Page 271 of The Omega Exchange: Omnibus

“I already know,” he says, raking his eyes over my face. He bites his thick lower lip, running a finger over my cheek. “I think I knew before the appointment, or I had a feeling.”

“I’m sorry I wasn’t ready to hear what you were trying to say, but it was thoughtful. I get that you were trying to save me from that public humiliation.” My head shakes, and I look away from his dark eyes.

“Stop,” he says. “We’re not doing that. So does that mean you’ll go out with me?”

“I don’t have anything seriously fancy,” I warn.

“Do I look like I’m going to swing something super high class?” He chuckles. “They probably wouldn’t let me in the door if they have any kind of dress code.”

“Okay then, yeah, I’d love to,” I agree.

“Good. Do you mind if Oliver comes with us?”

“No, that sounds fun.”

“All right,” he says, rolling over on top of me. “Why don’t you get dressed and maybe shower. I didn’t want to mention it, but you smell kind of like Nik’s armpits after he does too much cardio.”

“Ohmigosh,” I snort.

“You know you’re sexy when you can pull off armpit funk and you still make my dick hard,” he says, grinning against my cheek. He runs his hand over the top of my head and pushes his mouth to mine as he grinds over me.

I smile into the kiss and pray my stomach doesn’t embarrass me on my first real date with Oli and Carver.

I shower and change. I think I look decent enough for a casual dinner. I even run some mascara over my lashes and put on lip gloss. Honestly it’s about as good as it’s going to get.

I’m concerned I’ll be cold since the dress I picked has short sleeves and it falls above my knees, but I do have a small leather jacket that I toss over it.

“Damn,” Miller growls when I make my way down the hallway. He prowls toward me, and the next thing I know, he’s got me wrapped around his chest and my back against the wall as he kisses me senseless. I pull back gasping for breath, and Miller grins wickedly. “I call the next date. Don’t worry, Nik and I will bring anything else you may have left behind.”

“What?” I ask as he places me on my feet. I know they asked me to pack up all my stuff since I’ll be seeing the OBGYN on the mainland tomorrow, but I guess I didn’t realize we wouldn’t be coming back to the hotel following the appointment.

“Nik’s brother and his pack are on their way back,” Miller says, running his hands down my arms. “God, you really are beautiful.”

It’s vain to admit, but I like not having to wonder if they’re attracted to me. I think I’m finally gaining a little self-confidence back.

“Thank you,” I murmur, stretching up to kiss him again.

“All right,” he growls. “I’m going to miss you tonight, but I know they’ll take good care of you. I won’t miss your appointment, not for anything. You still want us there?”

My mind races. It could end up being awkward again, but I don’t have anything to hide. I can’t imagine what it would feel like trying to face that appointment alone. If they can ignore the slight discomfort, then so will I because I need someone in my corner right now.

“It would mean a lot if you were there,” I say, fighting the wave of emotion that hits me square in the chest.

“Good, I think you’ll find it’s going to be very difficult to keep me away from you fromhere on out.I’m only managing tonight because I trust Carver with my life, and I genuinely think he’s serious about you,” Miller says, kissing my cheek before linking our hands together.

I lean in close to his side and let him guide me off toward my date.

We hit the lower lobby, the one that leads directly out to the parking lot, and Miller aims us toward the doors.

My heart stalls in my chest when I spot Nik walking hand in hand with an obviously pregnant woman.

I mean like she is very clearly quite knocked up.

I stumble and miss a step. I’m in flats, but if I was in heels, I would be hitting the floor right about now.

Miller’s hand tightens on my hip and he manages to keep me upright as my gaze flies from Nik and the woman back to Miller. He doesn’t seem alarmed, and that does help me from straight up panicking, but emotionally, I’m not doing so hot right now.

I point blank asked Nik if he was with anyone, and he said he was single.