Page 12 of Knot Enough (Fruity Omegas #1)

S orren

I don’t think Lydia or Gabriel realized that sound could float through the halls from their room.

It was hard listening to them laugh and have fun with each other when all I wanted to do was be in there with them.

I sipped my coffee, hoping to distract myself.

After several minutes, I heard footsteps coming down the hall.

I turned to look at them and wanted to groan at what I saw.

Lydia was wearing these unbelievably sexy long black socks.

Her skirt ended several centimeters from where her long socks ended, giving me a peek at the color of her thighs.

Her face flushed at my attention, and she shuffled a little to hide behind Gabriel.

I loved her shy reactions to the attention my pack and I would give to her.

It was a shame she wasn’t used to it, but the longer she was with us, she would get plenty of it.

If we looked at her and Gabriel, her scent would brighten to an even more intoxicating level.

Gabriel wasn’t much better at calming my reaction.

A part of me wondered if I was always attracted to regular clothes or if it was just these two.

Gabriel’s jeans were ripped in several significant places, giving glimpses of his legs.

I tried my best not to stare at the fabric when it moved.

I wanted to see all of his legs, and it killed me that the jeans hid just enough to keep me wondering.

“We’re ready when you are,” Gabriel said, looking at me with a grin that told me he knew exactly what I was thinking.

A smile spread across my face. I got up and walked over to them.

Gabriel and Lydia’s eyes widened at my approach.

I was careful to walk slowly in case they needed to step back or away from me.

It would be hard not to chase them, but I wouldn’t, for them.

Gabriel’s scent swelled throughout the room, showing how much he liked me approaching.

My grin spread wide as I got close enough to do what I wanted.

“You both look edible and breathtaking,” I said, winking at Lydia as I brushed my hand lightly across Gabriel’s neck, right where I wanted to mark him.

I brought his hand up to my mouth. I silently asked Gabriel for permission with my eyes.

He nodded slightly, his gaze laser-focused on me.

I kissed the inside of his wrist, savoring his taste and feel.

“Alright, let’s go before we’re late,” I said, releasing his hand suddenly.

Gabriel looked at me with shock and want.

I winked at him and stepped away. I grabbed the keys for the car Graham and I shared.

Finn liked riding his motorcycle since closed spaces weren’t his favorite thing.

Graham’s work wasn’t that far from the house, so he walked to work half the time instead of driving.

Gabriel sighed loudly in frustration before following after me.

“What a tease,” Gabriel said to Lydia. I watched them out of the corner of my eye with a grin.

I was proud I had such an effect on him.

We all got in the car, me in the driver's seat, Gabriel in the passenger seat, and Lydia in the back.

I looked at him quizzically. I thought he would have shared the back with Lydia.

“She wanted some time to herself.” He shrugged. “Though, if I’m being honest. I think she just wanted me to spend some time with you.” He whispered, glancing at Lydia to ensure she wasn’t listening.

“Her loss, I suppose. You're a treat to be around.” I said as I watched him lean back into his seat.

“That I am. You know, you keep commenting about how much you want to eat me. Should I be worried?” Gabriel pondered as I turned the car on. Images flashed through my mind that were very unneeded at the moment. I shook my head to try to clear my mind as I pulled out of the driveway.

“Careful with that mouth of yours. If you keep teasing me, we might not make it to that competition.” I said, growling lightly. Gabriel’s eyes widened like saucers, and his scent deepened even more.

“Not happening. We are going. Boys, behave yourself.” Lydia scolded the both of us. I looked through the back mirror to see her glaring at both of us. I won’t admit that a part of me liked how bossy she was right now. It almost made me want her to call me a good boy.

“Your wish is my command,” I said, focusing on the road as we entered a busier part of town. Gabriel huffed and fell back in his seat.

“Fine.” He said with a grumble. I smiled to myself at his reaction.

A part of me wondered if his heat would make his brattiness worse.

The thought of Gabriel’s heat had me worried about Lydia’s.

I know they mention her using suppressants to make it bearable, but even then, it was supposed to be hell for them.

