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I look out at the crowd for Lily again, my gaze drawn to her like a magnet. She grins at me, and I grin back. God, she’s beautiful.

I want to do something special for her. I want to show her how much she means to me. I know we just bonded and many people might see that as… proof, I suppose you could say, of devotion, not needing anything more.

But I don’t want to just stop there. I especially don’t want Lily to think that because we’re bonded, we’re going to take her for granted and assume that the bonding bite is enough for her to feel our devotion.

No, I want to do something for her so she knows how important she is to me. And I think I have just the idea.

Chapter 39

Lily

We’re back home a couple of days later, which is a relief. Getting to travel and see other places in the country is interesting, but while I get to tour around the city, the men are stuck at the rink running drills and practicing, then playing the game. They don’t really get the same tourist experience that I do.

And either way it’s nice to be back home, with my room that has my lovely nest, and Ben’s play room and all of his favorite books, and the Alphas have their own space, and we get our fantastic kitchen for Miles and I to cook in.

The men have another game tonight, though. They’re ramping up for the playoffs, so the energy is even more intense than usual. I’m just trying to make sure that they feel comfortable and relaxed while they’re at home, so the stress and tension doesn’t get to them.

We’ve just gotten lunch and I’m entering the kitchen when Miles wraps his arms around me, tugging me back against him. I melt against his chest, letting him take my weight, and tilt my head up to look at him. “What’s up?”

Miles cups my chin to keep my head tilted up and then kisses me, soft but deep. It goes on, and on, and on, and I can feel myself heating up. I don’t think I’ll ever be able to fully control myself around these men. Just one kiss and my body lights up like a firework.

Miles pulls back just enough to be able to look at me, and I can see the heat and desire in his gaze. It makes my knees go weak. I wish I could put into words just how badly I want my Alphas and just what they do to me, how a simple look into their eyes can turn me into a desperately horny creature in a way nothing else, no toys or romance novels, ever could.

“I wanted to take you somewhere, since we have some time before the game tonight.”

I nod. “You want to… take me somewhere… or take me somewhere?”

Miles snorts with laughter at the joke. “Maybe it’s both.” He winks at me and then looks up at the others.

“You’re all good,” Cruz says. Knox has Ben, so it looks like we really are good to go if the others are okay with us leaving.

I kiss the other three Alphas goodbye and remind Ben to be a good boy for his uncles, then I get into the car with Miles.

“So, going to give me any hints on where we’re going?”

“Absolutely not.” Miles grins as he drives, his gaze in front because he has to keep his eyes on the road but his hand coming over to squeeze my knee affectionately. “I think you’ll like the surprise, though.”

He takes us out of the city and toward one of the state parks and wooded farmland that surround the area. He keeps us away from everyone else, though, not picking a popular walk or hike for tourists.

We park the car and get out. “It’s gorgeous out here.”

“Sure is.” Miles smiles at me. “You ever been before?”

“No. It was something Shay and the others and I would talk about doing but we’d always end up just doing something in the city together instead, it was less of a trip. I always wanted to, though, partly because…” I can feel the heat climbing up into my face. “Well, it was less expensive to just go out on a hike somewhere, you know?”

“I get that.” Miles’s voice is warm and understanding.

I hope someday to reach a place where I no longer feel embarrassed, talking about my former financial situation. But every time I do mention it, the embarrassment gets a little less. It really helps that my Alphas are so supportive without pitying me, every time. It reminds me that it’s okay to talk about it, and that nobody is ashamed of me, and I shouldn’t be ashamed of myself.

“Here.” Miles hands me my hiking boots and helps me put them on, getting on one knee to do up my laces for me even though he knows I can do them myself. I smile down at him, enjoying the feeling of being pampered a little.

He stands and offers me his hand, and I put mine in his without hesitation. “It’s a bit of a hike, but not too long. I found a spot that’s away from most people.”

My mind buzzes with curiosity over what he could want and what it means, but I keep my mouth shut as I follow him into the woods. I have the feeling he won’t tell me, and besides, I think I’m about to find out anyway.

The hike isn’t long, and the woods are truly beautiful. It feels like we’re out in the middle of nowhere without another soul around for miles and miles. I love it. When we finally stop after several more minutes of walking, I turn in a full circle, taking in the tall trees and greenery around us.

“It’s beautiful out here,” I breathe. “Thank you for bringing me.”

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