Page 87 of The Omega

I couldn’t help but smile as I gathered the blankets tighter around my chest, already looking for the dress I’d lost somewhere last night. “Can you tell me where the main office is?”

*

The metal steps on the stoop of the old rickety trailer on wheels rattled under my feet as I took them two at a time. Dust particles danced in the early morning rays of sun as I pushed open the door.

I didn’t even bother to knock.

Look at you, being so bold.

Dorian is in here. It’s fine.

He was sitting behind a green desk buried in stacks of paper and a laptop that looked older than me. Dorian met my gaze with a look of shame that he quickly covered up with surprise as he closed the laptop. The rush of his emotions and bags under his eyes had me frowning.

Did he sleep?

I remembered his head between my thighs as he coaxed me through a few glorious climaxes and then resting on his chest as I drifted off.

That’s what I remember too.

“I must’ve not done my job properly last night if you’re up this early,” he teased, injecting just enough sexual caress in his tone that I almost missed the sleight of hand where he hid a stack of papers under a folder.

I felt sick.

Oh heck no, my wolf growled. We’re bold, remember? Get him.

I nodded, wondering when I’d started getting pep-talks from my wolf, as I made my way around the desk, dragging my fingertips on the cool metal top. “What are you doing up this early?”

“Just some paperwork.” He leaned back in his chair and laced his hands behind his head, spreading his legs a little wider. Like he was relaxed.

Like he had nothing to hide.

Liar.

I let him grab my hips before I leaned over and let my hair fall around his shoulders as I tasted his lips. Teasing at first, then he caved, growling against my mouth. I pulled his hand off my waist and pressed the palm against my breast, giving him a handful as I broke our kiss, leaving him breathless.

“What paperwork is more important than staying in bed with me?” I asked.

“None.” He panted. “In fact, let’s get you back to bed right now and I’ll show you how important you are.”

Stay strong.

“Oh really.” I smiled as I grabbed the stack of pages he’d tucked away. “Then what’s this?”

“Opal, don’t,” Dorian commanded.

While I’d normally obey an Alpha, I didn’t have the same compulsion this time. It could’ve been because he was my mate, or that I’d already seen and licked every inch of him, but I also knew deep in my heart that he’d never hurt me.

I turned, giving him my back as I read over the papers. Math was never my strong suit. I preferred reading anyway. But I didn’t have to be a genius to know what those bright red letters meant.

I’d seen more than enough past due notices and collection bills in my life, since before I even knew how to read.

“How much?” I turned to face him, watching as he looked away.

My wolf whimpered. Maybe we should just put it back.

“I’m taking care of it,” Dorian said. It wasn’t a lie, but he still wouldn’t look me in the eye.

“How is this possible?” I stared at the notices, willing them to make sense. “Doesn’t the troupe work? I thought you guys were famous.”