Page 76 of Follow Your Instincts

“I think it’s still worth asking Jess about it,” I said.

“Let’s not jump the gun,” Soren said and I nodded. Even if Jess was a real prick, I didn’t want to accuse her of something with no evidence other than a bad attitude.

I stood up. “I’m going to bed,” I announced.

The guys all stood up, too, but suddenly the thought of sleeping alone, or even just with Ben, made me feel so lonely. I hesitated, and Lachlan must have seen something on my face.

“Are you okay?” he asked.

I nodded, then shook my head. “I don’t want to leave you guys.”

“No one’s going to make you leave,” Soren growled.

My heart was beating so hard and fast in my chest that I thought they might be able to see it under my skin. But my inner Omega was almost howling that I needed to have them all close. “No, I mean… tonight. I don’t want to be… alone,” I said.

Lucas smiled, catching on first. “You want a big ol’ puppy pile, sugar?”

“Yes, please,” I whispered.

After changing into my pajamas, we all trooped up to the third floor and stopped in front of the door to the Omega suite. The guys were all wearing comfortable clothes, but I got the feeling that Lachlan had required them to wear more layers than normal to preserve the tenuous barrier we were keeping up.

I was terrified to go inside the suite. It would make this feel so much more permanent, even though part of me was still convinced I’d wake up tomorrow and discover all of them were just a dream.

Since when has being an Omega been a dream?I thought,surprised.

“Are you okay, sweetheart?” Ben asked.

I nodded, shoved down my hesitation, and finally opened the door. It was as beautiful and sumptuous as I remembered. I could not have felt more out of place.

I climbed into the massive bed. When I stretched out in the center, I let out a sigh, then rolled onto my side. It was gloriously soft. Ben climbed in after me, curling around my back, while Lachlan was in front of me. There was enough room that Lucas and Soren could rest comfortably on either side of them with room to spare. I snuggled into the pillows to get comfortable.

Without me having to ask, Ben scooted in close to me. Soren shook his head and glowered at him. “She’s still injured. Remember that.”

“I will be a saint,” Ben replied, smiling.

Lachlan was lying on his back and staring at the ceiling. I reached out to stroke his arm with my finger. “Is this okay?” I asked tentatively.

He looked over at me. His expression was almost pained. “This is wonderful. The only issue is how much I want…” His eyes flickered between Ben and me. “I’ll be glad when your ribs are healed.”

I smiled mischievously. “What do you want so badly?” Ben shifted his hips away from me, trying to keep his hardening length a secret, but I followed him and pressed my ass against him.

Lachlan’s eyes darkened, flickering again to look at Ben before settling on me. “As soon as the doctor clears you, I’m going to show youexactlywhat I want.”

“Knock it off, all of you, before Maggie forgets that she’s gotbroken ribs,” Lucas’s voice called from behind Ben. “Or I’ll have to kick you out of the good spots.”

“My ribs don’t even hurt that much anymore,” I lied.

Lachlan interlaced his fingers with mine and smiled. “This will do for now.”

“We’re rotating sleeping positions tomorrow,” Soren grumbled.

“I’m sorry,” I said, leaning up slightly to look at him over Lachlan’s shoulder. “I only have so many sides of my body!”

Soren winked at me, and I relaxed knowing he was just joking.

Someone switched off the lights, and I let my eyes adjust to the darkness. Ben was still curled behind me. “Tease,” he breathed in my ear, and I suppressed a laugh. He pressed his hips into me one last time before pulling away slightly.

I fully expected to lie awake for a long time because of the strangeness of being in bed with four large men. But the mixture of all their scents was perfect. Something inside me settled. I drifted off feeling a profound sense of harmony.

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