Sonnet smiled. “I’m still thinking about it.”
“Mhm. You forget I know you. I’m like inside your mind.” Scarlett wiggled her fingers at her before they both began to laugh. “I’m just happy to see you outside and smiling. Summer called me when she and your mom went over to see you, telling me how you were doing. How’s your heart doing?”
“A little better each day. Felix says it’s because I’m with them that fated mates can sync even before bonding and help calm nerves. He’s been reading all these books,” Sonnet laughed. “I think being with them has helped, though. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without them.”
“I’m just happy for you. I was worried at first but seeing how they’ve stepped up for you has made me happy. I only have one last question for you. Is it true that sex with your fated mate is like the best thing ever?”
“SCARLETT!”
“What?I’m curious!”
Sonnet could feel her face heat up and tried to fan it. She was only thankful they were sitting outside, so no one else could hear Scarlett’s vulgar question, though it wouldn't have made a difference to Scarlett. She had no shame. In fact, she was one of the few omegas’ Sonnet had met who embraced her sexual needs loudly and proudly.
“You’re shameless,” Sonnet scolded, throwing her napkin at her. “If you must know, we haven’t done it yet.”
“Really? Man, I would have jumped their bones.”
“It’s complicated. Their pack dynamic was complicated, and my dynamic with my omega was complicated. We spent all our time trying to settle in with each other that sex wasn’t even on my mind.”
Scarlett sighed. “I wished it wasn’t always on my mind.”
“Scarlett.”
“I’m just saying. You know, those clinics they have set up for heat cycles aren’tthatbad, but I can’t wait to be nailed by an alpha. Hey, you should ask your mates if they have any hot, single friends.”
Sonnet ignored her and took a long sip of her coffee, but she agreed that she was lucky to have her mates. Sonnet never went to any heat cycle clinics. She hated the idea and, to this day, felt strongly that there had to be better ways to help single, lonely omegas through intense heat cycles.
That’s another good point we can make in your book.
“I’m kind of nervous,” Sonnet admitted. “My heat cycle is coming soon now. I can feel it. I’m having more heat spikes, bloating more, and having these terrible mood swings. I’ve never felt this intense before a heat cycle before, but I know it’s because of how important this one is.”
“What part makes you nervous?”
“All of it.”
Scarlett’s smile was warm and understanding. Her chin was resting on her hands, and she looked solely at Sonnet, not letting anything else distract her. “I don’t know anything about the bonding ceremony, but I know it’s supposed to be one of the best experiences for an omega. You remember school, don’t you? It’s been ingrained in our minds how special and perfect the moment between an omega sealing her bond withherchosen mate or mates in your case.”
“I know it’s going to be special, but what if I mess up. What if I don’t bite them correctly, or what if I make a mistake while doing…you know…it.”
Scarlett tried and struggled to keep her expression neutral. “I really don’t think you need to be worried. You’ve said it yourself; you’re now at a point where you have good communication with your omega and trust her. Just remember that. She’s got your back. Your omega will ride you through all the fun, sexy parts, and then you’ll come back into consciousness for the bites, and you can’t do that wrong. Seriously. It’s all instinct. You and your omega will know exactly what to do, babes. Trust.”
You hear that? You think you’re going to be able to handle riding us through all the fun, sexy parts?
Girlie, I’ve been waiting this whole time for those parts!
“Well, when you say it like that, it doesn’t sound that bad.”
“See?” Scarlett flipped her hair. “Just listen to me, and you’ll be just fine, Sugar.”
“Whatever, Spice.”
Scarlett stuck out her tongue and went to take a sip of her coffee, but her eyes went wide, her face pale, and she began choking on her drink. Coffee went all over the table like she was a whale spraying water.
“Scarlett—Are you okay?”
She shook her head violently and pointed behind her.
Sonnet frowned and turned in her seat, only to come face to face with Juliana. She was hiding behind big sunglasses and an even bigger hat, but there was no denying who she was from her presence alone.
