“There it is. Finally, a hotel to rest in,” I said.

Part of me felt too tired to continue. However, there was another part of me that yearned to keep moving. I didn’t know what Jacob was preparing, but he wasn’t a stupid man. This threw a wrench in his plans, but he’d find us eventually. When he did, we’d have to battle this out.

“He’ll lose,” Dylan assured us. “It’s not his child.”

I still felt worried, but Cole seemed to think the same thing. “The hard part is over,” he said, nodding alongside Dylan. “From here on out, all we need to worry about is the baby. We should see a doctor. I want to make sure that everything is going well with the pregnancy.”

“Please. I’ve been worried sick about our baby’s health,” I said.

I kept my hands firmly against my tightening stomach. Lately, my omega instincts had been growing. I didn’t care about myself as much as I did the baby. I felt more and more connected to him every single day.

As we pulled into the hotel, I felt my back dully ache. My stomach growled loudly. But when I looked into Cole’s deep eyes, I knew what I wanted: him. I wanted to feel him more than anything in the world.

“I’m so excited to sleep in a real bed,” I announced with pleasure.

Cole ran his hands around my waist. As he kissed the side of my neck, goose bumps formed across my tight skin. “I’m going to treat you,” he said. “Room service. All the perks. Whatever you want. It’s your night.”

I let out a breath of fresh air. Fucking finally. I get to be with a real alpha, someone who was going to take care of me and care about my feelings. I had been waiting for this moment for months.

I glanced over at Dylan and Kinnat. I saw their eyes. They had the same look that I did. I knew that they felt the same feelings as me at one point in their lives. Freedom never felt so right. Even though it was night, there was a light that wouldn’t burn out.

“Don’t worry,” Dylan said. “You two are getting your own room tonight. You need to celebrate.”

I smirked, unsure as to what to say. Cole’s eyes met mine, and we burst into laughter. “Celebration time, omega,” Cole said.

After we checked into the hotel, Cole tossed me the room keys. I anxiously ran to our room with a smile plastered on my face. “See you in bed!” I screamed with pleasure.

“Not if I get there first!” Cole yelled behind me.

Out of breath and entirely in love, both of us burst through the door. I hopped onto the springy mattress and laid back, spreading my arms above my head. I closed my eyes with a big smile. I felt Cole’s body close in on mine, and his laughter affirmed my satisfaction.

“Let’s get married,” he whispered, right before he kissed my lips.

I opened my eyes as he pulled away and ripped his shirt off. “Really?” I asked. I don’t know why I even questioned it. It was just so hard to believe it was just us now.

“Yes really,” he said. “I’ll sell all of my things to buy a ring. We’ll have a cute, small wedding. No family allowed.”

I sat up on the bed, pushing my butt back against the bed sheets. I slowly took off my shirt, allowing my strained muscles to finally relax. “Yes,” I whispered. “Please, let’s get married.”

Cole’s strong hands clutched against the buckle on my pants. He slowly filtered it through the tight hole. Jacob’s hands would never touch me again. That was enough pleasure to send me into a lustful frenzy.

“I’m yours forever,” Cole whispered. He craned his neck forward to kiss me, clutching against my bottom lip.

“My alpha,” I cooed.

Slowly, he unzipped my jeans. I mimicked his actions, only much faster. I couldn’t control myself now that I was free. I needed him now.

“I want to feel you,” Cole said, taking a step back. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a thin packet of lube, the kind you get a corner market or gas station. Cole grinned deviously and waved it in front of me. “You’re not too tired, are you?” he asked.

I shook my head, wagging my backside free from my pants. “I’m tired, but I’m not that tired,” I said.

There was new energy around us, one that breathed new life into us. I was enthralled and completely lost in his eyes, in his voice, in his rugged touch. “Then, spread your legs and let me please you,” Cole whispered soothingly.

I did as he said, closing my eyes and calming my body. I felt his warm hands pry my legs open as I leaned back against the pillows. He kissed from my ankles down to my thighs, extending his grip inward. With one hand, he pulled his boxer-briefs down. His cock sprung to life, sending me into a fit.

I felt his wet tongue finally slide against my tight hole and suddenly, I remembered our night together before he left. We made a baby that night, and with that, an oath to never leave each other. This was the moment we had been waiting for.

His deep moans filled the room. I didn’t feel comfortable enough yet to let myself go, but as Cole worked his tongue inside of me, I finally let out an un-sexy whimper. I glanced down at my belly. It was big enough for me to see. I suddenly felt self-conscious, and Cole could sense that.

He pulled back, pressing his finger against my rim lightly. “You’re so fucking handsome,” he whispered. I looked into his eyes to see if he was telling me the truth. They remained still, fixed on my body. “I can’t believe you’re holding life inside of you. It’s the sexiest thing in the world to me.”

“You mean it?” I asked. My heart beat uncontrollably. My cheeks turned warm as I waited for his response.

“Of course I mean it. I would never lie to you, Piper. You’re the most beautiful thing in the world to me, the sweetest perfection to call my own,” Cole said. “You are my home, not that shitty town we grew up in.”

“Keep licking me,” I whispered, feeling more comfortable. “I like it when you play with me first.”

