Page 23 of Flight Risk

“Thank you. I’m glad you’re telling me all this, because it makes me feel less crazy. When I started gathering up blankets and such today, I knew that I was nesting, but I guess I didn’t realize just how normal it all was. It felt a little crazy.”

“That’s okay,” he said with a smile. “Parenthood is a little crazy. You’re going to be a wonderful parent, Kier. I know it when I look at you.”

I melted at his words. Even if I didn’t have the confidence, my mate did, and that meant something. “I appreciate that, Tav. I wish I could describe how it felt today to start nesting... It was like a key sliding in a lock, everything clicked into place, and I got to work.”

“And the results are beautiful. The nest is our children’s first introduction to the world. It’s a beginning. It represents our commitment to them and our future.”

The weight of those words sank deep into my soul. “I understand. Our nest will be perfect for them. They’ll be so loved.”

“They will.”

I turned in Tav’s arms and pressed my lips to his. My legs opened, letting him know that I was seeking more than just a makeout session. I needed him. I needed his hands on me, needed him inside me.

Before we could go much further, Tav’s phone buzzed in his pocket and his hips jerked. “Who the—” He pulled his phone out and glared at it. “Seems my father couldn’t wait another minute, he is bringing the nest over now.”

“Right now?”

“Yes. He messaged asking if I could help him bring it in.”

“But...” My cock ached, I wanted release.

Tav must’ve read my thoughts on my face. He chuckled and kissed my nose. “Stay there, love. I’ll get it from him. He will understand.”

“I don’t want to be rude. He came all this way.”

“Nonsense. He spent the whole evening here. He’s just excited to get the nest here for you. He knows we’ll want to get it set up on our own.”

“If you’re sure...”

Tav left the room, and ten minutes later he came back, awkwardly carrying an oversized basket. He laid it on the floor.

I got up and kneeled next to it. The nest was about a foot deep and six feet across. I ran my fingers over the material woven together. The material was thin branch-like vines, dried out. There were so many strands of it. There had to be thousands of them to make a basket this large.

“It’s made of honeysuckle vines.”

“It’s beautiful.”

We set to work. Tav retrieved the quilt his omega father made him and laid it over the basket. It fit perfectly. From there, we transferred the other blankets and pillows and set them up inside. Once we were done, the nest was filled to the brim.

“We’re ready,” Tav said, and he put his arm around me.

I scoffed. “The nest is just getting started. We still have a lot to do.”

Chapter 14

Kier

Tav gripped my hand and pulled me to my feet. I was reluctant to leave the comfort of the nest, yet I also needed the comfort of my mate’s arms.

“We have a few weeks before the eggs arrive, my mate.” Tavian wrapped his arms around me. His hands pushed aside the hem of my shirt so that he could touch my bare skin. The warmth of his fingertips lit up my body like a circuit board coming online. His lips found my neck, and he lightly kissed over the sensitiveskin. He inhaled deeply. “Mmhmm, you smell so good, mate. Like sandalwood and vanilla. I could spend all day right here.”

We swayed together like we were dancing. My arms went around Tav’s neck. I held him close to me, the slight swell of my stomach nestled between us.

“Take me to the bedroom, mate. I need you.” I always needed him.

Tav rumbled his approval. Then he was sweeping me into his arms.

I let out a squeal as he picked me up and raced toward the bedroom.

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