Figures.
“Thanks, man. I appreciate it.” I drag Garret back outside into the chill. He hasn’t said anything since Kelly and Teddy rode off with that alpha, with luck they’ll be gone before we get back to the shop. I’d like to avoid these Xan and Gabe guys that thecashier mentioned too, if possible. I’m pretty sure that’s more trouble than we can handle at the moment.
Garret
She’s gone. I know now that it was probably Teddy we smelled. And,yes, that’s a fucking shock. I need to check in with Steve and see if he’s ok. But I can’t, I can’t seem to do anything. My mind is static right now. I mean, Teddy is…ok, he’s sweet, and he’s like family, but I don’t like him that way. I don’t like any guys that way. I can appreciate how a man looks and decide if he is attractive or not, but I really don’t want anything to do with a dick that isn’t mine.
And Kelly, fuck me. Did I already ruin it? I mean, obviously she has a pack…with Teddy, who’s our omega.
Will they join us?
Can we join them?
There are three of them and only two of us.
How would that work?
Shit, what are the dads gonna say?
Do I really care?
Fuck!
I need to find out more. Spinning on my heel to march back into the store, I nearly run headlong into Steve, who’s coming out the door at the same time. “No dice on the food situation unless you want pre-packed lunch meat or peanut butter. We need to head down to the diner about three blocks that way.” He points down the street, and I see Kelly standing in front of the garage talking to someone inside. Maybe I can apologize. I mean, I should tell her I’m sorry and explain…I mean…Shit. It’s no wonder she was so pissed.
It’s ok, I can figure this out.
First, go catch the girl before she leaves
Second, apologize to the girl.
Third, a miracle happens.
Lastly, she forgives me, lets us court her and Teddy.
Then we join her pack.
Everybody’s happy?
Shit, that’s not gonna work.
Ok, fuck, think of something else. I need to ask Steve about this. He knows Teddy better. I mean, we both know him, but I’ve never kissed the guy, or…anything else they’ve done that I don’t want to know about. That being said, other than apologizing, I think the best way to get Kelly to like me is to win over Teddy.
Ok, this is a plan, or at least the start of a plan.
Shit, like...eight percent of a plan?
My mind spins as Steve drags me down the street. The truck with Kelly in it pulls out and drives away, and I feel like someone stole all the air out of my lungs. I need her.
What the fuck?
She isn’t even an omega.
My instincts are going fucking crazy right now, they don’t care that she isn’t an omega.
I’m in a daze as we make it to the diner and sit down. I stare out the window as Steve orders us each a burger and fries. Youcan’t really go wrong that way. Even if a place has shit for food, burgers are straightforward. I don’t mean gourmet shit, just plain meat, cheese, bun…maybe if you’re feeling frisky, get some tomato and onions on there. Easy.
I watch the cars pass the window where we’re sitting. The truck doesn’t pass by again, so I don’t think she’s going back to the garage today. There goes my plan to catch her there to apologize, or at least talk. I can’t stop thinking about her. Every time I try to think about something else, it circles back to her. Teddy? Yeah, apparently, they’re together. The car at the shop? Oh yeah, no she works there. Home? I don’t want to go home without her. And how’s that for fucked-up since I don’t know the first fucking thing about her. I mean…she’s a beta for fuck’s sake, I shouldn’t be this obsessed.
