Chapter 15
I t didn't take me long to get ready. It wasn’t like I had a ton of options, my wardrobe was lacking since I packed fast to get out here and only planned to stay for a few nights.
After some back and forth, I settled on a Queen tee and blue jeans. For my hair I did a high ponytail and just a swipe of mascara and lipgloss and I was ready.
I was grateful that my viewers didn't want a high maintenance me, just real me.
When I headed down the stairs, eggs and bacon welcomed me. My stomach growled like I hadn’t eaten in days. Damn Holt and his cooking.
But I needed to make this video first before I chickened out. I walked through the living room and into the kitchen to an ‘all hands on deck’ situation. They were creating a full-on feast.
Now, I wished I’d just walked straight outside instead of checking in first.
“You’re not going to eat first?" Holt asked, glancing up from the eggs he was scrambling to see me holding my tripod.
"This video will just take a few minutes and I'll be back in," I promised before adding, "and just a warning. If any of you come outside, I will feature you on my page as you drool in your sleep."
"You wouldn't dare!" Ash stated with a dramatic hand to his forehead.
"Yes, and I'll wait until that little snore you do, starts," I smirked.
"I do not snore," he gasped, serious this time.
I shrugged, not giving anything away.
"It's up to you if you want to risk it," I shrugged before sliding on my shoes and heading out to the lakefront, the sound of his protests making me grin as I skipped away.
Maybe putting my tripod on the lake was a bad plan, but the view was gorgeous and I couldn't resist featuring it.
I paused as I stepped onto the wood of the dock, taking in the view that was now technically mine. The fact that I’d get to have one of my favorite places but didn’t have to have every experience here tainted by my parents was refreshing.
It wasn’t until they showed up at my door that I realized they didn’t really love me, or even care about me. My mother knew my issues in school and ignored them. Money and status were more important and I was more than ready to cut contact the moment the deed was in our names.
With a sigh, I found the widest part of the dock and set up my tripod. It teetered enough with the swaying structure that I moved back to the shore, finding a spot with a big tree to lean against, lowering my tripod into place.
I always felt silly as I talked to my phone. It was a damn good thing that most of my videos were packing the mystery books. I rarely had to show myself, just my hands or even just the props.
Once everything was secure, I took a seat and made sure I had a good angle. You could see the water over my shoulder.
Yes, this was the spot, even if my butt was getting damp from the wet earth.
Finally, I hit the record button and just started talking before I could second-guess myself.
"Hey, Mysterydaters. It's your girl, Taryn here, and I just wanted to give you all a quick update. I am still on vacation for now. I came out to this beautiful lake that you see behind me just for a bit to recharge. You guys and all your orders have me busy and I can't express how grateful I am for each and every one of you. And… I also have a few announcements. First, I'll be back to work next week."
I paused for a second, taking a breath before forging on.
“Second, my website will be under construction to update it and improve it, but don’t worry, your orders are secure. Just bear with me as we improve it to make everything a bit more streamline.”
Then, I grinned, ready to tease them a little.
“And last but not least, I may or may not have some new content ideas to post soon. With a few sexy alphas and a gorgeous beta who you all are going to love."
Knowing my time was running out, I quickly finished with more gratitude.
"Again, thank you for making my dream come true and I'll be back with more really soon. Have a great day."
I shot them a sweet smile before turning off the recording and posting it across my socials after it uploaded on PackVlog. With that, I was free to spend the day with my pack.
My pack. That was still insane to me.
Ash taking over the photoshoot had me a little uneasy, so my plan over breakfast was to get every detail I could from him. I had a feeling he’d give in if I teased him enough. Maybe I should hand over the reins, but I may be a little bit of a control freak when it comes to my business.
A few pings started as I packed up my tripod to head in, but I told myself that I wasn't looking at comments.
At least, not yet.
I had three mates in my cabin making me breakfast, I would be a crazy person if I were to zone out on my phone right now.
Just as I started toward the house, I spotted Holt on the porch, watching over me. His face softened as I approached and I found myself returning the smile without a second thought. It was a far cry different than our past interactions.
“All finished?”
“Yes,” I said, handing over my tripod when he reached for it.
“Good, let me feed my omega.”
A lazy morning with my pack? My Alpha feeding me and relaxing? Sign this omega up.