Ethan
Technically, our omega’s name isn’t “Dove” either.
Ohhhh. This must be the “group chat” Teddy said he was going to start.
Biting my lip, my fingers type across the screen as another message from Teddy pops up.
Teddy
I’d like to hear from our omega if she needs anything before I worry about you.
Me
I’d like some ricotta please *heart emoji*
Ethan
Thanks, Little Bird.
Teddy
Well played, Dove. Well played. Anything else?
I frown, staring down at the screen as I think about it. When will small things like this stop making my heart flip inside my chest? I’ve never been asked if I “need anything from the store”. I’m sure it’s something people ask each other all the time, but my parents never cared if I “needed” anything.
The phone buzzes.
Maverick
Teddy, why did you make a group chat if you were asking Wren specifically?
Teddy
I just wanted her to answer *first*. What's wrong with wanting to make sure my omega’s needs are met before any of you fuckers?
Brennan
Nothing, but you could have just texted her separately first, and then sent out the group text.
Maverick
I need more razors.
I kind of want a different body wash. The one here is fine, but it smells too much like the one I had at my parents house.
Me
Also, could you please grab me some body wash? I know there’s some here and I’m verygrateful, but maybe a different scent?
Teddy
You bet, Dove.
Smiling, I stare down at the screen. It’s amazing how simple that was. As I reread the exchange, the messages disappear, and in their place is a screen that says “incoming call”. The words immediately send my heart racing, because I have no idea who would be calling me, but then, at the top of the screen, it says “Maggie Petrov”.
My shoulders immediately relax.
Maverick’s sister, and my doctor.
