AN: You asked for an update and an update you will get. I am so happy that you all loved the Al scene. I got that idea and it just tickled me because I could so see Al taking that opportunity and running with it... just to mess with Adam. It would be one of those rare occurrences when we would get an Olinsky smile. Well, no Al in this chapter... unless you count him being mentioned. Enjoy!

"I think he left with my appetite."

Fucking Olinsky. Adam had continued to be ramrod straight the whole way back to my apartment. He only moved when his phone would vibrate in his pocket and he would answer a text message. Despite my better judgement, I asked who was texting. He said it was a variety of people. Eric. Buyers. Friends. Ok, babe. Whatever you say. I opened my door and waited for him to make his way in and then shut it behind me. I could see Adam turn around to face me and if I thought he was going to relax, I had another thought coming. His face was as tight as it could be. I tried to smile and keep it light.

"What?"

I had my hands out looking for an answer. Adam had pulled his keys out for some reason and was playing with the key ring.

"I should probably get going. They are lighting up my phone."

"Yeah. I don't think that is why you are trying to get out of here. They know you are with me. It's Friday. You probably have a party tonight, but I really doubt you have any other reason to be back at that house. What gives?"

"We didn't use anything."

He was freaking out over that. I took a breath and then placed my hands on my hips.

"Afraid you knocked me up? I have the implant in my arm still. Highly unlikely."

I saw some of the stress bleed out of Adam's face. He wiped his face and then shook it.

"I'm sorry, Darlin'. Its not that... I just wouldn't want you to deal with this...No, I mean. Damn it. This situation is dangerous enough without bringing that possibility into this. If something happened to you... I'd never forgive myself."

I walked up and placed my hands on Adam's chest. Reaching up on my tip toes, I lightly kissed his lips.

"I know. We won't let that happen. We're going to protect each other. We'll get each other home."

Adam reached down and picked me up so I could wrap my legs around his waist. He could look me straight in the eye this way.

"So, you still have that thing."

I knew exactly where he was going with this. I nodded my head yes and he smiled.

"Well, it would be rude to just drop you off and go. Besides, I had a sit down with Dad. I think that buys me a reward."

I rolled my eyes. Really? He deserves a reward for meeting my fake father?

"Maybe a small one."

Adam's eyes narrowed.

"Oh, there will be nothing small about it."

He would go there. Boys. Adam was already moving towards the bedroom like a man on a mission. I guess I should learn to watch my mouth unless I can handle the consequences. Oh, I was going to enjoy these consequences.

Hangovers suck. Why has science not figured out a way to avoid these? I was going to need to go through a liver detox. Or do clean eating or a cleanse when this assignment was done. Before this, I was worried that I was going to happy hour at Molly's too much. Oh God. I had no clue. Adam did not just have a party on Friday. There was one on Saturday, as well. Then he was dropping product off at people's places on Sunday so they could stay up and do all the homework they neglected through the weekend. I didn't go with him on those runs, but he knocked on my door when he was done. The amount of alcohol I had consumed this weekend was insane. I was going to be dragging on Monday. I basically laid in bed all day Sunday and watched Game of Thrones reruns on my laptop while I tried to read. The greasy burger that Adam brought me that night was heaven for getting my energy back. The man knew how to recover from a party weekend. Of course, then he helped me burn that energy right off.

Waking up on Monday morning, I was tucked into Adam's side. He was already awake and he was watching me sleep. I buried my face into my pillow to try and get rid of the morning fogginess before I looked back at him.

"You've stayed here every night. Aren't the guys getting worried."

Adam frowned slightly and then nodded his head.

"I was going to bring that up. After the next party... you'll probably need to stay with me."

Ugh. No. God no! He had a point though. A girlfriend would stay in that pit after a party. I pursed my lips up though like I was thinking about it.

"If I must."

Adam just laughed.

"What? Afraid you'll catch something from sleeping in that house? If so, I'm sorry Darlin'. I've brought it here with me by now."

I rolled my eyes. Then I elbowed him in the stomach.

"Ouch. Hey!"

That was our mornings when we got to spend them together in my place. The rest of the week I got text messages about how he needed to be at the house. Product needed to be wrapped and received.

I was walking out of History with Brittany on Wednesday when something unexpected happened. We were walking down the hallway when suddenly someone pushed between us and wrapped an arm around each of our shoulders.

"Ladies, I'm so glad I ran into both of you."

Eric. My skin was crawling. Could you get fleas from a human? What was with this guy? You share two shots with the man and then he just could not leave you alone.

"Now, I know Abby will be there on Friday. Kyle will make sure of that. Brittany. Please tell me that all you Omegas know where to be Friday."

Brittany was rolling her eyes and shaking her head in disgust.

"Michael already told me about the warehouse ya'll found. Of course, the girls will be there."

Eric pulled us to a stop and then kissed Brittany and I on the cheek.

"Excellent! Be ready to pull an all nighter ladies. The fun kind."

He began to almost skip to the next hot girl he laid his eyes on. I watched as he pulled a flyer out of his pocket to hand to her. I turned back to Brittany.

"So, Kyle has told me that there is a party on Friday, but what in the world is he talking about?"

