Page 14 of Knot Letting Go (Knotty Streak Omegaverse #4)

A note had been slipped under my door at some point in the night.

I sat on my packed suitcase and stared at it for a long time.

There was no point in trying to sleep. My dreams were filled with erotic scenes of me with Quill and Konstantin.

Positions I never thought about, and sensations that had me waking covered in slick.

It was only when the morning sun kissed the horizon that I gathered enough nerve to pick the paper up and unfold it.

It struck me as kind of silly to pen a note when a text would be more expeditious, but once I started reading it in Konstantin’s careful hand, I realized it was far more personal than any text could be.

Dear Aubrielle,

I must first offer my deepest apologies for my behavior yesterday. The fact we’re compatible gives me no right to expect anything of you. I have far more respect for you than what I demonstrated, and I ask for your forgiveness.

Whether you choose to accept my apology or not, please consider staying on as Lillianna’s nanny. She adores you, and you have been so good for her. She deserves the best in life, and you are the best for her.

I wiped at my eyes with the back of my hand as I teared up. Lillianna was wonderful, and I was loath to leave her. I wasn’t certain how I felt about Konstantin and what happened, or about Quill, but I already bonded with Lillianna.

And her father thought I was best for her. Not for a second did I doubt the sincerity of the statement. Something inside of me trembled with joy knowing that Konstantin felt that. His praise made the ache between my legs pulse with more urgency.

It would only get worse. Far worse.

I swallowed hard and kept reading.

If you’re worried about not being able to work during your heat, we have plenty of hands on staff to watch over Lillianna while you do so.

I will personally take time to be with my daughter until you’re able to resume your duties.

If you wish to be professional about it, you should know that the law allows Omegas time off during their heat cycle.

Of course I knew about the law. It was taught to us young at St. Anne’s as well as the belief that Omegas were meant to be mothers.

A lot of my fellow schoolmates scoffed at that, but I’d always wanted to have babies.

Omegas were not only given time off during their heats, but plenty of maternity leave as well.

Alphas wanted Omegas to have babies, because we were the only ones who could produce Alpha sons.

Betas might produce the rare Omega, but not Alphas.

Konstantin didn’t need to tell me what the law said, but I assumed he wanted to comfort me and give me the assurance that my job wasn’t at risk. That wasn’t the problem, though. The issue was that he and his brother were the Alphas I wanted.

Taking a deep breath and exhaling, I continued reading.

I want to give you more than time. Our compatibility allows me to help you through your heat.

I will not only take time off for Lillianna, I will take time for you, and make certain that you have everything you need.

Of course it is your decision if you take me up on the offer and how much you want from me.

I’m offering not only my resources but myself as well.

Offering himself? My whole body lit up like a bonfire.

Dropping the note, I raced into my bathroom and splashed cold water on my face. Once, twice. It wasn’t enough to cool my body down. I desperately peeled off my clothes and turned the shower on, cranking the knob completely right to the cold setting.

I let out a yelp as I stepped under the freezing spray. Focusing the water on my abdomen, I let it cascade down and splashed it up over my chest and face. My slick flowed as if an Alpha were standing directly behind me with his big cock hard and ready to breed.

Crap. That wasn’t helping ease my heat pangs.

Konstantin had offered himself to me.

When he had wrapped his arms around me in his office last night, a rush of contentment blanketed me.

I’d felt safe and wanted. His purring wasn’t like anything I’d heard before.

I’d seen videos and heard ASMR purrs, but with my head pressed to his chest, the rumbling vibrated to the center of my being and chased off the worst of my nerves.

Until I reminded myself who he was and that it was so wrong.

He had to know it was wrong too. He was intelligent, professional, and careful. The type of Alpha who would follow the law.

Why did that make me more aroused?

I stepped back a few inches to let the spray hit my aching mound. A jolt of pleasure zipped through me. Gasping, I grasped the ledge on the wall. This was supposed to cool off my heat, not feel good.

