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That Jason was the defective one for thinking I was too clingy and not wanting to give me the attention I deserved as an Omega.
But still, the blankets stay hidden away, along with every other luxury Jason rolled his eyes at.
“I’m always going to worry about you,” Tammy says gently. “You’re my bonus kid, remember?”
I chuckle. “Yeah. I remember. But as your bonus kid, I’m telling you that I’ve got stuff handled, and we’re in this together.”
Tammy’s eyes become misty, and I make a face at her. “Nope. If you cry, I swear to God, Tammy, I’ll start crying too and never stop.”
But Tammy, like always, smiles through her tears and takes another bite of macaron.
I sigh.
I miss April so much it kills me.
You better be alive, I think to myself. Your mom can’t do this without you, and neither can I.
Tammy stays for the rest of the afternoon, graciously not commenting on the excessive number of macarons I scarf down.
I have way too much faith in those cookies, but it’s the best plan I have.
The reward money isn’t enough.
I need an Alpha detective.
5
SKYLAR
“You’re doing what?” Devyn asks as she watches me smooth out the dark grey blazer. I catch her reflection in my bathroom mirror as I turn in a circle, making sure the outfit is free of creases.
I shrug. “It’s worth a shot.”
“So, you’re going to drive two hours away and just ask them to help you?” She plops down on my bed and groans. “Oh my God, this mattress is the most comfortable thing I’ve ever laid on,” she mutters, staring at the ceiling. Her light blonde hair fans around her head, and she dangles her legs off the edge of the bed excitedly.
I smile. “It’s the Omega Series from Bedlite,” I murmur, pleased that she appreciates my investment.
“You have the best stuff,” she sighs. “Do you need a roommate? I’m not messy.”
I snort. “No, I need your opinion. Black or cream blouse with this skirt?”
I’m in the most professional clothing I own, still unsure if this is the right choice. I figure I at least have a shot at getting what I want if I’m dressed sharp and confident.
“What’s the goal with the blouse?” Devyn sits up and reaches for the iced coffee she left on my nightstand, taking a sip as she eyes both blouses in my hand.
“What do you mean? To convince them to help us.”
“No, I mean, is it ‘hey, I’m super hot and you should help me because you want to fuck me,’ or, ‘I’m an innocent little Omega that needs help from a big powerful Alpha?’”
I grimace. “Neither of those. How about, ‘I mean business and everyone in this town is incompetent?’”
Devyn sticks her lower lip out. “Ben’s not incompetent,” she murmurs. “He’s been super helpful.”
I sigh. “He has been, you’re right,” I say gently. “But we need more resources than just the Isleton police department. And I’m willing to do whatever I can to make that happen.”
Devyn waggles her eyebrows. “Whatever it takes, huh?” She sips her iced coffee loudly, slurping through the straw as she stares at me knowingly.
Devyn’s grown on me. I technically didn’t need her help today, but I knew her company would cheer me up, and I’m starting to consider her a combination of annoying little sister and good friend.
