Chapter 28
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Keir
B riar is a snuggly little omega after whatever training Easton put her through while we were in town.
I feed her by hand, and she sits in my lap as we watch a movie. East and Calder tackle assembling the bed in one of the empty upstairs bedrooms. Once they’re done, they barrel down the stairs.
“I’ve got some work to handle,” Easton tells us, nodding. He takes off toward the hallway that leads to the downstairs bedroom.
Calder’s head bobbles up and down a few times, and he shoves his glasses up as they fall. “Me too. I mean, I have my own work to do. Do either of you need anything before I commit to that?”
“I’m good,” Briar says, running her hand over mine.
“Did you get our gift handled?” I ask, being purposely vague.
Calder smirks. “I did, and it’s pretty impressive.” He comes over, bends down, and kisses the squirmy little omega whose ass is still planted on my dick. “I hope you enjoy it. It’s from Keir and me.”
Briar laughs. “I’m sure I’ll love it.”
He stands and heads off, while I’m still contemplating how sketchy he and Easton have been acting for the last hour or two.
Whatever.
At least they’re preoccupied with something, leaving me and Briar to enjoy our alone time. Once the movie credits roll, I intend to take Briar up to lounge the rest of the day away.
Briar’s head tilts as she studies the contraption Calder and I found at the specialty store in Blacksburg. “This is my courting gift? I mean, it’s great. I just have no idea what it is.”
A low chuckle escapes as I slide up behind her, planting my hand on her soft stomach. “It’s a portable nest. It’s for those who don’t have one in their house or apartment but need a solution.”
It looks a little like a tent with straps that go under the mattress to hold it in place. It’s also tall enough that someone my size can knee-walk around the bed without taking off the top of their head. There’s a zipper panel on the side for climbing in and out, and if Easton and Calder did their jobs, it should be set up like a full nest in there.
“I had no idea they even made those things,” Briar says softly. “That’s really thoughtful of you guys.”
I kiss her temple from behind, nuzzling my cheek to hers. “I did some research, and there’s no telling when your full-blown heat will start, especially since you’re coming off long-term suppressant use. It could happen all at once, or you could continue to have irregular waves while your system gets used to the new normal without the medication in mix. If it makes you claustrophobic, we can pull it off in less than five minutes, but it’s here if you’d like to use it.”
“That’s a great gift.” Her fingers run over my hand as she speaks. “Seriously, it’s so thoughtful.”
“It’s not the only gift.” Stepping around her, I point to the heat care kit we picked up at the same omega specialty store. “This has a variety of goodies for you to go through.”
Calder and I picked each piece while doing our best to guess what she would like. It has throw blankets, pillows, scent-blocking soaps, scent-free lotion, lip balm, earplugs, and even a face mask in case she gets light sensitive.
“Why don’t you check that out while I run and clean the tub? This bedroom has a decent-sized bathtub, and I was hoping you’d be open to allowing me to…” My face burns.
Shit.
This never happens.
I’m old enough that I never blush. But the thought of saying aloud that I want to take care of her, to rub her shoulders and massage her scalp as I help her get clean is enough to make my mouth go dry.
Briar steps forward, pulling me in for a hug. “I would love to take a bath with you. I’ll set up the bed with the nest stuff while you handle that. I’m not going to lie, though. I’m going to need to run down and snag that space heater. It’s freezing up here.”
Dammit.
I meant to do that.
“You handle that, and I’ll get us a relaxing bath going.” I give her a forehead kiss and head off to set up.
Steam wafts from the tub as Briar lies in front of me with her back to my chest. My thumbs dig into the tops of her shoulders, but my gaze stays glued to Calder’s bite on her thigh. He’s braver than I gave him credit for.
I’m un-fucking-believably jealous, but I don’t think she’s planning to leave me out.
Mostly, I want that connection sooner rather than later, so I can sense her emotions and know what she’s feeling. And at the same time, I’ve never been the type to rush into things.
I’m enjoying being able to get to know her. The journey is the fun part, anyway. Hurrying to the destination skips over all the good parts.
Or that’s the pep talk I’m busy giving myself, so I don’t do something stupid like flip her to face me and bury my teeth in her lower lip.
I wouldn’t mind an always-visible wrist bite either. It’s one of those things I’m willing to be flexible about. There’s every chance it’ll come down to whatever is within reach when I finally snap and reach my breaking point.
“God, that feels so good. You’re going to spoil me,” Briar says, peeking at me over her shoulder.
I release her, sliding my hands around her middle. “Impossible. I’m pretty sure you can’t spoil newborns, pets, or omegas. It’s just not possible.”
She snorts. “Okay, we can live in that delusion together.”
I’m not expecting her to roll over with no warning, but my dick really enjoys the slick friction. She crosses her arms over my stomach, peering up at me with her huge bluish-gray eyes.
Goddamn.
Her tits press against my pelvis just above my shaft, and I work hard on concentrating on her face. She smiles with her dark lashes fanning over her cheeks, and my fucking heart beats funny.
She runs her fingers over the tattoos on my stomach, but her eyes stay locked with mine. “Easton and Calder are trying to be sneaky about something.” She shrugs. “East is fantastic at blocking the majority of his emotions in the bond, unless he’s purposely trying to send them to me.” She laughs, and the wet ends of her hair fall over my skin. “Calder is a different story. He’s so open. I thought it would be chaotic to have to pick through someone else’s emotions and thoughts in addition to my own, but it’s not like that. Not at all.”
I laugh. “Are you trying to make me jealous, pretty girl? Because it’s working.”
She snorts, slapping my abs. “No, that’s kinda where I was headed. You make me really happy, Keir. There’s this patient energy that radiates off of you. You’ve always made me feel safe. Even back to the first time we met.”
My damn chest gets tight.
I nod, letting her know I’m listening and hopefully assuring her of how happy that makes me in return.
“I’m just saying, no rush, but whenever you’re ready to sink your teeth in…” She bites her lip as her shoulders bounce. “You’ve got permission.”
My wet fingers run over her cheek. “Good to know.”
“Yep.” She uses her hands on my sides to pull herself higher in the water.
Which, incidentally, drags her slippery tits and cunt over my skin. I move to grab her waist and give her a little boost.
Briar ends up hovering over me on her knees. She swivels her hips, grinding my length against my stomach with her pussy.
“You’re a naughty little thing,” I say, stretching my fingers to dig into her ass.
“I guess I am,” she whispers. “Now I have an important question for you. How do you feel about being called Daddy while you’re fucking me?”
A low growl rattles out of my chest.
Fuck yes.
Anytime.
Always.
Even outside of sex.
Daddy is a mindset. A lifestyle that has nothing to do with familial relations. It’s all about being in control, caring for her, and occasional discipline when she puts herself in danger.
Briar beams, pushing her lips to mine. The sensual way she glides her entire body over mine makes my cock jump. She nibbles at my lower lip, sucking on it as she releases it. “I’ll take that as a yes. Wanna fuck me, Daddy?”
This adorable little vixen might be more than I can handle, but I’ll sure as fuck enjoy the ride.