“It’s missing your scent. Yours and Sofia’s.”
“I would give you my clothing, but I don’t have any underclothing on under this,” Sofia told me, making my mind wander to what was under her clothing. “If it’s okay with you, I can curl up in your nest with you until my scent lingers there.”
“That would be perfect,” I told her. My gaze rose to Demon’s. “Your blockers make it hard to sniff out your true scent,” I toldhim, wanting him in bed with us but wanting to get rid of the blockers clinging to his skin and clothing.
“I’ll shower,” he told us.
“Then join us in bed?” Sofia asked, eyeing the big alpha.
He swallowed, cheeks tinting red. “I...”
“We need your scent, big guy. Go shower. Then come join us,” she told him, not giving him a chance to overthink things. “But only if you want to,” she added.
He hesitated briefly. With a jerk of his head, he turned and started to leave the room. He stopped and stared over his shoulder.
“Are you sure you’re okay?” he asked, eyes focused on me.
An alpha was concerned for me. And it wasn’t for selfish reasons. Yes, I was okay.
“I’m fine,” I told him.
“I’m not like them,” he added. “You’re safe here. And you never have to do anything you don’t want to do. And I’ll never use my alpha bark on you. Either of you. Unless...” he paused. “Unless there’s danger, and I need you to do what I say to keep you safe. Other than that, you’re free to do whatever you want here. You’re safe here. Tell me you understand that.”
I nodded. “I understand,” I rushed to say.
His gaze swept to Sofia. “Tell me you understand.”
She smiled. “I understand, big guy. And don’t worry. I’ll protect you from danger, too. I promise.”
He chuckled. “Thanks, Little Fox.”
Damn, when that man smiled, it was like catching a glimpse of heaven.
“I’ll go wash off the blockers now.” He turned and left the room.
My hand twitched with the desire to reach for him, to follow him, to follow an alpha.
“I don’t hate all alphas,” I whispered.
Sofia beamed up at me. “I’m glad. Not just because I want to share Demon with you. But because I don’t want those monsters from your past to keep you from experiencing a vibrant future. Now, sweet omega, do you want me to get into your nest with my clothing on, or do you want me naked?”
I swallowed. “It’ll... your scent will get on the fabrics faster if you’re... naked.”
“Yes, sir.”
Unwrapping her arms from around me, she stripped. And I watched, no longer looking away shyly. This woman now knew about my ugly past, about all the shame that had haunted me for far too long. And she still wanted me. I didn’t want to be shy around her. I didn’t want to hide what I felt like I’d been doing all my life. I wanted to live in the moment, each moment, with her. And Demon.
“Am I the only one getting naked?” she asked.
I quickly began undressing, the clothing so big that it fell from me with only a few pulls and tugs. Naked, I stood before her, cock jutting forward, already hard, and all it had taken was one hug from the beautiful beta that I wanted to feast on right now. I pulled back the covers of my nest and climbed into bed, finding a spot that felt just right. I then patted the space beside me.
“Come here, Little Fox.”
She didn’t hesitate, climbing in with me. I scooted further back, making room for her to stretch out comfortably. The soft fabrics and warm colors surrounded us, creating a cocoon of safety and intimacy that felt almost sacred. I tugged the covers over us, draping them until we were completely hidden beneath, our world shrinking to just the two of us.
Her smile was bright, playful, as she gazed up at me. “Well? Is this what you had in mind for your nest?”
I returned her smile, but my pulse quickened at what I wanted to tell her. I lowered my head, my voice dipping to something softer, huskier. “It’s a good start. But the best way to get your scent all over my nest is by getting you aroused.”