Page 34 of Omega's Pretend Mate
“Absolutely.”
“Again, congratulations on your upcoming wedding.”
“Thank you.”
I hung up and noticed Gabe walking over.
“Good news?” he asked, perching on the side of the chaise.
I nodded. “Our permit to use the beach next month has been approved.”
He licked his lips. “I guess it’s time to confirm with vendors.”
I pulled him into my arms, breathing in his scent. I still couldn’t read him as much as I would have liked, but I could see that something was on his mind.
“Talk to me,” I said softly, running my hand along his arm. “What’s up?”
He cast me a weak smile. “This is just all happening so fast.”
“That was the plan, wasn’t it?”
He swallowed and nodded. “Yeah…”
“Do you want to slow things down?”
He shook his head. “No…” He took a deep breath. “We can’t risk it. The new treatments seem to be working, but if grandfather takes a turn for the worse…”
“Shh,” I said, kissing his head. “Positive thoughts.”
“Yeah…”
I pulled him closer, and he relaxed in my embrace. “I have an idea.”
“Hmm?”
“Why don’t you ask both your father and grandfather to walk you down the aisle? Since part of our excuse for rushing is to make sure he’ll be here, it’ll help to cement that idea. Besides, I have a feeling you’re close, even if you don’t like the traditional omega bullshit they’re trying to force on you.”
He hummed softly. “I do love him, and I think it would make him happy.”
“Your father wouldn’t be too upset, would he?”
Gabe shook his head. “I don’t think so.”
“How about you go call your family then, and I’ll start contacting vendors.”
He nodded, then froze in my arms.
“What is it?” I asked.
He sighed. “I guess… you shouldn’t let money hold you back. I’ve got a decent chunk in savings, and… my family will probably honor the tradition of the omega’s family pays, so that they can invite everybody.”
I chuckled. “That’s great, but what do you want, Gabe?”
“Huh?”
“This is our wedding, not your family’s. Do you want lavish, or low-key?”
“Honestly? I want something small and intimate. Our families and maybe a few friends. But my family will insist…”
