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Heblushes.It's weird to see a huge alpha look bashful, but that's exactly what I'm getting from Zane.
He's like a big teddy bear.
And I've embarrassed him.
"Thank you again," I say. "I didn't mean to make it awkward."
"It's not awkward," he says, shaking his head. "I just want to make sure you're safe."
"I am," I assure him.
He nods and goes back to making breakfast. I watch him move around the kitchen, his muscles flexing as he reaches for plates and utensils. I can't help but wonder what it would be like to touch him, to feel his body against mine.
I'm not in heat anymore, right?
Or...am I?
Is this real attraction or just my omega impulses?
"So, what's your plan?" Zane asks as he sets a plate of eggs and bacon in front of me.
"I'm not sure," I say. "I need to get out of Solstice Bay, that's for sure. Maybe head north, look for shelter and just...somewhere isolated to escape to."
Zane shrugs, leaning against the counter. "You can leave if you want. I won't stop you."
"But?" I press, sensing there's more to it than that.
"But I think you should stay," he admits. "At least for a little while longer."
"Why's that?"
"Well, for one, it's not exactly safe for an unmated omega out there on their own," he says. "Especially not one who's just gone through their heat."
"I can take care of myself," I protest, even though I know he's right.
"I'm sure you can," he says, his expression softening. "But it wouldn't hurt to have a little backup, would it?"
I consider his words, weighing the pros and cons in my mind. If my heat had gone differently--if he'd taken advantage of me--I might be inclined to dip out and go out on my own again. But Zane seems like a safe bet, and I don't want to lose the only ally I have in this city.
"And I have connections with the Enclave," he says. "Oldconnections, sure...but enough that they could help you."
I nod uncertainly. "It'll be dangerous. The ACB wants my head on a platter to show what happens to omegas who disobey."
"I know," Zane says, his voice low. "But I'm not going to let anything happen to you. I'll keep you safe, I promise."
His words send a shiver down my spine, and I can't help but feel drawn to him even more. Maybe it's just my omega instincts, but I don't think so.
I think I'm really starting to fall for Zane Stone.
"I'll stay," I say, my voice barely above a whisper.
Zane's face breaks into a grin, and I can see the relief in his eyes.
"Good," he says. "Now, eat up. We have work to do."
Work?
"What kind of work?" I ask, already guessing the answer.
