Page 44 of The Omega's Bloodlinem: Part Two

Before he could touch me, the world melted away and I was standing in the now-familiar forest Hecate always drew me to.

Hello, my dearest.

She was so beautiful I could hardly breathe, every inch of her sparkling like starlight. “Hi.”

I see you’re struggling with your final gift.

“Kendrick?” I swallowed hard.

Hecate nodded and cupped my cheeks.You’ve been so brave. I know things are tumultuous, but you’re doing well. Why are you resisting? Truly? I know it is not because you don’t want him.

“One of my bondmates hates him and he conflicts with the others.”

I do not say this to belittle your loved ones or to influence your choices, but consider what it already cost you. How long did you have to wait for Seth because you put another’s unwillingness to grow above your own needs?

“That’s not very fair.”

She smiled, stealing my breath again.I know. I never promised your path would be easy. Look at how quickly he adapted. If you approach this correctly, there is the opportunity for the others to grow in the same way.

I shivered. “I’m scared of ruining everything.”

Love is not depleted because it is shared. It only grows. You were meant to change lives, and you have. If you do not wish todo more, no one will force you. He will help you whether or not you claim him for yourself.

“You think so?”

Her soft smile swept through me, warming me from the inside out.There are many opportunities for growth, including for yourself. I am aware that surrendering to the path you are on is frightening. Submission to fate is not weakness. It takes incredible strength to surrender, to trust. You know part of that bravery with your own lovers. It is a gift to be shared and I know you will do so wisely.

“I’m supposed to surrender to Kendrick?”

Instead of answering, she kissed my forehead.You have my love regardless of what you choose.

The forest melted away, returning me to my nest. Kendrick and Caden looked like I had spooked the shit out of them.

“What the fuck was that?” Kendrick choked out.

“Sometimes Hecate borrows me.”

“Fuck. I would say don’t do that again, but you probably don’t have a choice.”

Caden stroked my hair and I melted into his touch.

“I don’t get a lot of warning for it.”

“What did she want?” Caden asked.

Another pulse of lust crashed over me, my jasmine scent rising, the crystals glowing beneath my touch. “I have to take some time to think about the message.”

At least I knew my desire for Kendrick wasn’t misplaced, but it didn’t solve the problem of most of my pack hating him.

“Ready?” Caden asked.

“Yep.”

It took so little for Caden to warm me up. My body knew him, craved his touch, and at the first brush of his skin on mine I had reached a boiling point. My magic poured into the stones, the light of their glow illuminating the nest. Kendrick made strategicswap-outs while Caden kissed me, his fingertips wandering down my body.

“We’re out of crystals, witchling,” Kendrick announced.

Caden pulled away and I couldn’t stop my whimper.

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