Chapter Twenty-six
Remington
A fter the fiasco that was yesterday, I’ll admit I wasn’t holding out too much hope for my date at the zoo today. I’m trying not to let it affect me, but I can’t help wondering why they didn’t want me.
I understand they have a connection, and I don’t even care that they bonded. I’m happy for them, truly.
What I don’t understand is why their connection meant that they wanted nothing to do with me.
“You’re killing me, Remy.” Milo wraps his arms around me from behind, sitting his chin on my shoulder. “I can’t stand how sad and hurt you feel. I should get one of our alphas. I can’t purr for you like they can. I’m sure it would help—it always helps me.”
I shake my head, leaning back into him. “No, I don’t need either of them. You being here is enough. Plus, purrs don’t solve everything. I’ll be okay. I just didn’t see it coming—even though I should have—so it’s affecting me more than I thought it would.”
“Well, I’m here for whatever you need, baby.” He kisses the side of my neck, and I smile.
“You can definitely keep calling me baby.”
He kisses my neck once more before stepping back. “Done. Now come on, Camila is so excited about seeing the big cats.”
“You know they don’t have it set up by type of animal, right?” I ask with a laugh as we rejoin the others.
Camila shrugs. “That’s okay. I just want to see all the big cats.”
“I want to see the pandas,” Quinn announces.
I snort. “What about you guys? Hawk and Jasper, what are you most excited about?”
“Giafes,” Jasper says excitedly. “They so tall.”
“That they are, baby boy.” Emilia ruffles his hair before looking at her eldest son. “What about you?”
“Polar bears.”
I nod before turning to my other suitors. “What about the two of you? Lee? Aubrey?”
Lee wrinkles his nose. “The lions.”
“Definitely the hippos,” Aubrey says with a grin.
“And what about you, Milo?”
He shrugs. “I want to see it all.”
“And we’ll see it all,” I assure them. “Since Jasper wants to see the giraffes, let’s stop by there first. We can see that area, then we can ride the lift to the top of the park to see the Arctic area to see the polar bears and then work our way down. Then back up and back down again.”
Thank goodness we’re going to be here all day because the zoo is massive. It’s been around forever. It’s one of the few places that was still standing in San Diego after the Event. It makes it all that more special to me, thinking about how long it’s been around.
“Yes!” Jasper squeals.
Once everyone has agreed, we set off and before too long, I’ve all but forgotten about Rhys and Gracie.
Like yesterday, the other suitors and the crew are enjoying time at the park too. They keep their distance, though I see Eric and Victoria more than once, and I know they’re checking on me. They never interrupt us, but they always make sure I see them. It’s sweet.
I find Lee sitting outside the lion exhibit a little while later, and I lower myself onto the bench beside him. “They’re beautiful, aren’t they?”
“They are,” he agrees. “They’re also at the top of the food chain. I’ve heard some alphas claim to be lions themselves—bunch of assholes. As if any human could compete with them.”
“I never really thought about it like that,” I respond. “Do you not get along with other alphas?”
I don’t know what makes me ask. It just pops out of my mouth.
He shrugs. “I wouldn’t say that. It’s only alphas who think they’re better than everyone else that I tend to not get along with. I’ve got a cousin like that. He used his bark on me to prove he was stronger than me. Technically, his alpha is stronger, but he likes to brag about it every time our family gets together. I’m aware I’m not the strongest alpha there is, but I don’t think that makes me less than.”
“Neither do I. I also don’t think that the strength of your designation proves your strength of character. We’re all so much more than our designations. I’m so tired of people thinking that our designations are the be-all and end-all.” I suck in a breath before shooting him an apologetic look. “I’m sorry. I have some strong opinions.”
“Don’t apologize for that. I feel the same way.” Lee’s smile is soft. “It’s nice hearing that we share that.”
Guilt hits me. Once again, here’s another suitor who’s fallen through the cracks.
“I’m sorry if I haven’t spent enough time with you, Lee.”
He shakes his head. “No. You also don’t get to apologize for that. You’re juggling a lot of people right now. It’s not like I haven’t had chances to speak to you or that you’ve ignored me. We just haven’t clicked like you have with some of the others. There’s nothing wrong with that. You were never going to choose everyone for your pack, were you?”
I snort. “Definitely not.”
