Chapter 22 – June
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
JUNE
I chew on the edge of my thumbnail, staring down at my phone.
The house has been in utter chaos since the night of the party. Arin and I didn’t emerge for almost forty-eight hours after the bond — and no one interrupted us, save for leaving food outside the door. It felt like a mini-heat, the sheer high of his touch sending me to heaven.
Then life came knocking.
The reality of Grace actually separating from Theo’s fathers ricocheted. I watched Bennett and Seth rally behind her, agreeing to take her into Rochester to meet with an omega rights group and lawyer specializing in pack dissolutions. Theo even reached out to a medical facility working on a way to destroy bonds safely.
All of it has been very busy, and now I’m staring at an email from my publicist — because I have one of those now. My next book will be out in a few months, with a rescheduled book tour for next year — and it would apparently behoove me to also sit down for an interview with my pack to discuss my journey from beta to omega.
I do my best to stay away from the chatter online. I don’t touch social media unless it’s to look at food or cute animals. The idea of sitting in front of a camera makes my skin crawl.
Looking up at the living room, I chew on my nail even harder, knowing I need to go talk to Arin. He’ll have the right thing to say, and he can always make the feeling of anxiety ebb into something quieter and manageable.
I shake out my hands as I stand up. It wouldn’t be bad, just different . An interview is a huge public step — we all deserve our privacy — I never wanted to be subjected to spotlights. But… maybe it would be worthwhile. Maybe it would help someone.
Hesitating outside Arin’s office, I nudge at the bond. Bennett and Seth are dull, but Theo is louder than I expect. I push the door open, shocked to find Theo lounging in a chair, Arin behind his desk, raising his head.
“I thought you were with your mom.” I stare at Theo, my heart jumping.
“I got told I’d be a distraction.” Theo sulks, then frowns. “Why are you nervous?”
“Uh —”
“Juniper.”
My eyes dart to Arin and everything comes out in a rush. “My publicist wants us to do a news interview. All of us, I mean. The entire pack. But mostly just to see me and talk about me? And the omega thing. My being an omega. Not another omega —”
He blinks at me as I clasp my hands behind my back.
“I think we should do it.”
Arin’s eyebrows rise, he nudges his glasses up. “You do?”
I look from him to Theo, nodding, suddenly certain. “I do. I think that in the past few months, a lot of things have been said about me. It’s high time people realize how shitty my situation was in London. If talking about it can change it for even one person, it will be worth it.”
They’re both quiet before Theo leans forward in his seat. “Are you going to be comfortable sharing that story and having it air on TV, baby?” He’s stolen Seth’s nickname for me and it’s the cutest thing I’ve ever heard.
“I think…” I lick my lips, staring up at the ceiling as I try to organize my thoughts. “I can’t be the only person on the entire planet to emerge late. If there are other betas who spent their entire lives separate from the designation system and suddenly find themselves in my position — I want them to have an easier time than I did.” Looking back down at them, I breathe out. “Isn’t that worth the temporary anxiety?”
Pride floods my chest from both of them. Arin’s bond flares as Theo stares at me, so openly full of love that I feel my cheeks heat. Wrapping my arms around myself, I shrug. “I know we need to talk about it as a pack, but I think it would make a statement if we were all there — all five of us.” Glancing at Arin, I whisper, “Because it’ll say that even though all these people in the world think alphas and omegas should just be paired off, it’s more nuanced than that. In our pack it looks different and that isn’t a bad thing.” The more I talk, the more certain I am. “And I think that Seth will say yes, and with Seth comes Bennett, so it’s really just up to you.”
My eyes lock with Arin’s. “Because you’re the prime. You make the rules.”
He leans back in his chair. “Is that right?”
Tension crackles as my blood heats. “I mean, I like to do what you tell me.” That’s an understatement. Looking over at Theo, I smile. “Don’t you, alpha?”
Theo raises an eyebrow.
“Will you at least give me a maybe?” I address Arin again. “I should reply to the email.”
He inhales and then nods. “We should do it. We’ll talk to Bennett and Seth when they get home. But we will be holding the interview here, not in New York.” Arin reaches for his cufflinks as he speaks, undoing them and folding his shirt sleeves up.
I watch enraptured as my brain tries to comprehend his words.
“Here in the house?”
