Page 30 of Loving My Omega (The Perfect Designation Trilogy #2)

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Thirty

“ T here was one right off the top I wanted to ask.” My face turned red and I pulled at my shirt. “I’ve been…seeing someone.”

Her eyebrow rose. “Is it the father?”

I nodded slowly. “Yeah. He…has been very nice and supportive. I just…when I get excited…”

“Sexually?”

Nodding again, I felt absolutely mortified talking about this. “Do Omegas partially shift? I’m having issues…controlling my wolf. Particularly…my ears and tail…”

Dr. Cardiff looked like she was going to laugh and I brought my hands up to my face. This did prompt her to laugh. Groaning, I wanted to evaporate right there.

“Colton, it’s perfectly normal. Sometimes, when emotions are high, we lose control. That’s all of us, not just Omegas. It just tends to be a little easier to lose control while we are pregnant. It’s not going to hurt or be an issue for your hatchling, I promise.” She smirked and tried to cover it by looking down at her notes. “There have been cases, especially ones who find it hard to control early on, that the last few months of their pregnancy they are partially shifted the entire time.”

My eyes widened and I sucked in a breath. “Like…my ears…and tail…would be out all the time?”

“Yes. I know it’s easier for non-Omegas since we aren’t nearly as sensitive but yes, there would be a possibility. It doesn’t hurt anything. You aren’t going to suddenly shift into a wolf. You don’t need to worry about that. It just might happen.”

I nodded and looked at my hands in my lap. That would be mortifying if I ended up being partially shifted all the time. Where would my tail even go. That would end up being a completely other issue than just trying to fit in pants. Reaching over, I grabbed my backpack and my notepad.

“Okay. So…outside of that, what am I looking forward to the next few weeks?”

Dr. Cardiff chuckled, but she was willing to go into detail about the next few weeks. Mostly about the changes in my body and what were things I needed to do. It definitely seemed like I needed to get an exercise routine started since I wasn’t working at the docks anymore.

When time was up, I had four pages of notes and I felt a little better about walking out of the office. I thanked her and she shook my hand before hugging me. It was shocking but I did hug her back as well. She had helped me the last three months and I knew if she could, she would have helped.

I needed to get someone to help me with the birth but I didn’t need someone right away. I’d be okay for a little bit. However, that lighter feeling didn’t last long. Something was off as I rode the bus back to the school. My wolf was agitated and it made me paranoid. It didn’t feel like someone was watching, just that something bad was going to happen.

Part of me wondered if it was because the run in I had with Miss Ebony. Her threat lingered and I wondered if maybe I should tell Marcus. I still had one more day on campus but after that, there really wouldn’t be much she could do to me directly. Even if she tried to involve the pack.

Since I still had another thirty minutes before my class, I made my way back up to Marcus’ office and unlocked the door. I made myself some tea to try and settle the feeling I was still getting. Luckily it wasn’t nausea but it wasn’t great. Pulling up the notes, I read over them again, trying to see when I would need to really buckle down and find someone to help me.

The office door slammed open and I looked up shocked to see Marcus with a furious look on his face. I looked at the time and it was twelve forty-five. Marcus was supposed to still be in his first class until one-fifty. He stalked over to me and towered above me as I looked at him from the couch.

“Ma-Professor, what…?”

“I told you to stay here. That I needed you to be safe in my office. Where the hell did you go, Colt?”

My heart sped up. “I…what…?” Whenever he was emotional like this, I always felt like I was grabbing at straws when I tried to formulate a thought.

“I said, where the hell did you go?” He growled and I saw the crystal at his chest start to glow.

Grabbing my backpack, I pulled out the photos I’d gotten from Dr. Cardiff and handed them to him. It probably wasn’t the smartest to do in broad daylight in the middle of his office but I wasn’t really thinking. His angry pheromones whipped around him and I panicked.

His anger didn’t go away, but it did at least drop to a simmer as he gently took the photos from me and looked them over. “You went to the doctor’s?”

I nodded. “I said…I told you that I h-had an appointment this week. I went this morning. The doctor…everything looks g-good. Really good actually. And…I managed to gain some weight. Really I think that is thanks to you. She also walked me through the next things that are going to happen. I took notes…i-if you want them. She said I still am considered high risk and she wouldn’t be able to help me moving forward though. But I don’t feel as overwhelmed. I’ll need to find a doctor but it isn’t as urgent until well into February I think…”

My word vomit was only broken up by the occasional stutter. My chest was heaving as I watch my Alpha slowly start to simmer all the way down. His crystal stopped glowing and I felt like I could take a breath.

“Colton, that was dangerous, you know that right? Not telling anyone where you were going, leaving campus, and then coming back. I also got a text from Ace about Ebony threatening you? And you still went anyways?”

“I know. I was prepared in case something did. Plus, I was on high alert.” I sighed. “Mike always knows where I am, no matter where I go.”

He looked up at me and I saw a bit of sadness in his eyes. “I could have gone with you. I wanted to go with you, Colt.”

My eyes fell. “I didn’t…want you to have to cancel class for this. Originally my appointment was for Tuesday but because of the snowstorm it had to get changed and it was during your class. I just thought…it would be better…” I swallowed, realizing that I didn’t really ask Marcus whether or not he wanted to go.

Marcus went down on one knee, taking my hand and kissing it. “It might not be a big deal to you, but it is to me. I want to make sure you’re safe and I honestly have questions of my own that I had wanted to ask. What I could do to better support you, or what can I look forward to as a father. I want you…no…I need you to rely on me. Rely and trust me.”

