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“I like the idea of someone less experienced.” I rubbed my face on Julian’s bare chest. If I could bottle his coconut-pineapple scent, I could just huff it any time I got stressed. I would just have to steal one of his sweatshirts to take with me to work.

“You can interview her, see if she’s a good fit.” Logan added quickly. “I’m not trying to step on your toes. She’s sweet, easy going, and very organized. Find someone who compliments your strengths and covers your weaknesses.”

“That’s what she has us for.” Julian nuzzled into my neck.

“I do, don’t I?” I laid against my omega. “You guys are amazing.”

“We are,” Julian said happily.

Slowly some of the doom and dread left. Exhaustion followed in its wake, and I closed my eyes. My omega ran his hand through my hair, and for a moment the living room was quiet.

“Let’s go to sleep,” Logan said softly. “We’ve got a plan.”

“I’ll talk to Raina tomorrow,” I said even though the thought made me tired. “Show her the list.”

We headed back into bed, and when I curled up between Julian and Logan, I finally relaxed.

I wasn’t sure what more I could do that would make them not want me. I was a hot mess this entire week and instead of being disgusted, condescending, and annoyed, they were helpful. Supportive. Offering solutions and comfort instead of telling me I was an adult, and I should know better.

They didn’t seem to love me any less than before, even though I kept waiting to make the final mistake.

The thought made me feel lighter, like I could fly. It was almost a relief for them to see me at my most anxious three-raccoons-in-a-trench-coat state.

I fell asleep tucked in their arms and didn’t dream about bears chasing me.

Chapter 33

Sunshine

Iwoke up not exactly rested, but still better than I had been. It was like a strange hangover, but at least there was bacon.

Logan fed us a nice hearty breakfast, we gave Julian kisses before he had to go to work and promised to keep him updated about the assistant situation.

Logan walked me to my car, and I gave him an extra squeeze. “When can I meet this person? I want to talk to Raina first but…”

But I wanted to get everything set up so I could stop feeling doomed.

He handed me a lunch box. “Her name’s Ginny. Sweet kid. Call me after you talk to Raina and we’ll arrange a time to meet up.”

In the meantime, I had my work cut out for me. Logan took half of the random stupid phone call stuff, but there were plenty of things left for me to do.

Luca pulled me into a deep kiss that left me breathless before releasing me for work.

It was a beautiful spring day, and the temperature was climbing. It was hard to believe May was almost over and summer about to begin. I walked into the Welcome Center through the back door with an extra spring in my step.

I met Ember in the reception area before we opened for business.

My cousin handed me a donut. “Carb up. You’ve got that “good sex with a pack” spring in your step.”

I rolled my eyes. “Actually, the spring is coming from having three incredibly sweet and supportive men to help me troubleshoot all my problems.”

Ember blinked. “Whoa. That’s actually sexier than good sex.”

“Right?”

“I don’t want to know.” Zephyr came into the reception area wearing slacks and a polo shirt. “We’re totally booked today. What can I do?”

Ember happily took over bossing around her older brother.

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