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I’m unable to stop the burst of perfume that leaves me, making Liam growl low and deep, holding me just a little bit tighter.
“What?” she blinks up at him innocently. “I didn’t do anything.”
“Nate,” Liam growls.
“Yes, my grumpy-ass Alpha?” he chuckles.
“Take my Omega and safely get her back to Ally’s dressing room. We need to go do the meet and greet.” Liam looks down at me. “Are you okay with that?”
“Yeah.” I nod, clearing my throat. “Of course.”
Liam steps away, and I miss his touch instantly.
My eyes find Ally’s again.
“If it wouldn’t cause a major PR nightmare, I’d kiss the fuck out of you right now,” Ally purrs.
“Okay,” I whisper, blinking up at her with lust.
She laughs softly. “Go with Nate. He will take you back to your Alphas. Wait for me, okay?” Her smile fades. “You’re going to be there when I come back, right?”
Reaching out, I take her hand, giving it a squeeze. “I’m not going anywhere, Ally. Not without you.”
She swallows hard, hesitating. I know how she feels. It’s like if I’m away from her, for even a moment, I’ll lose her again, and this time for good.
“You two go. I’ve got your Omega. She’s safe with me,” Nate reassures them.
Liam wraps his arm around Ally, guiding her away, but looks back to me with this torn expression. I give him a smile, letting him know I’ll still be there when they get back.
I meant it. I’m not going anywhere. No matter what happens from here on out, I’m going to be at their side.
This was something I used to be afraid of: finding my scent match and losing all control of how I think, how I feel, giving up everything for a stranger.
After what I’ve been through in life, I know damn well things could have ended up a million times worse.
My life is changing, and not just for Liam.
It’s changing into something it should have always been.
She was always meant to be mine. It just took us longer to get here.
Chapter 10
Lulu
Even though the concert is over, there’s still this vibrant energy about the place. Everyone’s rushing around, working together like cogs in a well-oiled machine.
“Is it always like this?” I ask Nate, my eyes taking in the organized chaos around me before looking up at him.
“Oh yeah,” he chuckles. “There are a lot of moving pieces to make every show run successfully.”
Nodding, I hum before going back to watching people as they pass us on our way down the hall. “It’s crazy to think this is Ally’s life,” I comment. “She used to talk about it so much when we were kids. She was determined to make it happen for herself. And I always did my best to support her.” A wave of melancholy hits me. “I’m just sad that I wasn’t there to experience it with her.”
“Hey.” Nate places his hand on my shoulder, giving it a reassuring squeeze. “I can’t speak for either of you—I haven’t been through what you two have—but what I do know is that there’s no changing the past. And if we spend all our time dwelling on it, it’s only going to ruin the here and now. Don’t let it. You two found your way back together, that's what matters. Yes, it took a long time, but you're still here. And while you might not have been there with her in the beginning, you get to experience that piece of her life now.”
“You're right.” I nod, taking a deep breath. “Thanks.”
“No problem.” He grins.
