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A delicate bouquet of lilacs that matches the flowers from my hospital room is perched on the side table next to the couch.
I catch other little differences in the front room. I used to keep my house bare except for the necessities.
But a long time ago, I enjoyed the extra touches. I loved the little luxuries that could turn a house into a home.
Did Landon and River do this?
Why would they?
I can’t wrap my head around it.
I enter the kitchen and look at the far corner of my counters, where my espresso machine used to be.
Bags of roasts that I’ve only heard about now line the backsplash. They’re decadent, and far too lavish for one person to have in their house.
And next to it…
“What?” I breathe as I approach the appliance. “There’s no way.”
The espresso machine in front of me is sleek chrome, with a price tag so obnoxious I would have never treated myself to it.
It’s lined up neatly against my extra bags of coffee, as if it was there the whole time.
“This is insane,” I whisper, as I reach out to touch the shiny steamer nozzle. “Why is this here?”
Devyn chuckles behind me. “You know why, dummy.” She wraps me in a hug from behind and squeals. “The guys asked me to help them out, and we gave your place a little revamp. It’s a welcome home present.”
My inner Omega peeks her head out from under her layers of shame, flabbergasted at the gifts.
“It’s nice to see your house look like a home again,” Tammy adds. “It hasn’t looked like that for a long time.”
But I don’t know to respond. I can’t match Devyn’s excited energy, or Tammy’s gentle patience.
I don’t deserve them.
I don’t realize I’m trembling until Tammy grabs my hands.
“Hey, Skylar,” she says, and I meet her eyes. “Breathe for me. You’re safe, and you’re home.”
I nod. I’m reminded of when Landon was here with me, telling me to take deep breaths. How his Alpha scent of forest and pine could ground me when nothing else could.
I miss him.
Tammy releases my hands and takes a step back. “What do you need, sweetie?” she asks, her comforting brown eyes assessing me. “Do you want to take a nap? Do you want some space?”
Devyn’s smile falls just a bit, and I realize the last thing I need right now is to be left alone.
“Is there anything else I should see?” I ask Devyn. “What else did you help the guys with?”
Her grin is back, and she leads me out of the kitchen and down the hallway. We pass the hall bathroom, and when we enter my room, I gasp.
I’ve seen luxurious Omega nests in magazines.
I’ve looked up different mood boards and taken quizzes to see which nest would fit me the best.
But I’m shocked at what I see.
“They did this part all by themselves,” Devyn says from behind me. “So, if you don’t like it?—”
