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The two of them chuckle, but it’s Wilder who speaks up. “It’s not all that romantic.”

“That doesn’t mean I don’t want to hear it.”

Camden chuckles, flushing slightly. “I’ve been very focused on my baseball career, so I haven’t been searching for a pack. I also can’t use suppressors while playing, as they affect how I play. I just have to deal with going through two heats every season. It’s part of the reason it was so hard to be taken seriously as a player. Now, the coaches know when they’re coming, so we usually don’t have a game that week. The league has been really good about scheduling our games around my heats.

“Because of that, I always have to find someone to help me through my heat. Wilder and I hooked up onKnotted, and he helped me throughthe heat right before I was drafted. We had an immediate connection that neither of us fought, so here we are. Are you sad you asked?”

“No, I’m not sad. There’s nothing wrong with meeting your pack on an app. Isn’t that exactly why Bree and Tessa createdMated? I mean, it might be a little weird that you met onKnotted, which is the heat app, instead of the pack one, but there’s nothing wrong with that.”

In fact, I think it’s adorable, but I don’t think I’ll voice that opinion. “Now, something I’ve been meaning to address with each of the suitors. As you know, I was previously mated and lost my pack. I have two little boys from them, Hawk and Jasper. Then there’s this baby and all the drama that comes with him. Is this something you’re really ready for? That you’re willing to take on?”

Camden’s answer is immediate and without hesitation. “Yes. We wouldn’t be here if we weren’t. My priorities have changed from when I first met Wilder. I know I’m younger than you, but that doesn’t mean I’m not serious about this. About you and your kids.”

Wilder nods. “Camden is right. We discussed it in detail. Camden’s career has him out of town regularly, so that’s something you’ll have to take into consideration. I’m nearly two decades older than Camden, so I want nothing more than to settle down with a pack and kids. I wasn’t sure if that’s what he wanted. You heard him. He wasn’t looking for a pack when we met. But I believe him when he says this is what he wants now. It’ll be up to you to decide if you believe him as well.”

I nod slowly, my eyes catching on Reginald. It feels like no time has passed, but we’ve run out of it. At least for now.

“That’s all the time we have for now. Why don’t we join Evander and Daniel so we can eat?” My stomach lets out an embarrassingly loud growl at that moment, and I roll my eyes. “The baby is hungry, apparently.”

The three of us laugh as we join my other day three suitors, Bree, and Tessa.

“It’s so good to see you, Wilder.” Bree gives him a hug, flashing him and Camden a smile. “I’m so glad you and Wren went your own ways, and you found an omega!How exciting!”

Tessa snickers.

“You act like you didn’t already know this.” She glances between me and Camden. “I saw the two of you out there. Is there a chance you might be an omega pair?”

Camden frowns. “I don’t think I know what that is.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll fill you in on it,” I assure him before answering Tessa. “I don’t know. Maybe.”

She nods. “We have some of the brightest minds at the compound, plus Sophia and Chase are joining us this weekend. We should be able to figure it out. For now, let’s get you to dinner.”

We fall into step behind her and Bree, and I find my mind wandering. I slicked for two men today—both in their late twenties. What is that all about?

And what if Camden and I are an omega pair? Does that mean I have to choose him even if I don’t want to?

I know a good bit about omega pairs because of Remington, but he definitely knows a hell of a lot more. I guess it’s something I’ll have to ask about on family day.

For now, all I want to do is fill my belly up and maybe spend some time in my nest.

Yes, that sounds like heaven.

Chapter Ten

Emilia

“Ilove you, Em,” Ryan whispers as he pulls me into his arms.

I lay my head on his chest, letting out a contented sigh. I’ve missed being in his arms.

“I love you too, Ry.”

“We all love you.” I turn my head to find my alphas sitting on the bed behind Ryan. “We will always love you.”

“And I will always love you—no matter what.” I don’t know why I feel so desperate to make sure they understand that. “You’ll always be in my heart.”

Maxwell reaches over to run a hand through my hair. “We know that, precious. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have room in your heart for others.”

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