Page 65 of Deadly Sweet

But it’s drowned out by what he said before. I narrow my eyes and point a finger at him. “Don’t speak about yourself like that. You're not just a Beta. There’s nothing about being a Beta that makes you any less than an Alpha or an Omega. It’s who you are as a person; people should not be judging you by your designation. Are you a piece of shit?”

His eyes darken, and I watch how his throat bobs as he swallows hard. “I’d like to think not.”

“Then you're no less than me or any of these guys. Got it.”

He licks his lips, and I bite mine. He’s looking at me like he wants to lay me out on his table and eat me up for dinner. I mean, I’d be down for that.

“Whatever you say, Little Monster.” There’s a gravely tone to his voice that has me clenching my thighs.Damn it. I need to have more restraint than this.

“Good.” I nod my head, hoping he doesn’t see how he’s so easily affecting me. I’m pretty sure I fail, but I push forward anyway. “Now, about Athena.”

“Is she a deal breaker?” Jake asks, his question laced with worry.

My brows furrow. “What? No. Why on earth would you think that?”

“A lot of Omegas aren’t open to raising another woman’s child. They’re very territorial and jealous,” Walker explains.

I snort out a laugh. “I think we all know by now I’m not like most Omegas. Mind you, I am very territorial. But that comes into play when another woman looks at what's mine. Not an innocent child. She’s your daughter. You love her, care for her. That much I can see with just a glance.” I look over to the sweet little baby sleeping in Caleb’s arms, and my heart clenches.

Flashes of my baby boy pop into my mind, and I wonder if he’s looking down at me right now. Would he be mad that I’d be in this little girl's life? Or would he want me to be the mama she doesn’t have?

I haven't been around many babies, but the ones I have, I’ve had this overwhelming need to get away. The pain is too much. I felt weak, defeated. But being around Athena? I don’t have that urge. If anything, I keep wanting to snatch her from Caleb’s arms and snuggle her myself.

In my heart, I know I’d kill for her. It’s just that simple.

“I am no threat to her. I will never put her in harm's way. I might not be all there in the head.” I snort. “But I’m not that far gone; I’d never hurt a child. I’d rather someone put a bullet between my eyes than hurt a hair on any child's head.” Sure, some of the kids I’ve seen at the park in passing are annoying as fuck, and I’m glad they’re not mine, but I’ve noticed it’s all about how each parent deals with the child that determines how they act. But I’d never dream of hurting one.

Walker watches me for a moment before nodding. “I believe you. And I’m sorry I wasn’t all in last night. But you do understand where we’re coming from, right? We met you while you were literally trying to dispose of a dead body.”

I scoff, waving my hand. “He deserved it. You can’t go around raping women and think karma isn’t going to bite you in the ass.” I lean forward with a grin. “I’m karma by the way,” I add, giving him a wink. “But you can call me Savvy. All the cool kids do.”

Walker’s lips twitch with a smile, and I mentally fist pump myself that I was able to swipe that broody look off his face for even a moment.New side goal: get him to smile more.I bet his smile would make me slick my panties like a damn river.

“Anyways. Let’s get this all out on the table, shall we? Hi, I’m Savannah. For the past five years, I’ve been held captive by a piece of shit little bitch named Corbin. He kept me locked up in a padded cell where the only human interaction I’d get was the pervy guards that would bring me food or take me for my shower once a week. Or when Corbin, himself would show up to do whatever the fuck he wanted to me.”

I’m not going into detail because while I might not be ashamed of the life I was forced to live, thinking of the things he forced me to do makes me sick to my stomach.

Also, Duchess warned me about sharing too much, that it might make people uncomfortable. I remember the look on her face when I told her about the videos. I didn’t know if she was going to puke or go find Corbin and kill him herself.

“I didn’t know why he wanted me until I got out. Turns out he wanted to make my father pay. I don’t remember my dad, but that’s fucking petty as hell. Sure, he brought down your business, but hello, it was Omega trafficking!” I roll my eyes. “Not that it did any good, he’s still doing it. Did it with me. When he got what he wanted with my dad, the fucker decided to sell me to some sick dude in the Russian mafia! Can you believe that? Jerry said he keeps Omegas in cages like animals and takes them out when he wants to fuck them,” I growl. “Thankfully, Jerry wasamazeballsand got me out of there. I owe him a solid.” I nod. “Anyway. Like I said, I remember fuck all. I only know what I’ve seen in movies that I watched while I was locked up. Some good ones too, might I add.”

I look to Jake, whose face is pale. “Sorry. I know you said we know each other and have some kind of past. I really don’t remember. But!” I say excitedly with a big smile on my face. “I’m super excited to get to know you again. Start over new, you know? Because I can tell you right now, I’m not the Savannah you knew before. Again, sorry.” I shrug. “But even if I remembered, too much fucked up shit happened for me to be that girl. I hope that’s not a deal breaker?” My smile slips. “Shit. I didn't even think about that. Oh god, did I ruin the image you had of me in your head?” My stomach drops. Fuck. He’s been looking for me for years, right? He was expecting the girl he grew up with. I’m not her. What if he’s disappointed? What if he doesn’t want me because I’m not her?

“Savannah,” Jake’s soft voice is like a soothing blanket, settling my rambling mind. He takes the hand that’s been tapping frantically against the table into his large ones. Instantly, I feel better. “Breathe.”

I nod, my heart pounding as I try to take a few deep breaths.

“It’s not a deal breaker.” He smiles. “You kill people, and that didn’t send me running. So, you not remembering everything we’ve had in our past isn’t going to either. All I care about is that you're safe and sound. That you're healthy and well.” He takes a shuddering breath. “That you’re with me.”

The smile finds my face again. “Okay, good.” I laugh. “Because even if it was a deal breaker, I wasn’t gonna let you go. I’m not a fan of locking people up, because it sucks, but I mean an Omega’s gotta do what an Omega’s gotta do.” I shrug.

He bursts out laughing and god, the sound goes right to my clit. “No need to lock me up. I’m all yours.”

“I mean, I wouldn’t say no to being locked up,” Caleb says, amusement in his voice. “Same goes with being tied up.” He grins widely.

My mind races with all the naughty things I could do to this man. He better be careful with his offers because he’s going to get more than he bargained for.

Candy apple fills the air around us, making the men groan, and I’m not even sorry. They shouldn’t say tempting things if they don’t want me perfuming like this.

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