I want to insist that I can do it myself, but I’m too sleepy.
I can feel him cleaning me up with a warm washcloth, then covering me with a blanket.
I’m almost out when I hear him whispering as he brushes hair out of my face. “I promise we’re never going to hurt you, Lexi. If anyone ever tries, we will end them.”
Something about his words make me feel safe and protected as I drift off to sleep.
Chapter 23
Emmett
“Are you sure you want to spend your day doing manual labor?” I ask Aiden as we get out of my truck.
He shuts the door and makes his way around to my side, giving me one of those smiles that gets my heart racing.
“Can’t think of a better way to spend my day.” He shrugs. “Being stuck in my hotel room alone, or hanging out with my Omega? I think the choice was pretty obvious.”
I warm at the mention of me beinghisOmega.
It’s been a little over a week since these two men came into our lives. While it was a big shock, it was a good one.
I think it’s safe to say that both Lexi and I have gotten used to the idea of forming a pack with these men and adding them to our lives.
They already treat us amazingly and are over the moon about the baby.
I thought I might get jealous of having to share my girl with them, but honestly, seeing her with them, the small touches and the way they make her smile and laugh, it feels right. It makes me happy.
So much of the last few years of my life have been centered around Lexi, so having two new Alphas to add to the mix has been an adjustment.
I automatically go to Lexi for everything. Touching, kissing, cuddling. I don’t want the guys to think I don’t want to get to know them better or have an intimate relationship with them. It’s something that I’m going to have to work harder on, because I do want their touch. I think about them just as much as I thinkabout Lexi. Hell, most of the time I’m thinking about the four of us together.
A lot of that could be due to the fact that I should be starting my heat any day now.
“Can I talk to you about something?” I want to bring this up before I forget. I already talked to Lexi about it, voicing my wants when it comes to my heat, and she agreed.
“Of course. Anything.” Aiden shoves his hands into his pockets, all his attention on me now.
God, this man is so damn sexy. He has a youthful, but rugged look to him. And that plaid coat... do I have a mountain man kink? Maybe. Or it could be an Aiden kink? Maybe both?
I clear my throat, feeling a little weird talking about this right here in front of the high school. Thankfully, it’s the weekend, and there’s no one around but the men working on the roof. That's why we’re here, to lend a helping hand in fixing it.
“I’m gonna be blunt. My heat is coming in a few days. I can’t pinpoint the day, but it’s soon. Anyways, I want to make sure we are on the same page before it starts.”
“Okay.” He nods. “That sounds like a good idea. We will respect whatever you choose. If you’d like just Lexi, that's fine.”
“Actually,” I lick my lips. “I’d like it if you and Sloane were there.”
His lips lift into a smile, and god he looks so damn cute. “Yeah?”
“I mean, I don’t see why not. I’ve had lots of heats on my own, and I’ve been fine, but I think having my pack would make it a million times better.”
His lips part, eyes sparkling, and it takes me a second to realize what I’ve just said.
My heart races as he steps up to me. “Your pack?”
“Yeah. You’re my Alpha, so is Sloane. Lexi is my Omega. My pack.”
“Fuck.” His voice is thick with emotion. He swallows hard. “I’ve spent so much of my life searching for Lexi, knowing she was meant to be mine. Never did I expect for her to lead me to you, too. You’re the best kind of surprise.”
