A Holiday Arrangement by Jacey Davis

When a strict alpha who never wanted a mate meets a young omega who wants nothing more, they soon discover that fate is inevitable.
Emerson: The only thing I disliked more than crowds was High Society social events. If I could avoid both altogether I’d be happy. But when Orion Strongfire approached me to assist him in recruiting alphas to his cause in fighting for omega rights, I knew it was inevitable. That was how I ended up attending a holiday ball surrounded by the who’s who of society.
If that wasn’t terrible enough, there’s this feisty little omega who captured my attention from the moment I saw him from across the dance floor. I don’t do relationships and I certainly don’t claim mates. Especially not omegas who are way too young for me and the half-brother to my boss. I tried to ignore the attraction, however, when Jett Strongfire cornered me and claimed I was his fated mate, he was nearly impossible to resist.
Jett: Running away from my aunt was the best thing that ever happened to me. I was taking a major risk, but my brother and his husband have been nothing but kind and showed me a whole new world and possibilities I never even considered. But, my first heat is coming–quickly. Orion might be reluctant to approve a mate for me, but I refuse to be a burden for longer than necessary. Besides, it had always been a dream of mine to have a mate of my own. So when it was suggested to use the big holiday ball as a way to meet a potential mate, I couldn’t turn down the opportunity.
In my wildest dreams, I never expected someone like Emerson to be the alpha I’d want. He was significantly older than me, stiff, strict and had walls around his walls. And yet— I was drawn to him in a way that was impossible to ignore. Emerson was meant to be my alpha. Now I just need to convince him.