The Omega's Unexpected Bounty by Tabatha Austin

Author:Tabatha Austin
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-02-08T08:27:24+00:00

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Chapter Twenty-One

CAAN

The next week was settling into a routine and making sure I was familiar with Augo culture. Hence my presence while the citizens aired their grievances to the King. Arguments about waterways, requests for new buildings, and worries about leaving and not leaving filled the royal chambers.

My gaze darted to a small, tanned man with almost yellow hair. His hands moved excitedly in the air, then pounded on his purple flecked chest while he spoke about an upcoming Ryba celebration. His deep voice faded into the background while I thought. The first few days here were a change. Ceremonies, meeting new people, sleeping with a guy, ‘physical sessions’ in the dojo and in our underwater bedroom. Memories of his sweaty forehead, while blue light drifted over him, filled my mind and I smiled.

Careful Caan. I didn’t need to voice it, but that ‘thing’ at the end of my mind was a dangerous thought. It would turn me into something I fought against.

So different from what I came to expect. Earlier if you asked me what Omega or Femeni did, I would’ve said ‘follow their mates like pets.’ Balo’s man fit that mold. I sensed no cruelty toward Taleen, but Balo was the main man in their relationship. To the little guy’s credit, he seemed to be okay with it. From what I was told, he came from a poor family with no connections. Married into royalty was like winning the lottery for him and his family. Femeni and Omegas could technically do almost anything, but there were always expectations they provide children.

There were a few women and guys back in New Texas that like the subservient role. If it weren’t for the ‘stink’ around Balo, I wouldn’t worry so much. Hell, it’s not my place. If the little guy’s happy with it, that’s on him.

A few times I wondered if Graden expected me to be like Taleen; have him decree something and then have me follow. A few times out of spite or to test the waters I randomly requested we do other stuff or pick a spot on the ocean, the mountains or even to the floating cities to visit. Every time he did it without complaint.

A familiar warm hand squeezed my shoulder. Graden’s voice whispered from behind. “You smell curious.”

I inhaled the smell of leaves, and he was right. “Wondering where we’re going today.”

“Another random spot.” I smiled and wondered if he sensed it.

The man left, and King Delius sighed long while his hands slapped together. “What would you have done in this case, Caan?”

Oh hell, what was he talking about? My jaw muscles tightened while heat flashed over my face. “I’m not familiar enough with Augo politics,” I said.

He gave a dismissive murmur. “Is that it, or were you not listening? Royalty must always know the needs of the people. Otherwise, you won’t know to apply the Boot or the Hand.”

“Sorry, I was preoccupied with uh, I thought we all would be here.”

“Balo and his mate have already attended these services.

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