“So, we’re doing this? Filing paperwork to become an official pack tomorrow and a bonding ceremony in two months?” I ask, trying to keep my excitement at bay, but it’s not like I can hide anything from them considering I share a bond with all of them.
Kiara nods. “Yeah, Davis. Tomorrow, we become Pack Kennedy to the government, and in two months, we’ll have a ceremony before our friends and family to make it official.”
I don’t know what I did to get this damn lucky in life, but I’m not sure I’ve ever been this happy.
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
Crew
One Month Later
“Why are you so nervous, Kiki?” I frown, watching her pace across the living room where we’ve gathered as we wait for Pack Owens to arrive.
She shrugs but continues to pace. “I have no idea. I mean, this is a big deal, right? We’re a bonded pack now, and this is the first time I’m seeing my dad since that happened. I think part of me still thinks they will not accept this.”
“Kiki, come here.” Mason frowns when she ignores him. “Kiara Kennedy, do not ignore your alpha.”
She spins on her heel, narrowing her eyes at him. “Don’t think you can tell me what to do just because you’re my alpha, Mason.”
I snicker, trying to hide my laughter behind my hand, but she just turns her glare on me.
“Don’t start, Crew.”
I hold up my hands. “Kiki, I’m not going to lie. You’re acting kind of crazy.”
“Ope, he’s done it now.” Davis widens his eyes, glancing between us. “Younevertell a woman she’s acting crazy. That also applies to omegas.”
I wave him off. “Baby, go see Mace.”
For a moment, I think she’s going to argue with me just for the sake of arguing, but her shoulders slouch before she walks toward him.
Mason pulls her into his lap, kissing her gently. “Our parents love us, and they’re happy for us. Everyone is happy for us.”
“Except that bitch at work,” she mutters. “She keeps telling everyone I packed up with my brother.”
I scoff. “That’s because Dawn is jealous that she’s an omega, who’s older than us, and no one wants her ass in their pack. Everyone knows she’s just trying to stir up shit. All I had to do was set one person straight about the fact that you and Mason are stepsiblings, who met for the first time as teenagers. No one believes her lies.”
“And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with your relationship with Mason,” Alexander assures her, reaching over to squeeze her leg. “Don’t let people’s stupidity and small minds make you doubt yourself and this pack.”
She sighs, laying her head on Mason’s shoulder. “I know I’m being stupid.”
“What you feel and think is never stupid. I don’t ever want to hear you say that again. Do you understand?” Davis sounds an awful lot like an alpha as he stares at Kiara.
“Yes,” she says, voice small. “I don’t know why I get like this.”
“Because you’re human. We all have doubts and worries. Not to mention, our minds can be our worst enemy. When this happens, just remember you have an entire pack to lean on.” I blow her a kiss as the front door swings open.
Ren comes running into the living room and heads straight for Kiara and Mason. “Kiki!!!”
Kiara laughs as he throws himself at her, Mason steadying them both. “I missed you, too, Ren.”
“What about me, kiddo? Did you miss me?” Mason lifts his eyebrow as his little brother wrinkles his nose.
“I guess. I mean, I saw you before we left. I haven’t seen Kiki inforever.” He slides out of her lap and turns to me. “I don’t know you.”
I shrug. “We’ve chatted on video many times, so I find it hard to believe you don’t know who I am.”
The nine-year-old snickers. “Well, I’ve never met you in person.”