The Bachelor: Beta Edition, A Gay Romance (Book 2) (Win an Alpha)

by Jane Perky

  “Keep it running.”

  Will pressed a hand to the glass, amazed the Beta rose from his seat and mimicked the gesture, as if he knew Will was there. Their hands met, touched, with the exception of the mirror between them. Will could hardly breathe.

  “I can smell you, even all the way from here, Omega,” the Beta said. “You smell so fucking good. Fuck, I can even hear your heart, beating so excitedly from here. Tell me your name.”

  “Will. My name’s Will.”

  “Will. Perfect.” Will jumped, hearing glass smashing a second later. A bloodied fist appeared through the crack. With a growl, the Beta made a giant hole, large enough for him to squeeze through. Will didn’t have the heart to tell him he could have walked around the glass, but he sure made for a dramatic entrance.

  The audience held their breath. So did everyone else but them. Will had never met anyone who would do something so drastic, simply just to reach him—plain, unwanted and mediocre Will.

  “Why do you want me? I’m so ordinary,” Will couldn’t help but ask.

  This didn’t feel real. It felt like he’d been transported to a movie or romance book. But when the Beta gripped a handful of his shirt with bleeding fingers, Will felt the tug, knew this was real and it was happening to him.

  The Beta’s touch grew gentle. He spread his fingers wide, pressing his hand against Will’s chest. “Wrong, Omega. You’re fucking extraordinary. Hear that? Your heart tells me the truth.”

  Will couldn’t stop staring. Up close, the Beta was huge, imposing almost, but lust and longing hit Will twice as bad. With trembling fingers, he lifted the Beta’s hand to his lips and licked away the blood.

  The Beta swore and Will blinked, noticing his feral golden eyes and his fierce wolf looking back at Will and his beast with unconcealed interest. Will couldn’t forget what this Beta called him. Will never had anyone refer to him as ‘mine’ before. Warmth suffused his limbs and went right to his chest and dick.

  “I don’t know your name yet,” Will blurted out loud.

  “Kris. Now, why don’t we get the hell out of here?” Kris grinned.

  Will smiled back, twining his fingers with Kris’.

  “Y-you can’t do that. The program’s not over yet,” the host protested.

  “But it is.” Kris turned to the cameras, still rolling. “Thanks to the organizers for helping me find my mate.”

  Kris tugged him along, but Will was happy to follow where he would lead him.

  Never before had Will been certain of another man, another Alpha…until now. They might have just met, but Kris admitted he’d fallen for Will the moment he saw his video. Will uploaded that video, tossing his bait and hoping something would bite. But Kris, he blew Will right out of the water and Will couldn’t wait to find out what would happen next.

  Chapter Three

  “We’re riding that?”

  Kris chuckled when Will saw his Harley. Damn. He’d been waiting so long to meet Will face-to-face. All that waiting was worth it, because Will was better than he had imagined.

  Sweet and sensitive, Kris could smell Will across the mirror. All of Will’s responses tugged something inside him, his heart strings maybe, and that meant something. Kris never let anyone in his heart before, the way he was about to with Will.

  Walking to the back of his bike, Kris took out a spare helmet and tossed it to Will, who caught it with trembling hands. He could smell the fear and excitement on the Omega and Will was so easy to read. Never before did Kris felt such overwhelming protective and possessive feelings towards someone before.

  Will put his helmet on, but it was a size too big. Chuckling, Kris walked up to him. Will stilled, licking his lips and Kris grinned, helping him buckle the strap on. Will clearly liked what he saw and Kris was the same way.

  Will trusted him.

  Kris swore to never disappoint him. His endless days of traveling like a road warrior and fucking whoever he wanted, constantly searching for something or someone—those days had finally come to an end.

  “Kris,” Will began, looking hesitant. “I don’t usually do things like this. Go off with a stranger I mean.”

  “I’m not a stranger.” To prove his point, Kris made the first move. Approaching Will, Kris banded an arm around the Omega’s waist and pulled him close. Tilting Will’s chin upwards, Kris’ smile widened when Will closed his eyes and parted his lips slightly.

  God damn it. Will was so fucking cute and sexy. How did Kris ever get so lucky?

