Page 46 of Consider The Lilies

Lucy quickly grabs my hand, forcing me to look her in the eyes. “You deserve every nice thing that happens to you,” she says with an unexpected fire in her voice.

Bear growls in agreement as he crosses his arms over his impressive chest. He looks like a warrior standing guard over the two of us, but you can’t protect someone against their spiraling thoughts.

“Omegas live hard lives,” Lucy says. “Your kind have barely any rights compared to other dynamics, you’re easily manipulated by that awful alpha voice, and you get ripped away from your families and shipped off to institutions the second you turn sixteen.” Her voice rises with anger, and she squeezes my hand. “The very least an omega can have is a loving family that gives them nice things from time to time.” She gives me a firm look, almost as if daring me to disagree with her.

“Trust me,” Bear says with a sympathetic look. “Don’t argue. There’s no fighting the women in this house.” Then he sinks to his knees right in front of us. He places his hand over Lucy’s, squeezing my hand through hers. I can’t help but smile at the creative way he’s found to reassure me without actually touching me. “Let us take care of you, Stef,” he says gently, and my cheeks warm at the nickname. It feels familiar. Sweet.

I look up into Bear’s handsome face, and the urge to touch his black beard moves through me.It looks so soft.

“How about we get you dressed?” Lucy leans into my side, and my lungs are filled with her wonderful fresh scent. Salty and sweet.

“Yes, please,” I say as my stomach rumbles.

Lucy laughs at the sound. “Let me see where Jessica put your clothes, and we’ll get you fed.”

“I saw her place something in the bathroom,” Bear says.

Lucy stands, moving across the room. I watch carefully as she slips into the bathroom. Then I take my chance and quickly stand. I press a quick kiss on Bear’s cheek. His beard is unbelievably soft against my lips, and it takes everything in me to lean away from him.

“Thank you,” I say, “for the blankets.”

The alpha’s big chest rises and falls as if filled with excitement, and his face brightens, giving me a wonderful smile. “You are going to get me in trouble,” he whispers like he wants nothing more.

“You were right!” Lucy breezes back into the room, holding another pair of boxers and a white t-shirt in her hand. “They were next to the sink.” She plops onto the bed, laying out my clothes.

I can’t help but stare at the flash of her stockings. My privates tingle once again, followed quickly by a weird cramp that grips my belly, and I flash hot.

“I’ll wait in the hallway so you can get dressed. Please don’t forget your inhaler.” Bear gives me a little bow before turning on his heel.

I nod, waiting for the alpha to shut the door behind him.

“Okay.” Lucy holds up the pair of navy-blue boxers. “Drop the towel.”

Jack’s Office

Stanley

This whole fucking day has been hell.

All I can think about is Stefan’s slight body straddling me last night, jerking my cock in his soft hands. His movements were so timid at first like he was scared of what we were doing, but then the bashful omega really got into it. Twisting his hands with each wonderful stroke.

I’ve never come so hard from a hand job before.

And it was obvious Stefan liked it too.

I think it’s time to show the omega what his body can do. I know it’s only been a few days, but I’ve waited longer than most alphas would have. I should probably wait a little longer, but I can’t. Yuki is right about one thing:I like how powerful he makes me feel.

And I’m finding that I enjoy him even more than I thought I would.

Even with yesterday’s asthma incident, Stefan has been very low maintenance so far. He does as he’s told, doesn’t speak out of turn, and he feeds into something primal deep inside me. Something I didn't know I needed.

“I got confirmation.” Yuki walks into my office, moving past the matching leather couches. She pauses right in front of my desk and whispers in a throaty purr, “The bay area is ours.” She smiles and her dark eyes flash with excitement.

Victory beats in my chest as I push out of my chair. “Bring that sexy ass over here,” I growl.

Yuki bites her bottom lip, sauntering around the large oak desk. Her hips sway, and she licks her pouty mouth. “We need to tell Bear.” She rests her palms on my chest. “The three of us should celebrate later.”

I hum at the thought, eager to lie with my two alphas, but, sadly, we can’t. “Bear’s not allowed to come.” I smile when Yuki’s mouth falls open. “He’s in complete orgasm denial.”

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