Page 9 of Just a Beta (Betas in Waiting)
She didn’t have a chance to say anything, and he was through the door.She looked from elf to elf.“Why didn’t he comment on you two?”
Duran shrugged.“We are good at not being noticed.”
Owen came through with Mateo holding his shoulder.He saw her and started crying.
She said calmly, “Don’t you touch me, you snivelling ray of sunshine.”
He looked and gave her a watery smile.“Emhara.Oh, you...What did they do?”
“My lawyer has a list.He can read it out for you if you like.”She looked at Owen’s quivering self.“There is a spot on my left wrist where you can touch me.”
The omega darted forward and carefully held her, smiling at the touch of her skin.
“Why do you always smile when you touch me?”
“You hum.Your whole body is humming and warm.It is very relaxing.”
“Oh, I feel relaxed, but then, I am still peeing into a bag, so that is pretty relaxing.”
He blinked and smiled.“You always do that.”
She sighed softly.“I know.It is so much easier than being happy about things.I have learned my lesson there.”
Owen sighed.“Can I introduce you to Persephone?”
“Sure.She’s the other omega?”
“Yeah, she’s special, and she gave me my little girl.”Owen smiled.“So, I can get her?”
Mateo sighed.“I will get her.”
“So, you have babysitters?”
“Yup.Two at a time for the quads.No one wants them babysat by one person.They are sweet, adorable, and a lot.”Owen smiled shyly.“I think you can meet them all if you want to.”
“Maybe when I don’t have stitches.”
Owen looked stricken as a stunning woman came in behind him.“Stitches?”
Em smiled slightly.“Augusta’s stiletto punched some holes.”She looked at the new woman.“You must be Persephone.”
“I must be.”
“I would shake your hand, but my fingers are all swollen and messed up.”
“I can see that.”
Em was frank.“Do you need contact?”The wild pixie that she was staring at looked like she wanted to touch.
“I prefer it.”
“Owen, let go.I am alive.If I can get out of here, we might manage a careful hug.”
Owen beamed and showed Persephone where she could make contact.
When the other omega touched her, Persephone lit up with a smile.“Wow.That is a lot of life.”
“Is that what it is?I would normally say something sarcastic here, but with these guys on alert, I don’t want to feed the beast.”