“Okay then. That means you have nothing to feel sorry for. You’ve been spending time with people who you’ve felt a connection with. I would never hold that against you. I’m enjoying my time on the show. I’ve made some good friends so far. And this week has been really fun too. I can’t believe you grew up here. I’m surprised you ever left.”
“I went to LA for school and just never left. I’m sure I could find a job here if I really wanted, but LA feels like home. It was great growing up here, and I should visit more often, but it’s not home anymore.” I sigh.
“Going home isn’t always easy, so I understand,” Lee says as he pushes to his feet. “Come on, there are more animals to look at than the lions. We should probably catch up with the others.”
Talking to Lee was nice, but it also makes me realize he’s right. I don’t feel a spark with him. That doesn’t mean one can’t grow—they’re not always instant—but I’m unsure if keeping him on the show would be a good thing or not. I’ll definitely need to talk to my pack mates about it because it’s not just about me anymore, is it?
“There you are.” Camila grins as we rejoin them. “I know I was really excited about the big cats—the lions were awesome, by the way—but I’m kind of in love with the elephants.”
“I can’t pick a favorite animal,” I admit. “Every time I try to, I think of another one I love. I just love them all.”
Aubrey joins us, grinning. “That’s kind of adorable, but I’m not surprised since you’re pretty damn adorable.”
I duck my head, grinning as I flush. “Thanks.”
“I hear we have quite the long walk ahead of us,” Quinn says. “We should keep moving. I’m beginning to agree with Remy. All the animals here are amazing.”
“Lots and lots of walking,” I agree. “There’s definitely a lot more amazing stuff to see.”
As we begin walking, Camila and Aubrey remain at my sides. They both keep grabbing my arm to point something out or bumping into me as we walk, and it’s setting my nerves on edge. Each touch turns me on more and more until I feel like I’m going to explode. I used enough scent blockers that my perfume shouldn’t be noticeable—especially since we’re outside—but if this continues, everyone in the zoo is going to be able to smell me.
“I need to use the bathroom,” I yell entirely too loudly as I step away from them. “Sorry, I probably didn’t need to announce that so loudly. Umm…I’ll be right back.”
Hurrying away, I duck into the closest bathroom and gasp in a breath before moving to the sinks to splash water on my face. I jump when the door swings open, not expecting anyone to have followed me. I relax when I see it’s Milo.
“What’s wrong, baby?” he asks with a smirk. “Feeling a little…hot?”
“Fuck off, asshole,” I growl. “I just needed a break.”
He chuckles. “To jerk off? I can only imagine. If they were both touching me like they were you, I’d need to relieve some pressure, too. That’s why I followed you. I thought I could help you out with that.”
“I’m not letting you jerk me off in a public restroom,” I tell him with a roll of my eyes.
“No one’s going to interrupt us. Our alphas are outside, guarding the doors.” He stalks toward me, and I don’t know why I’m fighting this. “I’ll take care of you, baby, but first, maybe we should talk about this?”
I frown, not liking his change of topic. “Talk about what?”
“Your reaction to Camila and Aubrey. You want them.”
I shrug. “So?”
He snickers. “So why not do something about it? You know you don’t only have to hand out white roses at rose ceremonies. You can hand them out any time you want.”
“I wouldn’t do that without talking to the three of you,” I assure him. “This isn’t just about me anymore. I can’t just make unilateral decisions.”
“About choosing someone for your pack? Sure, that makes sense, but we’re not your keepers, Remy. If you want to fuck someone, then do it. Hell, we might even be interested in joining you.” He thinks for a minute. “Or maybe that’s just me? But if it makes you feel better, you can ask Eric and Victoria when we’re done here.”
He backs me into the wall, his hands dropping to my pants and undoing them. My cock throbs at his nearness, my head falling back to rest on the wall as he pushes my pants around my thighs and frees me. Dropping to his knees, he grins up at me. “Try not to be too loud, baby. We wouldn’t want anyone else besides your alphas to know what we’re doing in here, would we?”
I whimper as he runs his tongue from root to base before closing his lips over the head. My hands sink into his hair as my eyes fall shut.
“Your mouth feels so good,” I tell him as he moves up and down my length, his tongue flickering over my slit. A combination of slick and pre-cum slips from me, and he hums.
“So fucking good, baby. So fucking good,” he murmurs as he pops off my cock. “I wish I could tease you—edge you—until you were putty in my hands, but everyone will notice if we’re gone for too long. So hold on tight because you’re about to have the best blowjob of your life.”
