Riley picks up a few things, putting them on the table.“We were looking for the smallest sizes they’ve got.They should fit her normally, but with her pregnancy, not so much.”
Erika grins as she eyes me.“Well, I know that problem.Been through that myself too.I’ll help.”
“Thanks.”I start folding up some of the gear they’ve put on the table, so it’s not just in a big pile.
Finding gear that fits me wasn’t really something on my mind these last weeks.I’ve been way too busy with the rest of the preparations for the raid to think about details like this.But, with the raid only two days away, we can’t put it off any longer.
As I leavethe training complex, exhausted and very much done with trying things on, I spot Nathan walking out of the house.I had no idea he was joining us too.
“Nathan!”I fast-walk to him, too tired to run.
“Hey!”He waits for me, looking at me amused.“Rough workout?”He pets my hair, making me very aware that I’m sweaty.
“Trying to find the right size gear.”I groan, trying to get my hair in order.
“Almost the same, then.”He pulls his bag over his shoulder more.
“I didn’t know you were joining us.Are Logan and Jace here too?”It wouldn’t be too strange for just Nathan to join us, but usually, all three travel and do stuff together.
“Ehh, yes.”Nathan pulls a face and I narrow my eyes at him.
“Yes, but?”
“We’ve got another pack member.He’s here with us too.He’s...not as used to all ofthis.”He glances to the house.“I think it might be a bit overwhelming for him.”
Okay, now I’m really getting curious.Jace joined them last year, after Nathan and Logan had been a pack since they were teens, so two new members in two years time is pretty quick for them.“Alpha, Beta, Omega?Where did you meet him?”
“Alpha.And we met him at college, just like Jace.”Nathan smiles softly.“He’s a second-year, like Nathan and me.”
“Cool.I’d like to meet him, if possible?”I poke his side and he pulls away from me, grinning.
“He’s in the library with Logan.You’ll have no problem finding him.I’m going to dump my bag at the house and then I’ll join you.”Before he walks off, he turns to me one last time.“Also, be nice to him.Don’t tease him too much.The last month has been overwhelming enough for him.”
“I’ll be nice.I promise.”I can’t wait to meet his new pack member.Nathan’s pack members are all pretty different, so I’m curious what this guy’s going to be like.
I open the door and am immediately greeted with lots and lots of voices.I recognise most of them as Erika’s pack members, people from her security team and even Logan.It’s very busy in the library and living room, apparently.
As I pass the door to the living room, I peek inside and find two of Erika’s Alphas, Sam and Kenneth, animatedly talking with Caleb.The three of them are looking excitedly at some of the work Caleb has done in the living room.Figures.
When I reach the library, it’s very busy and it takes me a few moments to find Mathew.He’s in the back, talking to Jorge, Eli, Logan and a fourth guy I don’t recognise.
I snake my way through the room, popping up between Mathew and Jorge, my arms around their waists as I check out the new guy.His eyes shoot all over the place, clearly not comfortable, until they settle on me, curious.
“Ah, this is our Omega, Vera.”Mathew pulls me from between them and wraps his arms around me, holding me close in front of him, possessive.Cute.
“Oscar.Nice to meet you.”He nods, his eyes shooting up to Mathew’s face, and then to Jorge, before going back to me, like he’s expecting one of them to bite his head off just for talking to me.“I’m with...I’m with Nathan and Logan and Jace.”
Poor guy.
To join their pack and then also get dragged to something like this, all in a month.If he wasn’t already familiar with the work Mathew and Erika do, that’s got to be quite the shock.
“Are you ready for the raid?”Logan tries to make the awkward mood go away.
“Almost.Riley need to take in some of my gear, but apart from that, I’m ready.You?”
He lets out a laugh.“From what I understand, we’ve got the easy task this time around.Not much to get ready for.I’ve got my clothes, and transport is taken care of for us.I think that’s it?What about you?Supplies?Weapons?”
“Weapons?”Oscar’s eyebrows knit together.“Does that meanyou’repart of the group that’s doing the raid?”
