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"That asshole deserves what he got and so much more. I kinda wish Issac could have permanently damaged him like he did to War," I say, shaking my head. I feel terrible that I might have contributed to the end of Warrick's musical career. "He deserves to suffer."
"Christ," Vince says, tipping my head up to his. "You can't say shit like that. You're giving me a chubby." He grinds his half-hard cock against my stomach and takes my mouth in a filthy kiss.
"I'm so fucking glad you're okay," he whispers against my lips. His hand caresses my face as he stares into my eyes. "I know this isn't the time, and we've done this whole thing ass backwards and half sideways, but I want to be with you. Not just sex, either. Although sometime down the line, you might be able to sweet talk me into that again."
I laugh against his shoulder.
"I'm serious, McKinley," Vince says. "I want the whole deal. Commitment, strings, legal papers, bonds, all of it."
"Vince," I gasp. "Don't you worry about what will happen when you find your omega?"
Vince snorts. "God no," he says, laughing. "Omegas are great for other people, but not this alpha. I'm already basically claimed by a beta. See, it all started when she cuddled her way to a sleepy orgasm all over me, and since I'm old-fashioned that means we're going steady."
I can't help myself. I grin up at him.
"Then what does the fucking mean?" I ask, smiling at him.
"It means I love you, McKinley."
I swallow thickly as my heart races. "I love you, too."
"Maybe I should have warned Issac, Walker, and Dexter before I said that? Hell, I've got no idea how things work in a pack," Vince says, shaking his head.
"A-A p-pack?" I ask, choking on literally fucking nothing.
"Yeah, I thought I was pretty clear. I want a bond with you," Vince says. He doesn't look away. He stares directly into my eyes. "You know I'm fond of the kid; she's always felt like family." He shrugs. "If alphas need an omega. Then she can be mine. Not all relationships have to revolve around fucking. Some can be based on crass jokes, friendship, and giving a shit about each other. I worked with Lyric for three years. I never thought of her as anything except my kid sister."
I bite my lip, trying to calm my racing heart. Everything he said is everything I needed to hear.
Issac has tried to say it about a million times, and even though I wanted to believe him… I never felt quite safe enough to do so.
That's a lie. I never felt good enough. I'll never be an omega. I'll never have a sure certainty.
But also, do I really need it?
No, I don't think I do.
Things could have gone terribly wrong yesterday. I never would have gotten the chance to feel what a bond felt like.
"Okay," I agree. "Let's give it a go."
"Hell yeah," Vince smirks against my lips. "I'm going to court the hell out of you. No omega needed."
I grin into his mouth as he kisses me. It's time to stop holding myself back from happiness.
If I'm always focused on what I don't have, I'll never be grateful for the things I do.
If I'm always dissatisfied with who I am, I'll hold myself back from embracing the parts of life that could actually be pretty fucking great.
To be a decent role model for my daughter, I've got to be proud of who I am no matter my designation. I can't let fear hold me back from truly living.
Chapter Forty-Five
Issac Matthews
"Man, come the fuck on," I growl. "You're going ten under the limit."
"We have precious cargo," Jude snaps. I actually do a double take. He's the least likely of all of us to overreact to anything. "I'm driving safely."
