Page 30 of Knot That Difficult

The bell to the café rings when I step inside, and immediately I scent her.

Holy shit.

How does no one else lose their mind when they smell her?

It’s exactly what I’ve scented on my boyfriend, but it’s amplified. Rich vanilla and brown sugar swirl together to make my mouth water and my cock twitch.

It’s not the smell of the café; it’s the smell ofOmega.

Coffee, chocolate cookies, and other delicious scents waft from the building, but nothing is as potent asDevyn.

“Welcome!” a cheery voice sounds, and I turn to meet the eyes of my beloved.

Devyn.

Omega.

She stands at the counter, gorgeous curls pulled into a tight bun. Her eyes are bright and earnest, and the smile she gives me could light up the fucking night sky.

No wonder Connor is nervous.

This girl is sunshine personified.

“Can I help you?” she chirps.

The best part about her? Her smile meetsher eyes. The woman radiates joy, as though she’s genuinely happy to see me.

Would Connor be mad if I picked her up and carried her out of here?

Probably.

Apparently, she also has a Beta partner, so I doubt I would score any brownie points from anyone by kidnapping her.

Still, it’s an intriguing thought.

I keep a slight smile on my face as I saunter to the counter, her aroma growing stronger.

Fucking delectable.

“I came here to meet the girl that’s going on a date with my boyfriend,” I murmur, and her smile drops slightly. Her brow furrows, and she cocks her head in confusion.

Adorable.

“Sorry?” she asks.

“Did he not tell you about me?” I laugh and shake my head. “I guess it was going to be a surprise, then.”

Devyn’s smile completely drops, and I curse myself for being the cause of it. “I’m sorry,” she says. “I don’t understand what’s going on right now.”

I sigh and stick out my hand. “I’m Ace,” I say. “I’ve heard so much about you, Devyn. Connor won’t shut up about you.”

Her face turns scarlet, and she laughs nervously as she takes my hand, reaching over the counter. “Connor didn’t mention?—”

“Probably because he wanted to hide you from me as long as possible. Too late now.” I reluctantly let go of her, my inner Alpha desperate for any contact with her. “I would hide you, too,” I admit. “It makes sense now.”

She blushes, and a small smile reappears on her face.

Beautiful.

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