Willow has a past with Jude, her omega. Now Jude has Atlas too. I’m nothing to them, nothing more than the girl Atlas is seeing.
But I want to be seen as something more.
I liked Willow from the moment I met her. She’s a little blunt, but she tells it like it is. No beating around the bush. That's what I want. No games with her. Just the truth.
That's why I feel bad about this big secret Atlas and I are keeping from her. We both know that if this is going to become something serious, it’s a conversation we’re going to have to have.
“What's wrong, Little Rose?” Atlas’ voice shifts into one of my caring alpha. “You disappeared on me.”
“Sorry,” I blink, forcing a smile. “Just nerves.”
“Briar.” He gives me a no shit tone.
I sigh heavily, “What if this works out perfectly?”
He raises a brow. “Isn’t that the goal?”
“But what if things go so well, and we fall so hard for the both of them, only to find they both want to run for the hills when they find out that we kill people and like it? I don’t know if you realize this, Atlas, but not many people are so chill about murderers, and I’m sure even less want to pack up with one.”
“It’s serial killers, babe. We’re not simple murderers.” He gives me a cheeky smile and I huff out a laugh.
“I’m being serious. I don’t want this to be a deal breaker, but it would be for any sane person.”
“Don’t go judging a book by its cover, babe,” he chuckles. “We have no clue if they’re sane or not. They could be batshit crazy.” He wiggles his brows.
“Would it be fucked up of me to say I wouldn’t care if they were? Maybe a little turned on.”
He tosses his head back, his whole body shaking with laughter. “Fuck, you’re perfect.” He leans down and presses akiss against my lips, his smile still on his. I kiss him back and relax a little bit.
“No,” he murmurs against my lips. “Because I’d react the same way. But, crazy or not, let’s not overthink things. We don’t know how any of this is going to play out right now. One thing at a time. Let’s go on this date, get to know these two new amazing people who have come into our lives and give them a chance. Plus, you know about what happened with Willow. What she did for Jude. Willow doesn’t have clean hands.”
“But that was in defense. Anyone in their right mind would do the same if it was their omega or alpha they needed to defend.”
“Yeah?” he grins. “You're telling me you’d kill for me, Little Rose?”
“Fuck yeah I would,” I grumble back. “And you better do the same for me.” I poke him in the chest.
“I’d kill a million men for you, Little Omega,” he growls softly, nipping at my lip.
“Would you kill for them?” I ask.
“Yeah,” he nods his head. “I would. I’d kill for anyone who needed to be protected. I’d just make it hurt a little bit extra for the ones I care about.”
“How romantic,” I giggle, loving how he brings out the omega in me.
“Damn right,” he winks. “Now, put this on and get that sexy ass dressed. We have a beautiful alpha and an adorable omega to see.”
He grabs the green body con dress from the closet and holds it out to me.
“Why this one?” I ask.
“Because it shows off all your curves.” He bites his bottom lip, eyes raking over my body. “Every single one. And I wannasee the look in their eyes when they get to see just how fucking edible you are.”
“Stop,” I laugh, trying to hide the blush from my cheeks as I turn around.
“Never.” He steps up behind me, wrapping his arms around me. “Everything is going to be okay, Briar. I have a feeling.”
“What if your feeling is wrong?” I ask quietly.
