Chapter 49
Chapter Forty- Nine
Nixie
It’s over.
My heat is over.
Instead of being overwhelmingly relieved, there’s a subtle hint of melancholy stealing over me as we float together in the bath. For five days, my Alphas haven’t left my side—catering to my every whim, indulging all my desires.
Sure, my body is exhausted and achy. Yet, I would do it all again tomorrow if given a chance.
“Whatcha over here thinking about so hard, Mama?” Vonn asks, tugging me onto his lap.
The tub is enormous, nearly a jacuzzi, and there’s a tray of food and drinks floating across the surface.
Julius snags a strawberry from it, swirls it in some hazelnut spread, and lifts it to my lips.
I take a bite, allowing the sweet treat to penetrate the growing cloud surrounding me.
My natural instinct is to brush off their concern and carry on, like I always do.
I open my mouth to speak, but Vonn moves my hair aside, dropping kisses along my shoulder.
“Don’t give us any bullshit about being fine.
We can feel you’re not. Did we do something wrong? Was there something more you wanted?”
Pressure builds in my chest, emotion clogs my throat, and tears spill down my cheeks.
The fact that he even cares at all is what’s wrong.
I’ve never been looked after at the end of my heat, so pulling myself together is always a solitary thing; I don’t know how to handle their sweetness. But we’re a pack now. I need to try.
“No. You both did everything right. It was perfect.” They wait patiently, sensing that there’s more. “I’m just kind of sad it’s over. Everything. I don’t know what happens next.”
The second the words spill from my lips, I realize that’s exactly the issue. We’ve been through so much together in such a short time. Losing my job, Asher’s exhibition, the custody drama, and now my heat.
Understanding crawls over Julius’s features, and Vonn holds me close as they trap me between them—my favorite place to be. Their scents help soothe my frayed edges, as do their roving fingers. For a moment, we’re silent, basking in one another’s presence. And then Julius speaks.
“Nixie, this is just the beginning of us. We’ve put out all the fires for now, but there are bound to be more—that’s life. And I couldn’t be more excited to move forward by your side.” He kisses me deeply, filling me with the warmth of all-consuming love.
“And I’m excited for that too. It’s just… I’ve been fighting for so long just to stay afloat. To provide. To hide. It could all be behind me—but who am I without all of that?” I shrug, watching the way the water ripples, sending my fears out into the world.
“You’re everything.” Vonn pulls me close.
“And there’s nothing you can’t do. We just want you to be happy.
You can go to college or learn to bake. Write books.
Take up archery. Open a rage room. Whatever you want, it’s yours.
But first, take some time to be still. You don’t need to have everything mapped out. ”
“But you are both going back to playing hockey, you’re busy all the time. Asher is going to have school—and I’ll just be puttering around in this big house. Maybe I should go back to NightNudes…” I tease, ready to lighten the mood.
Their eyes darken, turning heated, and Julius runs his hand over my belly, splaying his fingers near the top of my mound.
“If you’re going to be a cam girl, it’s for us alone.” His deep voice makes me shiver, and although we’ve been fucking for days, slick gathers between my legs. “And I get to give all the orders.”
Yes, Sir.
I giggle, dropping my head on Vonn’s broad shoulder. “Maybe just for fun while you’re away. As a career, I’ll work on finding something else.”
“Maybe something like giving Asher a little brother or sister?” Julius asks.
“There’s no pressure. No rush. Just something to think about,” Vonn rushes to add.
“I think this will be my final season with the Scented Scorpions. After that, I want to pursue other options so I can be home with you more. While we would love to have you travel with us, we know it’s not always possible, considering Asher’s schedule.
I don’t love hockey nearly as much as I love you. ”
I’m completely floored by his admission, and as for other children, I’d never even considered it. But the idea of a tiny Julius or Vonn running around brings a smile to my lips. Yeah. Maybe that could work…
“I love you more than hockey, too!” Julius shouts, narrowing his eyes at Vonn. His worry hits me square in the chest, and I reach forward, hugging the big lug.
“I know you do. But it’s your career—and I’m not asking either of you to give it up.” At my insistence, he calms down, muttering a few choice words. “It seems there’s a lot more to work out than I thought. You’re right. This isn’t the end. Just a new beginning—together.”
Both of my men purr, and my body relaxes completely. They feed me more fruit, and as the water around us cools, Julius steps out of the bath, bringing a large fluffy towel back. Vonn lifts me high, placing me in his packmate’s arms, and I’ve never felt so cherished.
Looking around, I never imagined in my wildest dreams that my life could look like this. The perfect house. The perfect nest. And two imperfect men who are undeniably perfect for me.
“Hey, Julius, remember how you promised me all the orgasms?” His eyes light up at the challenge, and he rushes me toward the now freshly laundered nest. “We have a few hours before Cassia brings our son home.”
“Hell, fucking yeah!” he crows, dropping me onto the mattress with a bounce. In the blink of an eye, he’s got my legs over his shoulders, mouth pressed to my core. Julius’s wicked tongue gets to work.
Holy hell, I’m one lucky omega.
And this is just the first chapter of the rest of our lives.