  Will blinked, looking anxious, but Kris finally took his lips and he tasted certainty on Will now. He claimed Will’s lips, all tongue, teeth and heat. Will grabbed his shoulders, responded, complying to the demanding press of his mouth. Kris prodded his tongue against Will’s lips and Will let him deepen the kiss.

  When he pulled away, he decided he liked Will’s swollen mouth and Will looking at him like he wanted more.

  “What happens next?”

  “Dinner. We rent a movie and cuddle.”

  Will bit his lip. “Are you making fun of me?”

  “No, I’m proving to you I listen. You don’t think I want those things too?”

  Will looked skeptical. “You look like a guy who can get whoever he wants and often tells the world to fuck itself.”

  “You aren’t wrong. I’m those things, but I’ve had enough of chasing that dead-end road.” Kris kissed him again, slowly and taking his time to prove to Will he can do both gentle and rough. “Don’t you think I want my cute Omega to snuggle next to me on the couch on a cold winter’s night while we drink hot cocoa together and watch old reruns?”

  It was a little embarrassing, admitting the truth, but Kris made one vital decision after seeing Will’s video. He won’t screw his chance up. If he wanted a crack at this, at a relationship with a sexy guy, a treasure like Will, there would be no lies and deceptions.

  “Oh,” Will whispered, looking heartsick. “That sounds lovely.”

  Kris clasped his hands and color rose to Will’s cheeks when he kissed them before releasing them. “Let’s make it a reality.”

  Will beamed at him, like a damn fine ray of sunshine Kris never had. “Dinner and a movie sounds good.”

  Kris mounted his bike and nodded to the seat behind him. “Get that sweet ass over here.”

  Will walked up to him. “I’ve never ridden a motorcycle or done anything wild before.”

  “Don’t sweat it. It’s easy breaking rules. Anyway, I’m a safe driver and tonight’s a night of many firsts.”

  Will rode behind him and hesitantly, but eventually, locked his slender arms around Kris’ waist.

  “You’ve already won me over.”

  “Good. Hang on tight, pup.” Kris revved the engine and rode out of the studio parking lot.

  Kris picked up speed. Will let out a cute shriek and held onto him tighter.

  “Where are we going?” Will yelled against his ear.

  “We’re going to begin the rest of our lives, baby.”

  “That sounds good,” Will murmured behind.

  “Beginning with me claiming you,” Kris continued. He didn’t need to turn to know his adorable and sexy mate was blushing.

  “Oh my,” Will whispered. “This feels odd and exciting.”

  “What does?”

  “Someone wanting me the way you do.”

  Kris let out a growl. “You’re worth it, baby. I’m going to prove it to you soon.”

  Feeling Will shiver behind him, Kris grinned. He drove out of the city, no immediate destination in mind, but he’d figure it out. Will behind him, lean body warm, made it hard to think. God, Kris’ prick started to harden at the thought of finally having Will in his bed. His dick will be the first one inside Will’s sweet ass and the last, because by the end of this evening, Will’s body will be his and the Omega’s heart and soul will follow suit.

  Recalling a charming inn in the next town where honeymoon couples went to, Kris steered his bike to that direction. The Peach Co
bbler Inn wasn’t his kind of place, but Will would fucking love it.

  “Hungry?” Kris asked.

  “A little,” Will admitted.

  “We’ll stop by one of my favorite diners.” Kris drove up to the roadside diner and killed the engine after parking his ride by the dirt lot. Will dismounted, gazing at the old-fashioned diner with curiosity. When Will’s stomach growled, Kris chuckled.

  “The food smells good,” Will told him.

  Kris gave the back of his neck a squeeze, loving Will’s shudder. “Come on, baby.”

  He led Will into the diner. Will’s eyes went wide when Kris ordered his usual—a meal enough for three men.

  “Aren’t you worried about getting fat?” Will asked.

  Grinning sheepishly at his mate, Kris lifted his shirt to show Will his abs. Will licked his lips. God. Kris couldn’t get enough of Will’s reactions. Will had this special something about him, like he wouldn’t hide his emotions. Kris liked that, because he had enough of liars and cheats who’d do anything to get the attention of his dick.