It didn’t matter if Konstantin offered himself. Either his Alpha hormones dictated that part of the note or he felt it was his duty as a compatible Alpha. I couldn’t take him up on it.

My pelvis angled slightly and the jet of water hit just the right spot again.

Quill was also compatible with me. How horrible would it be for the brothers if they ever found out? I didn’t want them to fight over me. Family was too important. I would not be the Omega who came between them.

Ooh, but to be sandwiched between those two hot Alphas. Their hands wandering all over my body, squeezing my breasts, and teasing my clit. To have one of them hold me, kissing me madly, as the other fucked me.

I fumbled for the removable shower head and yanked it off its bracket.

This time, I turned the knob in the other direction for warm water and pressed the spray to my pussy.

Moaning, I moved it up and down my slit before I leaned against the wall and lifted a leg to rest my foot on the edge of the tub.

The ache demanded more, feeling empty, and screamed for an Alpha to knot me. But this would have to do, and God, it felt good.

The image of Quill going down on me and covering my pussy with his mouth had me jerk my hips forward. His tongue, licking up and down, never stopping. His gorgeous naked body shining from the water and his huge erection pointing up at its target.

Then Konstantin holding me still from behind and sliding a hand between my legs. His low sexy voice telling me all the dirty things he wanted to do to me while he rubbed my clit.

I spread my labia and unhooded my clit. The spray smacked against it and I let out a cry. I’d never felt so sensitive. My hips rocked as I hit that spot again and again.

Quill and his deliciously wicked grin. Konstantin smoldering in his tailored suit.

Both of them fucking me, knotting me, filling me with their seed.

My orgasm exploded and nearly knocked me off my feet. Crying out again, my eyes fluttered and my legs shook. I sunk down to sit on the side of the tub as my world spun.

I turned off the water with my trembling hand and let the shower head hang from its hose. The steady drip from it was an echo of my pounding heartbeat. I’d never experienced a climax that powerful before. Every part of me felt as if it were buzzing with electricity in the best of ways.

My heat pangs tapered off and left me with a feeling of victory. It was only the beginning of my cycle, but maybe the shower was the secret to getting through this. I could get through my heat and not have to jeopardize my job.

Glancing at the shower head, the nozzle seemed to mock me with a disapproving expression. Water gathered at the lowest part of its rim and stopped dripping.

“Stop judging.” I held up my chin. “I did what had to be done. And now I’ve gone crazy talking to a shower head.”

I stood and plucked a towel from the rack to dry off. Happy energy thrummed in my veins. If there were people to cover for me, I could get through this and come out free from Alpha touch on the other side.

Dressing and loosely braiding my hair, I got ready for the day. I hummed a cheery flower song my mom used to sing and didn’t even startle when my phone rang.

I was surprised to see it was Kienna. Concern made me suddenly tense with worry. There was no way she was up this early in the morning, even with the time difference in Manitoba. It wasn’t until I clicked the video call that I remembered she was actually in Ireland.

“Aubrie!” Kienna whooped and spun around with her phone, showing me she was on a castle wall under the clear blue sky. “I’m at Blarney!”

I laughed with her and grinned. “Hi. It’s beautiful. How’s the trip so far?”

“Hi Aubrielle!” Alderic popped up behind my friend and waved.

“The trip is awesome. Everything I’d hoped it would be. We’ve been to two other castles, but Blarney, God, it’s the best. Best. Castle. Ever!” Kienna cheered, and her mates hooted in the background. “You would love it here. It’s so magical, like a fairy tale come to life.”

“And the pubs are slapping!” Tiergan shouted from nearby.

There was a beep and Nicolette joined our call. She was dimly lit and rubbing her eyes with one hand as she held an infant breastfeeding with her other arm. “Hey girls.”

“Nic! I’m at Blarney!” Kienna exclaimed again and did another slower spin to share the views.

“Gorgeous.” Nicolette nodded and yawned.