“You’re uncomfortable in the city.” He eyes me. “We should lessen our time spent there as much as we can. I still regret taking you to the nesting stores. I don’t like it when you ignore your own anxiety in lieu of making someone else comfortable, Juniper.”
Huffing, I roll my eyes. “It would be inconvenient to make them bring an entire film crew to the house, not to mention it would interrupt your work. The nesting stores are old news, you were trying to be helpful. I wasn’t going to say no — that’s rude.”
Arin stares at me as Theo chokes on a laugh.
“Am I wrong?” I cross my arms, turning sharply to Theo. “Am I?”
His eyes blaze. He undresses me with his eyes alone. I don’t know what it is about leggings and a sweater that keeps falling off one shoulder that makes lust burn from him through the bond.
I keep having stupid hot flashes because of my dumb birth control — even though my next heat isn’t for another couple months. It’s irritating me so much I’ve already considered getting it removed, but that would mean we can’t keep sleeping together without protection.
I’m not giving that up .
My skin warms under both of their gazes.
I really like being trapped on top of my alphas’ knots, whimpering and shaking.
Biting my lip, I try to stay focused, turning back to Arin.
“This discussion is tabled.” He speaks before I can, crossing one leg over the other as he lounges back in his chair, running his thumb over his lips. “Right now, there are other pressing matters.” His nostrils flare and I fidget.
“You’ve been working too hard.” Theo’s voice jolts me as he rubs his palms across his jean-clad thighs, staring at me hungrily. “I think you need to relax.”
“I agree,” Arin mutters, making my focus snap back to him. “Will you let us help you relax, Juniper? We’ll all talk about the interview this evening and decide the next step.”
Standing in the middle of his office, I raise my chin. “What did you have in mind?”
“On your knees, omega.”
My heart lurches in my chest and I have to remind myself not to give in too quickly, even though I’m already bending in front of his desk. On my knees on the rug, I stare up at Theo, since I can still see him, flashing him a wicked grin.
His eyes spark, leaning forward in his chair. We both feed off each other, and I already know that whatever Arin has planned will be incredible — and also very fun to derail.
“Good girl.” Arin stands, stepping around his desk to stand in front of me. “Submission looks so beautiful on you, love.” He taps my chin once, stroking my hair before he glances at Theo. “Don’t you think? Isn’t she pretty when she listens well?”
Hunger rolls off Theo in waves, crawling down our bond, entangling with my own as he grunts. “She’s always pretty.”
Arin laughs, then pushes my hair to one side. “Lift your arms for us, love.”
I do as he says, letting him pull the sweater off. It leaves me topless, and goosebumps prickle over my skin as he folds the piece of clothing carefully, placing it to the side. Theo’s nearly out of his chair, and I feel his impatience — but Arin’s power keeps us both from moving as he returns to his office chair, making a neat stack of the papers on his desk before moving them to a drawer.
“How about now, Theo? Still pretty with her tits out and your bite on display?”
“ Yes .” Theo sounds almost strangled as he speaks.
Arin smiles at me. “Stand back up, Juniper. Why don’t you play with yourself? Take those leggings off and show your alphas all your bites.”
Leaning up, I stand in front of his desk again, staring at him as I wiggle my leggings off, shimmering them off my hips and bending over as I do it. Theo groans behind me and Arin’s eyes cut to him, barking. “Theo, stay .”
He moans and flops back in his chair as I tug my underwear off too. A soft whine leaves Theo’s throat as I hold my clothes in one fist.
“Give them to him, Juniper. He needs something to do and he’s so good at folding clothes. Focus on making yourself feel good for us.”
I follow his instructions, stepping forward entirely naked. The soft rug gives under my feet as I drop my clothes into Theo’s lap, his hard-on already visible in his jeans. He stares at me as he lifts my underwear to his nose and inhales with a broken groan, not reaching for me, but looking like he’s fighting himself every second I back away. Sliding my hands over my chest, I lick my lips as I eye him, the thrill of being watched by them both making my heart pound as I graze his bond mark, widening my stance to show Arin’s silver bite on my inner thigh.
“That’s a good girl.” Arin says the words softly, drawing my gaze as I touch his bite, then moan, swiping my fingers through the slick already gathering between my legs.
