Page 95 of Knot Our Reality

After finishing at the bowling alley last night, we headed to the mall for some shopping. Dalton and Maverick took the boys to pick out some gifts for me, while Paxton accompanied me on my shopping spree.

I’m really glad we’re doing a little each day because I’m not sure I could do all this shopping on one trip. Not only do I have to buy the last of the boys’ gifts, but I’m also getting something for each of my suitors.

Bree, Tessa, and I decided it wouldn’t be fair for me to be part of the Secret Santa, so I decided to get each of them their own gifts. Plus, I have to get gifts for my new omega besties, my parents, and my brother and his pack.

Because there was no way Remington and I could convince our parents to skip Christmas with the kids this year. They were having none of it.

Now, it’s day two of dates with the boys. Wilder joins Evander and Ian on our trip to the arcade. He and Camden decided they would just go on one date each this week, since today and tomorrow, I’m only bringing two suitors with me.

Ian shakes his head at the boys as they practically vibrate when we step into the arcade. They’re both holding one of my hands, and I can feel their excitement through my limbs.

Wilder kneels in front of the two of them, pulling out two of the prepaid cards they had for us at the front desk.

“I’m going to give each of you one of these, but not until you hear the rules and agree to them.”

Both boys nod, and since their attention is on Wilder, I don’t bother to hide my smile.

“First, the arcade is closed to everyone but the six of us. There are a few employees here in case we need help, but that’s it. The doors are locked, so just know you can’t escape us.” He grins. “There will be no arguing over games. There will be no gloating if you win. No being a bad loser. We’re here to have fun and to get to know each other better. Do you agree to my terms?”

“Yes, alpha.” Jasper nods his head solemnly, while Hawk rolls his eyes.

“You don’t have to call him alpha, Jasper.”

My youngest shrugs. “It’s a sign of…sign of…”

“Respect?”Ian offers.

Jasper nods, pointing at Ian. “That.”

“That’s kind of you, Jasper, but unnecessary. You can call me Wilder.”

He shrugs again. “Okay, Wilder. I agree.”

“I do too, Wilder.”

He hands them the cards, ruffling their hair as he stands. “Then go have fun.”

“Thank you,” I tell him, grabbing his shirt and pulling him to me for a kiss. “They like you.”

“Thank goodness for that.”

Evander sighs. “Ian, do you hear this? We have time to make up for. We need to get them to like us, too. I’ll start with Jasper and you start with Hawk?”

“I’m down.”

I shake my head as the two of them run off after the boys, sniggering. “This is weird, isn’t it?”

Wilder shrugs. “Maybe, but the two of them aren’t wrong. They need the kids to like them, but I trust them. They’re doing it for the right reasons. Not just because they want you, but because they genuinely care what your sons think of them.”

“That doesn’t make it any less weird. Come on, alpha. Let’s go play some games.”

Who knew arcades were just as much fun for adults as they are for kids? I’m definitely going to have to make sure to take the boys more frequently when we head home.

On Wednesday, Camden joins me and the twins in taking the boys to a water park. They’ve always loved them, but we had to skip them this summer since I was pregnant.

It’s not that I can’t go to the water park, but I can’t take the boys on any of the rides or slides, and that’s why they love going.

“What do we do first?” Alexei asks the boys, laying the map out on the table in front of us.

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