Page 92 of The Omega's Bloodline: Part One

“I’m aware of that. But Kendrick and Shakti weren’t impressed that I claimed them all and I’d like to keep what’smine where I can see it. Can you leave Sarah in charge while we get him settled?”

She sighed slowly. “We’ll get him ready for transport.”

“Thank you.”

Someone knocked on the door as I hung up and I pulled open the door to reveal Cora with the witch and panther in tow. They had bags with them, so at least they weren’t entirely empty-handed. That made providing for them easier.

“Cora, can you have someone bring up a king-sized bed?”

“Of course, Mistress.” She tapped away on her phone. “It’ll be up in a few minutes. Do you need anything else?”

“You’ve done plenty. I’ll handle them from here.”

Cora nodded and slipped out the door, leaving me with my newly acquired companions.

They looked at me uncertainly, presumably waiting for me to tell them what was happening.

“Remind me of your names.”

The witch spoke first. “Logan. This is Caden.”

“And the other panther?”

“Seth,” Logan said. “Where is he? Can we see him?”

I held up a finger and she fell silent. “Our doctor is bringing him up as we speak. You can put your bags down. We’ll arrange for some furniture to store your things. Come.”

I turned and walked deeper into my suite, toward the living space where plush leather couches sat in a semicircle. I settled on one, pleased to find that they’d followed quickly. I gestured to the large ottoman in front of me, and they sat.

“I imagine you have questions.”

Logan nodded.

“Have you been in a nest before?”

She shook her head, as did Caden, before she added, “Seth has.”

“The rules are simple. You belong to me while you remain here. Obey the other Protectors within reason, meaning if I give you an order they do not have the authority to supersede it. You will be given jobs once we’ve assessed your skills and determined where you’ll best fit. Everyone contributes to the well-being of the nest unless they are ill or otherwise unable to do so. All amenities are free for you to use, but for now you are to remain with me unless I tell you otherwise.”

They both eyed me warily.

“The nest rules apply outside these doors. In here you may make whatever complaints you like, but if you disobey me in public or undermine my authority, I will either have you punished, incarcerated, or removed depending on the severity of your transgression. I will have no one compromise my position as Protector here. Is that clear?”

Logan swallowed. “Yes.”

I stared at her, letting my power flash for her to see.

“Mistress,” she added.

I reached out and stroked her cheek. “Good girl.”

Her spine snapped straight and her eyes widened, that alluring spike of arousal in her scent bursting forward. She was going to be delightful. I flicked my gaze to Caden. “And you? Is that clear as well?”

A tic worked in his jaw, discomfort clear in his posture. “Yes,Mistress.”

I could only laugh. “Used to being in charge, are you?” I crossed my legs and leaned back on the couch, watching him curiously. Not many alphas came easily to heel, but he would have no choice in the matter if he wanted to stay.

“I can follow the rules, but I’m not obligated to be happy about it.”

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