“Who is ready to rock this Christmas and celebrate their new matches?” Zero’s voice is low and seductive. It makes me melt. “Before I sing for you lovely people, I hope that you’ve all foundyourpeople. The Omegas, Alphas, and Betas who you can love with your whole bloody heart. I have. I dedicate this song to Icarus and Grace. I can’t wait to bond with you.”
The guests crowd to the front of the ballroom, thronging around the stage. They cheer and whoop.
I blush but I’m smiling like an idiot. And so is Icarus.
Maya grits her teeth.
She turns with a furious swish of her dress, disappearing into the crowds like she can’t bear to be close to us any longer.
Suits me.
I knew that Zero would be incredible at this.
He is providing the perfect distraction. I just wish that it wasn’t midnight; I am going to have to miss his performance.
My skin tingles from the first strumming note. It’s a rocky love song, one of my favorite Immortal numbers.
Zero is an incredible rock guitarist. He swaggers around the stage, practically fucking his guitar. When he starts to sing, he’s spellbinding.
Entranced, I can’t look away from the stage.
Hatton grabs my arm. “Sorry, I just need to talk to my sis for a moment.”
I struggle to shake myself free of the spell that Zero has woven.
Lionzio nods. “Pip, why don’t you grab a drink?”
“I thought that you’d never ask.” Piper casually disappears toward the drinks table at the far side of the room.
Icarus hurriedly brushes my fingers, as I pass. It’s as much of a good luck message as we can manage.
If I am caught, it may be the last time that we ever touch.
Hatton leads me closer to the exit.
“Thank you,” he says, hurriedly. “For everything…”
“You don’t need to thank me. You’re my brother.” I stop, cupping his cheek.
Hatton’s eyes are wet. “And you’re my sis. So, pull this off, okay? You were my hero when I was a kid. I never knew that anyone could be as brave as you were. Then after everything happened… I realized that I could be like you. Any Omega could be. So, I never stopped working on a way to save Bird, Zoe, and all our dads, as well as the Hotel Omegas. I know that you can do this because you’re my big sis.”
My eyes burn with tears. “Thanks, bro.”
Startled, I jump at the sudden clatter and smash of glasses.
I stare at the commotion on the far side of the ballroom, where Maya is furiously berating Lashona and other servers who have dropped their trays.
The second distraction.
It’s time for the heist to begin.
“Good luck.” Hatton turns, blocking anyone from being able to see me.
I sprint out of the ballroom, as the clock strikes midnight.
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
Penthouse, Omega Hotel