That’s all the warning I get before he swallows me whole, straight down until his nose brushes against me—then he swallows. I buck into his mouth as he backs off, unable to help myself.
“That’s right, omega. Use me. I no longer have a gag reflex, so you can abuse my throat all you want.”
Well, okay then. I don’t hold back, fucking into his mouth as he swallows around me, and he’s right—it is the best blowjob of my life. It’s also over too quickly.
“I’m gonna come,” I warn him, but I already know he’s not going to back off. Instead, he goes harder, one of his hands sliding between my legs as he plays with my balls. He does something that feels amazing that I’m going to have to ask about later, but it pushes me right over the edge. “Fuuuuucckkkk.”
As my hands fall away and I try to catch my breath, he pulls off me—only to immediately lick along my length. I shiver, another small orgasm rushing through me and splashing onto his face.
“Oh, you dirty boy.” Milo laughs, collecting the cum with his fingers and dipping them into his mouth. “So fucking good. Let’s get cleaned up a little before we head out there, yeah?”
Using wet paper towels, he cleans up both of us before pulling me into his arms for a hug. “I love you, Remy.”
“Oh.” I pull back with a grin. “Really? I love you, too, Milo.”
I surprise myself with how true the words are. When did that happen? Is it because of the bond we now share?
I guess it doesn’t really matter, does it?
He grins, peppering kisses over my face before pulling back. “Come on. You can talk to your alphas before we return to your date.”
“Yeah, okay.”
Milo leads me out of the bathroom, and sure enough, Victoria and Eric are standing guard outside. They both spin around as the door closes, their eyes a little feral.
“Did you have fun, little omega?” Eric rumbles, and I nod.
“I did. Milo took good care of me.”
Victoria hums. “Of course he did because he’s a good boy. Are you feeling better now?”
I nod, clearing my throat. “Milo said I didn’t need to talk to you about this, but it doesn’t feel right not to talk about it. I think I’d like to give Aubrey and Camila white roses and spend the night with them. Would that be okay with you?”
“Milo’s right. That’s not something you need to discuss with us.” Victoria offers me a soft smile as she cups my cheek. “But if it makes you feel more comfortable, feel free to talk to us about it. We’re not going to deny you something like this. You’re still figuring out who you want to be with, and sleeping with them might be part of figuring that out. Before you choose anyone for the pack, I hope you’ll talk with us, but even that isn’t our decision. It’s yours.”
“I would never make a decision like that without consulting you. This isn’t just my pack. It’s our pack.”
Eric kisses the top of my head. “And that’s why we trust you to make these choices for yourself.”
“Did you want to join us?” I ask hesitantly.
“You’re so sweet, Remy.” Victoria strokes my cheek. “I appreciate you asking, but no, I’m not interested in joining you. If you end up choosing them for your pack, I’ll be there for that. But I don’t think you need your alpha all up in your business while you’re having sex with someone for the first time.”
Eric nods. “I agree, but I’m sure Milo will be happy to join you. He has quite the crush on Camila.”
“I do not,” he denies, but I see how he flushes.
He totally has the hots for her.
“It’s okay, Milo. I’ll be happy to have you join us. I guess I need to talk to Tessa and Bree.” I pull the walkie-talkie out. “Tessa? Bree? Are either of you available for a quick conversation?”
“We’re not together, but we’ll see who’s closer,” Bree says.
“Oh…ummm…we just made it back to the back of the park. I think the hippos are next?”
“I’m up front. Bree, where are you?” Tessa returns.
“Just around the corner, actually. I’ll meet you at the hippo exhibit, Remy.”
“Perfect. Thank you.” Sliding it back into my pocket, I grin. “I guess I’m doing this.”
“Hell yes, you are!” Milo crows as our alphas roll their eyes. They each give me a kiss before disappearing, leaving Milo to escort me to the hippo exhibit so I can talk to Bree.
Nerves and excitement battle inside my stomach with each step, but I think excitement is winning out.
I can’t wait for tonight.
We’re all exhausted as we climb into the SUV. Bree let me know as we were leaving that they slipped two white roses under the third-row seats, so I make sure Camila and Aubrey join me back there. We have a forty-five-minute ride back to the cabin, and there’s no way I’m going to be able to wait that long to give it to them.
In fact, we’ve barely pulled out of the parking lot before I reach under and pull them out, taking a deep breath before glancing at each of them.
