His Dominant Omega by Jarrett, J. (best books for 20 year olds .TXT) 📗

“How so?”

“I have nothing but an old beat-up truck that doesn’t work most days and a rented apartment filled with used furniture. Seems like you’re the only one that has anything worthwhile to share.”

“Ah, babe.” Josef cupped the sides of Cole’s face with his hands. “I don’t see it that way.” He kissed Cole on the forehead. “And I know if the shoe was on the other foot you’d do the same for me.”

Cole nodded manically because he would in a heartbeat. He loved Josef. There was nothing he wouldn’t give or do for the man.

“So please don’t take this the wrong way, but you’re fired.” Josef chuckled.

His emotions finally got the best of him, and his tears fell like rain. Josef had already given him so much just by loving him, and now he was giving him the means to go back to school.

Josef pulled him down to sit in his lap and covered his mouth over Cole’s. The kiss was sweet and gentle. His mate was showing him through his actions how much he loved him. Neither one had uttered the words yet, but he knew they would in time.

His phone beeped, indicating a text had come through. He looked down to see that it was Josh telling him they would be heading out in a few hours. Josef agreed to drive him back to his apartment so he could say good-bye.

* * * *

Josef felt so happy he swore he bounced when he walked. He loved that Cole wanted to be Mr. Independent, but the man needed to go back to school. He had already decided to foot the bill for Cole’s schooling. They were mates, and Josef truly thought of his money as their money. Everything he owned he’d gladly share with his mate.

When they reached his truck he opened the door for Cole to climb inside. They talked all the way to Silver Creek about nothing and everything. It was like they had been together forever.

Cole reached over to grab his arm when he pulled up to the curb outside his apartment. “Can we keep the whole me moving in with you a secret. I don’t want my brothers to know just yet.”

“Okay.” Josef wasn’t hurt by this. He knew Cole hadn’t told his father he was gay, and his mate feared his father would unleash his wrath on them.

“Really, you’re not mad at me for being a coward?” Cole started to nibble on the corner of his bottom lip. Josef thought the gesture cute.

“No, I don’t. But keep in mind at some point we will have to tell them. It’s not good to keep secrets from the ones you love.”

“I agree, but I want to have this time to enjoy everything.” A smile lit up Cole’s face. “It’s also brand new and exciting. I want to ride the waves for a little longer before I have to crash back down to earth.”

“I’m down with that, baby.” Josef pressed a quick peck to Cole’s lips then hopped out of the truck.

He intertwined his hand with Cole’s. Josef just liked having even the briefest contact with the man. When they reached his apartment he let go and opened the front door.

Josh and Jake sat on the couch with their heads down looking at their phones. Their identical heads popped up when they stepped into the apartment.

“Hey, baby brother.” Josh jumped up and gave Cole a hug. “Josef.”

“Josh.” He nodded in Jake’s direction. “Jake.”

“So you two off already?” Cole asked.

“Yep. Father should be back tonight, and he’ll expect us to be there,” Jake answered. It looked like the idea of going back home didn’t thrill the two brothers. “You sure you don’t want to go with us?”

Josef’s head snapped in his mate’s direction. Was that even a choice?

“Uh no,” Cole answered. “If anything happens call me. Just because Father and I aren’t on speaking terms doesn’t mean I don’t care. It’s just…” Cole shook his head and gave a shrug.

“Don’t sweat it, little brother.” Josh pulled Cole into a hug. “We’ll come visit again.”

“You guys do that.”

“Josef, it was nice meeting you,” Josh said as he held his hand out for Josef to shake. Once Josh had his hand around his, the other man tightened his grip. It took Josef by surprise, but he didn’t let his shock show on his face. “Be good to our brother or we’ll find you.” There was a lethal promise in the man’s eyes that said he meant it.

“Josh!” Cole grumbled. “Stop that.”

Josef squeezed the hand in his harder. “I care a great deal for your brother.” And he meant those words wholeheartedly. “I’d never hurt him.”

Josh stared straight into his eyes, and Josef didn’t flinch away. These men loved their brother and just wanted to make sure he was being taken care of and would be safe.

Josh must have seen what he was looking for and smiled. “I believe you, just don’t prove me wrong.”

“I have no intentions of that.” Josef smiled and released Josh’s hand.

After a few more minutes, Josef, with Cole by his side, escorted the two men down to their car. As they drove off his mate stood there staring after them until they were out of sight. Josef didn’t like the lost look on his mate’s face. He laid a hand on Cole’s shoulder and gave a gentle squeeze.

“You going to be okay?” Josef asked.

Cole turned around and looped his arms around Josef’s waist. “Yeah, I just hate how they follow our father without question. Sometimes I fear he’ll get them killed.”

“Oh, baby.” Josef ran a hand up Cole’s neck to brush through