Page 78 of Omega's Vengeance

“Not yet.” He leans toward the mirror. “God, I have lines under my eyes. I feel like I’ve aged ten years the last few weeks. I don’t have any of my skincare here.”

“You use skincare?” I laugh. “Are you one of those vain omegas?”

He scowls. “I’m notvain. But I see nothing wrong with taking care of my skin.”

I grimace, realizing I’ve insulted him. I move to stand behind him, slipping my arms around him. “You have beautiful skin.” I kiss the nape of his neck and he shivers. “Everything about you is beautiful. Honestly, you’re the most attractive omega I’ve ever laid eyes on. I thought that the night we met.”

“Yeah?” He smiles.

I nod and then scowl. “But then you turned down my drink, which annoyed me greatly.”

“It annoyed you but it also drew you in.” He smirks, giving me a glimpse of the old Alessio. “I knew it would. Alphas are so damn prideful.”

“Hey.” I frown. “Don’t be mean to me. I’m being nice.”

“Sorry.” He grimaces and turns in my arms. “But you must admit, alphas don’t like being turned down for anything.”

“Who does?”

“True.” He moves into the main area of the bedroom.

I follow, watching him as he dresses. I like watching him. His movements are graceful as he steps into his jeans, and slips on his shirt. He runs his hands through his damp blond hair, and notices me watching him. “Is something wrong?” he asks.

“No. I was just admiring you.”

He sighs. “Enjoy this version of me while you can. Soon I’ll be fat and lumbering around like an elephant.”

“I think you’ll be just as attractive fully pregnant.”

“I doubt it.” He wrinkles his brow. “Sorry. I’m feeling sorry for myself this morning. I… I didn’t expect to get pregnant this young. I don’t feel ready.”

Guilt nudges me. “I know. But what’s done is done.”

He nods. “Yes.” He glances down at his stomach. “I’m stuck now.”

My guilt intensifies at his disgruntled tone and expression. I force myself to say, “You don’t have to have the baby, Alessio.” Naturally, I want him to have the child, but it seems only right to give him the option not to. After all, this entire relationship was thrust upon both of us; just because we’re both accepting of it now doesn’t mean he should be forced to have a kid if he’s not ready.

He widens his eyes in obvious surprise. “You’d be okay with that?”

“Of course. You’re young. There’s plenty of time for us to still have kids if you don’t want this baby.” I’ll be disappointed if he wants to abort this baby, but I understand his side of things. Part of being a good alpha is listening to what your omega needs. This is all new to me, but I’m trying my best to do that for him.

He drops his gaze, a line between his light brows. “I’m not for sure saying I don’t want the baby.”

I’m happy to hear him say that. “Well, I’ll leave that decision up to you.” I move to the closet and I slip on my shoes. I feel him watching me, but I don’t engage with him.

“Would you be mad if I didn’t have the baby?” he asks quietly.

“No.” I slip into my suit jacket.

“You sure?” he sounds suspicious.

I meet his gaze. “Alessio, I’m giving you the power here because it’s the right thing to do. Do Iwantyou to have the baby? Yes. I won’t lie. You already know I want to have an heir. But I also understand if you’re not ready, and I won’t be mad at you, okay? It’s a big decision and it should be yours to make.”

Some tension leaves his face. “Okay,” he says softly.

I glance at my watch. “I need to get going. I have a meeting with the capos today.”

“Uh, right.” He rubs the back of his neck. “I have stuff to do too.”

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