His Dominant Omega Jarrett, J. (ebook reader with highlighter .txt) 📖

for the way he acted toward the other man, but in his defense Jensen was all over his mate, and that wasn’t acceptable.

“But it can wait.” Josef stared at him for a long moment. “I’m eager to learn about this omega business and this little gift you have of concealing your scent.”

“It’s not a gift,” Cole admitted because at times it was a pain in his ass. Had he been born just a regular wolf his father wouldn’t have cared what he had done with his life. “It’s a life sentence of being a submissive good little wolf doing as my alpha says.”

“You’re sure as shit don’t act submissive,” Josef said under his breath, but Cole still heard him.

“Because I’m not. It’s in my omega nature to be the calming element in my pack. When I’m around, people’s tempers run low, and they feel more relaxed. My father finds my ability to be useful, and I was sick of living under his thumb.”

“Understandable.” Cole watched as Josef kicked at the ground with his foot. “So is that the only reason why you left your pack?” Josef asked.

Cole didn’t really want to delve into his past quite so soon with his mate but he might as well get it over with. “The main one but there is more. Ever since my mother died from the recklessness of humans, my father has hated all humans. Doesn’t matter man, woman, or child, he hates them all. He detested that I was attending college to have a career in the human world and live a life away from the pack. So between his controlling ways and his hatred I finally had had enough and left.” He made it sound easier than it really was. The disappointment in his father’s eyes still burned straight to his soul, but Cole couldn’t live like that anymore.

“That’s a sad way to live a life. I mean for your dad and all.”

“Yeah, well it’s his life not mine.” Cole reached out and grabbed Josef’s hand. “The reason you didn’t smell me was because I have the ability to mask my scent from other wolves. Some packs like having an omega around to keep their pack complacent. I never did it to mislead you or to deny you. I just needed time to work some stuff out.”

“Like what?” Josef pulled on his hand and Cole walked into his warm embrace.

“My dad doesn’t know I’m gay, and I don’t want him to come after you if he finds out that you’re my mate.” Cole ran his fingertips over Josef’s forehead. His mate closed his eyes and let out a satisfied sigh, and Cole smiled. “I couldn’t survive if anything happen to you. I knew from the moment I walked into that office that you were mine and I could no more deny you than live without my heart. It’s just not possible.”

“I know what you mean.” Josef kissed Cole on the lips. It was soft and subtle, just a brushing of lips and against lips. “This mating thing is so bizarre. It’s like love at first sniff.” Josef laughed and Cole joined in. It was nice to be happy for once.

“So you’re not angry at me anymore?” Cole asked, letting his lower lip hang down in a pout.

“No.” Josef dragged the one word out. “But we have to start being honest with one another. No secrets.”

“No more secrets,” Cole agreed. “What about my dad? I don’t want you to get hurt because of me.”

“Well, my love, we don’t know how your dad will handle the news, and if he takes it bad”—Josef gave a shrug—“so what? As long as we are happy, fuck him.”

Cole wished it was as easy as Josef made it sound, but knowing his father he’d be a thorn in Cole’s side just to spite him.

“So what do we do now?” Cole asked. He knew what he wanted to do but didn’t want to be presumptuous.

“We”—Josef dropped kisses up and down Cole’s neck—“go back to my place and finish what we started.”

“Ah, that sounds like an amazing idea.” Cole pulled back from Josef. “But first I need to go tell my brothers I’m leaving.”

“Of course, and I need to say sorry to Jensen. I feel bad for leading him on.”

Cole held his hand up. “Let’s not talk about it. Let’s just say we are both sorry and leave it at that. I will be the first to admit that I’m embarrassed by my earlier behavior, but he had his hands all over you. Not cool.”

“Oh look.” Josef giggled. “You’re so cute when you’re jealous.”

Cole rolled his eyes and landed a playful punch on Josef’s arm. This easy banter back and forth was nice. There was no more underlying tension between him and Josef, and Cole couldn’t be happier. Josef promised to stand by him and wasn’t scared away by learning about Cole’s father. Granted Josef hadn’t met the man yet, and if Randal Weathers was anything, it was intimidating. But Cole had a feeling Josef could handle the pressure.

Chapter Seven

Josef held the door open for his mate, and they set out looking for Cole’s brothers and Jensen. Jensen was nowhere to be found, so Josef shot him a text saying he was sorry to which Jensen replied back with a “no problem” and a smiley face.

Cole briefly introduced Josef to his brothers. Josh and Jake weren’t overly concerned about meeting him. Both brothers had two women, one under each arm, wrapped around them. Josef felt sorry for Cole’s apartment. Josh and Jake looked like they had full intentions of having an all-night orgy at Cole’s place. Cole didn’t seem too bothered by it though. He just gave a tight-lipped smile and