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I take a sip of my water before shaking my head. “Not yet. I’ll tell him later. He had plans with Sasha today or he would have been here. Anyway, I don’t know if you remember or not, but at the ceremony I ran into an alpha and a beta...”
She gasps and slaps her palms down on the table. “Yes! Oh, my Gods, he has an alpha and a beta? That same alpha and beta that you said had an amazing scent mixed in with theirs? That was this omega’s scent? Did they take you to meet him or something?”
I snort. “No. I ran into him at the Lunar Festival that happens a town over from where my parents live. Like, the day after the ceremony.”
“Well, shit. Talk about Fate or Destiny or whatever you want to call it.”
“If it’s Fate, I damn sure am not complaining. Seriously, Hunt. I want him. The alphas and beta, from what I know of them, are great. I wouldn’t say no to getting to know them and maybe something more happening, but if I just have River, I think I’d be happy. Heats and stuff I could figure out, I’m sure, but how crazy is that, ya know? He’s perfect. Everything inside of me tells me he’s mine. An omega, for Gods’ sake. Unbelievable.”
She hums, and the conversation lulls for a moment. I’m pulled deep into my thoughts during the pause, thoughts of River swirling round and round. I can’t get him out of my head. His alphas and beta, either.
Beautiful, steely Syn.
Shy, handsome Kian.
Tall, dark, and gentle, Nico.
Calm and charming Knight.
And, of course, the passionate and loyal omega, River.
A handful of Gods and a Goddess at my fingertips.
I can see myself curled up in a dark corner with Syn, each of us with a smutty book in our hands as we smirk at each other with each new scene, our feet tangled together even though we’re on opposite sides. My breath catches on that one because I want that, desperately. It’s a nice little picture.
The image of playfully shoving and trying to distract Kian as we play video games pops up next. Tackling him to the floor to smother his face in kisses with every victory I claim, and him never complaining, just smiling. That image quickly changes to us hiking and finding empty caves to explore and sneak kisses. I want to see this come true. More and more.
A shiver goes down my spine as I envision laying in Nico’s arms under the stars and tracing his tattoos with the tips of my fingers as he plays with my hair. I haven’t even talked to the man, really, but there’s just something about him that pulls me toward him. Like a moth to a flame, it’s hard to look away.
Knight is another I haven’t spoken too much, other than the awkward encounter of when he popped in on River and me while he was still inside of me and a few words here and there when I’m at their house. The heated look he gave, however, has me thinking of many naughty things he could do to me. While River watches. I flush a little and feel my slick slide out of me. I have to cross my legs to keep my perfume under control. That’s the last fucking thing I need as an unbonded omega out with a bonded omega, alone. I breathe out, trying to clear away the images my brain is trying to get me in trouble with.
River. I want to play and laugh with River for the rest of my life. Chase him around when he drives me nuts or is stealing my underwear. To learn everything there is to know about him. But, most of all, I want to keep him. More than anything. I don’t want this to end.
When I finally look back at Huntleigh, she has a soft smile on her lips. “That great, huh?”
I smirk softly. “So fucking good. You know how you told me when you met Augie and them, you just knew? You knew they were yours? Something just... felt right. That’s how I feel about River. He’s meant for me, somehow. We fit. This was never something I thought would or could happen. He’s already bonded, and I’m positive his pack wasn’t planning on another omega, or anyone, for that matter. Yet here we are. I’m so far down the River rabbit hole that I don’t want to come out. How disgusting am I being right now?” I ask dryly, and she gets an evil grin on her stupid, smug face.
“Oh, absolutely, ridiculously, disgusting. I could vomit. I think I should. What is all that bullshit you’re spewing? Blah blah blah. Sound familiar?”
I roll my eyes. “Yeah, okay. I get it. To be fair, I was stupidly jealous you found your match, and I still hadn’t, even though I tried my hardest not to be. And you were ridiculously disgusting when you described it all. I just understand it now. Totally get it.”
“About damn time, too. I can’t wait to meet this River if he’s got you this dickmatized in so little time. I wonder if my guys know his pack?”
“I don’t know. Have they mentioned anything about Pack Kingston?”
“Mm... yeah, actually. I’ve heard them talking about getting them over a few times. Apparently, they’re pretty good friends. They’ve been talking about throwing a get together now that we’re officially bonded. Oh! How fun would that be? I’m so going home and talking them into planning something soon. I want to meet them even more now! Obviously, you’re coming whether it’s with them or I have to pick you up.”
I laugh at her enthusiasm and decide to divert her attention from me for the time being. “How have things been since moving in? Were all your worries for nothing?”
She sighs happily. “Absolutely for nothing. I can’t wait for you to come see the place. I know I’ve told you about it a million times, but it’s even better being there full time. I have so many little nooks and crannies I can escape to when I just need a minute to myself. I don’t know why I was so worried. The guys have been great. It’s like I was always there, honestly.”
“Is now when I say I told you so?”
She rolls her eyes at me, but before either of us can say anything else, our food is brought out to us. We eat and talk more about how things have been going with her guys since bonding. While we talk, I realize how much I’ve missed my best friend, but I’m happy for her. I can see how content and secure she is. Let’s hope I get that, too.
I’m in the middle of going over what happened the first day I hung out with River when the scent of sea salt and sand hits me. My spine straightens and my omega senses instantly have me on high alert and feeling jittery. Huntleigh catches on to my mood change effortlessly, and I watch as she looks around. I can feel his slimy gaze on me without even seeing him. It makes me feel like I need ten showers and a big cuddle from River and anyone else willing to erase that dishonest scent of Victor’s. I had hoped to never run into him again. Looks like not all wishes come true.
I feel him beside us a moment later, and sigh in frustration. Huntleigh’s eyes catch on mine, and I subtly shake my head. Her hand expertly dives under the table and without taking her eyes off mine, I know she’s messaging one of her guys. There’s just something about this alpha that rubs me the wrong way. I tend to listen to my instincts, and right now they say this man is dangerous and I do not need to be caught in his web. Or alone with him.
