Page 65

Kai

Did they bond you? We’ll throw them in jail if they did.

Or kill them. Maverick knows a guy.

Maverick

I know nothing.

Feral Kai is in the building. She’s always a little extra hover-y after a heat, but I think being with strangers is triggering her instincts something fierce.

Me

No bonding, but I wanted them to?

Kai

Of course you did. You’ve been denied a bond for so fucking long your omega is practically presenting for them to bite and breed you.

My stomach rolls. On second thought, I don’t want to talk about that right now.

Like clockwork, the post-heat cramps begin, and I rush to get supplies from the bathroom as my period starts. No baby for me.

It doesn’t hurt this time, though. Having a kid with people I just met is a terrible plan. Absolutely horrible. Although, a little Nate would be cute as hell.

Fuck,do not think of him holding a baby. My ovaries can’t handle it.

The small stack of clothes on the dresser are Dez’s workout gear, if I had to guess. Everything’s too big, but I revel in wearing my alpha’s things even if he’s not here anymore.

Lacey

Glad you had fun. Text us when you’re home safe. We’ll come visit in a few days when the hormones wear down.

Kai

Seriously, blink twice if we need to kill these guys. Mav can make it look like an accident.

Maverick

Again, I know nothing.

Me

No killing, maiming or jailing. I’m good. Walking out any minute. Love you all.

Mellie

Same, but if you can still walk, I’m not sure you did your heat right. You should be sitting on an ice pack right now.

I smother my laugh, knowing she’s not wrong. I’m sore and used in all the best ways, but it’s a good feeling. Like someone loved me enough to give me the heat of my dreams and more. The ending could’ve been nicer, but I’ll grab a rideshare and maybe order some takeout when I get home. It could be worse.

Mellie

Seriously, you should be tied down while an alpha?—

Enough of that.

I’m about to look for a snack when I spot something by the front door. A bag full to bursting with pillows and comforters and sheets. I assume it’s the new linens, but when I unzip the top, I scentus.