  “We aren’t sharing?” Will asked while the waitress patiently waited.

  “Believe me, cutie pie. This road warrior can eat his fill,” Betsy, the same waitress who’d served Kris for a decade, said.

  “Oh. Fish and chips then, and an apple pie a la mode, please.”

  “Aren’t you a treat?” Betsy beamed, before rounding her well-robust figure on Kris. “You better take care of this one good, Kris.”

  “Don’t worry, sexy lady. Will and I are in it for the long road. He’s the mate I’ve been searching for all my life.”

  Betsy let out an unexpected squeal and hugged him. She regarded a stunned-looking Will. “I’ve been worried about this boy for the longest time. I’m glad he found you.”

  “I hope I won’t disappoint,” Will said lightly, although Kris could sense his nervousness.

  Betsy straightened her uniform, gave Will a pat on the hand and said she’ll be right back.

  “You come here often?” Will asked.

  “I don’t usually do repeats being on the road so much, but this is one place I’d make an exception for.”

  “You’ve been on the road long then?”

  Kris was happy to answer Will’s questions and reassure him he was changing his wild lifestyle, well, altering it now that Will was with him. He asked Will questions too and after listening to his pup talk, he realized why Will was so insecure.

  “Well, that explains everything.”

  “What?” Will blinked.

  “Those Alphas your pack matched you with? They’re clueless idiots who didn’t know what kind of gift landed on their laps.”

  Will’s face practically turned crimson. The Omega looked relieved when Betsy came back with their food. Will didn’t seem used to praises. Grinning, Kris mused he’d change that. By tonight, he’d lure the wild and sexy beast lurking inside Will out to the open.

  “Let’s dig in,” Kris said.

  It was a pleasure, watching the Omega eat.

  Noticing his stare, Will swallowed a chunk of his apple pie and ice cream. Damn. Kris could imagine licking away something sweet and sticky off his fine pup.

  “What?” Will asked.

  “Nothing. I like a pup with appetite.”

  Will coughed, reaching for his soda. “You do?”

  Kris frowned. “Is that so surprising?”

  “Well, it’s just…back at the pack house, the elders always tell us Omegas it’s important to be on a healthy diet so we won’t look displeasing to the eye of a potential Alpha.”

  Kris snorted. “Bullshit, pup. You’re mighty fine the way you are.”

  “W-why do you keep saying words that catch me off-guard?”

  “Why not? It’s the truth.”

  “Only you say that.”

  “Do the opinions of others matter?”

  Will bit down on his bottom lip. “I guess not. It’s just, I’m so new to all this. I don’t want to disappoint you. I mean, I still can’t believe you picked me.”

  Rising from his seat, Kris yanked a fistful of Will’s shirt and kissed him again. It looked like his pup needed reminding he belonged to Kris now and he was fucking treasured.

  Kris pried Will’s lips open and Will let him deepen the kiss. The distinctive taste of Will, mixed with apple and vanilla, coursed down his throat. Yummy.

  When Kris pulled away, Will was panting, looking at him with needy eyes. Fuck, but those quivering lips drove Kris insane. He needed to have Will soon, and make Will his so no idiot would dare hit on Will again. Kris wanted the world to know Will was his and his alone.

  “Well, believe it, baby. Hurry up and finish. I can’t wait to have you.” Kris released him. They quickly finished eating. Kris promised Betsy they’d come by again, before leading Will back to his bike. He wanted to show Will the beautiful countryside of Destiny Falls, one of his favorite small towns. It was quiet here, a place where folks knew each other by name, and the perfect place to build a family.

  “Oh, Kris. It’s beautiful here.”

  And it could be our home, but Kris wouldn’t tell Will that yet. He couldn’t afford to scare off his mate just after he’d found him. It didn’t matter. They’d take this, step-by-step because this was all new to Kris too and he was fucking terrified of losing what he never had.

  “You ready, baby?”

  “Yes, Kris. I’m ready.”

  Chapter Four

  The Peach Cobbler Inn was located at the outskirts of Destiny Falls, according to Kris. Will wrapped his arms tighter around the Beta, breathing in Kris’ scent. This entire thing still felt like a surreal dream, one Will didn’t want to wake up from.