“Camila and Aubrey, I had a really good time today on our date—with all of you,” I say this part a little louder so Quinn and Lee can hear me. “But there was something between the three of us today that I’d like to explore further. If you’re interested, I’d like you both to join me and Milo in my suite tonight.”
“Oh.” A smile slowly forms on Camila’s face as she takes the white rose from me. “Just with Milo? Not the rest of your pack?”
I shake my head. “Eric and Victoria don’t think I need my alphas watching over my shoulders.”
Aubrey takes the other rose as he chews on his bottom lip. “But they’re okay with this?”
“They are,” Milo says, having turned around in his seat to face us. “Remy wouldn’t consider it without talking to all of us first.”
“Yes,” Camila says. “I’d like to join you tonight.”
Aubrey nods. “So would I. Thank you.”
I’m a little afraid that the rest of the drive back will be awkward, but conversation picks up between all of us almost immediately—after Mike yells at Milo to sit in his seat correctly, which causes all of us to laugh as my beta pouts.
The drive seems to fly by, and I don’t know if it’s because I’m really looking forward to tonight or if I’m really enjoying cuddling with the two of them. Either way, it feels like only a few minutes have passed when we pull up.
Milo helps us out of the car as Quinn and Lee call their good nights to us. Then it’s just the four of us, and I don’t know what to do next.
But thank the gods for my crazy beta mate.
“First one in the suite and naked gets to direct the night,” he says, immediately taking off. The three of us stand there for a moment, frozen, before taking off toward the cabin.
Of course, Milo had a head start, so he’s the winner, but Aubrey is just behind him. His long legs and alpha genes gave him an advantage over me and Camila. In fact, we both gave up about halfway up the stairs, laughing too hard to continue running. But we make it in time to see Milo’s boxer briefs hitting the floor while Aubrey is still struggling with his pants.
“I win,” he crows, bouncing around. I lick my lips as I watch his cock slap against his stomach.
“Shut the door and get naked,” he demands, eyes on me.
I kick the door shut and start pulling off my clothes while Camila does the same. “You’re a cheater, Milo. I’m not sure you should be the one in charge.”
“Oh, let him have it,” Aubrey says with a grin. “I would’ve won if he didn’t have a head start. He was clever and gave himself the advantage he needed to win. We can’t hold that against him.”
“We sure the fuck can,” Camila says with a grin, sending Milo a wink. “Not that I mind any of you being in charge.”
Milo chuckles, not even hiding the fact that he’s blatantly checking out Camila. “Before we start, do either of you have any hard limits out of the norm?”
“He means that doesn’t involve pee or poop,” I clarify. “Because those are always off-limits in my bedroom.”
Camila shakes her head. “I’m good with most things. If I’m not, I’ll tell you.”
“Same.” Aubrey pauses. “Although I’d rather not have sex with anyone besides Remy. You’re both hot, but I like to focus on one partner until I’m comfortable with them before trying to take on a second or third.”
“Noted,” Milo says with a grin. “We can revisit that at a later date. What about you Camila?”
She flushes, wrinkling her nose. “I’m okay with any of you fucking me.”
“Thank the fates.” Milo looks like he wants to fall to her feet and worship her here and now. “If that’s the case, how do you feel about me taking care of Camila while we wait for our turn with you, Remy?”
I’m already moving toward Aubrey, who’s watching me with hunger in his eyes. “Sounds perfect.”
“Yes, come here, omega. I have all kinds of things I’d like to do to you,” Aubrey purrs, pulling me into his arms the moment I reach him. The first thing he apparently wants to do is kiss the hell out of me.
He’s an aggressive kisser, his tongue lashing against mine as he slowly backs me toward the bed. When my knees hit the edge, I tumble backward with a laugh that breaks off when he drops to his knees and sucks my dick into his mouth.
He lavishes me with attention as he gives a blowjob, almost as good as Milo’s from this afternoon. When I come for the first time, he swallows me down.
“So fucking delicious. I knew you would be.” We both turn as Camila screams, finding her riding Milo’s face as he lies on the floor. “Well, that’s hot.”
“No shit,” I agree, reaching for him and pulling him onto the bed with me. “Fuck me while we watch them?”
Aubrey hums. “Oh, yes. I like that idea a lot. Present that ass for me?”
It’s definitely a question instead of a demand, but I still move quickly into position, keeping my eyes locked on Camila as she continues to ride Milo’s face. When he doesn’t immediately touch me, I glance over my shoulder to find him watching me with awe.
