“You’re so dangerous,” he said, a smile on his lips. “We’ll never be able to deny you anything.”
I flushed with pleasure.
“Our friend Jewel owns a boutique. She’s coming over so you can pick out things for your room and get clothes and other stuff.” He trailed his hands down my arms, his touch raising goosebumps on my skin even as a sick feeling settled in my chest.
“Who is Jewel?” I asked, trying to keep my voice even, but my omega felt vicious. Who was this woman and how didmyalphasknow her?
Ben’s brow furrowed in confusion, scenting my anger. Then a slow smile broke across his face.
“Jewel is just a friend. She’s an alpha. We’ve known her for years, but there’s never been anything between us.”
I sniffed. I guessed that was acceptable.
“You feeling jealous, precious?” he asked, pressing little kisses all over my face.
“No,” I said.
“Mmm, of course not.”
“Wait, Jewel is an alpha?” Female alphas were among the rarest designations, second only to male omegas.
“Yeah. She’s also part of the Alliance.”
Just then, the bedroom door opened and Cam and Theo walked in.
“What do we have here?” Cam growled, swiftly moving to pluck me from Ben’s grasp and settling me in his lap, my back to his chest.
“Missed you, sweetheart,” Cam said, kissing my forehead.
I snuggled into him, a smile tugging at my lips. He had missed me after being gone for less than an hour. Cam always wanted to be the one holding me, touching me. But we hadn’t done anything sexual since my first morning here. A spark of insecurity formed in my stomach. Did he not want me the same way?
I leaned against him, turning so I could press my nose against his chest. As I shifted, I felt his hardness against me and scented his arousal. I took a deep breath. He wanted me. I couldfeelthat he wanted me. Was he holding back to be careful, or was there something else?
“We have a surprise for you today, love,” Theo said, kissing me gently before pulling food out of the brown paper takeout bags.
Ben and I exchanged looks. He shook his head as if to stop me from tattling on him.
“You told her?” Theo asked, exasperated.
“What?” Ben gasped in mock innocence. “I would never.”
I burst out laughing.
“She coerced me!” Ben said. “I’m not good under duress.”
“Duress!” I shot back. “Asif. You wanted to tell me.”
Ben winked, ignoring Cam’s growl.
“What the fuck is that?” Theo asked, lifting Ben’s chin and taking in the hickey.
“A gift from my omega,” Ben said smugly.
Cam tightened his hold on me, twining his fingers in my hair. I glanced up at him, worried he was upset.
“You can mark me anytime,” he whispered in my ear. “In fact, I might insist on it.”
Theo handed me a container piled high with waffles, home fries, and scrambled eggs.
