Page 21 of Such a Feisty Omega

Reed nodded. “Pampakes.”

Close enough.

“Hey, is there coffee?” I asked.

“Of course. I didn’t even offer. It’s been so long since I had someone else here.”

“Don’t worry about it. Reed, I’m going to put you back in your seat so I don’t accidentally spill on you.”

I put Reed back, and he was pacified by sausage, bacon, and a couple of pancakes. I learned so many things that morning. Andreas had more creamer in his coffee than actual bean juice. Reed didn’t like maple syrup, even the real stuff. He only liked honey on his pancakes and French toast. The little boy said please and thank you more than most adults.

Of course, I wanted to have babies with Andreas myself, but he was also right. Our wolves were bonding the way I assumed a parent would with his pup.

“Outside!” Reed announced.

“Is this his routine?” I asked.

“It is. But he goes to preschool late today.” Andreas’ face fell. “What time do you work?”

Oh, my alpha. His entire demeanor changed in an instant. He had every right to have some fear about his omega leaving him, but unless I had no other choice, there was no way I would ever abandon him. “Let’s bring him outside,” I said. I picked up Reed and we brought him to the backyard where he ran for the mini trampoline and climbed in, bypassing the safety net. Good thing it was on grass and it was only a little kid version with a handlebar to hold onto, or I’d be afraid he would hurt himself.

“Omega?” he asked, coming over to stand by me. His tone broke my heart.

“I have to go to work at four this afternoon. I have a night shift. I’ll get off about one, if the other scheduled nurses come in. Talk to me, mate. What’s bothering you?” We would get nowhere as a couple if we weren’t open.

“I’m afraid you’re going to go to work and then change your mind. About me. About us.”

I scoffed. “Peaches would never let that happen, and neither would I. I know it’s going to take time, but when in doubt, talk to your wolf. What does he say?”

Andreas took a long, deep breath, closing his eyes. “He says you won’t leave us.”

“And he’s right.” I tugged him close and rested my head against his chest. “He’s so right, Andreas. I won’t leave you or Reed. You’re stuck with me,” I joked.

He wrapped his arms around me and held me tightly. “Happily stuck with you, Julian. And, for the record, I can’t wait to get you back to the club. That night, it took everything in me not to have my way with you.”

“Next time, don’t hesitate, mate.”

For a few hours, we watched Reed play and have a good time. I helped get him dressed and put on a backpack nearly twice his size. We rode to preschool and then came back to make love one more time before I had to go home to get ready. “I’ll text you on my lunch break, but it will be late. Don’t feel like you have to stay up to answer me.”

“Well, now I have to. I’m already eager to hear from you.”

“Me too.” I had smiled so much over the last day that my cheeks hurt.

We kissed and kissed some more before I finally had to leave. I would have to rush to get ready for my shift, but it was so worth it. Andreas was worth every second of procrastination and more.

Chapter Twenty-Two

Andreas

After that trip to the beach, everything amped up between us. We spent as much time together as our schedules allowed, and Reed, who was adorable but not one of those kids who bonded instantly with strangers, seemed to feel like he was a regular part of our life together. I wondered if it was instinct on his part.

But either way, it was good. And I especially enjoyed dinners at home together, followed by a night curled up together and making love in my bed.

“I have to go oversee the demo in the morning. They’re well along with the building to the south.” Technically I had a contractor in charge of the actual process, but as the general contractor, everything was ultimately my responsibility.

Plus, demo was fun. Something I’d always been inspired by. Taking out all the things you don’t need or want in order to make room for the new.

“I can take Reed to school, then.” Since we’d mated, I had put him on the school’s list of responsible adults who could drop off or pick him up. “If it would help.”

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