Page 86 of Finding the Forward: Part Two
“Grif, are you in here?” Verity called from the doorway of the den. She smelled like AJ’s body wash, as if she had just taken a shower. Alpha lessons must be over.
He paused the movie. “Hi, Kitten. Dean and I are watching a movie.”
“Oh, okay.” She walked in so we could see her, but she didn’t enter the fort. Now she wore leggings and one of Grif’s hoodies, hair up in a poofy bun.
“I’ll make dinner in a little bit, if that’s okay?” I asked her. The movie wasn’t over and I was full of cookies. And snacks. Mercy and Verity were now in charge of snack shopping.
“Mercy was talking about pizza. One place we like is having a special before the next storm hits. A few other places are too,” she said. “Though we can absolutely have your dinner instead. Or as well. You’ve seen how much she eats.”
“True. Kitten, do you want to watch the movie with us?” Grif asked.
She hesitated at the mouth of the fort. “This is a beautiful blanket fort. I especially like how you used clips and hooks to suspend it from the ceiling. I always used stools when making them for the littles.”
My omega preened at her compliments.
I held out my arms, wanting to squish-cuddle her. “Come in.”
“If you insist.” Verity crawled into our fort and got into my arms as she arranged the blankets around the three of us.
Grif turned the movie back on, as he, Verity, and I nestled together in the fort, watching the movie, drinking our hot chocolate. The tent filled with our scents, making it feel cozy.
Our little alpha in our fort feltright.
This snow break was incredible. If Verity stayed, we’d have so many more days like this.
I couldn’t wait.
“I’m so full,” I announced, and piled on the couch with everyone, except Mercy, who was on the ottoman. Which seemed to be her favorite spot. I sat between Jonas and Grif. Verity curled on AJ’s lap, her legs on Grif.
Mercy and Jonas had gone out and returned withthreepizzas, burritos, beer, and a giant cake.
Verity chose the movie, and it was this bizarre movie about a fairy king and a maze. It would be amazing to watch after a couple of special gummies.
When it finished, we cleaned up. AJ went to take the trash and recycling down to the dumpsters in the parking garage. Verity and Grif whispered all cute-like as they did the dishes. Jonas and I tidied up the living room.
Mercy looked at her phone. “I’ve got to raid a fort with Gwenifer and Kaiko. Gwenifer never gets to play video games, so I can’t miss this. Smell you later.”
With a wave, she ran up the stairs.
“Living with a teenager is weird.” Jonas put the table back.
“Who’s Gwenifer?” Grif asked as he wiped down the counters.
“Gwen. Ladybug. No idea why she calls her that.” Verity got the broom and swept the floor.
Grif wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear. Now he had on a flannel. Her eyes widened, and I could smell her sweet desire and feel his arousal through our bond.
I wanted some of that.
“Alpha Jonas, would you like to watch me, Grif, and Dean? Grif has something fun planned.” She put the broom away and looked at me like she wanted to eat me. Her tongue moistened her lower lip.
Nowthatwas what I was talking about.
“Thank you for inviting me, but I decline this time. AJ and I are going to watch a boxing match. Have fun.” Jonas continued cleaning up.
What? I’d take it.
“Oh, we will.” I went over to Jonas and gave him a kiss.
