Semua Bab The Quarterback's Omega Mate: Bab 31 - Bab 40

OdessaI should have been gone already. A few days away from this place wouldn’t hurt. However, Walter, the gym coordinator, asked me to clean up the gym because one of the trainers left it in a mess.One of the joys of being an intern is that you never turn anyone down.I didn’t even feel like going home. When I saw Storm, I thought of Maverick. Everything to do with that house belonged in Maverick’s world. I didn’t belong here.I was just the cleaner who went by unnoticed. The shadows were inviting me back in, and I was tempted to go back.“Aww, look at you, doing what all omegas are supposed to do.”I looked up from where I was gathering the dumbbells. Rune was in a petite pair of gym shorts and a sports bra. Her hair fell over her shoulder. She crossed her arms over her chest and scowled at me.“What do you want?” I mumbled.Oddly, this was the first time she acknowledged me. I wasn’t surprised it wasn’t a pleasant encounter.“Look at me when I’m talking to you, runt.”She pushed m

Odessa POVThe test came back negative.“Are you happy now, Evyn?” I sounded more irritated than I wanted to. My problems weren’t her fault.My best friend sat on my old bed. She lifted her right shoulder. “A mini Odessa would have been nice.”“Or a little Maverick,” I whispered.“Ugh, Odessa. You know he’s crazy about you, right?”“Or maybe just crazy,” I muttered.I sniffled. I have to go to work in a few minutes. Being around his scent was heartbreaking and gut-wrenching.“He still has my things, but he said he moved.”“You have to confront him again,” Evyn said.“Maybe not in the men’s locker room.”Evyn bit her bottom lip and nodded. “Preferably not.”I was sure I wasn’t pregnant because I was still on track to have my cycle. I just needed to be sure.“You know what, forget about Maverick!”“What? You just told me he was crazy about me.”“Or maybe he’s just crazy. Let’s go out tonight. Just you and me like old times.”“You, me, Neel and Chad?” I questioned.Evyn shook my head. “I

Odessa POVThe jig was up. Mom called Evyn’s mother to ask how long I’d stay at their house, and the cat was let out of the bag.After the good sob I had when I got home, I felt better. It was like emptying all the filth I felt inside.“There you are!” Mom yelled, throwing her hands in the air for added effect.“Hi, Mom,” I mumbled.“That’s all you have to say to me?”“Mom, I’m sorry I ghosted you. I just needed time to myself.”“Did you get that pregnancy test?”“Yes,” I said through my teeth. “It came back negative.”She planted her hand on her chest and collapsed on the couch.“I thought I was going to be a grandmother. I’m too young for that.”“I’m happy for you,” I mumbled.She laughed. “Odessa, don’t tell me you’re disappointed? Are you really going through all this because of a boy? What did I always teach you?”I paused before I climbed the stairs. It would have been easier to run upstairs and let her rant until her heart was content. I balled my hands into fists and turned ar

Odessa POV“Where is she? How could she invite me for drinks and not show up?”I was sitting alone outside the bar, freezing my ass off because my best friend was not returning my calls or texts. I had one sweet margarita in front of me. Alcohol wasn’t helping me the way I thought it would.“Talking to yourself again, Wildcat? I’m starting to think it’s a habit.”“Ryder,” I said.He wore a red and white Daciana Devils jersey over a black shirt.“What are you doing here? You don’t go to school here, do you?”He frowned. “I didn’t go back to college as soon as I turned pro. My dad hated it, but there was nothing he could do.”“So you let the rest of us slave away, I see.”He chuckled and pulled out a seat. He was my mate’s worst enemy, but there was something about Ryder that made me believe he wasn’t the demon everyone made him out to be.“What are you doing here?”“I was meeting a… a friend.”“You mean a girlfriend? You’re over eighteen, Ryder, I’m sure you’re old enough to date.”He

Odessa POV“Ugh, Alpha Maverick needs his wounds cleaned. You need to get out!”I blinked a few times to clear the blurry image of the woman who barged into the room. Maverick shifted under me and groaned.“You okay, Wildcat?” Maverick asked, his voice thick with sleep.I nodded, rubbing my eyes.“Didn’t you hear me?” The nurse barked.I scowled. “I’m leaving.”“No,” Maverick said. “She’s ice cold. Check her out.”“Maverick, I’m fine. Nothing a hot shower can’t fix.”My wolf felt like she’d been running a marathon all night. If I asked her to shift right now, she’d beat me up. My bones were heavy, and my eyes stung from the dryness.“I’m not doing anything unless you’re checked out, Odessa.”My jaw dropped. Could he really be this stubborn?The nurse planted a hand on her waist and popped out her hip.“Alpha Maverick is a special case. Regular patients have to go downstairs.”“I’m a regular patient, Mav. Don’t argue with the nurse and let her clean you.”“It might help if you left,” t