Page 113 of Omega Tricked

I was mystified by what he could mean. “I’m not taking it back.”

“You’re only saying that because you don’t understand. You don’t know the truth about me.”

I tilted my head, feeling confused. “What truth?”

“You’ve come clean with me, but I’ve been hiding something from you.” He rubbed his face roughly. “God, why can’t I ever just be happy?”

“I want you happy. I want to make you happy.” I met his gaze. “Tell me what’s wrong.”

He groaned and sat on the edge of the bed again. I went to stand in front of him.

“Let me ask you this: Do you have any interest in having a child with me?”

The question came out of left field. “Children?”

“Yes.”

I scowled. “What could that possibly have to do with why you’re upset?”

“It’s important.”

Was this about Ayden? Did he want a child because of that loss, or did he not want a child because of that loss? I studied him, trying to guess his reasons for asking such a strange question. Since I couldn’t read him, I decided to try and actually answer the question truthfully. I thought about having a child with him, and the truth was it excited me. He’d be a great father, and while I would suck at it, perhaps he could help me be a better dad than mine had been to me.

I met his wary gaze. “I’d love to have a baby with you, Dylan.”

His eyes seemed to tear, and he shook his head. “Don’t just say that to be nice.”

“I’m not.” I smiled at him hesitantly. “I swear.”

He sighed and stared at his clasped hands. “I have to tell you something that might change your opinion of me. But I was born this way, and I had no choice in the matter. I’m no different than any other omega, unless I meet my fated mate.”

“Fated mate?” My lips twitched. “You know I don’t believe in that.”

“Well, you might have to change your mind on that, Lex.”

I gave a confused laugh. “I’ll do whatever you want. I just want you to stop looking so sad.”

“I can’t do that until I know how you’re going to react.”

I squinted at him. “I’ll be honest, I’m really confused.”

“I know. That’s why I came in here. I don’t know how to put into words what I have to tell you.”

“Well, I have no idea what this big secret is… but I love you, and I want you to be honest with me.” I moved closer. “Just tell me what it is.”

He exhaled roughly. “This compound is a safe place for a special type of omega.”

“Okay.”

“We’re called solar eclipse omegas.” He paused. “S.E.O. is the other term we use here inside the walls.”

I nodded. “Yes, I remember Charles mentioned them.”

“We’re different. Special.”

“Special how?”

He groaned. “This is where it gets hard.”