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“He broke up with me,” I said. “Especially after my dad fired him from working on the ranch.”
“Since when have you started listening to your dad?” Carmen retorted.
I sighed. “Jasper took it seriously, and he won’t join Wayne’s pack. You didn’t see my dad that day, Carmen.”
“If Jasper really loved you, he’d do anything to make you happy. He would have joined Wayne’s pack.”
“Maybe you’re right,” I admitted, feeling a pang in my chest.
As I finished getting ready, I couldn’t help but dwell on Carmen’s words. Descending the stairs, I found the guys talking on the patio, sitting on foldable chairs around constructionblueprints they were discussing. My curiosity piqued, and I stepped closer, trying to be discreet.
“…we need a painter,” Davy suggested, his eyes scanning the documents. “What about Jasper?”
My breath hitched, and I held it, waiting for the response.
“Fuck no,” Wayne growled. “We’re not going to mess with our omega’s emotions.”
His protectiveness sent warmth flooding through me, a strange sense of belonging settling in my heart.
Taking a deep breath, I pushed the patio door open and sauntered toward the alphas as the warm sunlight bathed my skin.
“Hey guys,” I greeted them, catching their attention immediately.
“Ruby! You look amazing,” Davy complimented, his cheeks flushed as he patted the empty chair next to him. I sat down, feeling his warmth radiating from him. He slid an arm around my waist, pulling me close, as he planted a tender kiss on my ear.
Wayne folded up the giant paper with the construction plans, his face breaking into a smile upon seeing me.
“Ready to go?” he asked, his voice betraying a hint of nervousness. It was strange to see him like this, less bold and more vulnerable. Was he falling for me the way I was falling for him?
“I am, can’t wait,” I replied, excitement bubbling inside me.
The scent of popcorn,cotton candy, and frying dough filled the air as we entered the Moon Fair. There were so many people and so many packs here celebrating. The bustling atmosphere of laughter, music, and the whirring of carnival rides was already putting me in a better mood. I couldn’t help but grin at the familiar scene.
I held Wayne’s and Rufus’s hands as we strolled through the fairgrounds, stopping at various games and attractions. At one point, Davy took a shot at the ring toss, his musculararms flexing as he threw the small hoops. To my delight, he managed to win me a giant teddy bear.
“Here you go, Ruby,” he said, pushing the enormous stuffed animal into my arms. “Now you’ve got another big guy to cuddle with.”
“Thanks,” I replied, hugging the bear and feeling genuinely happy for the first time since Jasper had left.
The evening continued with more games, food, and even a magic show that left Wayne baffled. As the sun began to set, casting a warm glow over the fairgrounds, I couldn’t help but feel like I belonged with these men who were quickly becoming more than just my protectors.
“Are you happy?” Wayne whispered in my ear, kissing me on the mouth with cotton candy on his lips.
“I am,” I giggled against his sticky lips. Rufus took my other hand while Davy walked ahead of us back towards the car.
As I walked hand in hand with Wayne and Rufus, the sounds of laughter and the aroma of popcorn filled the air. The fair was bustling with activity, but everything seemed to slow down when my eyes locked onto an alpha with blond hair styled just like Jasper’s.
Wait, what the hell?
My heart pounded in my chest as I froze in place, my grip tightening on Wayne’s hand.
“Ruby?” Wayne asked, concern lacing his voice.
“I…”
The man turned, and disappointment hit me when I realized it wasn’t Jasper. Tears threatened to spill from my eyes, but I blinked them back rapidly, trying to regain control of my emotions.
“Hey, what's wrong?” Wayne inquired, pulling me closer.
