Forbidden: Part One (Luna & Sol Omegaverse, #1)

by Emilia Emerson

To anyone who has had to claw their way out of patriarchy and purity culture back to the home of their body. I hope your days are filled with unashamed pleasure.

Fictional men would never hurt me or think I’m too fat. Who needs real men?

He sighed, staying crouched down. “Sweet omega, you are a gift. Those alphas don’t deserve you. You deserve a pack that will worship the ground you walk on and gives you whatever you want and need. Do you understand?”

Ben’s voice broke through my spiraling thoughts. “Josie, I hope you know how special we think you are, and we hope you choose us.” “We know you don’t really know us yet,” Theo added, “But we would love to get to know you more and would be honored if you chose us as your pack.” “We promise to protect and care for you,” Cam added.

“We’ll need to be careful and take things slow if she’s scared of alphas,” Theo said, a deep sadness permeating his voice. I would find out who had hurt her and end them. My alpha was feeling bloodthirsty and wanted revenge for our mate.

Before I could take a step, Ben launched himself at me, wrapping his arms around me in a tight hug. “Cam!” he yelled. “Fuck, what are you doing?” I asked, trying to push out of his hold. “We need Cam,” he said. “Cam!” “You’re going to burst my eardrum,” I grumbled. “What are you shouting about?” Cam asked as he entered the room. “We need a group hug,” Ben announced. To my surprise, Cam didn’t protest. He came over to my other side and wrapped his arms around us. “I know we’re all stressing,” Ben said. “But it’s going to be okay. We have each other. We’ll figure this out together. We’ve just got to focus on Josie.”

Everything in me screamed to pull my mate into the house and lock the door behind her, leaving her parents on the front porch. And then it could start pouring down rain. With lightning. A little electrocution of your enemies never hurt anyone.

“You’re our mate,” he said, his voice deep and rough. “We’ll do anything for you and want you here more than anything. I’m so fucking grateful we were asked to do the interview because I would murder any other pack that got close to you.”

“I didn’t mean to fall asleep on you. Am I crushing you?” I asked, biting my lip. Cam snorted. “Baby girl, you could lie on top of me all day, every day, and not crush me.” I blushed, pressing my face against his chest before trying to scoot off of him. No matter what he said, I was sure he’d be more comfortable if I moved. Cam’s arms tightened around me. “Please don’t,” he said, his voice almost pleading. “I need a few more minutes.”

“Is that from me? I’m sorry,” I said, my face burning with embarrassment. “Umm, no, I mean, it’s not. It was just really hot, seeing you come…” Cam trailed off, and I saw he was blushing. A grin spread across my face as I realized what had happened. “Did you come, too?” I asked. Cam nodded curtly, his blush deepening.

Seeing this intimidating alpha stay in a freezing cold pool just to make sure I was comfortable melted my heart. I reached out and put my arm on his shoulder to help keep myself afloat.

Cam was being a classic overbearing alpha, but somehow his treatment didn’t make me feel like he thought I was weak. It made me feel cherished.

“Are these all romance books?” Cam asked as he placed them in a duffel bag. “Um, yeah,” Josie said, sounding shy. “You and Theo have a lot to talk about,” Cam said with a chuckle. Now it was Theo’s turn to blush. “You read romance?” Josie asked, her eyes popping open. Theo threw Cam a dirty look as he grumbled out a yes. “What’s your favorite?” Josie asked, her voice perking up. Theo noticed the change in her tone and smiled, moving closer to where she was sitting on the mattress. “This is actually one of my favorites,” he said, picking one of the books out of the duffel. “Wait, really? Mine too. I can’t stop re-reading it.” Josie and Theo looked like they were about to launch into a long book conversation. Fuck, she’s perfect for us. A book nerd who loves to bake and is sexy as hell.

Cam noticed I was awake and tugged me even closer, gripping my thigh firmly in a move that made me feel warm and tingly. Ben grumbled and scooted closer, pressing himself to my side and curling one hand around my waist. “You have to learn to share,” Ben said, his tone adorably sleepy. “I think fucking not,” Cam murmured into my ear.

“Cranky cinnamon roll,” I mumbled to Cam. “Did you just call him a cranky cinnamon roll?” a sleepy Theo asked, amusement in his voice. “Mmm, yeah,” I said, still not opening my eyes. “What does that mean?” a disgruntled Cam asked. “You smell like a warm cinnamon roll. So yummy and sweet, just like you.”

“Did you get it to match your size?” Theo blushed, but then his face transformed into the cutest smirk I had ever seen. “No, love, this is a size small.” Wait, was he serious? He was bigger than this?

“I saw a therapist for a while, and she recommended I find a way to channel my emotions into something non-destructive. So I learned to knit,” Cam blurted out. He wasn’t looking at me and his scent was… embarrassed?

“You know how you can make it up to me?” I murmured. “Hmm?” “Tell me what my scent is.” Her laughter started again, and it was the sweetest sound in the world. “Pleaasse.” “Don’t do it!” Theo yelled from the next room. “Make him work for it,” Cam added as he entered the kitchen.

“Those pants look so uncomfortable,” I gasped between kisses, rubbing my core against the ridge of his jeans. “Unbearably uncomfortable,” he responded, his lips curving up in a smile against mine. “I should help you with that,” I said, my hands fumbling with the zipper. Good job, Josie. Excellent work. Very smooth. And then I let out a very non-sexy shriek. “You’re not wearing underwear!” My hands flew up to cover my eyes, and Theo burst out in laughter. “A little omega said she wanted her alphas to go commando in a certain questionnaire.” He tugged my hands from my eyes, but I still had them squeezed shut. “It’s not going to attack you.” His voice was amused but gentle.

“You have to use your words, love. Almost gave me a heart attack.” “Not my fault your dick rendered me speechless.” Theo choked out a laugh, biting my other nipple in gentle punishment. “Naughty girl,” he said.

“Fuck, I’m so sorry, precious. I really didn’t think we were going to be literally stuck together. Fuck, fuck, fuck. I wanted our first time to be romantic, but instead, I knotted you over the kitchen counter.”

“Did you just fucking make both of us come through laughing?” he asked incredulously, making me laugh harder. Finally, he joined in, the two of us caught up in giggles, folded over the kitchen island in the middle of the night.

He was dressed the most casually, wearing a black jacket over a white button-down shirt. The first few buttons were open so I could see the beginnings of his chest tattoos. I leaned forward and licked them. Cam choked, a purr roaring through his chest. “Did you just lick me?” he asked, grasping my chin. “No, I would never,” I said, keeping a straight face.

“Did you like watching?” I asked Theo, nuzzling my face against his. “I like everything to do with you. Every little sound you make, your expression when you come. Everything about you enchants me,” he said, kissing tenderly down my cheek. “Damn, Theo. Maybe I need to read more romance books. That was smooth,” Ben said.