Chapter 33

**Sawyer**


After Archer leaves the room Elise and I sit quietly. She seems to be in shock or running her mind through years of memories to make sense of everything. Every time we discover a new lead she's being told that everything she knew has been a lie. It hurts me to see her looking so lost but I'm not sure how to help her either.

We have been through our own shit in the past but it's nothing like this. Physical wounds are something that can be healed over time but emotional ones are harder to get rid of. She's dealing with memories of her time being held captive and now learning that she had never been safe.

How does someone come back from that?

It just further shows that she is one of the strongest women I have ever met.

"What's going on in that pretty head of yours?" I ask moving closer to her and brushing some hair from her face so I can see her better.

She lets out a shaky breath and shakes her head. " I don't know what to think. I'm so confused. Did anyone really care about me or had it all been fake? I keep wondering why it had to be me. But then I would never wish this upon anyone else either."

My girl has a huge heart even when it comes to this.

"It might all be a mess right now, but the most important thing you need to remember is that you aren't alone," I tell her. "The moment we saw you we knew we wanted to protect you. You fought your way to us and now it's our job to keep you safe. If you want to fight back then fine, but we are going to be there every step of the way. You are our girl now, and that means we would burn down the world for you. We would take a bullet for you. Always and forever sweetheart."

She turns her head and glossy eyes lock onto me. My heart cracks at the sight of my beautiful girl looking so broken. it makes me want to do some world burning right now, but there will be time for that later.

"I don't want any one of you being hurt because of me." She says softly but I smile at her and pull her into my lap.

"We would die without you. We've survived far more than a few bullets in our time. it's almost like we are unkillable, so you don't have to worry about a thing. you won't get rid of us that easy." I tease her.

She gives me a weak laugh before burying her face into my neck. Her soft breaths against my skin make me shiver a little and I have to fight back any reaction. Now is not the time to be thinking with my dick, but if she doesn't stop I will have to change positions so she won't feel what's going on in my pants right now. She may be able to control her scent somewhat but she still smells like a sweet Omega, and as an Alpha mated to her that alone is enough for me to want her.

I stay perfectly still squeezing my eyes shut and trying to think of every possible thing to stop from reacting to her straddling me. Dammit.

Okay...umm...Archer in a dress. Okay, that's working. Weston wearing pink yoga pants.

That one makes me want to snort, but I push that aside. My mind starts to imagine Weston and Archer doing yoga in their new looks, but it fades when I feel Elise's soft lips brush against my neck.

Shit! Abort!

I clear my throat and squeeze her waist. "Um, sweetheart-"

My words come out a bit strangled and a moan slips through when she nips at me.

What is she doing? Doesn't she understand I'm barely hanging on here? I'm trying to be a gentleman and not take advantage of my girl in a vulnerable state, but shit!

"Sawyer..." Her soft voice saying my name almost sounds like a prayer and my body melts in response.

I will do whatever she asks right now. I'm fucking weak for her.

"Sawyer...I need you..." She whispers.

Shit! Shit!

"Sweetheart I'm not sure-"

"Please." This time she sucks hard against my neck and a deep growl escapes me.

She isn't playing fair.

I'm fighting a war in my mind when she sits back and runs her hands down my chest until they reach the top of my pants. Her eyes lock on mine as she pulls my shirt from where it's tucked into my pants and slips her hands beneath the fabric. Her soft hands work their way over my stomach and chest so slowly that it's taking all my strength not to take over. This isn't the time for me to take control, though, I think my sweet Omega needs to feel in control right now. So I force myself to stay perfectly still and wait to see what she will do next.

She stops for a moment no doubt waiting for me to react to her, but I smile at her and nod. This is her show. A wicked smirk works its way onto her sweet lips and then she is pulling my shirt over my head and throwing it away like it's personally offended her. I chuckle at her but that dies soon after when she slips off her own shirt and I'm greeted by her slim beautiful form. God, she's stunning.

I can't stop myself from grabbing her hips and moving my hands up her waist and around to the clasp of her bra. A small flick is all it takes for it to come loose and I can easily slide the straps off her shoulders. Once she's bare to me I lick my lips and watch her chest rise and fall. Her scent starts to become more noticeable and causing that fuzzy feeling in my head. The feeling makes all my inhibitions fall away and leaves unending hunger in its wake. It's hard to think straight when her scent grows syrupy sweet and thick all around me.

"Can I touch you?" I ask her and when I look up at her face she is smiling.

"You're asking permission?" She asks sounding amused.

"I would never touch you if you don't want me to," I say seriously and her smile melts a little.

It's replaced by a soft look and then her lips are on mine. The kiss is soft at first and I let myself enjoy it but the longer it lasts to harder it becomes. Elise runs her hands up my chest again and then her nails are dragged down making me growl and bite her bottom lip. She pulls back with a gasp and I wonder if I went too far but I watch her tongue flick out and clean the small dot of blood from my bite.

Then she is lunging forward and wrapping her arms around me. This kiss is hungry and desperate and all my control snaps. I push her back onto the bed and feel my way down her body and when I reach her pants I rush through undoing them and sliding them half off. I have to move away and sit back on my heels to pull them the rest of the way off, but I'm treated to the sight of my fully naked girl and that is a sight I will never pass on.

She squirms under my perusal and I smirk down at her. Her eyes narrow on me in warning and I can't help but laugh because she looks fucking adorable when she's annoyed.

"Sawyer...if you don't get naked right now I will go find another one of my Alphas to take your place." She growls in frustration.

Okay, that's a low blow. Also, I like this sassy side of her. It seems our sweet Omega turns feral when she needs to be taken care of.

"Don't worry sweetheart I'll take care of you, but you're too cute when you're annoyed," I say and she blows out a breath before grumbling something and rolling over on her stomach.

I get a good view of her ass as she climbs to the end of the bed and starts to walk toward the door.

Oh shit! She was serious.

"Okay. Okay! I'll stop teasing you." I say rushing after her and grabbing her hand before she gets too far. "No more playing."

I promise her when she turns to look at me. She crosses her arms over her chest and raises a brow at me. All it does is push her breasts up and I let my eyes take her all in.

Damn. Playtime is over.

**AUTHOR NOTE: ***Hi everyone! I am so sorry for the irregular posts but my family and I have been battling COVID for a few weeks now. I hope to post more regularly after this. Enjoy this next chapter and thank you for your patience. *