Chapter 11
“I’ll treasure this gift. It’s a tangible reminder of one of the best dates ever. I remember feeling so safe, surrounded by the scents of my alphas. I was able to have fun and let my guard down because I knew the two of you wouldn’t allow anything or anyone to harm me. There are no words to describe how much I appreciate this painting.”
“I can smell your contentment and joy, baby,” Kian leaned in closer and whispered into Blake’s left ear. “That’s all I want.”
Mason mirrored Kian’s movement. “What Kee said, sweetheart.”
“Now I’m worried about what to get you both.”
Kian shook his head. “Don’t stress out over it. Mase and I will be overjoyed to receive whatever it is that you come up with. “There’s no pressure at all.”
Mason nodded his agreement as he inhaled Blake’s scent. “You smell like the most luscious temptation right now. Kee and I are so damn lucky that you’re even willing to give us a chance.”
“I should be the one thanking you both for dating a freak like—”
“Don’t fucking finish that sentence,” Kian snarled. “You’re not a freak. You’re an enticing, gorgeous omega. You’re also sweet and kind. Those idiotic alphas are too blind to see anything beyond the surface stuff.”
Mason leaned in closer to Blake. “I agree with Kee. I don’t ever want to hear you put yourself down in the future. You’re the omega Kee and I are courting. I don’t care that you’re not the typical omega, but that makes you unique.”
Blake hesitated for a few seconds before nodding at the alphas. “I’ll try my best. I’m still getting used to being wanted as a potential mate. It’s the first time ever for me. I have a hard time wrapping my head around that.”
Kian beamed at Blake. “We will remind you, babe.”
Right at that moment, Mason’s stomach rumbled. He blushed in embarrassment as Kian and Blake stared at him in surprise. His neck and cheeks heated up even further when Kian and Blake burst out laughing in amusement. He bit his bottom lip and scratched the back of his head for a moment before he joined in. The seriousness of the previous few minutes dissipated, being replaced by the lighthearted teasing from Kian and Blake as the three of them got off the couch and headed toward the kitchen.
For the remainder of their date, Mason and Kian enjoyed the baked chicken and boiled vegetables that Blake had prepared prior to their arrival. The three of them chatted about their day and relaxed with one another as they sat around the dining table. Mason loved the simplicity of the date. It felt like a preview of what their future together would be like, and he couldn’t wait to have Blake as his other mate. The day couldn’t come soon enough. He made a silent vow to shower Blake and Kian with even more affection in the future, especially after they were all mated. He would add a surprise or two once in a while. Mason just didn’t expect how creative Blake could be when the omega put his mind to it. 7
Blake smirked at Mason and Kian when he visited the alphas at their house on Friday evening. The three of them were seated around the dining table. He specifically chose the chair across from the two alphas. He wanted to observe their expressions when they opened the gifts he presented to them. They stared at him in confusion when he placed two small bottles in front of them.
He pointed at one of the bottles and smirked at the alphas. “Open the bottle with the red cap first, but make sure your noses are as close as possible to the bottle.”
Kian’s eyes narrowed. “What’s in it?”
Blake chortled at the suspicious expression on Kian’s face. “It’s nothing horrible. I have a very strong feeling you’ll both like it.”
Mason glanced at him for a few seconds longer before turning toward Kian. “On the count of three?”
Kian nodded. “Let’s do it together.”
“Of course. Three.”
“Two.”
“One.”
Blake could tell when the alphas figured out what was inside the bottle. The twin look of amazement on their faces was gratifying. He waited patiently for them to question him. The two alphas were quiet for a while. It was obvious they were trying to come up with the right words, but they were in shock.
There was no talking among them until Kian broke the silence. “How?”
“I thought about what to get you both. Something that would be fun, but also represent a sense of security. I know my scent is calming to you both. I figured I could give that to you in a bottle. I have an omega acquaintance who’s able to create a personalized scent for her clients. Since she owed me a huge favor, I told her I would count us as even if she would help me out. She obtained several drops of my perspiration amongst other stuff, and voilà!”
Kian gaped for a moment. “This…this is incredible. I love it.”
“Me, too,” Mason added. “But what’s in this second bottle?”
Blake gazed into Mason’s eyes before turning to Kian. “Why don’t you open the cap and find out?”
Mason and Kian reached out for the second bottle almost simultaneously, but the latter moved faster in uncapping it. Blake chuckled when the alphas gasped. Their eyes darkened from their arousal. He lowered his eyes and noted the straining, impressive erections they sported that were highly visible even though they were wearing their pants.