Page 172 of Bliss & Her Idols

Torin glances flatly at Una. “Of course, sister.”

Aran smirks. “Uh oh, is Tortor in trouble too?”

My breathing picks up. I lean forward in my chair, clenching my hands.

Fuck, no.

Una narrows her eyes at Aran. “You’ll be in trouble, if you don’t show some compassion. Torin’s promised Beta is recovering from being poisoned. You don’t know how that would make you feel because you’ve never committed to more than a single fuck with anyone.”

Aran sullenly subsides into his chair.

Devin’s eyes gleam with rage.

He twirls to Una. “Harsh. Don’t talk to Aran like that. You know that he’s sensitive.”

So, the twins are protective of each other.

Una arches her brow. “He’s a playboy. You both are. When are you going to grow up and settle down with a bonded pack of your own?”

The twins exchange a look, before they burst out laughing.

“Never!” They declare at the same time.

Una shakes her head, indulgently.

“Where’s Mena?” Torin asks, carefully. “Is she going to be away for long?”

Devin touches his heart dramatically. “Aw, Tortor is missing sis. We’ll have to tell her to see him the moment that she gets back. Although, she may be a bit busy tearing out Rory’s throat.”

Rory becomes ashen.

“She’s sorting out complications caused by…” Una gestures vaguely at Cricket and me. “A day or so maybe. She could be home anytime. She’s unpredictable.”

Yeah, like this entire family.

My head is spinning.

Devin grabs a pot of coffee and holds it out. “My reputation has been defamed. I don’t want you to have a bad opinion of me. Let me prove that I do know how to treat sweet Omegas. I can act like a proper elite. Would you like a coffee?”

Is he seriously trying to act politely at last? Is it out of fear of Una?

She doesn’t sound frightening. But then, I don’t know how to judge any of these Idols.

The coffee smells sweet and nutty with a touch of caramel.

I melt.

It reminds me of Coffee Knot Tea, Piper,home.

I didn’t realize how much I missed my own family, until the scent of the coffee took me back to sitting in the front of the coffee shop, while Piper experimented with new inventions.

My bonds with my new pack are powerful. But I’ll never forget the home where I first learned that I was loved and accepted.

I’ll always belong in both places.

Immediately, I hold up my porcelain cup.

Devin pours the coffee into my cup and then leans over me to pour a drink for Cricket.

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