Taking a deep breath, I nodded. “I’m sorry. I didn’t realize…”

Marcus shook his head and kissed my forehead. “I wouldn’t expect you to understand how I feel. Both as a potential mate and an Alpha because you’ve never been one. Just talk to me. Don’t slink off and do things in secret. Especially when it comes to us or our daughter.”

When Marcus said it, it sounded so good. It sounded like we were a family already. I wanted that, wanted him. As shifters, we usually didn’t waste much time when I came to mating. At most, I’d heard a courting lasted six months and that was even a bit long. Dragons might be different since they had longer lives.

I thought, maybe give him a couple months, after our little pup was born that we could mate if he still wanted me. That decision though basically solidified that Marcus was ours and it didn’t change the fact that my wolf didn’t want to wait.

“I’m sorry.”

He smiled. “I know you are. I’m sorry for getting so mad. It just scared me. I get notified when our door opens and I was freaking out that you didn’t come back for that entire time. Especially after I got the text from Ace. That not only was Ebony on campus but that she had targeted you specifically.”

I winced. “I’m really sorry. I’ll do better next time. I’ll talk with you.”

Marcus nodded and kissed my head before standing back up. “That’s all I ask. I’ll walk you to Duke’s class.”

“Alpha thing?” I asked, smiling up at him.

Again, there was a soft smile on his face. “Yes. I almost shifted in the middle of class. First day of class and already I think I scared all of my students.”

Chuckling, I shook my head. “I think you will be fine. Just don’t try to make up for it. Otherwise you’re just going to end up being a pushover.” He frowned and I started to laugh. “You were, weren’t you?”

“I mean, I was thinking about it. I kicked everyone out of class as soon as I got the notification for the door. Plus, I was agitated the entire time.”

“Professor, come on. It’s fine. I doubt it was that bad.”

He sighed and held out his hand for me. I took it and he lifted me off the couch. Marcus grabbed my coat and helped me into it before handing me my bag. Opening the door for me, I looked down the hall to see a couple teachers mulling around the snacks.

“This isn’t going to help the rumors.”

“Maybe. I don’t care at this point. If they don’t want me to destroy the building, they will let me walk you to class.”

Biting my bottom lip, I forced myself not smile as I walked down the hall and down the stairs. A few of them did wave to Marcus but he continued down the steps. Professor Davidson’s class was on the main floor. Marcus didn’t care if he turned head but there were a few of the girls who asked him questions. They were trying to get in his way and stop him.

Finally, I snuck ahead of him and Sabrina caught my arm. She stuck her tongue out at Marcus who looked helpless in a sea of females. Shrugging, I dipped into Professor Davidson’s class. Sabrina pulled me with her to our usual seat and set me down.

“I feel like I never see you anymore.”

“I mean, you’ve been busy and so have I.”

Her nose wrinkled. “My sister’s baby shower does not count. I swear. She thinks she is a gift to all shifters. Her child, is not going to be all that. Her mate is butt ugly. I don’t know why she thinks her pup will be any different.”

My mouth dropped open. “Rin! That’s just mean!”

“It’s not. I could be more mean. The whole thing was a shame. She is just trying to curry favor with her mates mother, who hates her. Honestly, I love her. Her and I get along very well.”

I rolled my eyes. “I’m sure you do.”

Sabrina sighed. “So how are you? How is our dragon? Is he treating you right? Is he giving you everything you need?” Her eyebrows waggled up and and down.

“Rin!” I elbowed her before I leaned in closer. “We are having a girl.”

She squealed but by now, the class was used to her outbursts. Not a single one turned their heads but she grabbed hands held them.

“I am so happy for you, Colt. You have no idea. Your little girl is going to be so loved. We have to start buying stuff. Mall day? I mean, you said you needed new pants anyways.”

“Maybe in a week or so.” I pursed my lips. “I had a little breakdown over my clothes but I’m okay right now.”

Sabrina brushed my cheek. “You look better, Colt. Tell me you’re going to move in with him. Because if this is how you will look all the time, I will deal with not getting to see you as much.”

“Rin…”

“Come on, Colt. You know you want to. You haven’t been this healthy and happy. I know you are scared but trust me when I say…that dragon needs you as much as you need him.”

I nodded, looking down at our hands. “I just...it’s really hard Rin. I’m scared.”

“It’s okay to be scared. No one is telling you not to be. Just that you can’t let your fear stop you.”

“You’re much softer than Mike is.”

She chortled. “I heard about that. Was it bad?”

“Basically told me I’m incapable of commitment?”

Her mouth dropped open this time. “That little shit. I’ll punch him later for you.”

I was about to thank her when the door slammed open. Professor Davidson stepped in and everyone sat up. One of the students slid in just as he was setting down his briefcase.

“Wall sits, Mr. Vaughn. You’re late.”

A chuckle went through the class as poor Steven took off his backpack and sat against the wall, sliding down to a sitting position. Sabrina wrinkled her nose and shook her head.

“I could never.” She whispered and I chuckled.

“Me neither. You would see my bump.”

Giggling she covered her mouth. “There is already a rumor going around that Professor Alford knocked up a student and has to take off the next quarter.”

“I mean…they aren’t wrong.”

Sabrina giggled again but hushed as soon as Professor Davidson narrowed in on her. “Something funny, Miss Hunt?”

“No sir.”

“Are you sure? Something you would like to share with the class?”

She shook her head. He stared at her for a moment before turning and writing on the white board. Putting her hand on her chest, Sabrina sank in her seat. I patted her back before sitting up and starting to focus for class.

“All of you are here because you managed to pass the first part of the class. There will be no handholding now. I will not guide you. You will learn or you will fail. Is that understood?”

“Yes, Professor!”