Chapter 30

The Omega: Mated To The Four

Chapter Thirty

When I returned to the cabin, the sound of rain had faded to a light drizzle, and the comforting scent of wood smoke filled the air. Stepping inside, I found Mariah lounging on the worn-out couch, a thick book in her hands. She looked up as I closed the door behind me, her sharp eyes studying me.

"Have fun?" she asked, her tone light but her smirk unmistakable.

I groaned, setting my bag down by the door. "If by fun, you mean being dragged out of school by Elijah, Austin, and the twins, then

1. no. They're annoying."

"Really?" Mariah's eyebrow arched in a way that made me squirm. "Annoying, huh?"

"Yes," I said firmly, though I knew I wasn't convincing her.

She shut her book with a soft thud, setting it aside as she leaned back. Her smirk widened, and I braced myself. "You're starting to like them, aren't you?"

I shot her a glare. "No."

Mariah chuckled, clearly amused by my defensive tone. "Uh-huh. Sure, carrot- head. Keep telling yourself that."

Ignoring her, I crossed the room and slumped onto the armchair opposite her. The warmth of the fire was soothing after the chilly walk home, and for a moment, I let myself relax.

again. "Anyway,

sudden shift in her tone.

heading to the pack house starting tomorrow," she said. "In

Shadow Weaver and saved the

I would love to help but

Mariah I would love to help", I said and walked to my

I got ready for bed, the only sounds coming from the wind rustling through the

under the blankets, my thoughts wandered to the day's events. Despite my annoyance at being dragged out of school,

without meaning to,

my chest. "No," I muttered under my breath, shaking my head. "Don't

I tried to push the thoughts away, the memory of Isaiah's kiss and the way the twins had

frustrated sigh, I buried my face in the pillow, determined

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Chapter Thirty

was supposed to be sleeping, but my mind refused to quiet down. Every time

surface.

The twins dragging me out of school, their

then there was me-torn, confused, and

with them. I wanted to hold onto the anger that had been my armor for

they were near, nudging me with thoughts and feelings 1 didn't

the back of my mind, her voice gentle but

I muttered under my

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