12. Bailey-Rose #2
The man looked us over and gave a grunt before returning to his plants. For the life of me, I couldn’t tell if that was a sound of approval or disapproval at Lysse’s answer. Before I could pester the man about it, I was guided back toward the parking garage.
“What do you say we head home so you can check out the place?” Ulysses offered. “There are two options for where the nest could be set up. It’s totally up to you which one works best. Once we know what room we’re working with, then the fun begins where you get to design it.”
“You were looking for an Omega but didn’t have a nest put together?” I questioned. “That seems a little bit like you didn’t believe you’d find one.”
“Says the woman convinced she could live the rest of her life in bed so long as she had enough Peeps to eat,” Ulysses countered.
“Dammit, Crew,” I muttered. “Always telling people things they don’t need to know. Man doesn’t understand the term ‘privacy.’ ”
“Oh, don’t get your blankets in a twist, Rosie. You know Crew and I have always been close. He told me that as his best friend before discovering we were scent matched,” he chided.
Scowling, I poked him in the ribs where I knew he was always ticklish. “That does nothing but prove my point. Just wait until he has his own pack, and I get to spill all the dirty details I know about him.”
Ulysses snorted, trying to cover up a laugh before dropping a kiss on my head. “Oh, Rosie, don’t ever change. You are perfect the way you are.”
The drive was shorter than I expected, but then again, everyone was at work.
When we pulled up to the house, I was impressed to see it was set back from the street with lots of trees around the property, providing some privacy.
My first sight of the house had me intrigued.
The home was wildly modern, looking as if a child with building blocks put it together.
With so many shapes stacked on top of each other, I didn’t have a clue what to expect inside.
Ulysses pulled up to a row of garage doors that all began to open, allowing the four cars to park.
There were three more already in the bays, making me curious who had a second vehicle.
By the looks of them, they were probably fun cars, not something you drove every day.
I managed to get out of Ulysses’ car without any mishaps. Then again, being a more normal four-door car, I wasn’t at risk of falling out of it like before.
“Come with me, kitten,” Vili urged as he grabbed my hand and hurried out of the garage. “You need the full experience, so the front door is best.”
His excitement was infectious, so I let him take the lead as we climbed the five steps to the front door, or doors since there were two.
Vili typed in a code, and the door gave a cheerful chime as it unlocked.
Turning both handles at once, Vili shoved them open, revealing the main entryway.
The space was open and bright with many windows to ensure the home was filled with light.
Stepping into the foyer, I saw a curved staircase on either side leading to the second floor.
“Welcome to your new home, my sweet kitten,” Vili announced, tossing his arms wide in a grand gesture. “Come, I show you all the rooms. First, we have main room or, as you call it, the living room.”
Taking a step down from the tiled entryway into the living room with lush carpet, I stared up at the vaulted ceiling with three rows of windows, making it seem like there was no wall at all.
A massive flat-screen television hung on the wall over the fireplace.
Before it was two sectional sofas, creating a U-shape with a large stone coffee table.
This whole home screamed that men lived here, but I had to say they did a decent job decorating it.
Green plants scattered around the space, and when I ran a finger over a fuzzy-looking leaf, I knew it was real.
“Come, come,” Vili called, waving me to join him. “Formal dining, which we don’t use, but I think that will change now we have you. Then behind this door is one of my favorite rooms.”
Walking through the door he held open, I found myself in a stunning kitchen set up with all state-of-the-art appliances in all stainless steel.
The room bowed out in a crescent moon, allowing space for a breakfast nook.
It was also where the patio doors were, giving you access to the paved brick area with a table and lounge chairs.
I spotted a grill as well, making me wonder if the guys or the cook they hired used it.
Unable to linger longer, I was whisked off to the next room, which turned out to be a library with a pool table.
There was also a small bar set up with various bottles of liquor and the tools to make any drink you could think of.
It makes sense since Warrick is a bartender as well as a bar owner.
So far, this room felt the most lived in, like they actually spent time in here with each other.
I was soon on my way upstairs where, at the top, it opened up to another living room.
Comfy overstuffed couches and armchairs were arranged, with windows on three sides of the room to make it inviting.
The view of the backyard was stunning, and it made me so happy that whoever built this house made an effort to appreciate it.
“Our rooms are down either hall,” Vili pointed to the right. “This side is Ulysses, Gareth, and one open room. The other side is Warrick, Yun, and me.”
I frowned. “Lysse said there were two rooms for me to pick from.”
“Yes, the second choice is up,” he answered, pointing to the ceiling. “First, I think you should see the room here, then we go see the other.”
With a shrug, I followed him to the end of the hall.
He opened the door and ushered me forward as he flipped on the light.
The room was empty save for a few boxes stacked along one wall.
It was painted a light gray color that matched the hallway with white trim.
I wasn’t all that impressed with the room until Vili pulled back the curtains on one wall.
This wasn’t just a giant window—the whole wall was made of glass, giving you a breathtaking view of the backyard.
Now I could see why they’d think an Omega would appreciate this space.
“What do you think, Care Bear?” Warrick asked as he joined us, the others following on his heels. “There is a connecting bathroom as well. In fact, all the rooms have their own en suite. It’s one of the reasons we loved this house so much.”
I turned slowly, taking in the space and trying to picture it with more color, plus lots of pillows and blankets. It was a beautiful room, and I could turn it into something spectacular, but I wasn’t fully convinced.
“It’s really lovely. The wall of glass is everything I could hope for in a space. However, I think I should see the other option before settling,” I shared.