Page 26 of His Bonded Omega Mate
“Four,” I corrected. “Tate and Asher are going to be bonded to us as well.”
Poppy faltered for a second, her smile dimming. “Is that possible? I mean, poly relationships are common with witches, but I’ve never heard of it with shifters. Certainly not with fated mates. I didn’t think a fated could see anyone like that.”
It was Asher that stepped forward, abandoning his position propping up the wall. “Tate and I were going to ask for help to end our bonding. We thought that if we all re-bonded simultaneously, then this might work.” He looked between me and Tate. “We’ve talked about this a lot and think it’s worth the risk.”
“Are you sure that’s what you want?” Poppy asked Roan. “How’s your wolf coping with the idea of your fated having two other mates?”
While her comments and questions were rational and calmly stated. They still stung. We were going to get this a lot, and the only way we could prove people wrong was by trying it. With Roan recovering and Tate and Asher practically strangers to him, bonding now wasn’t ideal. I wanted to try it after Roan had time to get to know them, grow to care for them, a little first.
“Strangely, he’s calm about it. I’m not sure if it hasn’t sunk in yet, or what, but for now he seems to accept that our mate comes with extras.” He gave a quick grin. I smiled in return.
“Still… it’s risky,” Poppy stated.
“We know,” Tate said more patiently than I could. “We just want to try.”
“Well, I can give you the potion. I’ll get some sent over with the new wards.”
“Thanks,” I managed, still hurt by her doubt, as reasonable as it was.
“So, Poppy. Why are you at the compound?” Roan asked, changing the subject.
“Oh, um, Alpha Blake wanted me to see if it is the same witch that’s been selling potions all over the place. It was Basil for sure.”
Tate and Asher both scoffed. “Basil?”
Even Roan had a smirk.
Poppy’s lips lifted, though she prevented a full smile from taking over her face. “Hardly the most intimidating name, is it? His brother is Thyme, so I guess he can’t complain. Anyway,” she said, stressing the last word, “Basil used to be the High Witch. He’s talented and powerful. Don’t underestimate him. Even now, we believe he’s still selling potions illegally. We just can’t seem to find him.” Frustration marred her pretty face briefly.
“So, what’s the plan after this attack?” Roan was on high alert. He wasn’t an enforcer from what I’d heard. He was the alpha mate’s assistant and guard. My mate was close to the alpha pair.
“Are you worried about the safety of the babies?”
Roan laughed. “I should be, but you didn’t see Kade when he came storming out of that door. I think I peed my pants a little.”
The room erupted into laughter. Roan successfully lightened the mood.
“I can’t even imagine Kade standing up to someone like that.” Poppy mused.
“You should’ve seen him, Pops. He partially shifted!”
Mouths dropped. Even my own. “A partial shift?” The words were out without thought.
“Did you think those wounds on the alpha were from me?”
I nodded. It hadn’t even occurred to me that Kade had been responsible for all the slashes and gouges on the mangled alpha. “Moon above. Kade almost tore him apart.”
“So I’m sure the babies are protected, but we need better protocols in place. More magic, searches, guard checks, and stuff. Blake and Kade need to sleep at some point. They are exhausted as it is.” Roan spoke with familiarity and affection for the pair. It didn’t stir any jealousy in me. I’d heard the stories about what Roan was to Kade. That was clearly over for them both. I couldn’t sense any lingering love aside from friendship or family.
With Poppy in the room, it felt a little strange to be sitting on Roan’s bed. I made a move to get a chair like Tate and Asher, but Roan clung to me. We exchanged a look, one where it felt like he understood my concerns and tried to reassure me.
I’d only just met the man, my alpha and mate, and he was already exceeding any expectations I’d had. Well done, fate. Well done.
Reservations
Tate
Everythingwasmovingsofast! We’d only just begun to get settled into the pack. Hiroshi with the clinic, Asher at the factory, and me in my training to be an enforcer, and here we were, faced with Hiroshi’s mate. I couldn’t keep up.
