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Now that they’d left, I let myself absorb that knowledge and sit with it. There was no jealousy or fear. Instead, I was relieved. It was nice to not be the only omega in the mix. Knowing that I wouldn’t be the sole focus of our entire pack because their relationship would be just as important as mine, was like taking a weight off of me.
I’d come home last night feeling more lonely than I ever had before, but in a few short hours, it all faded away.
Felix proved time and time again that he wasn’t going anywhere, and Warren was trying his best to respect my boundaries while also making sure I felt like I mattered.
Fuck, I really needed to fix things with him, to explain things so he understood.
The guys came back with their arms loaded with greasy food and healthy smoothies. It was the perfect combination for the hangover.
After a few pain pills, I was feeling human again. Things still felt a bit shaky between us all, as if there was a tentative peace and we were unsure when the ogre next door would come stumbling back over.
To his credit, Easton kept his distance.
The thought of him sitting alone in his apartment, angry and letting his own thoughts beat him up, broke my heart.
“You doing okay?” Jordan asked, his voice low and soft. Felix and Theo were arguing over some TV shows that they were scrolling through, and I had been so lost in my head I hadn’t even realized he wasn’t joining in.
“I’m okay, I promise.”
Of course, my body chose to give me away, my eyes flickering to the wall between our apartments. Jordan gave me a sad smile and ran his fingers down my arm in reassurance. Those gray eyes were full of pain and frustration, but most of all sadness.
“It’s never been your fault, Tori. Easton has a lot to work through, and it’s not like he hasn’t had the opportunity. He just doesn’t know how to let go of things. That armor of his that he thinks is saving him from so much, just makes him miss out on life.”
“I’m the last person to force anyone to do anything they don’t want to do,” I warned him. “I won’t beg. He has to want this to fix this.”
“You shouldn’t. It’s on him.”
“Speaking of mates,” I said with a sigh. “I’m going to go take a shower, and then could somebody give me a ride over to Warren?”
“Really?” Felix asked, his eyes lighting up.
“Yeah, just let me talk to him alone first.”
“Of course,” Felix said, no hint of hesitation on his face. The way he trusted me so sincerely was humbling. Felix was everything I didn’t know I was missing in a companion. He was compassionate and sweet, calming, and he brought a gentle optimism that I’d lost too long ago.
Twenty minutes later, I was showered, dressed, and my hands were nervously twisting in my lap as Felix and Jordan drove me across town. Theo chose to stay behind, facing off with Easton and taking a shower of his own.
My phone started ringing before we arrived. I expected to see Warren calling to check in, but it was my brother. Both of my siblings had backed off when they realized I was forced to live next to my mates. Brats. They knew exactly what they were doing.
“Hey, Micah, what’s up?” I asked.
“Hey, little sister,” he sang out in that chipper voice he always had. How Micah kept his sweet and outgoing side while trying to live up to my father’s standards was beyond me, but I loved that about him. “My mate wants to have a word with you.”
“Hello,” Shaye said quickly, taking the phone. She never struck me as the enthusiastic type, but right now, her voice was dripping with excitement.
“What are you up to?” I asked, suddenly a bit nervous. She was way too happy right now.
“Listen, Lake and I stumbled across something. I really need to show it to you in person. Are you free today?”
I hesitated because I really needed to do this with Warren, but curiosity was also pulling me.
“Okay, I can tell you’re not. It’s okay. Tomorrow, ten a.m. sharp. Wear boots you can hike in.”
“What the hell do you think you’re dragging me to?” I demanded with a laugh. “You do know I’m not exactly the hiking type, right?”
“I do,” she promised. “It’ll be worth it. Just trust me.”
“Fine, send me the details. I probably won’t be alone,” I said, looking up at both the men in the car with me. They both nodded their heads, as if that was a given.
