Page 46 of Knot Our Reality

The room falls silent the moment I step in, causing me to freeze.

Evander smiles as he steps toward me, just as Wilder joins me. “Hey, Camden. Wilder. Come and meet the other suitors. Although, I’m guessing Wilder knows a few of them.”

I like Evander and feel much better knowing he’s here. When he leads me and Wilder over to the others, I’m still nervous.

I’m not like them. I’m the only omega among them, and I don’t know how they’ll react to that. Or the fact that Emilia and I might be an omega pair.

“This is Bradley. He’s a beta.” Evander waves at the man with glasses and silver-streaked brown hair, who offers me a nod. “He was on the same season I was.”

Then he takes the time to introduce each of the others. There are three other suitors from Wilder’s season who all seem very happy to see him without his old pack mate, Wren. I never met the man, but I’m damn glad Wilder chose to leave the pack. I don’t think Wren would’ve been the alpha for me.

Sasha, Maverick, and Dalton are all alphas—hot as hell alphas, at that. I’m damn glad I took scent blockers and that my clothes are made of scent-blocking material. They’re all from Evangeline Deveraux’s—the omega whose season Evander and Bradley were on—line. She makes the best clothing.

From season two, there’s Malik and Dylan, also alphas. They’re both just as attractive as the others. From last season, there’s an alpha and a beta—Lee and Ian.

“It’s really nice to meet all of you.” I offer them a smile, keeping close to Wilder’s side.

I’m not shy by any means, but being surrounded by this many unknown alphas has me on edge—no matter how hot they are.

“You as well, Camden.” Sasha inclines his head in my direction. His Russian accent has me biting my lip.

What is it about men with accents?

Dalton hums. “Evander filled us in on what happened with Daniel. I’m sorry you and Emilia had to deal with that.”

I wave off his concern. “It wasn’t aimed at me. It’s Emilia I’m worried about. As if she wasn’t having a bad enough day as it was, but she looked much better when we left her at her suite.”

There’s a moment of silence before Ian chuckles. “Is no one going to address the elephant in the room?”

“Which one?” I ask. “The one where I’m an omega? Or the one where Emilia and I might be an omega pair?”

“Both. Either.” Ian grins as he shrugs. “There’s no point in us all tiptoeing around it. It should be addressed, and while I know Bree will want us to talk about it during the interview, it might be a good idea to discuss it before then.”

Wilder wraps his arm around my waist, and I take comfort in his closeness. I can feel him checking in through our bond, trying to make sure I’m okay. I send as much reassurance as I can. “You’re right, Ian. Thank you for bringing it up. I just don’t know what you’re looking for from me.”

The others glance around at one another before Sasha steps forward. “Let us start with you as an omega. So there are no misunderstandings. You and Wilder are here for Emilia, but are you also looking to add to your pack?”

“We are,” I confirm. “But until Emilia decides whether she wants me in her pack, I won’t consider anyone else. There’s a connection between us, but it’s easy to see she’s cautious—as she should be. But that means I also need to be cautious.”

Sasha’s face lights up with a smile. “That is good. Should protect yourself. We will spend time to get to know one another as friends, then if you decide you want more from any of us, you will tell us. These men are good men, from what I see so far.”

“Thanks, Sasha.” Maverick is also smiling. “Dalton and I are not attracted to men, so we’re only seeking friendship either way.”

Malik, speaking up for the first time, raises his hand. “It’s the same for me.”

“And me,” Bradley adds.

I nod, biting back a snicker. “Thank you for the clarification. As far as Emilia and I being an omega pair, I know nothing about them. I’d never heard the phrase before last night. I don’t know what it entails or how to know if we are. All I know is I feel a connection to her. I’ve never felt anything like it before her—not even with Wilder.”

“What are you all talking about?” Bree asks as she steps into the room, the cameramen right behind her as they move to set up their equipment. “I didn’t expect all of you to be here so early.”

“We just wanted a moment to welcome Camden and make sure he would feel comfortable among us,” Ian responds, which isn’t a lie, but he’s definitely avoiding telling her the details of our discussion. “It can’t be easy being the only omega suitor—at least for now. If you want to know the specific details, you can always watch the video of the room.”

Bree rolls her eyes. “Stop it. You all were just so serious. I’m glad you’re making sure Camden is comfortable among you. Now, come use those big muscles to help me rearrange the room for the interview.”

I grin as I trail behind her, helping the others rearrange the room to her specifications.

I guess I didn’t need to be so nervous about meeting the other suitors.

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