Page 70 of Omega in Hiding

“That what happened?”

“That we slept together,” he says quietly. “That you let me knot you?”

This vulnerable side of Paolo always speaks to me. I want to comfort him and reassure him that he’s enough. I don’t know if it’s because he grew up with an aggressive brother like Valentino that makes him doubt himself. But despite his perceived ego and false bravado, Paolo is a very sensitive, insecure alpha.

I shake my head. “I don’t regret it one bit.” I mean that too. It’s not even because he got me pregnant that I say that. He was special to me before I knew about the child. Paolo was implanted in my soul long before the baby was implanted in my womb. I believe it’s the connection we share that made the pregnancy possible. We bonded so intensely, that somehow, wecreated a baby together. If the baby goes full term, I’ll always be connected to Paolo. That’ll be painful but beautiful too. Feeling emotional, I touch my stomach without really thinking.

He notices the movement. “Do you feel sick?”

“No.” I clear my throat, dropping my hand quickly. “I uh, I think I pulled a muscle during the fight with Da and Patrick.”

“Oh.” His gaze is pinned on my stomach.

I feel nervous about the way he’s staring at my stomach. His nostrils are flared and he has an odd expression. To distract him, I say, “So you never answered me. Have you come to a decision about what to do with me?”

He sighs. “I don’t want Valentino to hurt you. But I don’t know that it’s any safer to let you go. Not with your family out there hunting for you. You’ll be vulnerable on your own.”

“Yes.” I swallow hard. “But I’ve been alone for a long time now.”

He studies me. “Do you prefer to be alone?”

I shrug. “No. But it was safer that way.”

He’s quiet for a long time, but then he says softly, “I don’t like the idea of you alone.”

“No?” My heart speeds up at the heated look in his eyes.

He shakes his head.

I say gruffly, “It’s just how it is for me. I don’t know any other way now. I have no family. I have no home.”

He no longer looks angry as he scoots closer to me. “Do you promise you’re not playing me?”

“I neverplayedyou. I lied because I thought I had to. You know everything there is to know now.” Guilt nudges mebecause that’s not exactly true. He still doesn’t know about the baby. That’s the only lie between us. Should I tell him about the pregnancy? Is it too dangerous to be honest? I can’t just think of myself. I also have to think of the baby.

“I want to trust you.” He frowns, smoothing his hand down my hip. “Can I trust you, Connor?”

“Yes.” I shiver and instinctively move closer to him. He seems pleased with my reaction to his touch. I’m excited that he’s being open to me now. I can see his need, and I don’t care if he sees mine. “Paolo,” I whimper, moving up against him. “Don’t be afraid. I won’t hurt you again.”

“Promise?”

“Yes.”

He tugs me closer, and our bodies fold into each other like two pieces of a whole. Our mouth’s join greedily, tongues sliding together. I moan and press closer still, needing him inside me. Just a touch from Paolo, and I’m leaking slick.

“Need to fuck you,” he says gruffly, hunger glittering in his eyes.

“God, yes.” I start to roll onto my stomach, but he stops me.

“No.” His voice is rough. “Need to look in your eyes when I take you. I want to watch your face when you come on my dick.”

Exhilarated, I nod and turn onto my back. My dick aches, and every nerve ending is on fire. I don’t know what it is about our connection, but it’s primal and overpowering. I don’t feel like myself as we stare into each other’s eyes. He moves to cover my body, and we groan and rub against each other. I dig my nails into his thighs, eyes locked with his.

“Missed you, Connor,” he admits hoarsely.

“Same.” I spread my legs, panting like a dog in heat. I need him inside me. Maybe we can take more time with each other later, but right now, I just need his cock deep inside my hole. A low rumble starts in the base of his throat and his nostrils flare. His eyes are like blue sapphires and I feel feverish just looking at him.

He presses his cock to my hole and with a growl pushes inside me. My cry is hoarse and needy as he penetrates me. It’s almost too delicious as he slides his dick deep inside me. My body shudders as I absorb him, reveling in the ecstasy of being taken again by the alpha I love.

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