Miles Sherman, however, saw no reason to hide it.
Everything had to revolve around Zoe Pierce's well-being. Her body was already sensing the discomfort, so they needed to prepare in advance.
"It's only for a day or two," Miles Sherman said.
Now that he was sure of Zoe's feelings, he could handle waiting that long.
They had a lifetime ahead of them.
Nathan Lockwood was noncommittal. "This is going to be tough on you for the next few days."
It was common knowledge for any Alpha who had studied basic physiology: an Omega's heat was an immense test of an Alpha's endurance.
Miles Sherman had already made it clear he was giving up the chance to mark Zoe Pierce this time.
But the torment leading up to it wouldn't be easy, either.
Clingy, coquettish, and begging for love.
These were the most common descriptions of an Omega in heat.
The Alphas who spent this time with an Omega in heat were always their mates. To be on the receiving end of such advances… it was impossible to resist.
