Page 14 of Romancing the Omega

Chapter Five

“You gave him eggs and milk? Are you crazy?” Abel looked at him in disbelief. “Do you want him to make you a cake? Think romantic, Caden. Romantic!”

“He really liked it,” Caden said sullenly.

“Do you want him to be your friend or your omega,” Justin asked. “Roses, chocolates, or lacy underwear are the way to go, big guy.” Caden blanched. What would Yeo think of him if he gave him lacy underwear? Hmm, Yeo in lacy underwear.

“No,” Grey said. “Gifts need to come from the heart. You know what Harper got me? Tiny, Opal, and Butterball.” The omega stopped at his car and unlocked the door. He looked back at Caden. “Do what your heart tells you, Caden.”

What the hell kind of advice was that? His heart was telling him to follow Yeo around all day, every day, learning everything he could about the beautiful man. Caden didn’t want to go to jail. “Sure,” he said when Grey kept staring at him, waiting for an answer.

“I mean it.” Grey stomped his foot. “Don’t worry about what anyone but Yeo thinks. If you want to give him cakes and brownies and Amish cheese, then that’s what you give him.” Caden raised a brow. It sounded like Grey was hungry. “Don’t show off your brow. That’s not nice,” Grey said.

Caden barely resisted the urge to roll his eyes. “Goodnight, Grey.” He waited until the omega got into his car and started it, then walked Justin to his.

“Roses, chocolates, and lacy underwear,” the man said. “That’s romance.” He unlocked his jeep and got in. One more omega to go.

Abel watched him as they walked to his car. “You really like this guy, don’t you?”

“I’ve never felt this way,” Caden admitted. “As soon as I saw him, I knew he was someone special.”

“Everyone is someone special,” Abel said. “Yeo’s kind of special just meshes well with yours.”

“Huh?”

Abel rolled his eyes and ignored Caden’s eloquence. “He reminds me of you. Yes, he smiles and laughs and dances, but there’s something about him that reminds me of you.” Abel leaned back against his car, thinking. “It’s like he’s a kid seeing his first rainbow. There’s awe and appreciation for every detail.” Caden stared at the omega, surprised at his insight.

“He’s just now free to be himself,” Caden said. “His life has been a lot like mine only he didn’t have good parents.”

“That makes sense,” Abel said. “You remember how I made you go to the movies every day for two weeks last month?”

“How can I forget? It was a zombie marathon. I filled a room at the cabin with canned goods and tooth paste. Thank you for my new paranoia.”

Abel giggled. “You’re welcome. Anyway, the reason I did that is because of the look on your face. It’s like you had never taken the time to do something so silly.”

“I hadn’t,” Caden said. “It was fun,” he admitted.

“Maybe, think about some things that Yeo hasn’t been able to do and help him do it.”

“That’s a really good idea,” Caden said. “Thank you, Abel.”

Abel unlocked his door. He patted Caden’s cheek. “You’ll do good, big guy. Good luck.” He started his car and Caden watched him drive away.

“What is something Yeo wants, but hasn’t gotten yet?” Caden grinned. He knew exactly what to do.

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“Are you sure you want this one?” Dr. Grover asked. “He needs a good home, and he is a big sweetheart, but he’s huge.”

“He’s perfect. Grey says Maine Coons are gentle and lazy cats,” Caden said. Huckleberry watched the large Maine Coon cat from his sling on Caden’s chest. Sassy sniffed at the cat. The big feline sniffed back, somehow managing not to move. There was no doubt that the cat was big. He was easily twice as big as Grey’s Maine Coon, Tiny. He had long, grey and white hair with solid black stripes. His chest and his front right paw were pure white. He really was perfect.

“An animal shelter a few towns over was on the verge of putting him down since he had been there so long. I had the room, so I took him. I had planned on conning your brother into taking another pet, but I’ll save him for another time,” Dr. Grover said.

Caden couldn’t stop his grin. His brother really was a big softy. “What should I buy at the pet store?”

“Litter, food, dishes, a bed, and toys.” The veterinarian pulled a ragged stuffed squirrel out from under the beast. “He loves this thing, so you’ll be taking it with.” Dr. Grover gave him a stern look. “If your omega decides he doesn’t want this big fella, what are you going to do?”

“He’ll want him,” Caden said with certainty. “However, if he completely surprises me and doesn’t want him, I’ll take him. He’ll have a home, Doctor. I promise.”

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