Page 29 of Romancing the Omega

“Butterball is just a baby, Carter,” Grey said. He and Ernie were now sharing one of the large chairs, legs tangled together. They were both knitting what looked to be scarves.

“One night a week, guys. That’s an order,” Zoe said.

Caden looked at Carter. His brother’s scarred face was flushed and his eyes had a hint of longing in them. Maybe he needed to make an effort. He thought moving here would instantly bring them closer, but it took more than that to make a relationship work. “Alright,” Caden said.

“We’ll do it,” Carter said. He looked around. “Are you all going to renovate that extra space Zoe told me about? If it’s like she described, you could easily add another two bedrooms and a bathroom.”

“We’re thinking about it,” Caden said.

“Are we?” Yeo peeked over the couch. He sat with Elijah. “I thought we’d wait until more kids came along.”

Zoe whined. “Caden,” she said desperately.

“You know nothing,” he told her, face stern. He looked back at Yeo. “Can Carter come and look at it just in case?”

“Of course, baby,” Yeo said, shrugging. “You can do whatever you want to it.” He laughed. “Right now Caden’s keeping his…”

“Angel!” Caden yelled, interrupting his omega. “Don’t tell them.”

“Tell us what?” Juan turned mischievous eyes on him. “What are you hiding, Caden?”

“Nothing.”

“Yeo. You have to show us,” Justin said. “Please.”

“I’m sorry, baby,” Yeo said. “I have to do it.”

“Fine,” he said stoically. “Do it.”

Giggling, Yeo jumped up and ran to the utility room. Everyone followed him. He opened the door leading to the unfinished space. He held the door open and everyone filed in, staring at Caden’s stash.

“Caden,” Carter said. “Why do you have a large amount of can goods and toothpaste hidden away?”

“Oh look,” Abel said. “You’ve started stocking up on toilet paper too.”

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