Page 25 of Surprise Mother Pucker

“Thank you.” I beamed, trying to hide just how giddy I was feeling. Despite my situation, I was still an omega, and omegas loved being taken care of. Unfortunately, it had been a long time since anyone had taken care of me, so I was lapping it up.

Biting my lip, I considered asking him to stay. Just having him near improved my day, but I really did have to study, and I wasn’t sure how much work I would get done if he was with me.

Plus, we had only been on one date. I didn't want to get too needy too quickly. My omega nature made me desperate to cling to people that came into my life, but over the years, I had learned to take care of myself and try to avoid being too needy.

“If you're still here in another three hours, I'm going to take you to dinner,” he said.

“Oh, no. How terrible,” I deadpanned. “I guess I'm just going to have to keep studying.”

Eli raised an eyebrow, and my serious expression melted away as a giggle escaped my chest. “I'm serious, killer.”

I bit my lip. “I know you are, and I would really like to take you up on the offer, but I have to go pick up Charlotte from day care in two hours. Otherwise, I would not be moving my butt from this seat.”

Eli nodded. “In that case, I look forward to our next date.”

“Me too.” I smiled. I wanted to reach out and touch him, but I didn't know if that was appropriate. We were at a library, and whatever we had was still new. Every part of me wanted to grip on to this alpha and not let go, but I had to remain reasonable and logical.

Unfortunately, when it came to alphas, omegas weren't the most sensible of creatures—we were slaves to our instincts.

Eli leaned down, kissing the top of my head as he muttered a goodbye.

I pouted as he walked away, an irrational desire to beg him to come back consuming me.

With a huff, I turned back to my textbooks, ignoring the way my omega pined to bathe in the alpha’s scent.

Chapter 11

Kennedy

“Are you going to tell me what the plan is for tonight?” I asked gleefully as I hopped into Eli’s car. His scent was everywhere, and my omega was immediately at ease.

“You'll see when we get there. I got you a little something.” The alpha smiled at me before reaching behind him and pulling a blanket off the back seat. It was a large, lavender-colored faux fur that felt stupidly soft against my skin. Even better, it smelled like him. “Now, put this on your lap. While I greatly appreciate the dress, I noticed you were chilly last time.”

I gaped at him as he spread the blanket across my lap. He had noticed that? I was under the impression that I had managed to keep that fact to myself. The last thing I’d wanted to do was offend him or make him think that I wasn't feeling good, when he was being such a gentleman, taking me on our first date.

“Thank you,” I said in a breathy voice, pulling the blanket closer to me, running my hands along it. “It’s so soft,” I whispered in awe.

“I’m glad you like it.”

“Where did you get this?”

Eli cleared his throat, looking out at the road. He swallowed, moving his hands across the wheel, like he was nervous. “I saw itat a home shop the other day and thought of you. It was so fluffy and nice to touch.”

“I love it,” I said with a grin.

“Good, there’s plenty more where that came from.”

I giggled. “Do you have a secret nesting supply store I should be aware of?”

“Nope, but I’ll have to get a membership to one of those places to keep you in the good blankets.”

“This is plenty!” I insisted, my hands clenching in the fluffy perfection.

He snorted. “Kennedy, that is just the first ofmanycourting gifts.”

Butterflies violently attacked my stomach at his words. He was dating me the old-fashioned way, and it was frankly adorable and heartwarming. What had I done to deserve this?

“You don’t have to,” I said.

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