Sterling’s eyes are focused on the road and I wonder if I ever saw Hailey smile prior to today.
The answer is an astounding no.
I decide right then and there, I don’t really care that she’s my ex’s daughter. I think I want the little Omega to be mine.
CHAPTER 5
HAILEY
I cameto the firehouse with the intention of making sure Nate didn’t tell my mom what happened. I’m not sure why I’m so afraid of her and her pack, but old habits die hard. Finding out he left, that he never bonded with my mom, and got out of there gives me hope.
It’s because I know he deserves better, no other reason. He was way too young for her, too kind, and that he would be at the bottom of their pack pyramid. She doesn’t deserve someone with such a big heart, who smells like the warmest, coziest cup of tea. No, my mother deserves the assholes she surrounds herself with.
I’m not sure if one of them is my father or not, none of them really stepped up to that role. They were just Erin’s Alphas and I just happened to be there.
At the firehouse, it didn’t feel like I was just there. I felt like the center of attention, and I liked it way more than I thought I would. Don’t get me wrong, I’m the center of attention a lot at Lavender Moon, but it’s different. That’s a job.
This felt different. I mean, I had to drag every mortifying inch over here to make sure Nate didn’t accidentally ruin my life, but it turned out to be fun, sweet even.
His co-worker Sterling seemed really nice too. The other two seem like your typical Alpha dumbasses, but Sterling seemed different. He has that aura of an Alpha who’s in charge and isn’t afraid to make the calls for a pack. It’s hot, and I only had a few brief words with him.
I’m smiling like a school girl as my phone buzzes.
Unknown
Hey Cherry, it’s Hayes. Ian gave me your number saying you approved me sending you a message. Still down to accompany me this weekend?
My smile widens as I change his contact name. When was the last time I ever felt so much in one day?
I’m absolutely still in.
Hayes
The event is at the Cosmopolitan. Do you want me to send a car or would you feel more comfortable driving yourself?
I bite my lip, loving the consideration. He isn’t some Alpha asshole demanding me to do something, he’s asking me how comfortable I am. As much as I like Hayes, it seems pretty dumb to give anyone my address, so I don’t. As badly as I would enjoy a car picking me up, it’s probably best I drive myself.
I’ll drive myself. But thank you. What should I wear?
Hayes
It will all be taken care of, just be there by 6, the front desk will have a room for you to get ready.
Oh, I can just come ready.
Hayes
No, you’re coming to the event as my Omega, prepare to be spoiled.
The squeal that leaves me is rather unladylike, but I smile down at my phone.
Okay.
Hayes
See you Saturday.
Am I hoping that Hayes walks into Lavender Moon and asks for a private dance again? Yes.
