Page 37 of The Knot Before Christmas

Or he would just kill it. He seems like someone who would kick puppies for the fun of it. Nope, keeping this baby away from the mean Alpha.

“Get the fuck back here. Now!” Nick barks. Thankfully, I’m so far away it doesn’t have the effect on me that it would if I was closer. Oh, this man would not want to see how I react to an Alpha bark. Not today, Satan.

“Don’t worry about him. He’s a big meany pants. Feel free to hiss at him, scratch him, and piss in his shoes.” I kiss the sweet little bundle of fur in my arms.

It purrs, rubbing its head against my face.Ugh, I’m already in love. Who needs Alphas when I can just become the crazy cat Omega.

It takes a little bit to make it through the snow. My eyes are on the guys, but I can’t keep the smile off my face. I’m so damn happy. Not only did I save this little one, but I have a new friend.

Kinda sad when you think about it, but oh well.

Ian is watching with a smirk-like grin on his face, Will looks unsure, and Nick looks three seconds away from strangling me again.Ha, jokes on him, I almost got off on that.

“What were you thinking?” Nick snaps. “How did you even get out? The doors were locked.”

“Trust me, I know,” I grumble back. His blond hair blows in the wind, making him look like a model doing a photoshoot. Stupid sexy Alpha. Why couldn’t he be ugly? It would make it easier for me not to want to jump his bones.

“I crawled out the window.”

“What window?” Ian asks, brows furrowed.

“My bedroom one.” I shrug as if it’s not a big deal.

“Are you fucking crazy!” Nick snaps.

“Depends on the day.” I grin.

“I’m going to fucking strangle you,” he growls, taking a step forward.

“Careful big guy, didn’t think you were on the orgasm wagon.” I wiggle my eyebrows. “Because if you handle me like that again, I’ll be slicking up my panties.”

“You're a slut,” he snaps.

“At least I’m getting some.”

His face falls, eyes snapping over to Will. “Not me.” He holds his hands up, shaking his head. Nick looks to Ian who only has a small bit of guilt in his eyes.

“Sorry, bro, but have you seen her?” Ian sighs. “She’s a bombshell and my scent match. I’d be fucking crazy not to want her.”

“Yeah, Nick. Crazy. Just like you.” I’m loving this far too much. Some excitement is needed. And I’m still running off adrenaline.

“Says the Omega who jumped out a fucking window to get a rat!”

“Hey! It’s a cat, you idiot.” I hold the little ball of fur up and she lets out a hiss at Nick. “Aww, who’s a good baby,” I coo, peppering her with kisses. “So quick to train.” I look back up to Nick. “And I didn’t jump, I fell.”

“I can’t. I fucking can’t!” Nick roars before storming back into the house.

“What's up his ass?” I mutter to the other two.

“Nova, baby, can you please come inside now. It’s taking everything in me to fight my Alpha nature and scoop you up and protect you, but I’m trying to respect your wishes to be your own person, and I feel like me smothering you would not be good.”

“Damn it, Ian,” I sigh.

“What?” He blinks at me.

“You’re not going to say all the right things and make me fall for you, okay?” I glare at him.

His face slowly brightens, his lips lifting up in a smirk. “Sorry, baby, but no can do,” he says as his smirk grows.

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