“God, give me the strength,” I hear Nova mumble.
When I’m able to get a hold of myself, I take a few deep breaths. “I’m sorry.” I wipe my eyes. “It’s just so funny.”
“I don’t see how any of this is funny,” Tucker grumbles.
“That’s because you don’t know my brother. Oh, fuck. Can I be there when he finds out? This is going to be priceless. Ten bucks that the vein on his forehead pops.”
“Ian, you’re being rude.”
“No, Little Doe, I’m being realistic. You think this is going to go over well with Nick?”
“No,” Nova sighs heavily, and Tucker frowns at her. “I’m sorry, but it’s the truth. I told you to be prepared.” She shrugs.
“Him being Nick’s scent match doesn’t explain why you two were holding hands,” I point out.
“I want to date your Omega too,” Tucker states with more confidence than I thought he had in him.
I blink at him. “This is a joke, right?” I ask Nova.
“No, it’s not a joke,” Nova repeats. “I like him, okay? He’s nice, funny, cute, and if he’s going to be part of the pack, I don’t see why we can’t build something too.”
“Maybe because he’s the cop who’s trying to lock us up?”
“I’m not going to do that,” Tucker confesses. “I already told Will that I’m dropping the case. No one will reopen it again. It’s going to die out and you all will be fine.”
“Wait, Will knows?”
Nova nods. “We just left his shop.”
“And what does he think about pretty boy here dating you too?”
“He is alright with it.”
“I find that hard to believe.” I shake my head.
“Call him and ask him yourself. Tucker is Nick’s scent matched Omega, too. It’s not going to be easy, but I know eventually Nick will accept it and give in.”
I let out a heavy sigh. I don’t like this, not at all. The idea of another man touching what's mine makes me stabby. But if he is Nick’s Omega, then I’m going to have to accept he’s going to be in the pack anyway.
“Here’s the deal.” I lean forward. “I’m not fucking you.”
Tucker’s eyes go wide. “I didn’t ask you to,” he sputters.
“Good. Sure, you’re a pretty boy, but I’m not into men. When it comes to your heat, that’s on Nick and Nova. But, hey, if you want, I can get one of those clone-a-cock kits and give you one of mine if it will help.”
Tucker blinks at me. “Uuuhh, thank you?”
“No problem.” I stand. “So, who wants cupcakes?” I ask, heading to the counter. Rounding it, I grab the fresh ones I was putting in the display case before they came in. “Freshly baked. Chocolate with a caramel frosting and filling.”
Plating a few, I bring them over to the table and place one in front of each Omega. “Coffee black, right?” I ask Tucker. He nods slowly, staring at me like I’m some kind of alien or something.How rude!But I guess I did just nearly kill him, so I’ll let it go. This time.
“Yes,” he whispers.
Nodding, I make him a cup of coffee, and then whip up the drink I know my Omega likes before joining them at the table again.
“Thanks?” Tucker blinks at it.
Nova is grinning, shaking her head. She leans forward and grips my chin. “I fucking love your crazy ass.” She kisses me hard. I moan, pulling her into my lap as I deepen the kiss.
