Starry Skies for My Omega

by Marianna Forrest

  Owen suddenly appeared beside him, snapping him back to reality.

  “So what does Begonia mean? Is that some code word?”

  Colton led Owen away from the counter, ready to get some fresh air. “It means ‘beware’ in the old Victorian flower language.”

  The two alphas stepped from the shop. Colton looked back over his shoulder, feeling his chest tighten when he saw Sawyer glancing back.

  He buried his face in his hand, thankful for the cold air outside.

  I’m done for.

  “I’ve made a decision,” Colton whispered as the door shut behind them.

  “You’ll try the escamoles this time?” Owen gave a lopsided grin.

  “Ew, no. No, I’ve decided that after my interview, I’m just gonna go for it. I need to tell him how I feel.”

  Owen paused before sitting down on a nearby bench, motioning for Colton to sit next to him.

  “Tell me why,” Owen gave him a side-glance, a neutral look on his face. “Tell me. This is an important step for you.”

  Owen’s piercing eyes were something he never thought he’d be the victim of. Colton thought for a moment, glancing at his brother-in-law.

  “There’s just so much that happens whenever I’m around him… Where do I even begin?”

  “Like you’re reading a book, just start from the top. Don’t think, just feel,” Owen said, relaxing into the bench.

  Colton leaned back on the bench, taking a deep breath before the words came tumbling out all at once.

  “When I’m near him, I feel stronger, I feel like I have a purpose again. My heart races whenever I catch a scent of him, but, at the same time, I feel at peace. The world seems to move a bit slower when I see him, but I feel like the moment is over too fast when he smiles, when he laughs, or when he looks at me with those soft brown eyes.”

  Colton paused.

  “I just want to learn all about him. I want to know what he loves, every emotion, every face, every word, and every dream.”

  Breathing deeply, Colton puffed out his chest, confident gaze turning to Owen, “I want to be the one to protect him. He deserves safety and security. I swear, if he so chooses, I will do everything in my power to give him a happy life.”

  “Careful, your plumage is showing, bro." Owen raised his eyebrow.

  “Don’t you be sassin’ my plumage.”

  Owen laughed, “And there you have it. You’re all grown up! Way to go, man. So, what’s your plan?”

  Colton simply smiled, gazing up at the painted sky and skyscrapers.

  “I’ll make sure he remembers me.”