, but not one to be willfully cruel unless someone deserves it. She doesn’t, and I want to keep her.

Not just for Demon’s sanity, but she soothes something inside of me too.

CHAPTER 9

2 Weeks Later

MORRIS

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