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.

a few moments before speaking again.

the sudden shift in

tomorrow," she said.

and saved the world from its malevolent

to help but being at the pack house

love to help", I

ready for bed, the only sounds coming from the wind rustling through the trees and the occasional creak of

wandered to the day's events. Despite my annoyance at being dragged out of school, I couldn't deny that the boys

meaning

through my chest. "No," I muttered under my breath, shaking my head. "Don't be weak, Stormi. Don't

thoughts away, the memory of Isaiah's kiss and the way the twins had

face in the pillow, determined to will myself to

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supposed to be sleeping, but my mind refused to quiet down. Every time I closed my eyes, fragments of the

surface.

out of school, their mischievous gri daring me to stay mad

then there was me-torn, confused,

onto my side. I hated how they made me fee. One moment, I wanted nothing to do with them. I

near, nudging me

back of my mind, her voice

jerks," I muttered under my breath, though

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