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“Holy shizz,” she squeals. “This one has a Jacuzzi tub with jets. It’s big enough it looks like a swimming poolinsidethe room!”
Ram chuckles, putting his hair up in a tie. “She makes everything feel new and exciting, or is that just true for me?” He watches me carefully.
Everyone who actually gives a shit about me has been worried since I was stabbed. I know I’m lucky. I’ve got a loving family, genuine people in my corner, and a solid head on my shoulders. I’ve known from the moment I woke up in that hospital room that I couldn’t let it destroy me, but even I can admit I’ve been in a rut.
I’ve been surviving without really living.
“She does,” I agree as she runs out of the room on the right. She slides across the tile floor and takes the turn into the next bedroom.
Fitz follows a few seconds later, laughing and shaking his head.
“Fitzy, this one has a balcony! With a view of the fountain!” The excitement in her voice makes me smile.
The skin around the wound on my cheek pulls tight, which never feels great, but I ignore it. My feet propel me toward my omega. I need to see each expression on her pretty face firsthand.
* * *
We settle in, relaxing around the suite for a couple of hours. Fitz and Ram head out to grab dinner, despite the hotel having a full room-service menu.
I lounge on the couch for a little while, but I’m unnaturally drawn to see what the little omega is up to. Her door is open, and I don’t knock before heading inside.
I do a double take when I spot her. She’s got the pillows on the bed stacked in a square shape with the end closest to the open door. It means she’s lying on the bed, facing me on her stomach. She’s studying her laptop with her mouse on top of a notebook. The comforter is draped over the pillows, and it’s pretty clear she built herself a makeshift nest.
I specifically asked for a suite without one. I know it’s a tender subject for her, since she hasn’t had a heat. I wanted to buffer her from that, but I’m fairly sure I made the wrong call.
“Whatcha doing?” I ask when she doesn’t look up.
“Cleaning up pictures.”
“Can I join you?”
She pushes up on her forearms, nodding her agreement. I lie down next to her, but it takes some effort, considering she’s a lot shorter than I am. I end up curved around her in the fetal position so that my head doesn’t hang off the end of the mattress.
“The guys went out to grab dinner.” I study the picture on the screen, and it’s not one for the tour. It’s the three of us at lunch. My face breaks out into a grin. Fitz is kissing her cheek, but the look on Tinley’s face as she stares up at me is what makes the picture. She’s got her mouth parted, and her eyes are wide. She’s stunning in a way that takes all the air from my lungs. “That’s a good one. We’re going to need to frame it.”
“Yeah, it’s my favorite of the shots I got today. I just wish Ramsey was in it.”
“He’ll be in plenty more to come.” My fingers brush over her soft cheek.
I smile as she pushes up on her forearm, brushing her lips over mine. My hand slides around the back of her head. I take over, deepening the kiss, and she moans into my mouth.
I’m very fucking sure I’d commit heinous crimes if anyone tried to keep her from me.
Her tongue flicks against mine, making my cock harden against my thigh.
I smile as she crawls on top of me. “You’re a naughty little thing.”
She laughs. “Not usually, but you’re so handsome when you smile. Not that you aren’t when you’re all growly and stoic.”
“I was hoping you might let me give you a bath before they get back with dinner.” The words are out before I can stop them. I didn’t think that was why I came in here, but the thought of caring for her makes my stomach flip-flop in a way I’d almost forgotten exists. “Unless that’s too—”
“Will you be soaking in the tub with me?”
I groan at the thought of her nude body pressed against mine. It makes my hand tighten on her ass. “Yeah, pretty girl. We can definitely arrange that.”
“Okay.”
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