Page 43 of Harley

Zayd hung up my fairy lights that Ace also bought from the omega department store. They twinkle in the now-dark room, now that the blackout blinds are up and the boarded up window. The room is already perfect to me. But once we have this omega mattress it will be everything.

Unfortunately, with Veronica’s daily visits and her constant questioning, it’s really turned what should have been an amazing experience between me and my alphas into something sour.

There’s a light knock on my door. “Harley?” Knight says, and I sit up, my heart racing.

He hasn’t spoken to me in days. Since the incident in the kitchen that first day—after I came on his fingers and had the most intense orgasm of my life—he’s been hiding from me. Dash said it’s just how he copes after an episode. He’s assured me that the episodes have gotten so much better since I’ve been here. I think he’s just trying to make sure I don’t cry again. My hormones are crazy.

I scramble up out of my nest, make my way to the door, and open it. I find Knight—his hair is a mess and those big eyes reveal that he’s tired. Unable to hold back, I reach for him. I need to touch him.

Wrapping my arms around his body, I lay my head against his chest and inhale his scent. I instantly feel relaxed. His scent does things to me...it’s invaded my mind since that first meeting in the diner all those years ago. I glance at his face and the corner of his mouth tilts up in a smile.

I let out a deep breath. He’s okay.

“Hey, babe.” He brushes the hair out of my face and behind my ear, then places a light kiss on my forehead. “I know this might seem soon, but I want you to meet my parents.”

I pull away slightly at the words. His parents?

I listen to the laughter in the living room. There are unfamiliar voices there. His fathers? I look down at what I’m wearing—his shirt as a dress.

“I know it might be soon, but they’ve been so excited since they saw you on TV, and...”

I gasp. My eyes widening, I look down the hallway. Oh. My. God.

“They heard me on TV? Oh fuck, I said sex toy.” That’s the worst first impression for meeting the parents. They must think I’m some crazy omega. Maybe I am?

Knight chuckles and reaches for me. He hugs me tight to his chest as he nuzzles my cheek, scenting me. “They saw you and thought the same thing we all did. This is one strong omega who doesn’t need alphas. You’re gorgeous and strong, Harley. And we are so lucky to call you ours. They just want to meet you as they know how much you mean to me.”

He tilts my chin and swoops in for a dizzying kiss. I reach for his shirt and pull him in closer. I hear the laughter again and pull away, licking my lips at his taste. How is it that he also tastes like blueberry pancakes?

“I need to get dressed.” I quickly let go of him and jump back into my nest, looking for my clothes that finally arrived yesterday. Since I didn’t want to stop wearing their scents on me, I haven’t unpacked it. I’ve loved living in their clothes, but now it’s time to really wear my own stuff. The stuff I love.

“How about you take a shower, get dressed, and, when you’re ready, come on out? My mom really wants to meet you.” My eyes widen farther. His mom is here...another omega. One that’s already mated and I can answer all the questions I have. They let her out of the house to come here? This is the complete opposite they train us about at the Omega House.

Starting to think all the stuff they taught us there, is what they want to happen. Not what actually happens all the time. Some omegas get good packs and alphas. Ones that treat them with respect and not like a prize they can use to get what they want.

I pull out some jeans and a sweater. The heating’s still needing to be fixed in the house, but the portable heater has been in my nest. So, it’s been warm enough in here to just wear an oversized tee.

In my rush to get to the shower, I stumble over my things. Lucky my nest is soft and I don’t hurt myself when I land. I just don’t want to miss out. I would really love to meet her. I hear Knight chuckle.

I look up at him and he grins down at me. My insides turn to mush. I’ve missed him so much. I rush up to him just as he starts to close the door and launch myself at him. He grabs me and lifts me and I wrap my legs around his waist and cling to him like a monkey.

“I missed you,” I tell him before I kiss him. His hand snakes up my back and to the back of my head as his tongue meets mine, and he kisses me back with such passion. So much need. I feel my slick gush as he purrs deep in his chest for me.

God, how can I feel this deeply for someone I barely know. My chest wants to explode with happiness that he’s mine. I’m his.

I smile as he peppers kisses on my cheeks. I tilt my head and let him trace his tongue up my throat. Little sparks light up my body at the feeling. God, I need a repeat of that first day...before Veronica came and ruined it.

“Claim me,” I whisper as my head goes fuzzy with desire. I want so much more with him. There’s a need burning deep inside, and he’s the only one who can fix it right now. My heat is coming hot and strong. Their scents have sped it up. Veronica said the first heat wouldn’t occur until two weeks after her first visit. Well, I think she will stop visiting me in the next few days, since this is a lot faster than any of us could have predicted. Maybe scent matches make an enormous difference.

“Bite me, claim me. I’m yours, Knight.” I whisper and I mean every word.

“I will, Harley. I promise I will take you as mine. But not today,” he says with one last nip to my throat, and he lowers me down.

I whimper. He’s rejecting me? My body is all heated and my hormones are going crazy. Why not today? Today is a good day to claim me. Then I will never miss him again. I will bond with him and he will always have a small part of me, and me a small part of him.

I didn’t know it was possible to miss someone who’s only a door away. I missed him for all those years and when I finally got him, he retreated.

“Harley, what’s wrong?” The purr is long gone, and he’s watching me with those eyes...

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