Then there’s his twin brother, Valentin. It’s now his fourthday. I wasn’t sure he’d come back, but he has. And although he looks like a chunky, pissed-off Doberman waiting for a chance to bite, the omegas stare up at him with wide eyes while murmuring agood morning, which he answers with a gruff nod.
But I’ve seen the way he watches over them, and so do they. The way he picks up things they’ve dropped, how he stands a little closer to an omega when he knows they need a grounding presence.
They feel safer because of them and… so do I.
Will I admit that to my brother? No.
Maybe.
Well, definitely not right now. So I reply with an‘All good’ and hope he’ll leave it for a few more days. I’ve no doubt he’s in contact with Luc and Val anyway.
Shit. When did I start calling them that? It’s what they call each other, and I guess I’ve kinda joined in; it just feels natural. They have long names, that’s why. Obviously.
I’m grabbing a bottle of water and some food from the fridge when a hip bumps into mine.
“Third sink’s been fixed.” I shut the door, frowning at Joshua, who holds a devilish smirk.
“Since when are you a plumber?”
The omega’s smirk stretches into a grin. “My pack likes to roleplay sometimes, but normally my alphas are the plumbers, and I’m the lonely house omega who can’t afford—”
“Oh my god, Josh.Stop.”
He chuckles as I add three pre-wrapped baguettes onto a wooden tray.
“I’m glad you had a good honeymoon, but Ireallydo not want the details.” I unscrew the water bottle. “Thanks for fixing the sink, I’ll pay you for it.”
“Wasn’t me, babe,” he says.
I arch a brow as I take a sip.
“It was those alphas of yours.”
I splutter on my swallow. “What?That’s not their job. Please don’t tell me you asked them.”
“Nope, all the sinks were full. I was about to take my client over but saw there wasn’t any space. The one with the nice smile asked about the leak, and then the sexy, angry twin joined in. Took everyone a while to finish their washes while we watched…”
“You’re newly bonded, you should have more restraint,” I murmur as I throw some fruit onto the tray.
“Ihardlylooked, but the girls…” He lets out a low whistle.
I shake my head, popping a grape into my mouth. “Where are they now?”
“The alphas? Last I saw, the reception lobby. Why, you taking that to them?” He nods at the tray.
I scowl. “No, this is for me.”
“That’s a whole lotta food for one omega…”
“Oh, shut up, Joshua. Your two o’clock is here.”
His light laughter follows me as I walk away.
Maybe I have stacked too much food onto the tray, but that’s fine, I’ll keep it in my office fridge. Means I won’t be accosted by Josh again.
When I round the corner, I put on a professional smile for the waiting clients and spot the alpha brothers by the revolving doors.
My lips slowly drop as I take them in, their faces downwards. Luc is smiling slightly, Val looks like he’s paying attention to something, then he shifts to the side.
