Page 15 of Such a Delicious Omega

“Not yet.” I let out a forced laugh. “That’s why I’m standing here.”

“I get it. When I met my mate, I forgot everything but my name.”

“I’m George, right?” I quipped then shook my head. “How do you cope? Does the intensity wane so you can focus on other things? I mean, we haven’t even been to bed yet, and I’m a wreck. My wolf is demanding we mark him now.”

“The animals are smart. They have no conflict where mates are concerned. Actually, in most cases, they know the route to take. You should listen to him.”

“It’s not entirely up to me, you know.” I glanced into the car where Echo was watching us. How much could he hear through the closed window? “What if he doesn’t want me?”

“Aren’t you taking him home with you? Doesn’t look like a kidnapping to me.”

“No, it’s not. He is in for tonight, but I can’t mark him just because he lets me take him to bed.”

He snorted. “No, you sure couldn’t. Except, the connection between you is so strong my wolf is getting excited. That said, you know you could take him to one of the new private rooms upstairs if you are concerned about driving.”

I considered the idea, but my wolf had a fit. He wanted him in his den. Preferably permanently. “Thanks, that’s another benefit of ownership I suppose? Using a private room without a reservation?”

“Only if it’s available. We won’t throw members out, of course, but somehow it seems that there’s usually one open when we need it.”

“Maybe next time. My wolf wants him in his den. I want him in my home. And the time we’ve been talking has really helped to calm things down. I just won’t let him touch me.”

“Good choice. Also, open the car windows.”

I nodded. “Already thought of that. Hey, didn’t you say I forgot something?”

“Oh, right.” Talon reached into his pocket and pulled out a phone. “When I heard you were taking the back exit, I grabbed this from the lobby lockers.”

“Yeah, I know I shouldn’t do that. Guests use the front door.”

“But mates of owners use any door they like.” He put the phone in my hand and slapped me on the shoulder then gave a wave to the omega in the passenger seat. “Drive safe and remember communication is everything.”

“Usually it’s a lot easier to remember, but I will. This is too important to mess up.” I blinked. “What if I mess it up?”

Talon walked away, chuckling. He stopped at the doorway where his omega waited. As soon as he did, he slipped an arm around Rowan and the omega leaned in to him. “Samuel?”

“Yes?”

“You asked about intensity?” He grinned at me then looked down at his omega, eyes flaring with fire a dragon would envy. “What do you think, omega mine? Are things getting less intense after a few years?”

Rowan never looked away from the firemaster. “No. Just the opposite.”

“Since Samuel and his omega don’t want the private room…what do you say?”

“The babysitter is paid for the whole night, alpha.” They went inside and closed the door behind them, and I went around and got into the driver’s seat.

“Ready to go home?”

“They even have a family?” Echo asked. “And they’re still ready to burn up the sheets?”

“Every chance they get. I know I asked him about it, but I really didn’t have to. If the two of them, and the other owners and their mates, are any example, matings really are everything I’ve ever heard and more.”

“Wow. I guess so.”

“How much of our conversation did you hear?” I reached out and ran a finger down his cheekbone.

“All of it. Do you really think I’m your mate?”

“Yes, but that doesn’t mean you have to agree.” I had never made such a courageous statement in my life. I couldn’t draw air in my lungs waiting for his response to that. If he wasn’t sure, I’d wait, even if it killed me. If he said no…I felt like it would.

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