Page 21 of The Long Lost Omega

I felt a huge weight lifted off of my shoulders. All that anxiety, and it turned out she had someone else she wanted as well. Now, we were free to pursue Safira. Well, almost free. I turned to my pack. “We need to update the pack registry, then we can see Safira without any issues.” They nodded back to me.

“And no one can complain about it.” Kaden added. Tony stretched his arms up, flexing as he did so.

“Well, our fathers will absolutely complain. But it's time we stepped out of their shadows. Look at what almost happened. We nearly bonded with someone for life, all because our fathers want to grow the business.” Tony’s statement was true. We’d deal with the consequences from our family, but that didn’t matter. We could still build the business in a way that didn’t force together two unwilling groups in a loveless bond. I looked at my pack before giving the orders.

“Alright, I’m updating our pack on the registry. One of you should reach out to Safira and let her know we fixed everything. We need to see her and make things right before any other complications come up.” I said as I pulled up the registry site. This time, we were going to do things the right way.

Chapter 21

Safira

“We have a photoshoot planned for tomorrow, and your scent cards will be sent out soon.” the omega social worker said as she strolled through the front courtyard of my villa. This world was so confusing. I thought I’d fallen into a perfect situation, but the rules of this society were so different. She paused to enjoy the fragrance of the flowers blooming from the vines that cascaded over the walls. I didn’t respond, only sat quietly while listening to the trickling of the fountain nearby. “Then, once your profile is ready, we can start having you meet eligible packs nearby. Obviously, you already have at least one fan.” She said as her gaze swept over the courtyard and toward my villa. There were several bouquets set up, all from my guys.

“What if I don’t want to look at any packs right now?” I asked as I stood up, crossing my arms. I already knew who I wanted. When Kaden described what it was like to meet his mate, he wasdescribing the feeling I had every time I was with them. They were mine, registry be damned. The social worker clearly didn’t appreciate my questioning. She sighed and looked at me.

“You have to choose an alpha or a pack soon, otherwise you’ll go through excruciating pain for your first heat. Trust me, by the time it starts you’ll be begging for anyone to relieve the pain. I’m just trying to help you pick someone ahead of time so that you can make a clear-headed choice in the matter.” She said as she frowned at me.

“I’m not going to choose some people I just met to have sex with me. And I’m not going to date random strangers.” I wasn’t used to standing up for myself, but it was a new world, and a new me. All my life, I’d been overlooked and had my decisions taken from me. I wasn’t going to let the opportunity to be with the ones I really wanted slip through my fingers. The social worker’s eye twitched and she threw up her hands in exasperation.

“What is it with you new omegas from Weatherby? I swear, you're all so stubborn. What you don’t get is that omegas can’t just go through life without a pack. It’s a painful and dangerous thing to do.” She paced through the courtyard, gathering up her laptop and bag. “I swear, they need to pay me more for this!” She grumbled as she started for the door. “Don’t forget, we need to upload your photos to the site! No one will match with a blank profile!” She said over her shoulder to me before leaving. Once she was gone, I felt relief. I knew she was trying to help, but I didn’t want her to know I’d been seeing an unregistered pack.

Just then, the phone rang. I looked at it and answered immediately after seeing who it was. Jax’s soothing voice came through.

“We need to see you soon. Don't worry, everything’s being fixed.”

Chapter 22

Safira

The guys were eager to see me, practically begging to come over and talk. There was a quaint, usually deserted park nearby, so I told them to meet me there. I had a nagging feeling that I was forgetting something, but with everything going on, I brushed it aside.

There was a slight breeze as I waited on a bench, the wind teasing my skin and making me shiver even though it was warm out. The bright green of the foliage seemed even more saturated than usual. It was as if my senses were becoming more acute, not just my sense of smell. As if to make a point, my nose picked up the sweet scents of Oak, basil and rain. My head swiveled as I sought out their alpha fragrance, carried in on the wind. When I saw the three of them, a wave of relief washed over me. Their presence fulfilled a deep, primal need within me that seemed to grow stronger, craving their company constantly.

“Safira!” Tony called out, relief on his face as he practically ran toward me. The others followed, and Tony scooped me up as I nuzzled my face into his neck.

“Tell me it’s going to be okay.” I whispered as I breathed him in. I felt the others surrounding us, their bodies close as they joined in on the embrace. Their combined scents flooded the air, and I felt almost drunk on their pheromones.

“It’s going to be okay.” Tony said back, his voice as relieved as I felt.

“We are no longer promised to anyone. We’re free to pursue who we want.” Jax’s voice murmured into my ear, and I was giddy with joy. “We’ve already put ourselves back on the registry. It will be official soon, and we can court you the way you deserve.” He said as I exhaled in relief. They gently lowered me, and I traced my hands slowly down Tony’s chest. When I looked up at them, it was like looking through a lens where every color was magnified. I suddenly let out a burst of perfume, and it was stronger than ever before.

“Uh, guys?” Kaden said with alarm as he held his hand up to cover his mouth and nose. “I think…” His words trailed off and I felt the rest of them stiffen as their eyes grew hungry when they looked down at me.

“What is it? What’s wrong?” My voice came out, but high pitched, with a whine. I felt weak, like I needed them to support me. I needed their hands on me, now. I wanted them naked, giving me everything I desired. I wanted them more than I’d everwanted anything in my life. I’d never felt this way before, about anyone, or anything.

“Shit.” Jax said as he reached down, gathering me up in his arms and lifting me like I was nothing. “We need to get her somewhere safe. It’s starting.” He yelled to the others as I tried to suck on his neck, savoring the taste of his skin as I moaned. I was overcome with emotion and arousal.

“What’s wrong?” I managed to whine. All I could see was his warm skin. I licked it again, feeling him shudder as he ran.

“Safira, you’re going into heat. We can't be outside.” Tony said, his voice straining as his hands reached over to feel my forehead.

“I want you.” I whined out, grabbing his hand and pulling at it, wanting to cover myself with him. A small part of me remembered I’d forgotten my suppressant, but my body was so needy that I didn’t care.

“We will take care of you, sweet thing. Do you want us to take you to our place to help you through your heat?” Jax asked, his eyes big and dark as he panted. They all seemed like they were on the verge of going wild.

“Yes, yes, I want it!” I cried, but I wasn’t even sure what I wanted. My body had never felt like this. The desire for them was more than I could take. I was craving the three of them on me, touching me, fucking me. My center ached, and I imagined what it would be like having sex with them. Suddenly my core contracted, and warm fluid gushed out from between my legs.

“Get in the car! Quick!” Jax shouted as they ran, carrying me to their vehicle. My mind was so high on hormones at this point that I wasn’t even sure what was going on. I’d been reading about heats, but nothing,nothingcould prepare me for this. I barely registered that they were placing me in the car. Jax and Tony were in the backseat with me and I felt us moving, but all I could think was I needed more. I wanted them touching me everywhere, but especially my throbbing center. Every time I Imagined one of them on me, the slick came out and dampened my pants even more.

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