The Worthy Omega

My chest starts to ache when the words I've longed to hear since I turned eighteen don't immediately fall from her lips. Does she not want me? Ajax whimpers, and it takes all my control not to pull her into my arms and bury my face in her neck. After what feels like way too long, she practically whispers the word "mate." I take a step toward her, but she steps back and drops her gaze to the floo