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“Fuck,” he rumbled, and I felt the tension ripple through him. “I was hoping—”
“I know,” Leo sighed. “We all were.”
We’d all expected that call to be from Jamison or Knox. Obviously, since they hadn’t called, they were busy dealing with the case against Pack Silver, but from this end, it was torture to be removed from the situation. Coping with not knowing what was happening or how it was going was an exercise in faith and patience. I had copious amounts of the first, but the second was dwindling.
Especially because I worried about my mates’ safety.
Anton, Huck, and Reed were ruthless when someone got in their way, and they were powerfully connected. Taking down a popular politician wouldn’t be easy. The face he showed the world was starkly different from the monster behind closed doors. Exposing his sins would hopefully sway the general public to our side, but I had no doubt there would be fallout from making such a calculated move.
Anton had backup plans for his backup plans. I hadn’t voiced my concerns, choosing to remain optimistic, but there was a high probability that the mayor of Silver City would have a contingency plan in place.
As scared as I was, I trusted Jamison and Knox to handle things. They were both massively protective of me and the rest of the pack, and they were endlessly determined to end this and secure our future. They were honorable, dependable, and more than capable. Pack Maverick was just as powerful, and we had the benefit of the truth on our side.
Channeling my belief that everything would be alright, I followed my instincts as I snuggled into Hades. Warmth and security filled my chest, and I pushed it outward, wanting to soothe my mates. A rumble built from the center of my being, vibrating through every part of me.
For the first time in my life, I purred.
The soft burr thrummed into Hades while Thane and Leo turned toward me with wide, surprised eyes.
Eli walked back in as he disconnected his call, freezing when he heard the feminine whir. “Fates…”
Leo whispered, “Are you—”
“Purring?” Thane murmured.
Eli came around the back of the couch, and together, the rest of my mates reached for me, placing their hands on my body to feel the calming vibrations for themselves.
Their muscles relaxed and some of the distress drained away. They instantly mellowed.
I relished their touch and let the burr grow until it turned into a resounding drone.
“Demi, this is unbelievable, Darling,” Thane murmured.
“I didn’t think Omegas purred for their mates,” Leo said softly, awe in his tone.
Eli smiled down at me lovingly, his amber eyes glimmering with warmth behind the black frames of his glasses. “Another perk of being scent-matched.”
“Fuck. It’s like a drug,” Hades groaned.
A honeyed chuckle sounded, and Eli said, “Wait until the others get a load of this.”
Leo grinned boyishly, amusement filling his silver-blue gaze. “I can’t wait to see the shock on their faces when they find out.”
“When they get home, I’ll purr for all of you,” I promised.
“A puppy pile? Count me in!” Thane kissed the center of my palm, nuzzling his cheek into it when he was done. The light scruff of his beard abraded my skin, and I scratched my nails lightly over his jaw, enjoying the texture.
Love swelled within me. Knowing I could take care of them and help them the way they always did for me filled me with such satisfaction.
Things were almost perfect. Almost.
As soon as Jamison and Knox walked back through the door, I’d finally be at peace.
Deep in my bones, I felt the winds of change. We were on the cusp of something great. The future we’d all worked so hard to build was nearly within reach. But like a house of cards, setting this last piece into place could send our hopes and dreams crashing to the ground.
Waiting to find out if we could live out loud or would have to stay hidden was excruciating, but I had to remain strong for my men.
Wiggling deeper between my mates while the movie played on the screen, I continued purring while I watched the door—waiting for the moment I could breathe again.
