Page 28 of My Omega's Dream

“Sorry, I’ve kinda talked him into leaving you all.”

“We don’t mind,” Elias says with a grin. “I’m glad he’s going to a good home.”

I roll my eyes. “I’m not a stray dog! Stop talking about me like I’m not here.”

The four of us share a laugh before Avery and I are getting into our vehicles and heading out of the lodge and towards the road. I follow behind him, my stomach getting more and more upset the longer we drive.

It’s not that I don’t want this, because I don’t think I’ve ever wanted anything more. There are just so many unknowns. Whatif his pack hates me? What if he changes his mind? What if we really are moving too quickly?

Before I can fall into the pit of despair, Avery is quickly pulling his vehicle to the side of the road. He gets out, runs to the side of the road and starts to throw up.

“Jesus,” I hiss out, quickly getting out and running over to him.

“I’m okay, I’m okay,” he gets out between heaves. “I’m fine. Just upset stomach.”

“Are you second guessing your decision to invite me home with you?”

Avery wipes his face with his arm. “What?No. Areyou?”

“Not even a little bit.”

“Okay then. Let’s get back on the road.” He makes sure he’s done throwing up before going back to his car. “Hopefully that won’t happen again,” he says before getting back into his vehicle.

I feel a little bad about my outburst. I shouldn’t have let my nerves get the better of me. Instead of worrying about myself, I’m now fully worried about Avery. Hopefully he’s feeling okay and the trip back will be smooth from here on out.

My worries don’t really help the situation though because we have to stop two more times for him to throw up. Each time, I get out, rub his back, and do everything I can to soothe him.

Finally, we pull into a little town where Avery’s pack lives. With any luck, this could very well be my pack, as well, very soon. The nerves are back but also mixed in there is a budding excitement. It’s been so long since I’ve been around other shifters. It’s been too long since I was part of a community.

Gods, I hope they accept me as much as Avery has!

We pull into the driveway of a cute little house. Its siding is light gray and the shutters are all painted bright blue, making a super fun contrast. There are lights hanging from the guttersthat look like dripping icicles. There’s a tree in the window, already lit up with Christmas lights.

I get out of my car and walk over to Avery who’s looking at me nervously.

“So,” he says, “this is it.”

I grin and pull him into my arms. “It’s perfect, just like you. I can’t wait to get inside and see everything.”

“I’m pretty sure Ellie is here already, so brace yourself for about a thousand questions. Have you seen any cop shows where there’s a good cop, bad cop? Well, Ellie is somehow both of those at the same time.”

“Should I be nervous?”

Avery looks up at me and winces. “Maybe just a little bit?”

“Good to know,” I say with a chuckle. I lean down and kiss his forehead, breathing in his peachy scent. There’s a new tang to it, something almost citrusy. Huh, it smells really good, I wonder where that scent is coming from.

I pick up my bags from my trunk and grab Avery’s as well. He shakes his head in amusement but lets me bring it all in. This has nothing to do with me being an alpha and everything to do with me wanting to appear helpful and strong for Ellie.

Avery opens the door for me. “Ellie?”

“Avery!” Someone screams with excitement and a moment later, I hear someone running into the room. Those footsteps stop abruptly and I watch as Avery’s best friend freezes as she sees me standing in the doorway, holding all of our bags.

She gasps, covering her mouth dramatically. “Avery! You didn’t tell me you were bringing an alpha home with you! Especially not one so sexy!”

My face blazes as her eyes sweep over me. Avery steps in front of me, putting his hands on his hips. “Oh my gods! Stop ogling him like that!”

Ellie pouts. “You’re no fun. Now get in here and tell meeverything. Oh, I made lunch for once. It’s probably not as good as your cooking but it’ll fill your belly.”

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