“Let’s take you home and get you warm, astéri mou. Then we have some presents to give you.” Ozzi held me against his side with an almost feral look of eagerness.
“Presents? But I thought this…” I gestured to the Winter Wonderland and then to my Alphas. Best gift ever. This was something I’d never forget for the rest of my life.
“Yup. Two marks and two knots.” Jason purred as he kissed me again.
“At the same time?” Fucking yes, please!
Ozzi’s grin grew as sly as Jason’s. “Look at that, Jason. It’s exactly what she wants. And we can’t disappoint her.”
“Then let’s get back to the nest and have ourselves the merriest of Christmases!” Jason practically pulled us out of the circle of lights and towards the hospital employee parking lot. Our pace picked up the closer we got.
I laughed as the wind whipped at my hair and real stars sparkled above. “It’s not a nest.”
“By all technical definitions, it’s a nest.” Ozzi nodded.
“It’s not a nest!” My words held no conviction as my laughter was swept up into the night.
It didn’t matter what it was. I would have been happy being claimed by them in the back of their truck, but for a girl who loved the holidays, it did make it more special in front of the Christmas tree.
Christmas magic was real. And this year, it was proven to me by the fact these two incredible Alphas loved me as much I loved them.
EPILOGUE - Lyla
One year and one week later…
I only had three hours of sleep, but I couldn’t shut my eyes to sleep on the drive to Chicago if I tried. It would be my first time meeting Ozzi’s parents, and while my mates didn’t say so, I wanted it to go perfectly.
Though it probably wasn’t the smartest idea to have had a New Year’s Eve party with Mariska, Emberlee, and their packs, I needed to blow off some stress, and we had a blast. I kept wanting to go and go, and Emberlee joked that it was funny I had only two mates when I had the energy for twenty. Oh the looks on Jason’s and Ozzi’s faces at even the thought of any other man touching me!
That’s when I decided, all right, the party was done, and went home to our cozy country house to let my Alphas prove to me that I didn’t need any other men in my life. They did an excellently thorough job. Enough so that I had to use makeup to hide a bite mark on my neck for our fancy twelve course dinner.
“How are you feeling,astéri mou? My parents’ house is just a block from here.” Ozzi had driven all the way. It was definitely his way of working off stress by zooming around all the cars on the highway.
“Nervous. Over-dressed? Under-dressed? Should I keep my hair up?” I pulled down my visor to look at my classic French twist and brushed a few loose locks on the side back behind my ear.
“You’re beautiful no matter what you’re wearing, baby.” Jason reached over my seat from the back and caressed the side of my neck near the scar from his claiming bite. He’d been a total animal that night in front of the Christmas tree, but he’d gottena lot better keeping his beast leashed now that he had me every day. “Though you look best wearing nothing at all.”
I glanced back at him in the mirror and giggled as he winked. “I don’t think that would go over too well here.”
“It would definitely liven up the party.” Jason snickered and leaned forward as Ozzi shot him a glare. “Don’t worry so much. Lyla’s met your brother and sister already, and they adore her. Yaya loves everyone, but remember, I get to sit beside her. I want those secret shots ofouzo.”
“That’s because Yaya loves you best.” Ozzi couldn’t hide his smile, but it grew tight as we pulled into the circular drive and parked to one side.
I reached over and took Ozzi’s hand in mine. “It’s going to be fine. Whatever happens, we’ll get through it together.”
His dreamy dark eyes shimmered, reflecting the love I felt for him. “Together, forever and always.”
Ozzi leaned in and kissed me, making my toes curl. I’d survived two heats with my Alphas, and even the times when I wasn’t drowning in Omega hormones, they could so easily arouse me. Not just a kiss or even a touch, but a smile or breathing. Yeah, watching my sexy Alphas just breathe at times was enough to make me want to jump their bones!
Jason hopped out of the car and came around to open my door for me. I gave Ozzi’s hand one more squeeze and then let Jason help me out. It was unseasonably warm this year, but there was still a chill in the breeze. My dress fluttered around my legs. The color was ombre, going from royal blue at the top down to gold at the bottom. It was one-shouldered with a flowing charmeuse pleated fabric, but the skirt was ankle length for some modesty.
It was one of my newest designs, the Ombre Collection, meant for holiday parties of all types, and was my most popular collection to date. With the spike in business, I couldn’thandmake everything, but the dresses were all made at a factory in Green Bay. I was determined to keep everything in state for the time being. I couldn’t stand the thought of being away from my men.
“Sizzling.” Jason pulled me to him and kissed along my bare shoulder. He wore a blue sweater that made his eyes pop and black trousers which hugged his perfect ass.
Ozzi came around from the other side and offered me his arm. He’d debated wearing a suit, but when we talked it over, he realized it was just to please his parents. So instead, he wore a creamy latte colored button-up shirt and dark washed chinos that made his legs look long and strong. I called it classy understated which suited him just fine.
My heart beat harder as we walked up to the front doors. A pair of simple evergreen wreaths adorned them. Ozzi didn’t get a chance to ring the bell before the doors opened and his younger brother Mauro greeted us.