“How are you doing, Nicolette?” I asked, not wanting to say she looked like she’d barely made it through the mall stampede for Black Friday sales. Yet something in me went soft at hearing the gentle sounds of her son feeding.

“Exhausted. You’d think with twins they’d be the same, but they’re so not. They’re even on different schedules. One is awake while the other sleeps, so that means I get no sleep.” She sighed but tenderly stroked the baby’s head.

“Well, it’s lucky you’re awake. I’m about to kiss the Blarney Stone.

” It was one of Kienna’s lifelong dreams. She handed the phone off to one of her mates and another two held her legs as she bent over the ledge to hang upside-down.

She waved at the camera and then kissed the ancient stone, lying her cheek against it as if she might hug it.

We cheered for her as she reluctantly left her spot and stood back up, retrieving her phone. “I can feel the magic. It’s soaring through my veins. I have the gift of gab!”

I giggled, genuinely so happy for her that she was living her dream and with mates who helped make it come true for her.

“You already had that gift.” Nicolette softly snorted.

“Now you’re doubly blessed,” I added with a laugh.

“Aw, I miss my girls.” Kienna blew a kiss at her cell. “Sorry to kiss and run, but we’ve got a tour to finish. I just had to share that with you.”

“Thank you. Have fun and post a million pictures.” I waved at her.

“Yeah, go on and enjoy. Miss you too.” Nicolette smiled.

“Bye, girls. Love you!” Kienna exited the call.

I gazed at Nicolette fussing with her son, switching him around to the other side of her chest. Yes, she looked exhausted, nothing like the beach party girl she used to be, but she looked content and fulfilled. “Motherhood suits you.”

She raised her brows. “Motherhood is going to kill me.” The baby cooed and her expression softened. “Yeah, you’re right. It’s wonderful. I never thought I’d love being a mom so much. I always thought you’d be the first one of us to get married and have a child.”

“One day. There’s no rush. I have to find the right Alpha first.” I opened my mouth to tell her what was happening at the manor, but I bit the side of my tongue. She didn’t need to hear my troubles with so much on her plate right now.

“Any Alpha would be damn lucky to have you. How is being a nanny to Lillianna going? Callista will be home tomorrow, right?”

“It’s fantastic. Lillianna is such an incredible kid.

We’re going to design mermaid tails today.

” I might have been an adult, but I was still excited to lose myself in the mermaid world with Lillianna.

“Yes, it’s Sunday tomorrow. Their flight comes in about noon.

Hopefully we can visit with her some time next week. ”

“I’m glad you two live closer together now. I hate that we’re all so far apart.” Nicolette glanced down at her baby and whispered, “He’s sleeping now. I’m going to put him down and try to get a few winks myself. It was so good to talk, Aubrie.”

“Go get sleep. Miss you and take care.”

“You too. Bye.”

The call ended and I hugged my phone to my chest. I missed my friends terribly, but we were all in good places. There were bumps in the roads, but it would all work out.

I tidied up and just before leaving the room, I spotted Konstantin’s note I’d dropped earlier. Best not leave that lying around in case anyone else saw it. I scanned it as I carried it to the bin and realized I hadn’t read the last bit.

Know that your position here is secure, and that I have never offered myself to anyone as I’ve done with you. You’re an extraordinary young woman, and I want nothing more than to help you realize that. Hopefully in more ways than one.

Konstantin

Heat rushed through my body and flooded my face. He’d never offered himself to anyone like this. Yes, I knew he was married before and had a daughter, but for an Alpha to admit something like that, it showed the weight of the proposition.

Surely I wouldn’t need any aid through my heat, but… could I if I needed to?

“Aubrielle!” Lillianna sang from the hallway and knocked on my door.

I stuffed the note into my bedside table drawer and hurried to greet her. Never did she need to know her uncle triggered her nanny’s heat and that her father offered to help her nanny through it. Lillianna deserved a perfect world, and I would make certain that happened for her.

Thinking of mermaid tails all day would chase away any thoughts of knots.

Hopefully.