“Ah, true.” I plug in the address to my shop in his phone, glad it doesn’t pop up with the name. Buckle follows the directions.
“Wait!” Buckle says when he pulls into the parking lot.
Abel’s eyes go so big, but he’s not panicking.
“You workhere?” Buckle says.
“Iownit. Pleasures is all mine.” I’m quite proud of it too. It’s been up and running for five years. It took a lot of blood, sweat, and tears to get here, but it’s all mine. “And tonight is a beginner’s pole class I teach. Thought it’d be a fun way to bond. Well, kind of bond. I do have other students.”
Surprising me, Abel nods. “I always thought pole dancing sounded fun, but I’ve always been too afraid to try it.” His cheeks go pink like they do so often.
I squeeze his hand. “This is a beginner class with just the basics. Only an hour. And I think you’ll enjoy the other students. It’s a group of older Betas that call themselves the Beta Bitches.”
Abel snorts. “Oh, I know who they are. They’re always fun.”
I let out a breath. “We should go get you two dressed appropriately. Don’t worry, everything is new and I have a changing room.”
It doesn’t take long to get them inside and picking out something to wear. Abel grabs a pair of grippy leggings and a crop top. “Do I look okay?” He pulls at the shirt and squirms.
“Sweetness, you look amazing.”
“I believe you this time.”
Buckle comes out of the changing room in a pair of slutty shorts I want to rip off him. He’s in a mesh crop top and struts as if he owns the place.
“What about me?”
Abel swallows and nods, apparently speechless.
“Oh, Alpha, you look delectable,” I purr.
Another nod from Abel as he hides his growing erection.
“Class starts in about ten minutes, but browse all you want.”
A gaggle of laughs fill the shop when the Beta Bitches arrive.
“Ladies!” I greet them.
“I’m looking forward to class tonight,” Bette says as her eyes home in on Buckle. “Do we have fresh meat tonight?”
Abel waves. “Yep.” He wraps an arm around his stomach. So far, we’re still doing good and he’s not panicking.
“Abel? What a pleasure to see you outside of the library. Are you signed up for the Valentine’s Day festival? Are you going to the dance?” Bette narrows her eyes on my Beta.
He nods. “I’m helping Aaron with the setup and I have my own booth. I planned on helping decorate the hall for the dance.”
“Good. Good. I’m glad you’re getting out more.” Bette glances to me and Buckle, then back to Abel. “What’s going on?”
Abel nibbles his bottom lip and scoots closer to me.
“I found my Fated,” I say. “Two of them.”
Bette squeals and claps her hands. “Bitches! He’s finally found his Mates!”
The three other of the Beta pack rush over.
“Oh my, the sweet librarian!” Lisa says.
