The Omega Mated To The Four

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.

moments before speaking again. "Anyway, I

sudden shift in

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

the

I'll need your help after school", she said and sighed I would love to help

love to help", I said and walked to my

was quiet as I got ready for bed, the only sounds coming from the wind rustling through the trees and the occasional creak of the

events. Despite my annoyance at being dragged out of school, I couldn't deny that the boys had a way of

without meaning

scolding the warmth spreading through my chest. "No," I muttered under my breath, shaking my head. "Don't be weak,

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

buried my face in the pillow, determined

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refused to quiet down. Every time I closed my eyes, fragments

surface.

his lips pressing against mine. The twins dragging me out of

then there was me-torn,

with them. I wanted to hold onto the anger

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

in the back of my mind, her voice gentle but

I muttered under my breath, though I