Page 33 of Knot So Perfect Omega

Three alphas that were similar in size to my pack were coming closer in the little sitting area I was in. They stopped a reasonable distance away but were close enough that, if I’d wanted, I could have smelled their scents.

“Um…” I tried to look around them, but they were blocking my line of sight. “I’m here with a pack.”

“We know, but we noticed they haven’t marked you and you haven’t marked them. A pretty omega like you shouldn’t be sitting all alone and vulnerable.” He wasn’t wrong, but I didn’t need to hear it from three massive alphas that could easily overpower me.

I slid my feet off the table. “I think I’ll pass.”

“What the fuck do you think you’re doing, Miguel?” Rylan was between me and them in an instant, a fierce growl coming from him as he panted from running. “We told you five minutes ago that she’s ours.”

Rio joined him, erecting a wall in front of me so the three unwelcome alphas couldn’t see me. “You know the rules. Don’t approach an omega you have no business approaching.”

“You brought an unclaimed omega into a place filled with testosterone-filled alphas. You’re lucky we’re the ones that came over here. Do better before you lose a sweet omega like her.”

“Leave.” Rylan’s growl was so loud I was sure the whole facility was looking over at us.

The three alphas laughed, and Rio and Rylan turned around. The men were walking away, but one of them looked back and winked at me.

I didn’t know whether to be creeped out, thankful they seemed to care, or angry that I was so fragile I had to be babysat.

“Are you okay? What did they say? Did they try to touch you? I’ll kill them.” Rylan was squatting next to me and looking me over.

“Jesus. They were just trying to get me to go out with them. I had it handled. It’s not like we were in a dark alley and they cornered me.” I batted his hand away as he reached for my face.

The hurt in his eyes made a sick feeling well up in my stomach, and I reached for him to apologize, but he was already getting to his feet.

“It takes less than ten seconds to bite and claim an omega.” Rylan crossed his arms. “You were supposed to stay on the bench.”

“Yeah, well, being out in the middle of the fray was not my cup of tea.” I stood, sliding my phone into my crossbody purse. “Is practice over? I’m ready to go.”

I was surprised Rylan was acting so possessive. Out of the four of them, he was the most laid back, but right then, he looked ready to send heads flying.

Even if one of those alphas had bitten and claimed me, I certainly wasn’t claiming them back. It would have been an infected bite for a week before healing after the claim loop wasn’t complete.

“Beck!” Brian’s angry yell made us all look toward the field.

Beck was marching toward us, his eyes full of fury. It made me glad he hadn’t been the one to come over and send the three alphas away.

“Kane, you were supposed to keep him distracted.” Rio sighed and put himself in front of me. “Beck, calm the fuck down. You’re scaring her.”

I snorted. “He doesn’t scare me.”

“Let’s go. We’re leaving.” Beck practically barreled through Rio and grabbed my hand, pulling me toward the locker room. “You can just shut your eyes in the locker room.”

“What are you doing? Practice isn’t over!” Brian was fuming as he met us halfway across the field.

“It is now. We are more than prepared for our playoff. We’ll see you at the game.” Beck was still pulling me, and I just went along with it because it was actually kind of funny to see him so pissed off that other alphas had given me attention.

“You still have another practice.” Brian jogged in front of us and was practically running backwards with how fast Beck was walking.

Beck stopped, and I bumped into him. “We’ll practice on our own. Over-practicing is a thing.”

“As your coach and manager-”

“You’re fired.” Beck let go of my hand and stepped close enough to punch Brian in the face. “Effective immediately.”

Brianlookedlike he had been punched. “You can’t fire me! We have a contract!”

The last thing I wanted to cause was for them to be sued. I grabbed Beck’s hand and squeezed it. “I’m ready to go.”

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