My eyes flutter shut as I toy with myself, barely touching, whimpering as I flick my clit, trying to make sure my shaking knees stay stable so I can be on display for them.
“Would you like help?” Arin’s dark voice curls around me, full of unspoken promises.
I shiver and nod, reaching with my other hand to pinch at my nipples. “Please, alpha.”
“Theo, be a good boy and eat our omega out.”
My big alpha is suddenly there , his presence overwhelming as my eyes open to see Theo kneeling in front of me. The sight makes me breathe harder as he pulls me closer by the hips, grabbing a thigh, pressing into Arin’s mark. The pressure makes me gasp and Arin grunt. Theo arches my leg over his shoulder, his other hand supporting my ass as he dives between my thighs, tongue thrusting into me without warning, messy and enthusiastic.
I squeak, it turning shrill as I grab onto his blond hair to steady myself, staring at Arin. Theo makes ungodly noises between my thighs, sucking and licking.
Arin’s chin tilts down, a small smile on his lips as he rubs himself overtop his trousers. “You can eat her, but don’t let her come.”
I gasp, whining as Theo pulls back, circling my clit with his tongue. I drag him closer by the hair, arching my back as I lose the edge immediately, cursing wildly as I stare at Arin. “Theo, please ,” I whine as I rub my chest, stimulating his bite as I rock against his face. “Please let me come, don’t listen to him.”
Theo groans and the vibrations make me flutter as he holds me up. He latches his lips to my clit again, then alternates between sucking and flicking it. The orgasm barrels toward me as I gasp over and over again, bowing partially over him, my eyes on Arin as I beg Theo.
“Don’t stop,” I gasp. “Right there.” God . “ Fuck! ”
“Theo…” Arin’s voice is a warning, but there’s no bark. The thought of him watching the two of us go against his command gets me to the edge quicker than ever. Theo’s lips suction onto me, nails dragging over my bond mark as I scream with my climax, my bones turning into liquid.
Theo is there, licking a stripe up my stomach, muscles straining against his shirt as he lifts me, standing up with me in his arms, his voice ragged. “We’re in so much fucking trouble.”
I lick my lips and pull him to me, kissing him hungrily. “I don’t care.”
He laughs. Writhing against him, I wrap my legs around him, the orgasm high too good not to chase again as I hear the office chair creak.
“Bring her over here. Do not make me stand up.”
A shiver crawls up my spine as Theo turns us, then lays me out on Arin’s desk like a fucking feast. I turn my head, grinning up at our prime, arching my chest.
“You’re not mad at me. You like seeing me come.” I coo the words, reaching for him.
Arin threads his fingers with mine, kissing my hand. “You’re right. You look so pretty all flushed for us. Maybe this punishment is for Theo.” Theo’s hands still on my body as he kisses my stomach. Glancing down at him, his eyes flash as Arin mutters, “I’m not sure he’s earned the right to come anymore.”
I let out a shriek as Theo jerks me lower on the desk, growling against my stomach as he grinds his erection between my thighs. “I’m not going to last if you try to edge me.”
Arching up, I drag my nails through Theo’s hair, looking over at Arin again. “I can take the punishment for him, alpha.” Licking my lips, Theo grinds into me again, slow enough that I can feel my slick already soaking the front of his pants. “It’s not fair to make him stop.” I pout.
Arin shrugs, leaning back in his chair. “I don’t operate by fair terms. I do, however, want to watch him turn that pretty little ass red — maybe a few spanks will teach you both a lesson.”
I wiggle as Theo bends down, kissing my throat. “How’s that sound, cupcake?”
Grinning up at him, I drag him into another kiss before he extracts himself and then flips me like a rag doll. I land, my feet spread, on the tips of my toes as I lean over Arin’s desk, naked and pliant as Theo stands behind me, hands all over my ass, squeezing and grabbing it.
“Look at this, Arin. She’s so fucking pretty .”
Arin smiles at me. “Prettier with your hands on her, Theo.” There’s a slight dark spot on the front of his trousers and I lick my lips as he rubs it with a palm again. “Spank her as many times as you’d like, you can even stroke yourself, but when you come, it better be all over her. That’s the only rule. Make her messy for me.”
Theo eagerly unzips his jeans, and I know he doesn’t even push them down, just pulls his cock out as he uses one hand to plunge three fingers into me, making me squeal as he gathers my slick to pump himself. With his other hand, he smacks my hip. “Stop wiggling your ass at me and be still.”
