Page 19 of My Omega's Dream

“You’re very welcome.” He gives a warm chuckle that reminds me just a little bit too much of Santa. I don’t know what it is about these owners, but they see people, cut through the bullshit, and somehow know exactly what they need. They’re good people.

I put the tools away and head back to the cabin. I look up at the sky, finding it clear. There’s not a single cloud in the sky. The perfect night for stargazing.

“Avery? I’m back,” I call out as I walk into the cabin. Avery pops his head up from the couch, smiling at me. My stomach swoops almost violently. What would it be like to come home after a long day and have Avery waiting for me? What would it be like to have dinner ready for him at the end of a long day of being the pack medic?

Fuck, why am I even having these thoughts?

“Welcome back! How was work?”

“Good,” I say with a chuckle. “I fixed a lot of gutters today. And Theo gave me a little present!”

“Oh yeah? What’s that?” Avery asks, excitement clear on his face.

“It’s a secret.” I look out the window, the sun is going to set soon. “Bundle up, grab some blankets, and let’s pack a basket with dinner.”

“You’re not planning on leading me out into the woods to kill me, are you?”

That startles a chuckle from me. “Nah. I have a feeling your wolf would outrun me.”

Avery bites his bottom lip, looking shy for a moment. He surprises the hell out of me when he retorts, “Damn right I would.” This man continues to surprise me. That’s what I like about him.

And yes, I can admit, I like Avery. I’m developing a true, certified crush on the man. He’s hot and kind and soft in all the right ways. Plus he smells so fucking good.

Avery gets off the couch, making his way to the bedroom. “I’m gonna get changed. Do you wanna pack a basket since this whole surprise thing is your idea?”

“On it!”

It doesn’t take long for us to get dressed, a basket packed, and some blankets ready. As we step outside, the wind blows, making both of us shiver. The sun is getting ready to set which is perfect. I want to watch it set while in the dome.

“How was your reading?”

“So good,” Avery says with a grin. “I’m getting to the best part. The enemies have become lovers but they’re still fighting their feelings and pushing each other away. It’s so juicy and dramatic and perfect.”

I listen to Avery describe the story, warmth growing at the center of my chest. His voice is full of excitement and it makes me so happy just to sit here and listen to him talk about something he’s excited about.

Avery looks over at me and pauses. “What? Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Sorry. You’re just really cute,” I confess softly.

Avery’s cheeks turn bright red and he quickly looks away. I find his shyness incredibly adorable. The things I would do to see him blush and flustered are innumerable.

“Oh,” Avery says, shaking his head. Then he chances a glance in my direction. “Thank you.”

The dome doesn’t take us long to find. It’s located behind the cabins at the top of a hill. Using the key that Theo gave me, I unlock it and crawl inside. Avery follows behind me and I close the door behind us. The dome is about the size of an average tent so we both fit inside but I have to duck so my head doesn’t hit the ceiling.

“You know,” Avery says slowly, a small smile playing at his lips. “Elias gave me a key to the dome as well. I don’t know what those two are planning but for some reason, they really wanted us to spend time in here.”

I can’t help but chuckle, shaking my head with amusement. Those meddling matchmakers. If this all goes well, I’ll have to make sure to thank them.

Avery quickly pulls the blankets out, laying them on the ground for us. One is for us to sit on, the others are to wrap around us. It’s incredibly cozy in here. Theo was on to something when he suggested this.

With the two of us closed in like this, it’s easy to breathe in Avery’s scent. His warm peach cobbler scent washes over me, making me feel safe and turned on at the same time. Our scents are mixing as well, dark chocolate and peaches. Why do our scents smell so good together?

Avery wraps one of the blankets around his own shoulders before doing the same for me. I give him a smile in response as I pull the basket out, popping the top open to show him the food I’ve brought for us to share.

“This is the food Elias dropped off,” Avery says with a grin. “When I was a little kid, my favorite thing to do was make littlesandwiches. I’d even force my mom to cut my bread into little squares, otherwise I wouldn’t eat it.”

I can’t help but smile, imagining Avery as a child. He must have been so carefree, to have parents who indulged him in the little ways. I’m almost jealous, but then again, Avery isn’t like me. He was allowed to be a child and do the silly things children do.

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