(22). When Alpha meets Omega. Chapter 22: And you’re mine,” he whispers, “forever.”.Slick begins to trail down Carlos’s thighs and he squeezes them together, arching his throat for Ricardo. He’s aching to be touched, and Ricardo’s lips on his neck just aren’t enough. “Touch me.”“I am touching you,” Ricardo coos, trailing the pads of his fingers over Carlos’s chest, licking his lips when the omega’s spine bends and bows up into his hands. “You’re so pretty, look at you. Don't hide from me.”Carlos blinks up lethargically into bright amber eyes and his thighs squeeze tighter together out of reaction, soft gasp escaping him the moment Ricardo’s fingers graze over his nipples. His hips twitch up and more slick oozes between his legs. He’s hyperaware of everything: where Ricardo’s hands are on his body, his thumping heartbeat, and the mark against his hip.Down Ricardo’s hands go, smoothly over the dips in Carlos’s torso, pressing into the jut of his hipbones while the omega writhes

(24). When Alpha meets Omega. Chapter 24: meeting a friend . The rest of the summer passes by uneventfully, with the exception of Ricardo’s first rut as a mated wolf. Carlos will never again tease the alpha about his stamina. Ever .They’ve made a home for themselves in one of the smaller cabins with Leo and Kai as their neighbors. Leo’s finally begun showing, and now that the morning sickness has subsided he practically glows. The omega always has a hand on his belly protectively and often murmurs quietly to the pup growing inside him. The only person happier than Leo is possibly Kai. He was scared at first, which is to be expected. The young alpha was barely out of being a pup himself, but he’s so, so excited at the idea of being a father. It’s not uncommon to see him kissing the round curve of Leo’s stomach, also talking in low voices to their pup while Leo laughs, lighting up the world with his smile.Gavin and Adrien are officially courting now, which Carlos is over the mo

(26). When Alpha meets Omega. Chapter 26: See you on the flipside. It’s only a few days later when Ricardo makes the decision that he’s ready to tell Erik everything about his past. Carlos has been patient with him, reassuring him that they’ll do it together and that there’s no rush. In addition to there being no rush, Erik has been holed up in their home taking care of Jorge over what Carlos presumes is another slump due to Leo’s pregnancy.Plus, Leo has made Carlos keep him company all day while Ricardo and Kai are out doing stuff, including patching Maria and Luca’s roof.But after they’re no longer busy, Carlos sets aside time for Ricardo to talk to Erik in the cabin.“Everything’s going to be fine, you’ve been antsy to talk to him,” Carlos mumbles as they’re on their way to Erik and Jorge’s cabin.“I know, I just— what if he hates me, what if he won't help?” Ricardo is obviously nervous, keeps chewing on his lower lip and fiddling with the edge of his shirt.“So?, if he ha

(28). When Alpha meets Omega. Chapter 28: For now, Carlos can only wait for them..Ricardo wakes in a cold sweat. He jack knives into a seated position, blankets pooling around his waist as panic and terror flood through his mate bond.“Carlos!” he calls out, voice cracking on the second syllable as he clamors out of bed, nearly tripping over the sheets that end up twisting around his feet.The omega is not in their cabin like he should have been. Ricardo tears the small space apart looking for him, but yields no results. His heart is in his throat and he feels like choking, doubling over in phantom pains.Something is wrong .His own fear blends with whatever is happening to Carlos, and he scrambles out of their home with the singular purpose of finding his mate and protecting him.A thousand and one scenarios flicker through the alpha’s mind. It wouldn't be uncommon to run into a bear during this time of year, and that is honestly one of Ricardo’s worst fears. A protective mothe

(30). When Alpha meets Omega. Chapter 30: the war is over I'm coming, my love ..The White Peak wolves are shellshocked when they hear howls that don’t belong to them and are floored when wolves barrel into the heart of their pack. Half of the wolves stand there as valley wolves flood the mountain, but are quick to react when they’re knocked down to the snow and attacked.In a matter of minutes, every wolf is fighting, rolling around in the snow, but those who are in opposition to Richard retreat to the caves in human form to show their surrender. The valley wolves outnumber the mountain wolves easily, but the valley wolves are smaller, not as brutal, not even with Ricardo’s training. Blood spatters across the white snow with every wolf that’s attacked and it’s pure chaos.One dead mountain wolf lies in the fray already but the fighting has only just begun and not everyone is guaranteed safety by the time it’s over.Everyone gives Ricardo and his brother a wide berth, allowing the