Page 74 of Wild Omega

“Hi, Simon, it’s Rickon. Is Aunt Lexi around? I have a horse question.”

His sigh comes down the line. “Hey, Rickon. Look, Lexi had a bad episode yesterday, and she’s in the hospital.”

My heart squeezes. “Oh, shit. Did she collapse?”

“Yeah, a pretty severe attack.”

My heart squeezes and I nibble on one knuckle. “Sorry, Simon. Anything I can do for you guys? Need some meals, or hugs? I can swing by the house to pick up a change of clothes for her.”

“Bless ya, kiddo.” His voice catches, but I can hear a smile in it. “We’re doing just fine.”

I want to see the woman who’s been a surrogate mother to me. I dropped off a giant horse stitch-by-number kit just recently for her birthday, but it’s not enough, not when I know she’s struggling. “Can I come by?”

“You’re always welcome. She’s in the Maria Ventiss Hospital, room thirty-nine. You know the drill.”

“Okay.” My gaze catches on the red filming light flashing beside the door. “Um, do you think it would be too much to bring my omega?” I don’t want to touch on something I know Lexi’s sensitive about since Callisto’s shown no interest.

“Say what?” Simon’s voice sparks with brightness. “Of course you can. We’d all love to meet her. Or him?”

“Her,” I admit shyly.

Simon whistles softly down the phone line. “That’s fantastic news, Rickon. Lexi will be thrilled.”

A thick lump of emotion forms in my throat. So much warmth and excitement from people who aren’t even my real parents. They’ll be even more excited to learn Red’s also Callisto’s match—but he hasn’t accepted her yet, and I don’t think Red’s the sort of omega who’s going to let him treat her like that. I chew on my lip.

Simon speaks, dragging me free from my musing. “Text me when you’re going in because I want to meet this girl too. What did you need about horses? I might be able to help.”

I chuckle. “Will do. I need to get some beginner riding lessons for someone.”

“Check out Equinus Events and see if they have any availability. I don’t have the number saved, but make sure you drop Lexi’s name. Oh, actually, you’d know Serena who runs it. She was here for Christmas dinner. Lexi’s bestie.”

“Yeah, of course I know her. Curly hair, wicked sense of humor.”

“That’s the one. Right, kiddo, I’ve got a meeting now but text me.”

“Will do. Thanks for everything, Simon.”

“Back atcha.”

The line clicks off and I use the Alphanet to track down a number for Equinus Events. I don’t even have to name drop because Serena recognizes my name. Aunt Lexi’s probably talked about me a lot, plus Calli and I spent a fair bit of time around their horses growing up. Serena finds room for Red’s beginner riding lessons in her schedule starting in two weeks and it’s all done and dusted within a minute.

I slip back into the studio in time to watch Red go through the scene again with her new instructions. Honestly, I think her first interpretation was pretty good, but Valencio wants to see how well she takes direction.

After the scene finishes, the director dismisses us, saying he has to run the footage by his casting team. The nerves trickle through me, but the deepening dimples in the corners of his mouth tell me he’s thrilled with my omega. It’s a good sign.

I can’t resist wrapping my arm around Red’s hip and dragging her into my side. Her sweet and nutty scent fills my nose, and I relax immediately. “Guess what? I booked you some riding lessons.”

She squeals and leaps on me, nearly toppling both of us.

I laugh and stagger back, bracing myself on a chair and grabbing at her ass to keep her from slipping. I’m not strong enough and she slides down my body, her warmth scraping against my cock with a reminder I haven’t been inside her in over six hours. Kinda feels like I’m overdue. Heat flushes up my neck and I release Red to run a hand over my jaw.

Damn, who knew I was such a maniac? I never felt any interest toward women before, but with Red, it’s different. I’m addicted.

Brad turns up like a bad penny. “You did that so well, Red. I really hope we get to work together.”

“Thanks.” Her eyes shine from the praise. “I really want this role.”

I link my fingers with hers and tug. “Let’s go home and get something to eat.”

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