“What?”
He blinks, shaking his head. “I’ve never been with a male omega,” he admits. “Even though I knew what to expect, it’s different from experiencing it. You really are meant to take an alpha cock, aren’t you?”
I wiggle my ass at him. “Oh, yeah. And with no prep. You should try it out.”
“I don’t know about that,” he begins, and Milo snorts.
“He really doesn’t need it but will ask for it when he wants it,” he informs the alpha as he lifts Camila off his face for just a moment. His words are a little muffled, but they’re easy enough to understand.
Aubrey still looks hesitant. “If you’re sure…”
I nod. “Yes, I’m sure. Please, alpha. Fuck me with your big cock and knot me.”
“Fuck,” Aubrey hisses, squeezing his cock as he settles behind me. “You’re so hot, Remy.”
“So are you,” I tell him with a grin. “But if you don’t get your cock in my ass right now, I might cry.”
He chuckles, notching himself at my entrance. “There’s no need for that.”
Then he’s pushing inside of me, and I forget all about giving him a hard time. There’s no resistance—not with how much slick I’m producing—and he pushes in until he’s filling me up completely. I feel so fucking full as I wait for him to move. When he continues to sit there, I wiggle.
“Move, alpha. Please.” I can’t quite keep the whine from my voice as I try to fuck myself on his cock, but he’s holding onto me too tightly for me to do so.
Another chuckle from the alpha behind me before he slaps my ass. I jump before letting out a whine. “Again.”
He doesn’t leave me hanging, bringing his hand down on the other cheek. I clench around him and he groans. One of his hands moves from my hip to my shoulder as he hauls me up so my body is level. Then he’s pulling out and thrusting back inside of me. His movements are controlled as he fucks me slow and deep while I watch Camila come once more.
“So good,” I cry out, another orgasm already snaking through me. When Aubrey thrusts into me hard, it sends me spiraling. My cock jerks, cum spilling onto the comforter—which is waterproof, thank the fates. It’ll need to be changed before we go to sleep, but it’ll keep us from having to change the rest of the sheets.
“That’s right, omega. Strangle my cock. You feel so good squeezing me while you come. Such a good. Fucking. Boy.” He accentuates his last few words, thrusting into me hard and fast before pulling me up until my back rests against his chest.
It makes his cock hit all new places, and I cry out.
“Feels good, doesn’t it, baby boy?” Aubrey nips at my neck. “Ride my cock.”
My hips are already moving before he finishes his statement. I bite my lip when my eyes fall back to Camila, who’s now riding Milo’s cock.
Gods, they’re beautiful together.
“Do you like watching your beta fuck Camila so good?” Aubrey growls, and I decide I really love this side of him. He’s so easygoing but clearly very dominant in the bedroom. I could get used to this.
“Yes. So much. It’s so hot. They’re so hot.”
Camila’s eyes meet mine, and neither of us looks away as we ride the men beneath us.
“Fuck. I’m close,” Camila cries. “Come with me, Remy?”
I pick up my pace, knowing I’m almost there. “Yes. All of us together. I need it. Please.”
“You’re sure you want my knot?” Aubrey asks, his hot breath hitting my neck and sending shivers down my spine.
“Yes, knot me. Fill me up with your cum and hold it there with your knot.”
Camila comes first, but I’m right behind her. It takes Milo a few seconds more and Aubrey slightly longer until he’s finally pushing his knot inside of me. His cum is hot in my ass, and it sends me over the edge once more.
Look at that. Three orgasms with no one touching my dick. That might be a new record.
Aubrey lowers me back to the bed, helping me turn on my side. Milo and Camila join us moments later.
“How does she taste, Milo?” I can’t help asking.
He grins, coming over and kissing me. I lick the remnants of her from his lips and mouth, humming to myself as her taste hits me.
“So good,” I say with a hum. “We probably shouldn’t have let Aubrey go first. Now we have to wait for his knot to go down.”
“I did that on purpose, baby,” Milo says. “Not all of us have an omega’s refractory period.”
I wrinkle my nose as Camila giggles. “No, I guess not. That’s fine. We can rest for a bit. Camila, how do you feel about DVP?”
“I’m a huge fan,” she says as she leans in for a kiss. “Sounds like a good time for all.”
Hell yes.
We just have to wait for Aubrey’s knot to release, but Camila seems content to kiss me until then.
This was a good idea. I’m glad Milo was looking out for me.