I suck in a harsh breath at the image of Cricket and Jin cuddled aspupsin my bed.
But then, my mind catches up with what Jin has said and the expectant way that he’s looking at me.
He thinks that our coming for him means that he’s part of our pack.
It’s what Cricket and I want.
We feel that Jin is our Beta.
Yet I never expected that Jin would be looking at me like I’m truly theChief Alphaof the pack.
I shake with adrenaline.
I’m an Omega, and this Beta has simply accepted my authority. He’s treated me with more respect than anyone I’ve met outside my own pack.
Heisspecial.
When I nod, Jin looks like I’ve just gifted him the world.
I square my shoulders.
That’s as good as a promise of a bond. I can’t let Jin down.
Yet we’re stuck in a closet. What the fuck can I do?
I tap on my hair clip. “Just so you know, you’re being recorded. My brothers didn’t send us in here without any backup. They’re outside monitoring this train wreck of a mission.”
Jin brightly leans forward like he’s doing an interview into my clip.
Then he says in his charming, caramel voice that has seduced every presenter, “Hey, brothers. Don’t worry, I’ll respect and care for your sis. She’ll be fucking worshiped by me like she deserves. She’ll be the boss. And you’ll love me. I’m a legend. Just wait. I’ll win you over, trust me. Thanks for taking me into your pack. Give me the rules, and I swear that I’ll try hard — so fucking hard — to break all of them.”
Cricket laughs and then blushes.
Oh, Jin and my brothers are going to be trouble together.
And they are going to love each other.
Jin is excitedly looking around himself like somehow he’s going to discover a window to climb through or a secret escape hatch. “So, what’s the plan?”
“Not locking us in a closet.” My jaw clenches. “Our mission was that we came in here undercover to investigate and let you know that we’d got your message. You’re the one who has turned this into a kidnapping.”
Jin’s nose scrunches up. “Ah, fuck.”
“Fuck,” Cricket repeats after Jin like he’s being highly daring.
Then he looks proud of himself.
I don’t know whether Jin is a good or bad influence.
“Fuck,” Cricket says again louder.
Good influence.
Jin’s eyes spark.
“Good rebel Omega.” Jin tips Cricket’s head up by the chin. “May I kiss you?”
Cricket’s pupils dilate. “Please.”