Kai started laughing. “Yes, you told me that. I love it. It sounds like a movie.”
“Whatever works right?” He laughed.
“I’m glad you went out with me, took a risk on me. I’m not out to use you, like that other omega did,” Kai said.
I met their gaze. “We know.”
“I… I think I want that entrée tonight.” Kai bit their lower lip and gave us a smoldering look.
Oh yes. Last night was dessert. Tonight was the entrée… with a side of knots.
I reached over and squeezed Kai’s hand. “If you’d like that, we can make that happen. If you don’t, it’s perfectly fine. We had an amazing time pleasing you last night.”
Last night was incredible.
“My boyfriend is so fucking hot. He’s the full package. Why wouldn’t you want some of that?” Steven grinned at me.
Kai laughed. “You are also a fine specimen of the alpha persuasion.”
“Oh,we are,” I teased back, my inner alpha preening at Kai’s praise, at them wanting us. With each moment, I had a growing desire to please them and make them happy.
“No pressure. Right now, we're still enjoying our lovely meal,” Steven added.
“I know you were hurt by an omega previously, but do you want one at some point?” Kai asked as they dunked their lobster in butter.
“That would be nice. Not sure about a whole pack. I don’t really like a lot of people around. But we’ve always planned on having an omega,” I replied, having a bite of steak.
“That's fair.” Kai dabbed their lips with the napkin.
“There’s a little potato.” I reached out to wipe off the bit of mashed potato on their lip. The contact sent little shivers down my hand. Her skin was smooth and soft.
Kai ducked their head. “Thanks. I’m a messy eater.”
“You enjoy your food,” Steven replied. “Ashton’s right. We’d like someone eventually. The right someone.”
“I’m sure you’ll find them,” Kai assured.
I wished it was Kai.
“Do you think you’ll want to date again?” Steven asked. “Or are you just regretting everything?”
“While I thought I liked him, I think that maybe I was dating Logan because it was expected of me. Omegas mate alphas. It’s what we do. He showed interest. He supported my life choices. We had a lot of friends in common. We liked hanging out. We started dating. We became exclusive. We moved in together. We followed all the steps. We didn’t go too fast, because we were justin college. I thought there were sparks. Then it all fell apart…” Kai frowned.
“None of that is your fault.” I reached over and pulled them to me. “The pressures to pack up can be a lot. I think we felt some of that, too.Oh, you have a career now, maybe it’s time.So many professional hockey players’ success is built on their packs supporting them, because somebody has to handle all the logistics and do all the things.”
“Your ex sounds like trash anyway. He stopped calling you, right?” Steven added.
“I’ve had him blocked from the beginning and blocked him from everything else, along with everyone else on the trip. His mom keeps finding new numbers to message me from.” Her eyes rolled. “Okay, I get it. I was the practice omega. The mistake. Staying in Hawai’i for his doctoral program wasn’t part of the plan and neither was long distance. But I broke up with him. Why won’t she leave me alone?”
“Because she’s an asshole?” Steven finished his wine. “Would you do long distance? Not with him, but in general. You have how many years of school left?”
“For my PhD? About two years of classes, then a couple years of research. I might be able to do long distance. I never really thought about it. After? I’ll go where the work takes me. It’s pretty magical in Hawai’i, but there are only so many jobs in my field. I didn’t get into it because of the pay, I got into it because I like it,” Kai said passionately.
“I understand. Hockey could pay minimum wage and I’d still want to do it for a living,” I confessed. “Until, ofcourse, my body can’t play anymore then, I’ll go work for my family.”
“That’s a good plan. I’m glad your family’s close,” she replied.
“You have a brother right? Are you close to him?” Steven asked.