  “How are you feeling, baby?” Kris asked.

  Will told him the truth. “Happy.”

  Damn it. He liked it when Kris called him ‘pup’ or ‘baby’. Will felt loved and no one had ever given him a term of endearment before. Kris drove the bike up a hill and turned into a property surrounded by gardens and hedges. It felt like they had just stepped into a kind of fantasy world. After parking the bike alongside respectable vehicles, they walked into the Peach Cobbler.

  Will curled his arm around Kris’. The Beta didn’t seem to mind. At the moment, Will couldn’t care less if the inn threw them out, because he could have died happy in Kris’ arms. They could go anywhere and do everything they wanted and no one would stop them. No one threw them out.

  The elderly woman manning reception beamed at the sight of them. “Do you have a reservation?”

  “We’re walk-ins. Do you have a room available, ma’am?” Kris asked.

  “’Ma’am’? Oh my. Let me check my computer, although I’m pretty sure we have plenty.”

  Kris could be a charmer too, Will realized. In minutes, the woman registered them and had an old-fashion bronze key waiting for them.

  Kris plucked the key, grinning from ear-to-ear. He whispered something in the old woman’s ear, which made the old woman nod and smile back.

  Love-sick, they headed up the stairs to their room. Kris opened the door and Will gasped. The room stared back at them, charming and quaint, but it was the king-sized bed that caught Will’s attention. Beyond the bed was a huge and luxurious bath complete with a giant tub big enough to fit two.

  “Looks like they gave us the honeymoon suite, babe,” Kris whispered against his ear.

  Kris shut the door behind him. Will could hardly breathe, but he was more than ready to give up his purity to this man, to this Beta who blew him away the moment their gazes landed across each other through the one-way mirror.

  He expected, hell he wanted Kris to take control. To shove him against the bed, tear off his clothes and ravish him. The knock on the door made Will jump, but it was only one of the hotel staff, with a bucket of wine in his hand. After Kris tipped him and took the wine, they were left alone again.

  “Want some fancy champagne?” Kris asked.

  “Of course,” Will said beaming. “N
ever thought you were that kind of man.”

  Kris uncorked the wine and poured them each a glass.

  “This is nice,” Will murmured. He sipped the wine and sighed contently, and then placed it down. Kris raised his brows. “I want to feel everything, not let the alcohol dull my senses.”

  That took Kris by surprise, but the Beta recovered and set his own glass aside. “I can smell your need, pup.”

  Kris neared him, tugged him close and Will groaned when Kris placed a hand over the bulge in his jeans.

  “I’ve been so hot for you ever since I sighted you across the looking glass.” Will panted. Kris leaned in close and claimed his lips again.

  Tearing his mouth away, Kris bit at his earlobe. “I want you stripped, bare and ready for me, pup. Show me how badly you want my cock in you.”

  Knowing what to do, Will dispensed with all his shyness. He took a couple of steps back, so Kris could have a full view of him. Hands on the hem of his shirt, Will pulled it off. He knew he’d never been blessed with good looks or possessed a killer body, but Christ, Kris looked at him as if he was the finest and tastiest thing Kris had ever laid his eyes on.

  Will kicked off his shoes and fumbled for his belt. His boxers and bottoms followed. He’d never been an exhibitionist in his entire life, but when Kris devoured the sight of his body with his eyes, Will would be one for Kris anytime the Beta wanted.

  Kris positioned himself on the edge of the bed, expectant gaze on him.

  Will spread his thighs a little further apart. With a shy smile, he showed Kris his cock, which curved upwards to Kris in need.

  “Touch yourself for me, baby. I want to watch,” Kris commanded. The firm authority in his voice made Will shudder.

  Curling his fingers over his dick, Will decided this was one of the most erotic things he ever did. Unlike his alone time in the shower, gliding his fist up and down his shaft in front of his mate-to-be was sexy, and judging by the woody Kris sported, made both of them rock hard in moments.

  “Tell me how much you want me, what you imagine me doing to that fucking sweet body of yours,” Kris instructed.