Knot So Perfect Omega (Omega Match #1)(12)

But the dark colors and geometric elements of the space weren’t what I was focused on. The view was of the Los Angeles skyline, which was turning a faint pink as the sun began to lower in the sky.

I went to the large windows which were telescopic sliding doors that opened across the width of the entire wall. My first thought was of how many bugs and birds must fly in through it when it was open.

The outside wasn’t exactly a yard, more of a giant patio with an infinity pool reaching to the edge, where it looked like it dropped right off the side of the hill we were on. It was amazing, and I found myself walking to one of the lounge chairs outside to sit and enjoy the view.

“It’s quite the view, isn’t it?” I jumped as Brian came to stand beside the lounger. “This is your home now too. They want you to make it your own.”

I glanced up at him, annoyed he had ruined my moment of peace and even more suspicious because he seemed to have changed his tune. Why did he sound nice all of a sudden?

“It’s a party house.” I looked back out at the skyline. “I’d hardly call this an ocean view, by the way.”

He shoved his hands in his pockets and stood there for a minute that lasted what felt like ten. “I left passcodes, cell phone numbers, and the pack credit card on the kitchen counter. If you need anything, call me first before you call or text the pack. They are pretty busy these next few days and don’t need to worry about how you’re settling in. Buy what you need to build a nest. Anywhere would be suitable.”

“Wait, that’s it? You’re just leaving me here in this giant house with a credit card? What if I need to go somewhere?” I stood, a sudden panic welling up inside me out of nowhere.

“There’s a list of omega services on the counter. The credit card has a large credit line, so don’t worry about cost. They will spare no expense when it comes to making you comfortable and happy.”

He started walking toward the house, and I grabbed his sleeve, a whimper threatening to embarrass the hell out of me in front of him.

“Are you sure this wasn’t a mistake? You were standing right there when Beckett and I got into it.” I watched his face carefully, but the guy didn’t let any hint of his feelings peek through.

He stepped back from my hold, his eyes not leaving mine. “It surprised me just as much as it probably surprised you. I really need to go. You’ll be fine. You’re an Elite Omega Academy graduate.

You should be able to handle setting yourself up.”

And with those departing words, he left me in a giant house that made me feel more alone than I’d ever felt.





CHAPTER FIVE


Rio


T here was so much excitement in our car as our driver zoomed along the highway, the traffic light since it was nearly midnight. Not only had we won our Alphaball game and sealed our position in the playoffs, but we’d just landed a deal with United Alpha Sports, making our athleticwear line the official gear with an initial payment of a quarter of a billion dollars.

How was this our lives?

Things hadn’t always been so good for our pack. We’d all really been into sports and easily bonded with each other through our college years. It had taken a lot of hard work to work our way into the professional league, and we’d only really come out as a top contender in the last few years.

And now everything was about to change with the addition of an omega. The timing was all wrong, but sometimes good things came when we least expected or wanted them. We’d been so focused on our careers and building a solid pack foundation, for the longest time we hadn’t even entertained the idea of adding an omega.

But we needed one.

I glanced over at Beck, who had been over the moon when we’d first gotten in our ride, but now he was staring quietly out the window, his cheek on his fist.

We all worried about him. As the leader of the pack, our successes were his, but so were our failures. He liked to be in control of every situation, and over the last year, he’d slowly started to become more and more agitated with the little things.

It was a sign that we desperately needed an omega to calm the instincts that raged inside of us.

Biology waited for no one, and our time of putting off finding and bonding with an omega was up.

He was stubborn, though, and would never admit to any of us that he needed an omega. An omega would change everything, and Beckett did not do well with change.

“You all right over there?” I was nervous he was going to be a complete asshole as soon as we got home. I at least wanted him to try to accept Kara.

“I’m fine.” He glanced over at me and ran a hand down his face. “Just tired as hell and ready to sleep.”

I turned and propped my leg on the seat. “It’s normal to be nervous for a new chapter in our lives to be opening. I know we’ve been super busy and kind of just went with who Brian thought would be best, but she is perfect for us. It’s going to be great, and maybe you’ll find that the weight you constantly have on your shoulders and chest is lessened.”

“We don’t even know her.” He turned back to the window, his shoulder practically up to his ears.

Rylan leaned forward from the rear row of seats to join our conversation. “We’ll get to know her.

That’s the fun part.”

“What if she-” Rylan stopped Beck from spiraling by putting his hand on his shoulder. “I just don’t want her to ruin everything.”