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“Sotay will come for you,” I say.

Brown eyes narrow. “Are you threatening me?”

“Not at all. I’m doing you a favor and giving you friendly advice. When he comes, have the nest ready and spread your legs. You’ll like it. I promise.”

Leah stands and swings.

I catch her wrist. “I can smell you’re not taking the pill. Go home, pack your bags, and run to the Stronghold. Tell them the Alpha Collector sent you.”

She tugs her wrist. “Why should I?”

I hold tight. “Because the Omega register is gone. I don’t know for what purpose they’ll use it, and there’s another problem with the pills. They’re highly addictive. A friend of my Omega is my friend. I will help you. If you let me.”

Fear clouds her big brown eyes. “Tabby is yours?”

“Mm-hm.”

“Got it.” Tabby returns and passes me the portable hologram. She looks from me to Leah, and I drop Leah’s wrist.

“What did I miss?” she asks.

Leah hugs her and pats her back. “Take care, girl,” she says. Cue tears. They cry. It’s the end of the world under this roof. And perhaps it will feel like the end under many other Omegas’ roofs.

Chapter 11

Tabby

Today, we’re blessed with beautiful weather, though Arkin’s permafrown is ruining it. I’m unsure what news the other Hordesman delivered or what happened between Arkin and Leah while I fetched the list of invites. I did notice he held her wrist, which didn’t sit well with me. I don’t really want him touching another Omega with his bare hands. He ought to wear his gloves. Where are those things?

I tsk at myself for even thinking such things about Leah. I’ve known her for the better part of this year, and she’s the only person who seems to care. Even her mom is generous and kind, sometimes sending me food, probably because she feels sorry for me.

Arkin glares, but I keep my gaze on his chest and listen to the other Hordesman swim laps in my pool.

“Omega,” Arkin says.

My eyes lock with his.

“I recognize some of these names. Very influential people in very high places.”

“Yes, Alpha.”

“How is it that you know all of them?”

I swallow. “I don’t reallyknowthem know them. But money buys me access to this kind of crowd.”

“I’m a little sad we can’t have your birthday party so I can gather them all up and feed the hounds.”

“That’s a shitty party.”

Arkin grunts and passes me the holo with the list. “Read the names to me and tell me which of those invites are in the immediate vicinity.”

My hands shake as I take the holo. “Yes, Alpha,” I whisper. Oh God, he’s gonna kill me.

“Sotay!” he shouts.

I nearly jump out of my skin.

Arkin begins pacing, cracking his neck as he walks back and forth. His dick is, I believe, in a permanently aroused state, and the sight of it warms my body. My pussy clenches, and I press my thighs together. My mind can’t control my body. Around Arkin, I have no control. This scares me.

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