Page 76 of Knot Our Reality

His eyes widen as he glances at Wilder. “Oh. I’m kind of glad I didn’t know.”

“I’m guessing there’s a reason you’re bringing this up,” Wilder prods when I don’t immediately begin speaking, and I nod.

“He got the results today, and I probably should’ve told you sooner, but I just…I don’t know.” I shake my head. “We are an omega pair.”

A grin breaks out on Camden’s face. “Really? That’s amazing, and it makes so much sense. But you don’t seem as enthusiastic about it.”

“Don’t get me wrong—I am,” I tell him, reaching out to squeeze his hands. “But that doesn’t mean I can just bond with you. Even when I had a completely different idea of how I thought this would go, I knew I couldn’t accept anyone into my pack without them meeting my boys. If they don’t approve of the men in my life, how can I accept them?”

Camden nods, his smile falling away. “That makes sense. Do you think they won’t like me?”

I shake my head. “That’s not it at all. I’m sorry. I’m messing this all up. What I’m trying to say is I’d like the two of you to join me for my family day on Sunday. I’d like you to meet my boys.”

“Both of us?” Wilder questions cautiously, and I nod. “You know, just because you and Camden are an omega pair, it doesn’t mean you have to accept me as your alpha. From what has been explained, omegas in the past were known to have separate packs with no overlap between the two.”

“That might be, but I like you, Wilder.” I gesture around me. “How could I not when you put in this much effort into a date? You’re an amazing man, and anyone would be lucky to call you theirs—like Camden does. Plus, wherever Camden goes, you follow. Even if I didn’t want you as my alpha, I’d still want you to meet them as his alpha.”

Camden’s smile is back. “Of course I’d love to meet your boys.”

Wilder nods. “Me, too.”

“Good. I’m glad that’s settled. I was more than a little nervous about asking you. I don’t know why. If you’re here to be part of my pack, it’s not like you’re going to say no.” I shrug. “So, did you have anything else planned for tonight?”

Wilder’s smile turns wicked. “I’m glad you asked. Give me just a minute.”

He jumps out of his chair and rushes inside. When he comes back, there are six men with him. He helps me and Camden out of our chairs.

They take our plates off the table, putting them on a rolling cart they seem to have pulled out of nowhere, but I’m sure it was behind the curtains, blocking out the rest of the deck from us. One of the men pushes it inside while three of the men grab a chair each, and the last two men lift the table and carry it inside.

As soon as the door closes behind them, the lights around us and in the pool dim, and music filters through the air.

“Can we have this dance?” Wilder asks, and I nod.

He leads me and Camden to the center of the pool before wrapping my arms around his neck as he and Camden press me between them. Each of them places a hand on one of my hips before we begin moving to the music. I’ve never danced with two people like this before, but I kind of love it. I’m sure it has something to do with being close to both of them.

At some point, Wilder spins me around until I’m staring up at Camden. I lick my lips, and his eyes follow the movement.

I lean into him, my hands on his chest as I go up on my tiptoes for a kiss. He catches on quickly, leaning down to meet me.

A blaze of need and desire rushes through me, unlike anything else I’ve ever felt. Not even with my mates.

It’s probably because we’re an omega pair, but either way, I want to climb him like a tree and have my way with him.

Camden growls into the kiss, causing a shiver to race up my spine. It’s like I can’t get close enough—like I can’t get enough of him.

“Come back to my suite,” I beg, and he’s nodding before I even finish speaking.

Wilder steps back, clearing his throat. “I think I’ll leave the two of you to it.”

I spin around, shaking my head. “You don’t have to leave. I don’t think I’m ready to take that step with you, but Camden is yours. You should be there.”

“No, omega. He doesn’t need me right now. All he needs is you, and I’d feel like I was intruding.” He brushes his thumb across mycheek. “This is something that needs to happen with just the two of you, and I’m okay with that.”

I bite my lip, not knowing what to do. I don’t want him to feel like he can’t join us.

“It’s okay, Emilia,” Camden says softly, pulling me back to rest against him. “I can feel what he’s feeling. He really is okay with allowing us this time.”

Looking up into Wilder’s face, I look for any indication that they’re being dishonest with me, but I find nothing. “You’re a good alpha.”

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