Cole slithered his tongue back inside. This time, he inserted a finger. Surprisingly, it seemed to slide right inside. “Fuck,” I whispered. “Deeper.”

Cole slid it inside of me, past his knuckle. He kept it there for a brief moment before sliding it back out. “How’s that feel, baby?” Cole asked.

I nodded my head with a smile. “So fucking good,” I said. “I’m ready for another.”

The second finger sat inside, snug. For a few minutes, he circled the two inside and out. Finally, he pressed a third. That one was a little harder to fit, but there was no pain. There was only pleasure with Cole.

“I’m impressed, Piper,” Cole said, sliding back out. “Have you been waiting for this?”

“Longer than you know,” I said. “You’re a real man, unlike Jac—”

Cole held his finger against his mouth. “Shh. Let’s never say his name in this situation. I don’t want him anywhere near the bedroom,” he said.

I smiled and bit his finger. Soon, my bite turned into a soft and slow suck. I positioned his finger against my tongue and slowly pushed it inside. He shivered and took a step back, gripping his cock.

Mine was pointed straight in the air. I hadn’t cum in months, and I was ready, although I wanted us to take as much time as we could. “I’m ready for you,” I whispered.

Cole ran his hand across my smooth belly. He grew harder as the realization of our bond seemed to set in. “You feel like your ready,” Cole said, looking smug.

I smiled, bit my lower lip, and spread my legs apart for him. Grabbing my thighs, he pulled me closer to him, just enough to feel the tip of his hard cock brush against my rim. Then, he thrust gently against me, opening me up slowly. He seemed to evaporate over me.

The feeling was abrupt and intense, but it felt good once he pushed in deep enough. In slow, rhythmic motions, he rocked his hips back and forth. Leaning forward, he kissed my clavicle, up to the side of my neck. I shook with pleasure as he drove into me even deeper.

There was nothing in my field of vision then. All I could do was feel him thrusting into me. The most profound passion I had ever felt was with Cole, and at that moment, I was in it. I dissolved into him, and our bodies seemed to mold as one. I took his face in my hands and looked into his deep, dark eyes.

“I love you, Cole,” I whispered, before kissing him. Then, as I pulled back from his lips, “I’ve always loved you, maybe throughout time. Who knows what this life stores? All I know is that you’ve shown me things no one else could.”

He ran his palm across my face, tenderly kissing me. Endlessly, his love never ceased. “I’ve always known I’d find you again. We are connected, Piper. And now, we have this,” Cole said, running his hand down to my belly.

He affectionately clutched his palm around my cock. He began stroking, up and down, circling his palm around the hard pole. I felt my balls harden and jut up. I knew that I was going to cum, but I didn’t alert him. However, judging by the speed Cole was stroking me, he knew all too well.

I felt that tight pinch of pleasure, almost painful at first. It turned into a warm sensation, deep in my core. His cock smoothed against my spot, picking up the intensity with each thrust. And within one moment, I felt myself disappear.

My eyes shot open with concern. It felt too good. I clutched around his shoulders, bringing him closer to me. “Cole, I’m—” I couldn’t even finish the sentence because of how intense the pleasure felt for me.

My legs trembled, and my cock gave way to a mind-shattering orgasm. It was nothing like I had ever felt before. My heels dug back as I screamed, “Cumming!” It was more of a roar, and I’m sure that everyone in the hotel heard my cries.

My vision blurred as the deep satisfaction shot throughout my body. From my core to my chest, I let out a laugh toward the end, shaking my head. “Omega!” Cole exclaimed. “Where are you right now?”

“Lost in your love,” I admitted, blushing. I came back down to reality, kissing upward and feeling his handsome lips connect with mine.

Cole pulled out from me and flipped me over onto my knees. He ran his fingers down my back, stopping at my ass. He cradled me before sliding back in. “I love how good I can make you feel,” Cole said. “But you make me feel even better.”

“Prove it,” I whispered, panting against the bed.

Cole drove into me with a new kind of force. It took me by surprise how he was still hungry for me. He craned his neck down and kissed my shoulders as I arched my back upward. “Yes, Piper!” he roared. “Just like that, and I’m going to fucking cum.”

“Cum for me. I want to feel you explode,” I said.

At first, Cole tilted his head back, feeling the seething pleasure come within his grasp. Then, when it hit, he seemed to get knocked forward. His head dropped, and he moaned, deep from the center of his chest. “Piper,” he grunted.

I felt the flood pour from within him, pulsing in short, but quick intervals. Cole paused and let out a manly grunt before shuddering back. Slowly, he pulled out from me, sighing with great relief.

Both of us fell against the mattress, but Cole never stopped from holding onto me. “I never want to let go of you again,” he said.

“Me neither,” I admitted. The thought of Jacob somehow finding us again came into my mind, but I tried not to let it worry me. Even if he did, we would battle it to the end. I wasn’t holding his child, and any court would know it. That is, any court outside of that town. If the case were brought to my home city, it would be a longer process than we’d hope.

That night, Cole bought me room service. He bought me alcoholic Champaign, a huge pasta dinner, and the best tiramisu I have ever tasted. In fact, I had never even eaten tiramisu before.

As the television played the late night programs quietly, we curled up with one another, smiling. We knew this love could never die. It was just us now. Forever.