“I don’t give a fuck. She’smysister, and she’s not going anywhere with you. If you want to keep fighting me, I will lose my fucking patience. It took everything in me not to fucking kill you every time you put your hands on me. Give me a fucking reason now, Julia. I’ll do it. Don’t test me.”
She must see how serious I am. Her lower lip quivers but she doesn’t say another word.
Twenty minutes later, she has a bag packed.
“Where am I going to go? I don’t have any money. This compound is all I know.”
“Not my problem.” I grab her by the arm and pull her out to the car. Rafe stands there, arms crossed.
“Rafe, please don’t let him do this. I’m sorry. It won’t happen again.”
Rafe says nothing, ignoring her as he looks at me. “Where do you want me to take her?” he asks as I shove her into his hold.
“I don’t care. Anywhere but here,” I grunt, then look down at Julia. Grabbing her chin, I make sure she’s looking at me. “Ever come near me, my brothers, or my Omega again, I’ll fucking kill you. Understand me?”
“I hate you,” she whispers.
“Feelings fucking mutual,” I spit out, letting go of her.
Rafe forces a kicking and screaming Julia into the car, slamming the door shut. She tries to open the door, but nothing.
“Child locks.” Rafe winks, rounding to the drivers side as I huff out a laugh.
As I watch the car leave, a massive weight is lifted from my shoulders.
Telling Nova everything allowed for this part of me to begin healing. When I’m ready, I’ll let my brothers know. But for now, I need a little more time.
With Julia gone, I can breathe knowing my Omega is safe.
After checking in with Robyn and making sure she’s good with Rica, I get back on my bike and head home.
After a quick shower, I dress and head right for Nova, laughing softly when I see the massive bed already full.
Cat and opossum included.
I move Petunia and Duchess to their beds, ignoring their hissing protests, before I crawl into bed.
“Hey,” Nick grunts as I push him out of the way.
“Need my Omega,” I whisper, settling behind her. I pull her into my arms, nuzzle my face into her neck, and kiss my mate mark.
She moans, rolling over and wrapping her arms around me like a spider monkey.
I hold her, smiling as I close my eyes.
This is how I want to spend the rest of my life. With her. She’s it for me. Everything I’ve ever dreamed of and more.
Best of all, she thinks I’m enough for her, broken pieces and all.
Chapter 18
Tucker
It’s been over a week since I brought Nova into the station. A week since I found out I had a scent match. I haven’t slept and have hardly been able to get out of my nest.
Is this what depression feels like? Or is this some sort of mate separation thing? Like, I smelled my Alpha’s scent but because I can’t have him, my body is reacting?
The sound of my phone ringing makes me groan.No. Go away. I don’t want to be bothered. Can’t an Omega just rot in peace?
