AllFreeNovel
Share Us
“On the contrary. You’re an angel,” Hades declared. “We just like corrupting you.” He smirked and his eyes heated like he was thinking of all the wicked things he wanted to do to me, right here in my new studio.
I have a new studio!
“This is surreal,” I breathed, turning in a slow circle again, then giving in to the temptation to check out the easel. I ran my fingers over it lovingly. “How did you know?”
“I told them,” Thane murmured. “You seemed as passionate about painting as I am about cooking. We wanted you to have everything you need to pursue what you love.”
Jamison added, “But it was the answers you gave to the OMA that helped us create this haven for you.”
I knew the OMA would share my questionnaire with my future pack. It helped facilitate and streamline the ‘getting to know you’ process between Alphas and Betas and their new Omegas.
But I’d never expected…this.
“It’s filled with all your favorite things. We each picked out something special for you.” Eli pointed to the adorable little fox. “That’s from me, as are some of the new books.”
“And those,” Thane jutted his chin toward the bowl of snacks and the owl holder that held an array of paintbrushes, “are from me.”
Knox led me over to a collection of candles, holding one up for me to sniff. A fresh woodland aroma filled my nose. Pine and Balsam. Eucalyptus and Cedar. The scent was clean without the chemical tang cheaper candles had.
“I know our senses often work together, and I thought these might help set the mood for whatever you’re painting and bring the scene to life.”
I beamed up at Knox, curling my fingers into the neckline of his shirt and tugging him down. We hadn’t had much time together lately, and I missed him.
“I love that idea.” I proved it by kissing him and putting into feeling what I couldn’t say with words.
“Hey,” Thane complained good-naturedly. “Where’s my kiss?”
“Yeah, and mine.” Eli ribbed, eyes sparkling behind his glasses.
Laughing, I bounced across the room and kissed one, then the other, showing them the same amount of appreciation and love.
My Omega was beaming by the time Hades and Leo sandwiched me between them, each stealing a kiss of their own. “These are from us.” They handed me a brand-new cell phone and a set of AirPods. I gaped at the expensive presents, shaking my head slowly. “These are too much.”
“Nope. They’re just the tip of the iceberg, Honey. There are so many ways we want to spoil you, but these will let you listen to music while you work,” Leo said, showing me how to use the music app pre-installed on my phone. My fingers itched to explore the music selection and build a playlist.
But Jamison took my hand next and tugged me free from the others, hoarding me for himself. I wrapped my arms around his waist as he tucked me into his arms and stared down at me.
The sun had dipped below the horizon, bathing the room in the warm colors of the sunset. Jamison’s sapphiric gaze captured mine intently. “I took a different approach to my gift for you,” he told me.
“You didn’t have to get me anything, but whatever it is, I’m going to love it.”
Murmuring low and deep, he dipped his head, his lips grazing my ear as he said, “Try all you want, Little Omega, but you’ll never convince me not to spoil you with presents. You forget that your signature gives you away.” He inhaled deeply and purred. “I can scent your happiness, Demi Leigh, and it’s the most potent drug for my Alpha.”
I shivered, basking in his warmth and the rumble in his chest.
“Come here, Sweetness, and let me show you what I’ve done.” Jamison pulled me over to the nest-like bed in the center of the room and settled me in his lap. Thane handed him a laptop, and Jamison balanced it on my legs and opened it. On the screen was a popular website where artisans sold their wares. I scanned the page and gasped.
There at the top was a beautiful logo in shades of yellow, pink, purple, and blue.
I blinked. Then blinked again as I read the words ‘The Honeyed Easel’ flanked by a hand-drawn image of a paintbrush dipping into a honey pot surrounded by berries and foliage.
“Wait…” I twisted in his lap to see his face. “W-What is this?”
“It’s a storefront where you can sell your paintings. I’ve already registered the business for you, but if you don’t like the name, it’s easy enough to change with a form.”
Tears obscured my vision. This was Jamison’s way of supporting my dreams, the same as he’d done for Thane’s restaurant or Leo and Hades’ gym.
“A-Are you serious?”
