Page 55 of Manny's Surprise Baby

“I’m trained to react well under stressful circumstances.” I smirked. I wasn’t going to let him get me riled. I knew he was trying to make me mad so I’d stomp off to my room.

He groaned and curled into a ball. “Please go away.”

“Not until I’m sure you’re okay.”

“I am. Now bye-bye.” He pulled the blankets over his head.

I rolled my eyes and moved to the other side, and throwing back the covers, I climbed in. He poked his head up, looking shocked.

“What in the hell are you doing?” he screeched.

“Keeping my omega safe.” I scooted closer.

He pushed at me half-heartedly. “Go to your own bed.”

I ignored him, wrapping my arms around him and tugging him against my body. “Be quiet.”

He didn’t really struggle. In fact, with a sigh he relaxed against me as if he had no choice. I stroked his back lightly and kissed his hair. “Just rest. I’ll watch over you while you sleep.”

“Damn you,” he muttered, snuggling against my chest. “I don’t need you.”

“I know.” I smiled.

“I don’t need anybody.”

“Fully aware.” I kissed his head again, inhaling his scent and feeling contented.

He tangled his legs with mine. “This doesn’t mean anything. I’m just really exhausted.”

“Shhh.”

“I mean it.”

“You’re a tough guy. I get it.” I closed my eyes. “Now go to sleep, tough guy.”

He surprised me when he kissed my chest, his breath hot against my skin. “Why are you doing this?”

“Because it’s needed.”

His voice was drowsy as he said, “No it’s not.”

“I think it is.”

“I think I know what I need.”

“Who said I meant you? Maybe I want to cuddle because I’m feeling super needy tonight. Did you ever think of that? Huh? I have feelings too.”

He actually gave a soft laugh and nestled closer. “You’re probably full of shit, like all alphas. But right now I don’t care.”

“How many times do I have to tell you I’m not like the other alphas?”

“Maybe just a few thousand more times.”

I lifted one shoulder. “If that’s what it takes to get you to trust me, then I’ll keep repeating myself.”

“I never said I’d trust you.” He sighed.

“I’m not worried about it. You will eventually. All omegas fall under my sexy spell eventually.”