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“The evidence is on your chest. I more than liked that,” I growled, turning his face back to mine and kissing him fiercely. “That tail of yours is nothing short of magic, and your tine, I have no fucking words for.”
His smile blinded me before he mashed his lips to mine in a graceless kiss.
He’s let his guard down at last.I’ve got you, little lion, all of you, every single part.
I held him until the world around me came into focus. The dogs scratched at the door manically. Music blared from the kitchen, and the mouthwatering aroma of roasting chicken sent my stomach rumbling.
I untangled myself from Makir and walked to the bathroom, returning after cleaning up with a warmed washcloth. Naked, I crouched behind Makir, setting him in the V of my legs, and dabbed him clean. I needed a minute to come up with the words that were just out of my grasp.
“Makir, I’m coming to terms with it. I really”—I cleared my throat—“like you, and I want you to do what you want when we’re, ah…” I gulped. “Together like this.”
Like him? You mean love him! Find your words, asshole. Coming to terms with it? Jesus… It doesn’t get much more romantic than that. Just tell him you don’t want to lose control. You don’t know how to be an alpha—yet.
“Okay…” He met my eyes. “I like you too?”
“Are you ready?” I switched gears, failing once again at expressing myself.
“I’m ready for everything with you, Geo.” The depth of truth in his voice turned my mouth dry, and my thumb rubbed vigorously up and down his tail.
“Um…I meant to head to the kitchen and get reamed by Ginger.” My cheeks grew hot, and I swallowed hard.
His eyes flickered uncertainly, but he still linked his fingers with mine and pulled us to our feet. “Let’s get dressed.”
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Wind blew through thesliding doors into my bedroom, stirring the leaves of the plants that had been brought inside. Even though it was now cold, I liked to leave it open a crack, enjoying the freshness it left in the air. But I didn’t like the gust that slammed the door behind us or the way I jumped as we walked down the hall. Like the door was sending me a message straight from Geo’s heart as he shut down again. After his heartfelt but strange declaration of liking me, I was more confused than ever. I’d made it abundantly clear that I was ready for everything with him.
And what had I got in reply? Nothing!
Blant, it sucked to be an omega almost in heat, driven bythe full moon.
Why couldn’t my mind lead the way instead of my hormones?
I was Geo’s shadow as he walked toward the kitchen, still in awe that he had wanted to submit to me in that way. My parents would disagree, but generally speaking, my decisions were sound. When my omega needs took over, I was at their mercy and life tended to turn upside down. Without a complete bond, the insatiable lust and need to breed left me at the whim of an alpha who could fill me with their cock. It didn’t matter if they were a low-life criminal or my father’s best friend. Although, they ranked the same in my experience.
Geo ignored his puppy doggies bouncing around his feet. He needed space. But I couldn’t separate from him. I needed to touch him and, more importantly, have him touch me.
When we entered the kitchen, Ginger turned down the music and slow-clapped before rolling her hand in front of her as she bowed. Any embarrassment caused by my actions as an omega had dissolved long ago. Ginger’s teasing would only rub one of us the wrong way, and the target sucked his stomach in and squared his shoulders.
“Warn a girl next time there’s going to be a performance, and I’ll sell some tickets.” She leaned her hip against the counter where she’d been preparing vegetables.
“Yeah, yeah.” Geo’s cheeks flushed. His chest would be hot and lovely under my fingertips. He cleared his throat. “Let me help.” He opened the oven, and out came the roast chicken. He placed it on a serving dish while I stayed on his heels, flustered. An omega required reassurance from their alpha.
“If only Cameron had been a fly on the wall for that show.” She laughed.
Geo tensed, and I wound my tail around his waist.
“What a player.” Ginger rolled her eyes. “Did I tell you he asked to move back into your house with me after you left? As if!” She snickered with disbelief. “Money problems.”
She winked at me over Geo’s shoulder, forcing me to suck in a surprised breath. “I’m so happy for you. Makir is wonderful. You truly are a studmuffin.” She slapped Geo’s ass, and he shoved her shoulder gently. The tension popped like a bubble.
Geo placed a fork and knife next to the chicken and carved it. “Fuck…why was I so hung up on that guy? He wouldn’t even watch Charz and Pika.” Geo’s gaze lifted, knife suspended, caressing me with his eyes. “Now, I know what having everything means.”
I swallowed the knot in my throat and clung to Geo’s waist with my tail.
Judging by Geo’s contented expression, the remains of the first of many roast chickens lay before us.
“I’m stuffed.” It tasted remarkably similar to the prized Nu on Lorne, an underwater creature made popular by the regents and even more rare because of it. I patted my full tummy and squeezed Geo’s thigh with my hand as he reloaded his plate. “We should sit in the hot pool this evening.”
