Page 100 of The Omega's Bloodline: Part One

“Do you feel safe here?” I asked Seth.

Ish. The wolf smells familiar.

“Haru told me they remember you from Orlando,” Logan supplied.

Ah. Yeah, that makes sense. Infirmary buddies.

Seth let out an exhausted sigh and closed his eyes again. What I wouldn’t give for healing powers.

The door to the suite swung open and Yelena swept inside with Haru on her heels. She moved straight to Logan, cupping her cheeks.

“Welcome back, precious.”

My hackles rose at the pet name. Logan’s cheeks flushed pink at Yelena’s attention. I wasn’t a fan of that either. We weren’t entirely sure, but Logan’s initial reactions to me were probably enhanced because I was an alpha and she was a hidden omega. She wasn’t hidden anymore and Yelena was an alpha who was very willing to get into Logan’s personal space.

“Is everyone safe?” Logan asked.

“For the moment.” Yelena’s thumbs stroked over Logan’s cheeks. “I realize the timing is not ideal for the request I’m going to make of you, but we need to get your magic sorted out as quickly as possible so you can help us reinforce the wards. Caden told us you’ve done some work with sex magic.”

“I—um, yeah, I guess you could say that.” She stepped out of Yelena’s grasp and toward me. I looped a protective arm around her waist.

Yelena’s brows pinched together. “How open are you to experimenting with your power? Caden said you weren’t yet aware of how to restore your power after use. I—” Yelena sighed. “I truly would prefer not to pressure you about this and I wouldn’t if there weren’t lives at risk, but weneedyou. You’re the only witch in the nest and we can’t risk bringing anyone in while we’re in lockdown.”

“What kind of experimentation?” Logan asked, her voice thick with nerves. I tightened my hold on her and she curled her fingers over my arm.

“Well, that’s up to you,” said Yelena. “I can only presume you’d prefer Caden to be your partner for it. You know your body and your magic better than we do. I only ask that I’m able to observe so we can sort things out faster.”

Logan’s skin warmed under my touch and she audibly swallowed. “You…want to watch?”

Yelena didn’t even blink at Logan’s question. “Yes. Haru, too, if you don’t mind.”

Logan’s scent shifted—desire twining through the earthy floral notes—and I swallowed another wayward growl. I wasn’t particularly surprised that at least part of her was interested in the idea after how she’d reacted to Seth watching.

Logan looked up at me.

“Whatever you’re comfortable with,” I told her. “I’ll be here.”

She nodded slowly and turned to Yelena. “I’ll do it.”

Her acceptance pleased me more than I was willing to admit. The witchling was full of surprises. We hadn’t had an omega grace our nest in years and I’d nearly forgotten how delicious they could be. Every movement she made released more of her intoxicating jasmine and moss scent. My little temptation. I had so many questions and no time to glean the answers.

“I have a few artifacts that might work for storing your power. I’d rather test it on those than the actual ones maintaining the wards in case something goes awry.”

Logan nodded. “Sounds fair.”

I left them for a moment to open the safe in my closet, returning with a chunk of garnet the size of my fist set in silver. Logan’s eyes widened as I placed it in her hands. “I don’t suppose you have any experience with using a conduit?”

She shook her head.

“I haven’t been privy to a lot of demonstrations of sex magic, but I know there’s a fair amount of energy generated and released when you come. Instead of letting it go everywhere, try to put it in this.” I reached out, and when she didn’t shy away, put my hand to her cheek. I stroked my thumb over her skin softly, enjoying the way her scent settled with the motion. “What would help? Do you want to get started before I join you to observe?”

“Wait, we’re doing stuffright now?”

“Well, yes. There’s a creature trying to beat down our doors. We need to make sure the wards don’t fail and you don’t know how to use your magic yet.” I allowed my purr to rise up and the tension leaked out of her features at the sound. “Let your lover give you some comfort and hopefully we’ll be able to save the rest of us. You can use my bed since yours isn’t here yet.”

Her chest heaved with a deep breath. “This is really fucking weird, but I’ll try. I want to figure out my magic, too.”

“Good girl.” I patted her cheek. “Go get fucked.”

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