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“Oh! This is so exciting! Letting you into his nest is big. Of course, you know that because you’re an omega yourself, sweetie, but Gods. I love you, you know that? It’s been so nice seeing how happy you’ve been since River has come into your life, even if I never see you now that you’re always with him. Tell him I said to stop being so stingy with your time. I’d love it if you guys could spend the day around here soon. That way I can get to know him myself and maybe meet everyone else, huh?”
“That would be fun if you could keep Pops, Dad, and Papa under control.”
“Pft. Don’t worry about your dads. I’ve got them. Talk to River and the others about it. Your dads can grill or something. I’ll even see if your brother and sister will come!”
“Introducing them to the crazy early. Smart move, lady.”
She chuckles. “Behave. Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. Or do!” She singsongs.
I laugh. “I love you. See you tomorrow.”
I sigh as I hang up. Resting my head against the back of the couch, I close my eyes and listen to everyone shuffling around in the kitchen with a smile. Crazy woman. I love how supportive my mom has been since the beginning. My dads are trying. I’ll give them that. I know they just worry about me, but I also know they love seeing how happy River has made me. I feel a sense of belonging when I’m with him. I don’t think anything has ever felt as right as being with him does.
The couch dips and arms cocoon me, a nose pushing into my hair and deeply inhaling. Honeysuckle and coconut engulf me next, and I relax back into his arms.
“Everything okay?”
I smile contentedly. “Yeah. Mom said to tell you to stop being so stingy with me.” I huff out a laugh.
“I haven’t been that stingy. Have I?”
“Um, well, no. I don’t think so, but maybe we should start spending time with everyone else more. I’m sure the guys and Syn are starting to think I’m monopolizing all your time, and Mom said she’d love to spend time with you herself. She mentioned something about maybe grilling one day soon at their place. She really wants to meet everyone else and get to know you more.”
“That actually sounds nice. I bet the others would love to go.”
“Love to go where?” Syn asks as she comes into the room, fluffing her hair out after pulling it down.
“Ripley’s parents. Her mom has invited us over to grill and get to know everyone. What do you think?”
Syn is quiet for a moment, an unreadable expression on her face as she looks at us before answering. I wonder how she feels about all of this. Me coming in, taking over her omega’s time. She’s typically quiet when I’m around. She answers if I speak to her, but she doesn’t necessarily go out of her way to talk to me. She did today for the first time, which was a pleasant surprise. I just can’t get a read on her. She’s very adept at keeping her emotions under lock and key, it seems. At least around me, anyway.
Finally, she nods. “Yeah. Just tell us when.”
“I will,” I answer softly.
Nodding, she walks closer and bends down, kissing River on the forehead. “Make sure you let her get plenty of rest. I’m going to take a bath and then maybe head to bed early. I’m exhausted.”
River frowns slightly but says nothing other than wishing her goodnight. I watch as the lithe alpha walks away and up the stairs, hips swaying subtly. I know she seemed surprised when River said he wanted me in his nest tonight, but I hope she’s not upset about it. Not being able to get a read on her makes it difficult to know how she feels about all of this. I need to get her alone and talk to her, make sure me being here, inserting myself in their lives, isn’t affecting her negatively.
“Ready to go put a movie on and get comfortable? Nico said he’d bring dinner up once it’s done.”
I nod, and we get up. I can smell the cheese cooking on our way past the kitchen and my stomach grumbles at the yummy scent. Nico looks incredibly delicious standing at the stove in a pair of dark sweatpants, talking to Knight as he flips a sandwich. Who doesn’t love a man who can cook?
Taking the stairs to the second floor, walking all the way to the end of the hallway to a dark gray door. When River opens the door, I see another set of stairs and raise my brows, intrigued. When we make it to the top of that set of stairs, I stop and take in the room. It’s not overly large and not too small. With the way it’s decorated, it seems to be very cozy and soothing upon first inspection.
The entire floor is made of a kind of foam, like one giant mattress, and it looks soft and plush. It’s covered in pillows and soft, comfy-looking blankets that lay everywhere just waiting to be incorporated into a nest. Fairy lights adorn the ceiling, hanging down and giving the room a soft glow, keeping it from being too bright. The entire area is decorated in soft blues and grays, making it feel so inviting.
I want to run and jump into the enormous pile of blankets I see in the center, burrow deep, and maybe never come back up. I could hide in this room for so long and be content.
There’s a mini fridge in one corner, a spot where the floor looks to be more solid. There are other various areas that can be little spots to sit and relax in as well, I note as I continue my perusal. A bathroom is off to the right side of the room, and from what I can see, is quite large. A big bathtub that looks big enough for at least three or four people sits in my line of sight, and I can just picture them all together in there after a heat, taking care of River.
We step down and it’s like stepping on a cloud, my bare feet sinking into the foam with every step. My toes wiggle, and I smile as he leads me into his nest. He may never get me back out of here after this because I’m in love with this entire setup.
River gives me a t-shirt, watching me undress and pull the soft fabric over my naked chest. It reaches the middle of my thigh and smells exactly like him. Perfect. His eyes heat at the sight of my naked breasts before they disappear under the fabric, and he shakes his head like he’s trying to clear the dirty thoughts in there. I bite my lip when I spot the already hardening outline of his dick in his sweatpants. Once he’s gotten his thoughts under control, he pushes me gently forward.
“Okay, you get comfortable and I’m going to get the projector all set up. Then, I’m handing over the remote to you. You have me a little scared now after what you said to Kian.” He raises a brow at me, and I giggle.
“You messed up. Big time, mister.”
