We went inside, where the party was already in progress, as the DJ spun tunes for those who still wanted to party.
Shit, I hadn’t heard that song in a while. I’d really liked that artist’s shit, but I hadn’t seen anything new from her in ages. I made a mental note to reach out about collaborating.
“Let’s dance.” Hale dragged everyone onto the floor and the five of us started dancing.
Saoirse was an amazing dancer. As the night wore on, we did a few more shots. It was nice to see her relax, though I noticed she never fully let go.
Then again, with her being an assassin, she could probably out drink Carlos, who was a professional athlete.
A song came on and Fiona’s eyes lit up. She grabbed Saoirse and the two of them started sexy dancing together.
“Fuck that’s hot.” Carlos came up next to me, as Hale left the dance floor, probably for the bathroom.
“Absolutely,” I agreed.
Hale returned, very high. He grabbed Carlos and started dancing with him.
I got everyone some water. When I came back, Carlos and Hale were making out with Fiona between them.
Going over to Saoirse, I handed her a bottle of water. “The threeof them look cute together.”
“They’re having fun.” Saoirse opened the water and took a sip. “Thank you.”
“Anytime.” I watched them. From the conversations I had with Hale, he was a really nice guy, but still at university.
I remember what Carlos and I were like at that age. Okay, we still weren’t the epitome of maturity. I wouldn’t mind someone serious in my life, which was part of why I’d been semi-pursuing Saoirse. But we were all still young with plenty of time to settle down and start a pack.
“You’re good with everything? I don’t want you to be uncomfortable,” I asked Saoirse, meaning both me, and with what was going on with Fiona, Hale, and Carlos.
When Carlos had invited Hale, I didn’t think he’d be into Carlos’ omega.
She shook her head. “It’s fine. She’s an omega. Sometimes she needs an alpha. While young, he seems better than the ones her fathers keep trying to pair her up with.”
“Maybe I should have my moms help find her an alpha that’s good with you and Carlos? They probably know a totally different kind of alpha than her dads,” I offered.
Saoirse gave me a look. “You really want me to meet your moms.”
“While they can be a lot, especially all together, they’re pretty great.” Taking my phone out of my pocket, I went to text them Merry Christmas, but there wasn’t any reception again. I’d call them later.
Carlos waved us over. “Come dance.”
“Let’s join them? I need to get all of the adrenaline out of my system so I can sleep.” Grabbing her hand, we joined them and handed out the water bottles. One of my favorite songs came on. I started dancing with abandon, everyone joining me–even Saoirse.
What a night. A great set, a good afterparty, and delicious foodwaiting for us at the villa.
This was the perfect Christmas, and I wouldn’t want it any other way.
Chapter Twenty
Fiona
December 25
It was near-morning when we stumbled back to the villa, feeling delightful. The party drugs and drinks were still in my system–which was also full of sugar, because we’d gotten snowflake waffles on the way back.
Tonight had been incredible. And the guys had gotten together.Amazing.I knew there were sparks.
As we entered, warm air greeted us, like a friendly hug, as did delicious smells and blinking lights.
