But then Jay might think I’m afraid of him.
I’m not scared to be left in this suite with Jay.
He felt safe when he caught me in his arms.
No matter how big he is, or how mad he gets, I don’t think I could ever feel frightened by him.
The only thing that scares me is how much I want to please him.
The worry that he’d rather be with his other mates than here in this room with me is what’s bringing my anxiousness out. But Shayne doesn’t have to know about that. It’s not his problem. It’s mine.
I clear my throat. “I’ll miss you until you’re back. Falcon, too.”
“I’ll make sure I tell him,” Shayne promises. “I’ll miss you, Robin.”
He leans in and presses his lips to mine, making his kiss brief and murmuring in a low voice, “If you need me to stay, just say the word.”
It’s sweet that he feels the need to make sure, but I smile back at him.
“The sooner you’re done with that fence, the sooner I can go back outside. Right?”
He laughs. “Well, you’re right, thatistrue.”
“I’m okay,” I reassure him quietly. “I’d like to get to know Jay and Harper. This will give me a chance to do that.”
“Okay,” he says, blowing out a breath before he grins back at me. “Then, I’ll see you tonight.”
He moves in close and kisses me again, this time with his usual slow precision.
I put my free arm up to stroke the side of his throat, where he let me mark his skin.
He moans softly against my lips.
I know it’s a sensitive spot for him now, and I don’t intend to overuse it, but I touch him there now to remind myself he’s my mate, and he let me mark him in that visible place without thinking twice about it.
I trust him, and he trusts me.
I move my hand down to his chest, gripping the front of his shirt.
He breaks our kiss, breathless, and rests his forehead against mine.
“Tonight,” he murmurs.
“Tonight,” I agree, not wanting to let him go, but knowing it’s time.
He moves back, eyes dark and a little unfocused. “Okay. I’ll see everyone in a while. Call reception if you need me. I can be back up here in less than ten.”
“We won’t need to call,” Jay tells him, opening the door and holding it open.
“I miss you already,” Harper murmurs as his Alpha stops and puts a hand on his waist.
I watch Shayne kiss his Omega goodbye, and my face starts to warm.
I didn’t think I was into watching, but I didn’t anticipate becoming part of a pack.
These men are already mated to each other.
I knew that in theory, but now I know seeing it in practice will be a whole new thing.
