Page 10 of Risque
And then a call.
“What?!” I answer.
“Babe, don’t do that. We both know you’re not that angry. Bring your shit back to the apartment and we can talk about it.”
I frown and pull the phone away from my ear, not believing that it’s Nolan. He keeps saying it’s not a big deal. He said it when he was balls deep in another Omega. He said it again when he was still knotting the fucker. And again, when I was rushing around to put my shoes on. And again, when I locked myself in my room because he blocked my way out.
I only promised him that we’d talk to get him to go away but the moment he ran off to who knows where, I headed for Addy and Billy’s place. Then as soon as I could, I packed my car and headed to work.
He’s been calling all day, off and on but I’ve been ignoring him. Until he called from a number I don’t know. I’m guessing it’s a friend or the Omega I caught him with.
“Mila, get your ass back home. This isn’t like you.”
I scrunch my nose up. “It’s not like me to get angry because you cheated?”
“You’re overreacting. We haven’t done anything in ages. You don’t put out anymore. Hell, you don’t even slick up when you get excited. What fun is that?”
I can’t believe we’re having this conversation on the phone. Tightening my hand on my phone, I curl up in a little ball and pull the blanket from the couch over me. “Maybe it was a long time coming but that’s no reason to cheat. If you wanted someone else, that’s all you had to say.”
“I wantyou, Mila.”
I have a half a mind to hang up on Nolan but if I do that, he might come to my job and start asking questions. The last thing I want to do is be the center of attention. And now that I’m somehow involved with his dad, Ireallydon’t want Nolan here.
“We can talk later. I’m at work.”
“I know you are. I tried to grab something from the car but it was locked. Some of my shit is in there.”
When Mr. Holt looked out the window and asked what color my car was… he wasn’t just asking. I’m guessing he caught Nolan snooping in the parking lot. Great. Just great.
“We can talklater.” I nearly hang up, just wanting to build a nest and crawl into it but that’s impossible. There’s no good space in here.
“Babe, don’t shut me out. I get it. It was a mistake, a bad judgment but we have something and I’m going to wife you up and you’re going to have adorable little babies. Okay?”
I snort, realizing that the version of me from six months ago would have loved that. Today? I can’t imagine giving Nolan anything. He’s selfish and he always spends money he shouldn’t. I pay most of the bills and the car he likes to use during the day isminewhich is odd since Mr. Holt is swimming in money.
“No, thank you,” I finally say, knowing that is just going to start another argument. “We’ve talked about this. The engagement was hasty and I just don’t think we’re ready…”
“Babe…”
“No!” I sit up, the blanket falling off of me. “I need some time! No more. Stop calling and tell that Omega who you fucked in my bed that he can have you. Why you thought I was just going to roll over and take you back is beyond me. If you like knotting his hole, great. I have someone else I want to knot mine.”
I end the call and then groan, realizing I just gave Nolan ammo to look for. He’s going to try and dig up every piece of dirt to figure out who my new connection is. And when he finds out it’s his father…
Yeah, I’m not thinking about that.
Instead, I stand up and let my Omega guide me to the perfect place to build a little nest. And when I find it? I can’t fuckingwaitto show my new Alpha.
Yes,mine.
Jaxon
I should have known that I wouldn’t be able to focus during this meeting. They’re discussing the new project, a new line that’s supposed to be even more delicate than the last. But something is off. Ever since this morning watching Mila dive into those desserts, I’ve realized we’ve been neglecting a large part of our clientele.
The people who started all of this. The reason I createdEpicureain the first place.
“Scratch that,” I cut one of the executives off. “I know that we’re less than two weeks out from the main launch but this isn’t going to work. I was working through some of the samples through the last batch and I realized how inaccessible all of this is.”
Someone laughs. “Boss, it’ssugar.We’re allowed to be a little rich with it.”
