Page 26 of His Snowbound Omega

“Relax,” Baal repeated.

“I can’t. I’ve never…done this before.”

“This?”

“Cuddled.”

The alpha stilled for a moment and then lifted up enough that he could peer over Thorn’s shoulder to view his face. “You weren’t a virgin when I took you last night.”

“Of course not,” he scoffed.

“Yet you claim you’ve never been held? What about past lovers?”

Thorn shrugged like it wasn’t a big deal. “They left once we were done. Or they fell asleep, but like, next to me. Not like this.”

“Poor frosty omega,” despite his words, Baal sounded rather pleased by this new information. “We have a lot of work to do, huh? Don’t worry. You’ll adjust. Soon, you’ll find it hard to sleep without me.”

He pursed his lips as the alpha settled back down. “Is that a threat?”

“Did it sound like one to you?”

“Kind of.”

“Then maybe it was,” he chuckled, “a little.”

“Alpha?”

“Hmm?”

“I don’t understand why you’re doing this.”

“You will,” Baal repeated his earlier sentiment, and then nuzzled closer. “Sleep. There’s nothing that can’t wait till morning.”

Thorn thought for sure he’d be up all night, but the exhaustion was too great, and before long, he couldn’t keep his eyes open.

For the first time in his life, he fell asleep in the arms of an alpha, protected in his warmth and engulfed in the pleasant scent of gingerbread and spice.

Chapter 9:

Two days later, Thorn was still baffled by his reaction to the alpha.

He’d woken the next morning alone, no note this time. The flowers had greeted him at the entryway though, looking as pristine as they had at the cabin. If he’d stopped to spare a single second to smell them, no one was there to see it.

The keys to the car had been left on the table by the basket as well, the car still parked in the driveway. He’d given it a thorough once over, checking the back and under the seats, before jumping into the driver's seat. Not that he thought there were any other traps laid by the alpha—yet—but still. It didn’t hurt to be vigilant.

Thorn had clearly underestimated Baal once already. He’d be wise not to do it again. At least he’d come out with somethings this time around. There was no telling how far the alpha’s generosity would stretch. Next time, he may not be so lucky.

So he’d opted to take advantage of the benefits he had received, using the car shamelessly to get to where he needed to be.

That first visit to the hospital had actually removed most of the lingering doubt from his mind. By the time he’d arrived, his brother’s surgery had already been underway. Apparently, Baal had stopped in first thing, paid off all of the bills, signed the guardian forms, and left his card details on file for any future payments.

Then the guy had vanished.

It hadn’t occurred to Thorn that they’d never exchanged contact details until yesterday, after going twenty-four hours with no word from him. With no way to get in touch with him, he was forced to wait.

He used the time to his advantage, working extra hard at his jobs while he still could. As soon as the alpha resurfaced, there was no doubt in Thorn’s mind he’d be made to quit for real. Until then, he pocketed the money he had and opened a new bank account, where he deposited the bag full of cash as well as his meager savings.

After the surgery, he’d been told by the doctors that Aster needed to be kept in isolation for twenty-four hours, and that they’d call him once visiting was approved. The call had come in on his lunch break, and as soon as he’d finished his shift at the restaurant, he’d headed to the hospital.