Page 16 of An Omega for Christmas

"The pecan pie!" Matthew ran to the oven and opened the door, wafting at the steam that billowed into the air. "I think it's okay."

"Baby, you were supposed to be resting." Grey nudged Matthew out of the way and took the towel from him, bending down to retrieve the pie from the oven.

"I was, but then I started to get worried and Meredith came round and told me all about the Christmas Eve party. I thoughtit would be a good idea to bake for it, but I want to keep some of it for us." Matthew fussed over the pie.

"Do you want to go to the Christmas party?" Grey asked, surprised at his omega's sudden change of heart.

Matthew shrugged. "Meredith seems cool with us, and I guess I need to meet the pack now you've claimed me."

Grey could see the anxiety clouding his mate's face at the thought of meeting the pack. "They'll love you, and your cakes."

Matthew smiled, looking up at Grey. "Are you the Alpha of two packs now? How's that even going to work?"

"We'll make it work. Our territories aren't that far apart, so with a little expansion, I think we can form one big pack, but I'll need to put it to my pack first. But all that can wait until after Christmas. Right now, the only thing I want to focus on is you." He pulled Matthew against him and kissed him slowly and thoroughly. Matthew moved against him, gasping against Grey's lips as he felt Grey's cock nudge against his.

"Are you able to shift again?" Matthew asked.

"Not yet, I need to rest for a bit." Grey kissed Matthew's cheek, his hand caressing his neck.

"Okay, so you need to get into bed and I'll treat your wounds." Matthew moved round to retrieve the first aid box from the cupboard.

"By treat my wounds do you mean..." Grey raised his eyebrows suggestively and Matthew shook his head in mock admonishment.

"You just said you needed to rest."

"I can lie back and let you take care of me, baby, if that's what you think is best." Grey tried to look innocent but couldn't quite manage it.

Matthew laughed but his gaze rested on the stark outline of Grey's hard cock in his jeans. Heat seared his cheeks and he pointed to the stairs. "Bed, now."

Grey grinned and then hauled Matthew into his arms and carried his omega to bed.

Chapter Eleven

The next morning they went into River Mountain. Grey broke the lock on the door of Matthew's apartment and they retrieved Matthew's belongings before heading into town to do some shopping. Grey bought Matthew some new clothes for the Christmas Eve party and then dropped Matthew off at the coffee shop.

"I'll be back in a little while to pick you up." Grey leaned over, kissing his mate.

"Aren't you going to come in? I thought you liked the coffee?"

"It was the cute guy serving it that was always the main attraction," Grey said, stroking Matthew's hair back from his face. "Besides, I've got a bit more shopping to do."

"Oh? Such as?" Matthew quirked an eyebrow, excitement lighting up his face. "I thought we said no presents?"

"Who said anything about presents?"

"Hmm," Matthew said, narrowing his eyes. "I'll see you later."

Matthew climbed out of the truck and waited for Grey to drive away before entering the coffee shop. Wendy immediately came round the counter and pulled him into a big hug.

"Thank God you finally used some of your common sense and went to Grey!" Wendy held him out at arm's length before yanking him back into a hug. "I'm so sorry, Matthew."

"None of that matters now. I'm just glad you're okay. I was scared he was going to hurt you." Matthew smiled at his friend as he gently untangled himself from her strong embrace. "Did he?"

"No, honey. He had enough on his plate dealing with Naomi. I'm just glad he's gone, the whole pack is. We can all move on with our lives now."

"I'm glad he's gone, too." Matthew's eyes sparkled with tears as he gripped his friend's hand. "Grey claimed me."

"I knew it. I knew you two were meant to be! Oh, my heart!" Wendy clutched her hands together and then turned to the counter. "This calls for a celebration!"