Dropping my forehead to Arin’s desk, I can’t help the delirious smile that creeps up my face as Theo finds his own rhythm in the movements. He spanks me, alternating between each hip, making my skin sting, my cheeks reddening. I writhe back against him, the pressure between my legs growing as he starts to pump one hand faster, the smacks getting quicker.
Arin leans in, one hand reaching out before he grabs the side of my ass and forces me to lift higher on my toes. “Present for him, let him cover you before we take both your holes and remind you who you belong to.”
I gasp as Theo’s hand comes down on my ass one final time, so hard that I clench before he spreads my cheeks and comes with a broken grunt. I feel his cum as he covers me, the mess dripping down over my ass and cunt as I bite my tongue, my thighs shaking.
Arin pulls away and I watch him stand and pull himself out of his trousers. His cock strains in his hand, knot already partially swollen. My mouth fills with saliva as he jerks himself once before he mutters, “Get her up, Theo. Put yourself on my desk so she can ride you while I take her ass.”
Yes .
I almost move faster than Theo, turning and dragging him against me, kissing him as we switch positions. While Theo gets settled, I turn to Arin and grab him by the collar, shoving his hand away from himself and wrapping my fist around him. I kiss him as I pump my hand once, then twice. “I love you, you wicked man.”
He laughs against my lips, a shocked sound leaving him before he pushes me into Theo’s waiting hands. Theo drags me on top of him and the desk groans under the weight of us, making us pause. Arin’s chest brushes my back as he cups my pussy.
“The desk will hold,” he mutters, half-amused. “But next time we should do this in a bed.”
I can’t help the laugh that bubbles up as Theo spreads my thighs wide, notching at my slick entrance. He grabs the back of my neck, holding me on top of him before slamming me down on top of his cock, the angle making me spasm as his knot slips right into me, Arin solid behind me.
Arin’s lips land on my throat, hands around my stomach as he rocks against me, moving me on top of Theo in a slow grind, making us both hiss. Arin chuckles darkly. “My good pets, already so eager. I could keep you both naked for me day-in and day-out, just waiting to be used.” He pushes me further down, forcing me chest to chest with Theo. “Let me get her in position so I can fuck her right into you, Theo.”
The praise from him is sinful, my body and bond with Theo sparking as we both react to our prime. He rubs himself against my ass, using Theo’s cum and my slick as lube as Theo and I breathe hard.
Then Arin punches his hips forward and he’s in .
I feel so full my head spins. The room dims, everything else fading except for the pleasure. Arin grabs my arms, then bands them behind my back, making me entirely beholden to both of them as he forces my spine to arch. Both of the alphas rock and move, Theo from underneath, and Arin from behind, his knot slamming against me. I can’t take it just yet, but the burn and build makes me cry out.
“That’s it, love, strangle his knot while you take me. Theo, don’t ignore her pretty tits.”
Theo moans at Arin, his lips landing on my breasts.
“ Fuck .” Arin snarls the word, using his other hand to wrap it around my throat, holding my head in place, squeezing lightly. “Rub her clit, Theo, I’m busy.”
The moment Theo’s fingers fall between my legs, I come .
I don’t know my own name. Sight and sound fade, my body alight with the electricity between the three of us as Arin slides deeper, his knot breaching me as I clench around them both. He snarls into my ear, using my body for his own pleasure as Theo ruts up faster, both of them filling me.
My thighs shake, my breathing coming in short gasps as I tremble. The drop is so intense I choke on my next breath, and Arin pulls out, letting go of my neck and making soft noises as he rubs his hands over my overstimulated skin, kissing the backs of my shoulders.
“Good girl. Such a good omega for us. You did so well.”
The sound of wetness between us makes me whimper as Arin helps Theo’s knot release, then he cups my pussy, pushing the cum back in. I shiver as Theo leans up, kissing my jaw, rubbing my hips and lifting me into his arms like a blushing bride.
Arin and Theo exchange a look. Arin stares at the other alpha, his voice softer. “Good boy. Let’s get you both cleaned up.”
I feel almost drunk as I reach for Arin, tangling our fingers together as Theo carries me out of the wrecked office and to the nearest bathroom.