“Cam is here?” another one of the betas asked. “He is so dreamy. We fucked all summer a while back.” She giggled, causing her hand to shake and smear the eyeliner she was applying. “Wait,” she gasped, finally looking at me. “You’retheir new omega? You’re not Cam’s type at all.”
I knew I should walk away, but I couldn’t stop myself. “What does that mean?”
“Oh well, you have this sweet, innocent thing going for you, don’t you?” she said with a smirk. “Cam likes a woman who can handle him in the bedroom. He likes it rough, as you know.” Then, taking in my blank expression, she continued, “Or maybe you don’t,” she giggled. “Cam’s into BDSM, but I guess he holds that back with you.”
“Or maybe this is just some sort of business arrangement,” the first beta added. “It’s not like Pack Ashwood needs to slum it with fat bitches.”
My face burned with anger and shame. I opened my mouth, willing the perfect snarky retort to come out, but nothing did. I was rooted to my spot in the corner, frozen.
“Ben is such a hottie, too,” the third beta said as she adjusted her corset top. “He was so sweet when we were dating. He bought me these,” she said, gesturing at her diamond earrings as she touched up her already flawless makeup.
“You dated Ben?” I choked out.
The room felt like it was closing in on me, and I finally unfroze my legs and bolted towards the exit before I could hear anything else. I entered the main hall again, breathing heavily. I needed to hide, to nest. I needed my alphas. Except right now, I wasn’t sure I wanted them around me.
My cheeks burned with embarrassment, but anger quickly flooded me. How dare those bitches speak to me like that? How dare they touchmymates? I looked around the room, trying to spot my alphas. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to punch them or kiss them.I guess I’ll just fucking see how I feel when I see them.
I spotted Theo coming towards me. He was smiling and holding a glass of champagne. I was momentarily distracted by how handsome he looked in his tux. As he got closer, I shook myself out of my lust-filled stupor and scowled. His face filled with concern as he took me in.
“What’s wrong, love?”
I reached out and snatched the champagne out of his hand and chugged it. Immediately bubbles went up my nose, which had me sneezing and sputtering.Champagne, not the best beverage to chug. Duly noted.
Before Theo could say anything, I snarled, “Do you have any ex-girlfriends here I should know about? Maybe you should just go ahead and introduce us so she can give me pointers on how not to disappoint you in bed.”
Shock flashed across Theo’s face for a moment before it was replaced with understanding. He glanced around the room and I growled.
“Are you fucking looking for her right now? That’s fine,fine. You know what, I’m just going to leave. That way, you three selfish, cheating assholes can go off and have your orgy without me being in the way.”
I turned on my heels and took a single step before Theo’s hard body pressed against my back. One of his arms wrapped tightly around my waist and the other gently grasped my throat.
“You know you’re the only one I have ever been with, love,” he growled in my ear. “I’ve only ever sunk my cock into your sweet cunt, only heard your breathy moans and whimpers.”
He tilted my head to the side and kissed my neck, gently scraping his teeth against my skin. My anger melted away—at least my anger at Theo—as the jealous fog I’d been in started to lift.
“Are you ready to tell me what happened?”
I leaned back into his chest, his scent grounding my wild emotions. I nodded and he rotated me to face him. Suddenly, embarrassment at my outburst washed over me and I felt myself getting teary.
“I’m sorry for what I said,” I whispered, tears spilling out.
“Oh, my love, you don’t have to apologize.”
He crushed me to him, one hand firmly on my ass and the other running soothingly up and down my back.
“Is you holding me by the butt supposed to relax me?” I asked dryly.
“Mmm, no, that’s for me. Seeing you all riled up and jealous was fucking hot, except that you were upset. Also, I just like holding your ass. I should do it more.”
I grinned. “If you did it anymore, I think you’d have to surgically remove your hand.”
“I’ll risk it,” he said with a smile, pulling away so he could wipe away my tears and give me a kiss.
I nuzzled into Theo’s chest, melting into him as he held me. I sensed someone behind me and caught Ben’s spiced apple scent. The tension returned to my body as my inner omega bristled at his presence. I pulled out of Theo’s arms and whipped around to face Ben, whose smile fell when he saw my expression.
“What happened?” he asked, his gaze flickering between Theo and me.
I felt a pang in my chest, hating that he was unhappy, but for once, my omega held firm, driven by her rage and insecurity.
