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And I didn't know many unmated omegas. Truthfully, I didn't want to know any others.
I shut my eyes, already knowing that what I was about to do was foolish at best.
As we were plunged into shadows from the setting sun, I pushed to my feet.
“Where are you going?” Kazm asked.
I lifted my chin.
“To meet with them at the fountain,” I said firmly.
I could see the pleasure in his eyes, and it gave me strength that I was doing the right thing.
“See you at the meeting place?” he asked.
“I won't be late,” I promised, and with that, I left.
I didn't know how I was going to get him, but I knew that somehow, I would arrive at our meeting with Alil at my side.
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ALIL
I felt strange ever since speaking to Addy on that staircase. My stomach was a flutter, and it was hard to think of anything else.
I didn't think anyone noticed that my thoughts were elsewhere though. “Are you enjoying it?” I asked Blaine. We were already sitting, relaxing on blankets, waiting for the show to start.
He smiled widely.
“Oh yeah,” he said. “You guys know how to throw a party. I'm starting to really like it here.” His gaze caught Latif's. “Then again, I'd like anywhere that Latif is.”
Latif beamed and leaned forward to kiss Blaine quickly.
“I'm so glad,” he said when he pulled back.
I felt myself stiffen a little at the open affection. I still wasn't used to it from Latif, who had always been hard and fiery and against alphas.
It took me a moment to force myself to relax and pretend it hadn't bothered me. I wasn't entirely sure why a small kiss made me feel so strange. Perhaps I was not used to Latif being bonded yet. Or perhaps I felt a little jealous... Seeing two people kiss so freely only reminded me that I would never be able to kiss anyone without being tied to them for life.
“Perhaps it is time for you to find a mate soon,” Om-mother said at my other side, her voice knowing.
Latif gave me a look. He was the only one who I had told about my plans to never mate... and he must have told Blaine in turn, because the silver haired human coughed awkwardly to hide his surprise at the statement.
I looked at my om-mother's expectant face. Al-mother's expression matched, as well as Latif's parents. All of the older generation would love to see another auction, but the idea of being on that stand to be given as a prize filled me with anxiety that I knew I would never be able to overcome.
“Perhaps Addy will fight for you,” Om-mother suggested quietly.
My stomach dropped at the thought.
Addy. Sweet, Addy... I would be lying if that prospect didn't tempt me. But what if he didn't win?
I swallowed, searching for an answer, embarrassed that it had been said in front of everyone. As far as I knew, he had no idea how I felt for his brother.
Suddenly, the quilt shifted next to me, and I turned to look just as Addy himself lowered down at my side.
My breath stuck in my lungs as our eyes caught. He had taken a seat very close. Too close. I could feel the brush of his robes against my arm, and I straightened instinctively so that we were not touching. My heart was pounding, and my gaze fell resolutely to my lap because I could not bring myself to look at anyone.
