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Every so often she bites her lip, studying a section of the nest she’s building like she’s plotting its demise, not happy until she tucks a corner of the blanket exactly right or fluffs a pillow just so. By the time she’s finished, we’ve stripped the bed completely of blankets, sheets, and pillows. She even pilfered the closet for the shirt I was wearing earlier and tucked it into the side of her nest, making me smile.
Verity lets out a deep breath and crawls to the middle of her nest. This time when she looks at me, the omega haze that took over her is missing. In its place are exhaustion and contentment. She pats the space next to her. “Come join me?”
I might’ve been a part of helping her build the early sections of her nest, but once she got to a certain point, she didn’t want me getting too close. A territorial obsessiveness taking over. It was almost frightening seeing her in such a state. But as I’m finally given permission to enter her nest, I’m struck with a sudden realization.
She built a fucking nest.
Yes, I knew what she was doing, but now the implications have smacked me in the face. Aside from perfuming, this is the first time I’m watching her nature take over.
When I get close, she places both hands on my chest and pushes me onto my back, cuddling against my side. “Want to watch something?” she asks, pulling the remote from between two cushions.
I eye her warily. “Sure… You feeling okay, Ver Bear?”
“Yeah. Much better now. Why?”
“You made a nest, Verity,” I answer, thinking it explains my thought process. But apparently, I’m wrong because she gives me a what the fuck does that have to do with anything look. “Maybe we should call the doctor. Have him make sure those heat suppressants are working for you.”
Her bright smile makes my heart melt, distracting me from my worry. “He tested me earlier today, RyRy. They’re working perfectly. I don’t think this has anything to do with me going into heat, and everything to do with needing a safe space to escape all the stress.” She palms my cheek and kisses me. “Now cuddle me to sleep.”
My arms wrap around her without me even thinking about it, and I kiss her forehead. “Sleep tight, Ver Bear. I’ve got you.”
The sweetest coo leaves her, and she settles into my hold. Right as I think she’s fallen asleep, she whispers, “I think I’d like to sit on Jedrik’s cock while you look up at me from between my legs, sucking my clit.”
Chapter 17
Verity
Ryland’s chest rumbles with a growl. “You don’t expect me to fall asleep after that, do you?”
I smother a grin with my hand as he turns to face me. His eyes are hooded, and he’s breathing heavier than before. He runs his fingertips up the side of my thigh and hauls it across his hip, pressing the evidence of his arousal against my core. “Fucking hell, Ry,” I breathe as I picture every inch sliding into me.
Thankfully, my omega instincts have chilled the fuck out now that I built a nest I can live with and I feel semi-normal again. There’s still an itch, but it’s not all consuming like before. I simply couldn’t stand not having a space to claim as my own. Nests are essential, or so I’ve heard.
My eyes twinkle while his narrow. “To answer your question, no, Ry. I didn’t expect you to sleep.”
“Teasing me, Ver?” Ry makes a tsking growl sound in the back of his throat that convinces me he should’ve been designated an alpha. My thighs want to clench together, to seek the pressure I’ve needed since he kissed the daylights out of me earlier, but I can’t with my leg over his hip. “That won’t do.”
My gaze dips to his lips, my tongue darting out to wet my dry ones, and his control snaps. His mouth descends on mine like a man starved. He tastes like he smells, bubbly champagne that fizzles on your tongue. We both groan into the kiss like we can’t get enough of one another. I know I can’t.
“What would Jedrik do first?” he questions, his lips still sliding against mine.
“He’d put—his—fingers in—me.” I manage to get out, but he doesn’t make it easy on me, devouring my mouth like he’ll die if he doesn’t get his fill as quickly as possible.
Smirking, Ryland reaches his hand around my leg, and slides my panties to the side, easily slicking a digit through my wetness. Thank fuck I opted to go without pants. As if he reads my thoughts he says, “Mmm, smart choice choosing to only wear panties and a shirt, Ver Bear. Gives me easy access to your perfect pussy.”
Ry doesn’t tease me. Instead, he swirls a finger around my clit, causing me to suck in a sharp breath. “Jedrik doesn’t seem like the type to tease,” he murmurs before pumping it inside me. His finger curls at exactly the right angle to stroke the sliver of sensitive nerves inside me. “Tell me what his kiss was like.”
“Ry,” I breathe, the desire between us reaching new heights. His cock is harder than steel. It makes it impossible to think of anything other than him. Who knew he’d be so into the idea of sharing me with others? Although, he’s likely had a lot of time to think about it. That is, if he’s been pining for me as long as I have him.
His eyes shine with amusement. “Yes, Ver?”
“Fuck,” I curse as his rhythm steadily increases, the need in my core building and building with every strike of his palm against my clit. It doesn’t take him long to bring me over the edge and I come as easily as breathing air.
“What would he do next, Ver Bear?” he asks, not giving me a chance to recover. I’ve never really seen this side of him and I have to admit, it’s sexy as hell. “He seems like the type to want to watch you come undone multiple times before fucking you. Maybe I’ll taste you next?” He raises an eyebrow in a question, wanting me to tell him what Jedrik would do so he can act it out himself.
The thought of Ryland’s face between my legs, his tongue pressed against my clit exactly like I imagined with Jedrik, is enough to make me flush with desire. “Please, Ry.” I’m not above begging, but I don’t have to because he knows me better than I know myself.
“Please, what, Verity? I need to hear you say it.” The rumble in his voice sends shivers down my spine.
