Page 24 of His Surrogate Omega

“Don’t talk like that,” Rohan said, squeezing his lover’s hand. “You’re going to make it.”

Jamie smiled, but he could see the happiness didn’t quite make it into his omega’s eyes. “You’re right. I’m going to make it.”

Rohan returned the smile, willing strength to the man who held his heart.

“I have to. For the baby we’ll have soon.”

Rohan exhaled, the smile fading. “Perhaps we should wait.”

“I thought you said you were on board?”

Rohan looked away, unable to look at Jamie’s disappointment. He had said he was on board—against his better judgment. His omega wasn’t ready for the stresses of a child. Nor was he. But he couldn’t say no to Jamie.

Never could.

And he honestly hadn’t thought a surrogate would agree considering Jamie’s obvious health issues. He assumed they had time… that Jamie would be on a wild goose chase until he was in better health, and they were better prepared.

It had sounded easier than telling his omega no.

Now there was a meeting. He would have to come face to face with another omega who might carry his child.

An omega… who wasn’t Jamie.

“I know what I said…. But your health should be our only priority now. You need to be stronger before we make such a huge, life-changing choice.”

“I’m so tired of hearing people say that to me,” Jamie grumbled. “If this disease has taught me anything, it’s that wecan’twaste a single moment of time.”

“Being with me is wasting time?”

Sorrow spread across the lines of Jamie’s face. He placed a hand to Rohan’s cheek and sighed. “You, my love, arenota waste of my time. Quite the opposite. If it wasn’t for you at my side, I don’t think I would’ve made it this far.You’rethe reason I fight. Because I want to be with you for as long as I can.”

Rohan clenched his jaw, feeling emotion slamming into him. He’d stood strong for so long, trying to be everything Jamie needed in an alpha. The months had worn him down… enough that he felt the slight sting of tears at the backs of his eyes.

Throughout everything, he’d yet to shed a tear.

At least, not in front of Jamie.

He needed to remain strong. The battle wasn’t over yet. “That’s all I want, too.” He turned his face and kissed Jamie’s palm.

Jamie held his stare. “You, my husband… you are a gift to me and to this world. And I want to see your legacy continue. I want you to have sons who’re just like you. Kind. Considerate. Loving.Brave.”

“I’m happy and fulfilled… you’re all I need, Jamie. All I willeverneed.” Rohan saw the worry in Jamie’s eyes and knew he had to add a caveat. “But if this is what you truly want… if youmusthave this child, how can I tell you no?”

Jamie’s father’s words whispered through his mind.

Was this the moment?

He hoped like hell it wasn’t.

Jamie’s smile was brilliant, and it nearly broke his heart to see it. It had been so long since he had. Hope had given it to him… hope for a future they hadn’t been sure was possible. “With any luck, Tensen will get us that meeting with Gray soon.”

Gray.Even his name made Rohan tense up in apprehension. What omega would be willing to discuss having a child considering how sick Jamie clearly was? Was this male so desperate for money he was willing to overlook the illness?

Or was he just toying with Jamie and stringing them both along? Rohan had heard horror stories about surrogates changing their minds time after time. He wouldn’t allow anyone to break his omega’s heart.

For that, Rohan might turn lethal. “I’m happy your first meeting went so well, although, you didn’t tell me all that much.”

“I’m trying not to get too optimistic.” Jamie smiled. “I don’t want to get too involved only to have him decide he’s not for us.” His omega’s smile grew. “But he’s perfect. Absolutelyperfect.”

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