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Alena laughed and finished the last sip of her wine. A delicate flush decorated her cheeks and her movements were looser. The wine helped in calming her down just enough to soothe the anxiety of the flight.
“I never cheat,” I gasped in mock horror, slapping my palm over my chest. “How dare you make such a heinous accusation!”
“You guys are too much,” Alena gasped between her fits of laughter.
I smiled and drew her onto my lap. We’d moved to the bench seat that was more like a couch. Having a personal jet was really handy. “I get the honor of spooning with you tonight, baby girl. I won it fair and square.”
Xavier grumbled something unintelligible under his breath as he shot me a glare so deadly that if looks could kill I’d be bleeding out on the floor.
Alena relaxed against me, her eyes drifting shut as she laid her head on my chest. “I like being the little spoon.”
I held her tighter, loving her sleepy confession. “I like being your big spoon.”
Her breathing evened out as she fell into a deep sleep.
“Was hoping she’d be able to nap,” Elias murmured softly as his gaze trailed over our omega in my arms.
“Me too.” I nodded in agreement. “Let’s make sure she rests tonight.”
“Comfort is key tonight. Rest and relax before back to work tomorrow.” Elias agreed.
“Fuck work. We could always take another day off and spend it in bed.” Xavier lounged in his chair with one leg thrown over the other.
We shook our heads, knowing Xavier was probably the most dedicated of us all when it came to working. Although, that might be different now that we had Alena in our lives.
A lot of things were different now that we had Alena.
And it was a welcome change.
CHAPTER23
Alena
Going back to work was harder than I thought it would be. I kept waking up during the night thinking we were still at the ranch. The guys made good on their promise to make the rest of the day one of relaxation. I’d taken a long bath, been served dinner in bed, and none of them even tried to touch me.
Leaving me frustrated and horny. I’d have to make sure to tell them they made it worse by keeping their hands off. Communication and expressing my feelings was still something I struggled with, but I was making a conscious effort to be more open with them, just as they were with me.
Now, as I stared at the computer screen, I had to remind myself to focus.
Forcing back a yawn, my computer pings, alerting me to an instant message. It was from Rayna.
Do you want to have lunch?
I smiled. Rayna was a wonderful person, and I liked hanging out with her during work. She always seemed to be able to make me laugh.
Sure. See you in a few?
She sent a thumbs up and I sent out a message to my guys that I was going out for lunch. They were all in a meeting with their team of lawyers, trying to finalize their Dubai deal. Judging by the IM’s Xavier sent me, the meeting was torture of the highest degree. I ordered lunch to be delivered to them a little while ago, hopefully with a full stomach they’d be less angry.
Locking the computer, I grabbed my purse, and I went to the private elevator to the sixty-fifth floor. Rayna was just coming out the doors from the office, her cheeks flushed and her shirt wrinkled and two of the buttons in the wrong holes. I looked at her quizzically but she shook her head, dismissing me.
“I thought we could eat down in the cafeteria.” I followed her to the public elevator.
As we waited, I eyed her. “Your lips are swollen.” I grinned. “Who is it?”
She turned scarlet before turning. “I don’t know what you mean.”
“Rayna, I get accosted several times a day by the bosses. I know what a well kissed look is. You’ve got it.” I smirked as she stuttered.
