Omegas In Love by Annie Nicholas Page A

different. It’s more of a survivor’s club here than a way of life.”
    “Anything about Chen?”
    “No, but I found something that might have spurred his search for Katrina.” Tony found a page and read. “I will be going into season soon. I do not know how to explain this to Tyler. We never discussed having pups.”
    Tyler sat heavily on the edge of the bed. “Read it again.”
    Tony obliged.
    “I’m feeling a little dense here, Tony. Help me out.”
    “She’ll be in heat soon. Fertile.” The young male rubbed his neck, unable to meet his gaze. “Female shifters ovulate differently than humans. Once every few years, from what my mother told me. And it’s a sure thing.” He cleared his throat. “If–if someone mates with her during her heat, she’ll definitely conceive.”
    Holy crap. Tyler sprung to his feet and paced the small room.
    “I take it this is a surprise?” Tony closed the diary and slowly rose from the ground.
    “Fuck!” For hours, he’d been on edge. Worried and frightened about Katrina. But…but this made it worse. Chen wanted to breed with his pure blooded mate. Worse, she hadn’t found him worthy enough to confide in him about her season. He roared at the wall as if under attack.
    Tony carefully left the room, never turning his back.
    How come Chen knew and he didn’t? Not for the first time, he wished the Vasi had more knowledge about their species. The Asian packs had more experience and history as shifters than his pack. For all he knew, they could calculate their seasons to the day. He ran trembling fingers through his tangled curls. Chen must have been watching Katrina for awhile to know when to nab her, which meant she’d be in heat soon. Weak-kneed, he leaned against the wall. What would he do if they rescued her too late?
    A door slammed shut, followed by racing footsteps into the house. “Who the fuck’re you?” Spice’s voice carried to the basement.
    Tyler tensed and sprang to his feet, taking the steps two at a time to the front entrance.
    Spice had Tony pinned to the wall by the throat. Bless her.
    Tyler snatched her around the waist and hugged her. “You’re alive.” Then he grabbed her wrists as she continued to choke Tony. “He’s Vasi. Let him go.”
    She squeezed harder. “He’s Chinese.”
    Using all his strength, Tyler pried her fingers off Tony’s neck. “Where’s Katrina? Was she with you?”
    “Katrina?” She stepped away, releasing her hold.
    The Asian shifter slid to the floor, sucking in air.
    “She’s still in a warehouse on the docks. Number forty-five. You have to hurry. Once they find I’m gone, they’ll–”
    “How could you leave her behind?” His voice echoed within their home.
    Spice swallowed and looked away from him. “I couldn’t get her free and time–time was short. She told me to go…and that she loves you.” Spice clutched his hand. “We can go. Now.”
    A horn honked outside and she spun to face the door. “That’s my cab. Do you have any money?”
    Tony offered his wallet from his seat on the floor. “As my alpha commands.” He rubbed his neck, his voice raw.
    She pushed it back at him. “Go pay.”
    He left without another word.
    Tyler pulled out his cell phone and dialed Eric. When he answered, Tyler didn’t give him a chance to speak. “Spice is here.”
    “Wha–is she alright? Let me speak to her. Never mind, I’m on my way.” Eric spoke so quickly Tyler had trouble understanding him.
    “Wait!” Tyler cried. “This will be the first place they’ll search if they want her back. I’ll send her to the hospital.”
    “I want you and Katrina to come with her.”
    Tyler licked his lips. “Chen still has Katrina, but Spice knows where.”
    The silence on the other end of the phone lasted a moment. “Don’t go after her alone. Bring Spice and we’ll go with the pack.”
    Tyler glanced at Tony as he walked back into the brownstone. “Yeah, sure. She’ll be there soon.”
    “Tyler, promise