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“There’s nothing wrong with taking what’s freely offered,” I murmur. “My boyfriend is going to want me to replay every second.”

Fuck, she smells even better now, and my eyes almost cross as my chest rumbles. It helps her stay calm and relaxed in a situation that could cause her anxiety. I love that she’s enjoying my purr. She’s the only omega I’ll ever do it for.

“Every second?” she stutters.

“Mmhmm,” I say, kissing her lips again before sliding herslowly down my body. Her squeak as she brushes over my very hard cock is adorable.

“Skate it off,” Silas says gruffly, and Nina looks at him as if through a haze. “You really are adorable, Nina. Come with me.”

She takes his offered hand and I watch her skate off with him. She’s a little wobbly, but gets her bearings again. Twisting to watch her, I hear Easton clear his throat.

“There are kids here,” he says, making me look down at my erection.

Wincing, I turn back toward the wall and adjust myself the best I can.

“Ugh, it’s definitely not going down anytime soon,” I groan, shrugging. “I should probably get going anyway.”

As I face them, I see Easton and Lyle watching Nina. She’s openly smiling and talking with Silas, looking more relaxed than ever. Don’t get me wrong, she’s still blushing furiously, but she’s happy.

“That’s why we’re doing this,” Lyle says as if reminding himself. “She deserves to be able to move within the world as herself. Protected, cherished, and fucking unapologetic. Every time she cringes, I want to punch her mother, and I’m not one for violence.”

“I have a feeling my father will have no problem getting rid of her as soon as she’s no longer pulling the puppet strings,” I murmur.

“How is he?” Lyle asks.

I don’t keep secrets from the packs that protect my girl.

“Still feral,” I grunt. “My father can process information, has a mind like a steel trap, but his impulse control is shit. I’m just glad that he hasn’t decided to just kill Vivian and be done with it.”

“Sometimes I think it would be easier,” Lyle mutters. “She had a birthday that wasn’t properly celebrated, right?”

“She did, in July. I doubt that her mother would have doneanything for her, but calling her out on it would cause friction,” I admit.

“The only friction I would want around that woman is that of a match against a striker strip,” Easton grumbles. “Lighting her on fire would be very satisfying.”

“You’re lucky I’m your lawyer,” Lyle grunts. “Cassidy and Abbott have a call with Nina tonight, I’ll check in with the group chat to see how it goes. Vivian can be volatile.”

Cassidy is pushing into their call because she’s salty that she hasn’t seen her outside of their morning runs. Nina is touching so many lives. They all say they adore her, and want to be able to continue to see her once she’s settled into pack life.

I don’t see any reason why they can’t. Riley is settled into this new hospital well, and he’s enjoying it. Dad can teach from anywhere if that’s what he wants to do, and I can just transfer schools.

Savannah has been very welcoming, and it doesn’t snow very often here. I’m personally sold.

“Thanks,” I say, getting ready to go. “She’s having fun. I should still say goodbye, right?”

“Yeah,” Lyle and Easton say together, making me laugh.

“Heard loud and clear,” I reply, skating over to her. “I’m heading out, Nina. I’m glad I got to see you today.”

“Just a random bumping into each other, huh,” she says, a smile playing on her lips.

“Absolutely,” I agree, grinning. I smile so much more around her. I’m less of a surly bastard, it’s a very odd change to be honest.

So much so that even Riley teases me when he sees me. Speaking of which, I think his shift ends soon. Typically, he’s on rotation until the early morning hours.

“You keep telling yourself that, Ellis,” she says goodnaturedly.

“See ya around, Little Queen,” I murmur, skating off the ice.