Page 141 of Unhinged Omega

I knew I should have gotten those fucking meds first. Even if we were walking red flags in those old clothes.

"I wouldn't recommend that," Geo replies, nodding toward the end of the tunnel.

My heart sinks as I spot several armed guards materializing from the shadows, their weapons trained on us.Shit. TheKnight's growl deepens to a pitch that makes my teeth ache. Beneath my touch, his muscles tense, and I know he's ready to tear through these men like paper at the slightest provocation.

"Someone's been looking for you," Geo continues, his voice casual despite the mounting tension.

Well, that could be anyone.

I weigh our options quickly. The Knight could probably kill everyone in this tunnel before they could get off more than a few shots. But if this guy really does run the black market, making an enemy of him would be... problematic, to say the least. And even if we did survive, Ireallyneed to make sure I don't get pregnant.

"Fine," I finally say, squeezing the Knight's arm in what I hope is a calming gesture. "We'll talk. But the Knight stays with me."

"Wouldn't dream of separating you," Geo says with a grin that doesn't reach his eye. "Follow me. And try to keep your pet monster from eating my men, would you? Good help is hard to find these days."

The Knight's growl rises in volume at the word 'pet,' and I have to press my whole body against his arm to keep him from lunging. "He's not a pet," I snap. "And your men better keep their distance if they want to keep all their limbs attached."

Geo just chuckles, turning to lead us deeper into the tunnels. "Noted. This way, if you please."

I follow him reluctantly, keeping close to the Knight's side. His massive frame dwarfs everyone else in the tunnel, and I can't help but feel a surge of satisfaction at the way the guards scramble to get out of his way.

But something about this situation sets my teeth on edge. The way Geo said someone is looking for me...

I'm afraid to hope, but could it be?

Has Azarel finally found me?

Chapter

Thirty-Six

GEO

Ilead them through the winding tunnels toward my office, hyper-aware of the massive alpha's heavy footsteps behind me. The sound echoes off the concrete walls, making the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Every instinct I have screams at me not to turn my back on something that dangerous.

But I keep walking.

The omega—Cosima—stays close to the mutant's side, her delicate hand resting on his arm like she's trying to keep him calm.

Beauty and the beast.

It would be almost cute if he wasn't capable of tearing through my entire security force without breaking a sweat.

I catch vague whiffs of some godawful cologne clearly meant to mask her omega scent, but that's about all I can catch with my sense of smell thoroughly fucked. Not that it matters. Even without being able to scent her, I can see why Raven's so obsessed.

She's the most stunning omega I've ever seen.

All lush curves and moonlight-silver hair, with striking violet eyes that seem to pierce right through you. Right now, thoseeyes are boring holes in my back while she rapidly whispers something angry under her breath that sounds suspiciously like a goddamn curse.

She's definitely Vrissian—the muted accent when she speaks confirms it—so for all I know, she's casting some ancient folk magic passed down through the generations on me. I've always found that accent sexy as hell, but it sounds a little different when I'm pretty sure she's trying to turn me into a toad.

Good thing I'm not superstitious.

We reach my office and I unlock the heavy metal door, gesturing for them to enter. "After you."

Cosima eyes me warily but steps inside, the mutant alpha ducking his massive frame to follow. His new ornate mask catches the light as he moves, and I have to admit it's an improvement over the crude iron slab I glimpsed at the airfield. Almost makes him look noble instead of nightmarish.

Almost.

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