I could say for all three of us that we didn’t want her hurting in any way.

It would be hard to stay away from the nest when it happened to Lydia.

Knowing she was in pain and we couldn’t be there to support her was a hard thought.

We would do whatever made her the most comfortable, but a part of me hoped she would let us spend that time with her .

We pulled into the parking lot of a large gym. I could see several men and women in formal attire entering and leaving the building. Lydia and Gabriel were bouncing off the walls by the time I parked.

“Hurry! Let’s go, let’s go.” Lydia yelled, practically pulling at Gabriel’s arm.

He was the only thing stopping her from running into the building.

I smiled at her. This was the first time I’d seen her so relaxed around us.

She usually was nervous, shy, or flushed when we were around.

I locked the car and turned toward the omegas.

Gabriel held out his free hand for me to take.

I smiled and took his palm in mine, loving the warmth that it gave off.

As soon as we were in the building, a small body of short black hair tackled Lydia.

Two sets of girly giggles started as Gabriel lifted both of them around and twirled them.

“I’m so glad you two could make it.” The other omega said, looking between both of them.

Now that I could see her entire face, I noticed that the pieces of exposed skin were covered in glitter.

It wasn’t loud or obvious. Honestly, it looked more like her skin shimmered in the light.

The girl’s dress was form-fitting with high heels to match.

The dress’s neckline cut deep into the girl’s chest, and a high slit could be seen at the bottom.

The dress was bright red and shiny, reminding me of cherries.

“Corretta, this is Sorren. Sorren, Corretta.” Gabriel said, moving his hand to introduce the both of us. Corretta stopped her jumping and laughter with Lydia to look at me.

“Oh, this must be one of the alphas you told me about. Nice to meet you.” Corretta said, looking me up and down.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you,” I told her, holding my hand out. Corretta took it.

“I hope you take good care of them. They deserve to be happy.” Corretta said as she shook my hand. A hint of sadness slipped in her eyes.

“You’ll find your pack, Corretta, and they’ll love you,” Lydia said, taking Corretta’s hand gently. A sympathetic look crossed Lydia’s face.

“Thank you. I'm glad you found another pack that will love you and Gabriel.” Corretta said. Lydia smiled and pulled her into a hug.

“Thank you. You have been so good to me. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it.

” Lydia said with tears staining her face.

The way these two talked made me wonder if there was previous history Lydia or Gabriel hadn’t told us about.

It didn’t matter in the grand scheme of things.

We were with them now, and that was what was important.

“Now get to it. You have a competition to win.” Lydia said, after wiping her eyes.She pushed Corretta further into the building.

Corretta rolled her eyes but started walking to a man I noticed for the first time.

That must be her partner. We watched her go further into the building and disappear into the crowd .

“Come on, let’s go get a seat,” Lydia said, leading us to where the guests sat.

It didn’t take long after we sat for the competition to get in the swing of things.

I expected the competitors to come in one at a time in front of the judges, but instead, they covered the floor all at once.

My eyes focused on Corretta and her partner.

I could tell immediately that she was good.

Corretta’s feet practically glided across the floor as her partner moved her in his desired direction.

Seeing how every pair moved around the room without hitting or bumping into the person next to them was amazing.

Something captivated me as I watched Corretta.

They took control of the room and the judge’s attention.

I wasn’t surprised when they announced her as the winner by the time the event ended.

Gabriel, Lydia, and I intended to wait for Corretta and her partner to get changed and meet them outside, but as we got to the meeting spot, I noticed Gabriel catching Lydia as she tripped.

“Lee Lee, you're burning up,” Gabriel said with concern. I stopped walking when I heard Gabriel’s words and turned to face them. She leaned heavily on Gabriel, almost absent-mindedly running her head against him.

“Hmm, am I? ” Lydia asked as she hummed and closed her eyes to focus on the sensation of Gabriel’s hand on her forehead. I stepped closer to them and pressed my own hand against her forehead. Gabriel was right; she was indeed burning up.