Page 76 of Ember

There,that was witty.

Stella cocked her head. “You like these guys.”

“Yes.” I moved the flowers to the table near the couch. The smell was already cloying in my office, and I wasn’t sure how long I could stand it.

Deal with it, I told my stupid brain.One of your men sent you roses. Well, okay, West knew better, so it was one of the other three. My omega instincts preened at the thought of gifts, even if the scent made me want to crawl in a hole.

My phone buzzed.

Alejandro:

Not me, carina.He sent a picture of a cake halfway frosted.I’m more into food gifts.

Ember:

Oooooh cake

West texted me directly,knowing I hated the scent.

Sexy hot omega lovin:

Are you okay?

Ember:I’m fine. It was really sweet. They didn’t know better.

Sexy hot omega lovin:Secret admirer is silly. As you said, it’s pretty obvious they are all obsessed with you. As is your due.

Ember:

It’s fine. They’re allowed to be silly.

I wentabout the rest of my workday. I managed to tolerate the flowers for another hour before sending them into the waiting room. Let the clients enjoy the stinky flowers that smelled like death and hospitals.

Ben and Rian didn’t reply for a few hours, presumably having to work.

Rian:

Sorry we were in a session. We didn’t send flowers either. Didn’t know where you fell on the “they will just die” scale. I got you some blankets and Squishmallows, and Ben is making you a mix CD because he’s old and stuck in his ways.

We also bought a bunch of kitchen stuff and a sexy chef hat for Alejandro, and West some soft clothes since he likes to be an enigma wrapped up in a mystery.

I immediately replied,throwing West under the bus.

Ember:

Soft clothes are a great idea for West. I’ll also tattle and say he loves pillows. Like, this man has more pillows than a Nesting and Knots store.

West:those pillows in our nest are yours

Ember:emoji tongue sticking out

West:I have ideas for your mouth

I pickedup the card again. It wasn’t signed; it was typed-out print from the flower shop.

Ben:

Got another side piece sending you flowers? Side eye emoji

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