Chapter 16
Blake laughed. “Alphas are biologically programmed to admire omegas, and vice-versa, but it doesn’t mean that alphas and omegas all want to fuck one another. Scents and looks are just part and parcel of the basic level of attraction between those two secondary gender designations.”
“True,” James conceded. “But I’m unable to get pregnant.”
Blake shook his head. “So, that’s the crux of your insecurity. You’re an idiot. Talk to Tony. You have to figure things out together.”
“We’ve touched on the subject once or twice. The only thing we’ve agreed on is not to add another alpha to our bond, but that’s mainly because Tony is too much of an alpha. I’ll go crazy if two alphas start asserting their dominance over each other. The fights will drive me insane.”
Blake snorted, but he wasn’t disagreeing. “For real. Just for your information, an alpha female’s chances of pregnancy is nearly zero, and when they’re pregnant, the possibility of a miscarriage is more than ninety-five percent. If you yearn to have children of your own, the two of you may want to consider adding a beta female or an omega of either primary gender to your bond.”
James nodded. “I’ll have another chat with Tony.”
“You do that. Anyway, I’m done with the final box.”
“That’s it?”
“Of course. I’m not a hoarder. You know that. I always donate anything that I don’t use. If it’s damaged, it belongs in the trash.”
“But your life is so…so…compact. All of your belongings, including your clothes, can be put in one huge suitcase and two large boxes. Most people our age own a whole lot more than these,” James remarked while gesturing at the boxes and suitcase. “What about the furniture? Kitchen appliances?”
“I’m going to donate everything else. I contacted a charity earlier this morning. The person I spoke to on the phone promised that someone would stop by at three o’clock to pick everything up. We have about ten minutes before he or she arrives.”
“Cool. So, what’s it like being mated to Kee and Mase? Lovemaking and breakfast in bed?” James asked before winking at him.
Blake became flustered as the memory of the things he and his mates did that morning appeared in his mind. The three of them had started the day with a round of lovemaking, which was followed by two hours at the gym and a nice, warm shower. After that, they soaked for about half an hour in the hot tub before breakfast. Blake had been concerned about the diner, but Mason reassured him the duty manager could handle everything.
“It’s wonderful.”
“Judging by the faraway look in your eyes, it must be much better than that.”
“I don’t kiss and tell, asshole.”
“Whatever, ass-breath. I’ll stop prying,” James retorted. “I’m delighted you’re mated, though.”
“Yeah?”
“Uh-huh. You’re no longer as miserable and bitchy as you were in the past.”
He gave James the middle finger. Blake was about to say something when he heard someone knocking on the apartment door. He answered it in a hurry. He noticed several people standing outside. They informed him they were from the charity, so he led them into the apartment. He pointed at all of his furniture and anything else that he could donate. With the number of volunteers available, they cleared his entire apartment within twenty minutes. They thanked him before driving away. Blake checked his apartment one last time to make sure there was nothing left in it, except the suitcase and two boxes.
“I think that’s it,” he piped up a few minutes later. “I appreciate your help, James.”
“Anytime.”
“We should all have dinner tonight. My treat.”
“Can’t. Tony and I have other plans. Rain check?”
“Absolutely.”
“Great. Come on. Let’s put all your stuff in your car. Then I’ll walk with you to the management office to drop off the keys.”
When the apartment was finally empty, Blake took one final glance at it. He wasn’t a sentimental person, but there had been some incredible memories while he lived there. It was a bittersweet feeling to leave the place, but he had no regrets. He would be living with his alpha mates from that point onward. The three of them were about to embark on a brand-new adventure together as mates. He couldn’t wait to see what the future had in store for all of them. He envisioned lots of cuddling everywhere around the house. Unfortunately, fate had a different plan for the three of them, which he certainly didn’t expect. At all. 10
Mason was one second away from snapping at Kian. He loved the other alpha so damn much, but Kian was getting on his last nerve. The two of them were trying to be as quiet and discreet as possible while they turned one of the extra bedrooms into a nursery. Blake wasn’t pregnant, but he and Kian thought it would make for an incredible surprise for the omega someday.