Page 7 of Omega's Secret Baby
Chapter 3 - Theo
“Is that really you, Cody?” I teased as he turned to face me. “I didn’t recognize you with a smile that big.”
He surprised me by chuckling. “Don’t get used to it.”
“Aww,” I sighed, leaning against him. “But it looks so good on you.”
“I think so too,” said our friend Corey. “Luckily that smile has been around a lot more often. I think it’s Tiny.”
“Probably,” I agreed. “Our Cody did always have a soft spot for oversized goofy dogs.”
“And apparently the alphas that come with them,” Corey laughed, leaning against Cody’s other side.
Cody leaned into us, then took a deep breath.
“You ok?” I asked, feeling a slight shiver from him.
“Just… pushing down the fears,” he admitted.
I hugged him. “It’ll all be ok.”
“I know, but it’s still hard.”
I patted his small baby bump. “Don’t worry, this little one will know his dad.”
Cody squeezed his eyes shut and nodded. “That’s what my therapist says. Wes will be fine.”
“That’s right,” Corey murmured. “You two are going to have a long and happy life together.”
Cody took another deep breath, held it for several seconds, then blew it out slowly.
As he relaxed against us I was once again reminded of the fear he’d carried alone for years, convinced that his family was cursed when it came to fated mates.
Even if he was really making as much progress in therapy as it seemed, it had to be a terrifying day for him.
Cody finally straightened and tugged down his jacket where it had ridden up. “Thanks guys.”
“We’re always here for you,” I said, hugging him.
“That’s right,” Corey added. “There’s no getting rid of us.”
“You’re the best,” Cody said, wiping a tear.
I laughed. “We know, but you can say it again.”
Cody smiled. “I love you guys.”
“We love you too,” Corey said. “Now stop being weird.”
Cody chuckled, then turned to face us. “Now, which of you decided to leave everybody else unsupervised?”
“They’re still getting their suits on,” Corey replied. “Plus your papa and grandmama are there. I think there’s enough adult supervision.”
“I don’t know if they count,” Cody sighed. “They’re probably hitting the champagne.”
“Yeah, but they can at least act the part,” I said. “Now don’t worry. Everybody’s an adult.”
“What about the flower girl and ring-bearer?”
