Page 28 of Knot Your Kismet

None of those thoughts matter now as pleasure cascades in wave after wave between us. I cling to Jensen, sucking the crook of his neck, my need to bite him and mark him trying to overpower my good senses.

Jensen grips my ass, his fingers digging into my skin, and he groans as he carries me to the tub, our bodies still locked together. Bringing his lips to mine, he kisses me passionately, stealing away my unbidden whimpers. Hot water swallows us as he lowers me into the tub. I sit on his lap, continuing to kiss him until he pulls back first and clutches my face, rubbing his palms over my cheeks, leaving his scent all over me. He won’t mark me without my permission, but it doesn’t stop him from wanting to announce to the world that he wants to claim me. Needs to claim me.

“I’m almost done, butterfly. I don’t want it to end. I know what happens next. I know you’re going to fly away. Please, just give me your time. Let me show you what it’s like to be with me. To be a part of Pack Kismet.” Jensen swallows, kissing me again, knowing I won’t answer him. His warm hand strokes up and down my back, coaxing the trembles from our knotting away until the pressure between my legs subsides.

“I can’t get enough of you, Cali. I want you to be mine.” Jensen slides me off him but keeps me on his lap.

I kiss him again, wanting nothing more than to just cuddle and lose myself in the moment. No more words. No more thoughts. Just me and Jensen.

And he lets me.

Just me and him together.

That’s all that matters now.

17

Perfect Mate

Jensen

I’ve never felt like this in my life.

Cali is my perfect mate, yet she refuses to believe or accept it. I’ve done my best not to pressure her, but I need to understand why she resists so much.

She hates her order. She despises being an omega. Yet here she is, clinging to my side and burying her face to my scent gland. She’s so beautiful and perfect in my bed, her soft breathing melodious. She could’ve demanded I take her to her suite when we got home last night, but she remained quiet and clingy, letting me carry her to my wing of the Kismet Estate.

I play with her hair and watch her sleep. This could be our lives if she lets it. It’s more than a bonding for convenience. I know that deep down and maybe she does too. If I could just understand what’s going on in her head, maybe I could figure things out. I don’t and will not ever know what it’s like to be an omega, but at least I can try to empathize. I truly believe we can get through this. We have to. We’re running out of time if a pack has already had the audacity of trying to ruin our lives.

A knock sounds on the door to my suite, and I frown. I know it’s Nolan and Lucas without having to even ask. They’ve been waiting to discuss everything with me. I only gave them a brief explanation last night. I’m sure word has gotten out in some of the small circles, and this might be a lot harder to deal with now.

The door creaks open an inch, and I spot Nolan’s eyes narrowing at me.

“Come in but be quiet. I don’t want you guys waking up Cali. She’s had a long night and barely fell asleep a few hours ago.” I keep my voice low, praying that Cali doesn’t wake up. She hasn’t moved even an inch, and for that I’m grateful. It means that she completely trusts and knows that I’ll protect her and let nothing bad happen ever again.

I just need to figure this shit out with my brothers.

Nolan and Lucas train their eyes on Cali clinging to me with her naked body covered with my blankets. I brought a stack of extras, and even then, she still feels a bit cool. I would burn as long as she’s comfortable.

“I got word from the police station. Pack Loomis doesn’t have the funding to make bail. Their leader doesn’t want to waste money on pack members who clearly don’t understand the order of power. Apparently, they were sent to scope out an omega that ended up rejecting them. I guess an agreement fell through or some shit. Alexander was trying to make up for it or something. I don’t know and I don’t care. He’s not ever to step foot in Poppy Cove. If he does, we’ll handle it how we see fit with our law enforcement regardless of the state laws.” Nolan sits on the edge of my bed, unbothered by the fact that I hold Cali. I’ve always known the possibility of sharing an omega, and even though Cali isn’t technically ours, he won’t start any shit even if he looks a bit jealous.

“There has to be something we can do to ensure this doesn’t happen again with someone else. Have you talked to Mr. Bennington again? He should have some sort of plan for us now to take over the estate.” Lucas remains standing, keeping space between me and Cali and him. I’ve never thought to ask about his feelings on the situation, considering he’s shown that he wanted nothing to do with our pack until Dad’s death. He’s been living a life across the country, acting like a damn beta. I guess that’s what happens when you’re the youngest of three alpha brothers. You kind of pick your place since he’s third in line.

“He says we need to really consider either sending Cali back to Pack Costa or demanding she bonds with us. He can’t find a loophole.” Nolan sighs and scrubs his palms to his face. “And we’re not doing either. I think this is a load of shit. The trust is against us. They want to see someone else take over and turn this place into a hellscape. Poppy Cove will be ruined. Used and abused for power.”

“We can’t just sit around and let them fuck with us. Who gives a damn about the law? There are plenty of alphas who ignore it completely.” I tense, my anger growing.

“Those alphas have very tight-knit and huge packs. Blended bloodlines. They use omegas solely for power. I’m not going to let Pack Kismet be like them. Dad would haunt my ass.” Nolan leans back, his head bouncing against my mattress.

Cali shifts, her pouty lips grazing against my skin. Her scent mingles with mine in a perfect blend of sweet and fresh. Her closeness doesn’t help my anger, because her very nature prods at my need to be her alpha. My need to take care of her and protect her.

“We don’t have to be, but we can’t sit around and wait. This won’t go away. You should have seen her, Nolan.” My gruff voice tickles my throat. “I can’t let her go through this anymore. We can figure out the finances. Jess would absolutely hate this for her. I don’t feel right pushing Cali into making a decision only to appease the estate.”

I hang my head in defeat. I want to be mad at Cali for being difficult, but how could I? She’s innocent in all of this. A pawn people want to use. Everything is so chaotic and confusing. I still don’t know what to think of things. How impossible our choices may be.

“Brother, I wish it were that simple. You don’t understand—”

“I don’t fucking care,” I snap, cutting him off. “We need to consult with someone who doesn’t have ties to power out here. The executors of the estate are corrupt. They want us to fail. You know they’ve done it before with Dad. We can’t let them fuck us over now.” I turn my attention to Cali, flaring my nostrils. I should’ve been quieter. I don’t know how much she heard. I bet my scent also stirred her awake. An angry alpha tends to permeate the air with a stronger fragrance.