Chapter 45

"Emily," Joel said addressing the Omega, "my mate is curious if you think I am unable to boil water?" I saw a smile twitching the corners of Joel's mouth, but Emily didn't.

The poor girl stuttered and stumbled over her words, trying not to offend. She obviously wasn't used to being teased by the Alpha. She bowed far too low and ran to get some tea from the pantry.

"I take it you don't usually play with the Omegas?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Evidently not enough," he said watching the girl come zipping in with a selection she spread out on the table.

"Thank you for your help tonight, Emily," Joel told her and dismissed her to go get some sleep.

"I know there has be balance," Joel told me as we sipped tea alone at a table in the kitchen, "but it has been difficult to instill the proper amount of kindness into my actions."

"How's that?" I as