Brittany was looking around like she did not want to actually admit what was going down. I knew she would tell me. She would not be able to help herself.

"Ok, technically it was supposed to be a mixer between our groups, but it kind of turned into a joint fundraiser of sorts."

"What kind of fundraiser?"

"The guys found this abandon warehouse and they are hiring a DJ to spin all night and with both of our funds... we basically were able to buy a bunch of kegs and alcohol. The guys will bring the other party favors. Twenty dollar door charge. We'll make a ton of money to donate and fund future parties and socials. Win-win."

Oh no. Brittany had no idea what she was getting her sorority into.

"Wow. This will be epic then. I'll have to remember to tell my friends."

Brittany grabbed my arm and began to pull me back down the hallway.

"Yes. Absolutely, tell everyone. By the way, I've been meaning to ask you. We have a rush meet and greet tomorrow. I'd really love to introduce you to all the girls. I know you have your own place and I think we could get you a waiver to stay there. I really think you would be an amazing addition. What do you say?"

Worst nightmare. Ok, not worst. I was not this girl. Ok, I was this girl. I was just so over this.

"I'll think about it. You said tomorrow night. I should be free."

Brittany wrapped me in the biggest hug and squealed in delight. We continued to walk down the hallway as the girl practically bounced me with each step. Adam owed me big time.

Thursday brought more stress than just trying to win over a bunch of sorority girls. I got a cryptic text message from Adam.

I'll be gone for the day. I'll stop by when I get back. I promise.

What the hell did that mean? It was getting close to ten and I had still not heard from Adam. I was pacing the apartment wondering what I should do. Should I call Antonio? Olinsky? I was pushing my hair back from my face as I was now scrubbing the kitchen floor on my hands and knees. If I was going to have all this nervous energy, I might as well use it. The knock on the door came and I threw that disgusting sponge into the bucket and ran for the door. I took just enough time to check that it was Adam and then pulled him into the apartment when I got the door open. I wrapped him up and he just rubbed my back.

"Hey! I'm okay. I just had to make a run with Eric. We had a lot of product to pick up for this party. How did your party go? Did all the girls like you? If not, I'll give them the weak shit at the party. I'll charge them for the grade A stuff though."

Jokes. The man thought he could make jokes. I lightly punched him in the stomach. I was becoming quite violent.

"Jerk. I'm scrubbing floors because of you."

Adam looked confused. He scratched his head and then pulled me back to him.

"Explain how me telling you I was going to be gone for the day equals you scrubbing floors."

I rolled my eyes at him and he just smiles back.

"Oh. Were you worried about me?"

I was just pulling my arm back to punch him again when Adam grabbed my butt and lifted me up off the ground. I had to grab hold of his shoulders to keep from falling backwards.

"I hate when you do that."

Adam was shaking his head.

"You love it when I do that. How was the rush party? Did you get in?"

I could feel my lower lip sticking out as I thought about that party.

"I don't know. They have to vote on it. Supposedly won't tell me till next week."

Adam smiled and then kissed my lips and sucked on that bottom one. I was wrapping my arms around his neck as he pulled back.

"I may know how that vote went."

I could feel my eyes bug out of my head.

"You have nothing to worry about, Darlin'. Eric seems to have a vested interest in you getting initiated into that sorority. I'm not sure why, but he was actively campaigning for you. Get ready to get your sorority girl on."

I huffed at that news.

"Shit."

Adam was once again confused.

"What's wrong? This should be a good thing."

"I'm going to have to ask Olinsky for more money. I don't have enough for dues."

Adam just dropped me so I landed on my feet.

"I think I'll leave now. You're talking about Dad."

I jabbed him in the stomach again. I'm glad Adam was getting a kick out of all this.

I caught a ride with Brittany in a shuttle that the frat had paid for to the warehouse Friday night. I was amazed that the university had not caught on that 18 year old boys driving 10 passenger vans was not normal. Besides, wasn't that illegal unless they had the proper license. Something, I was going to have to research later. I am not sure exactly what I was expecting for this party. Frat party on steroids, maybe? Not what I got. This was a rave. Plan and simple. Why was I acting so naive? They had pulled out all the stops. This was not just a dj and some kegs. The boys had constructed bars. Installed theatre lights. Smoke machines. What the hell? Must have been worth the investment... the line to get in was around the block. How had the cops not been called? I will give the kids this much...they were all being quite calm and orderly in that line. I guess if you know that any kind of big commotion will get the cops called and the party shut down...you behave yourself. Of course, the alcohol and the drugs were not flowing yet. Brittany pulled me away from the line and towards a back door. She knocked twice and someone on the inside opened it. I figured out quickly that this was Michael. He was almost as tall as Adam and had a boyish grin that told me all I needed to know as to why Brittany was smitten. He let us in to the main part of the party and there was so much more to behold. There were curtains hung which blocked off couches where I could just imagine what was going on. Adam came out of one counting some bills and saw me. He made his way over and handed about half the wad over to Michael.

"That should buy us some more stuff if you have to make a run."

Adam pocketed the rest and then placed an arm around me to lead me away from the two lovebirds.

"Please tell me that whoever was in there was just needing some weed."

Adam bit his lip.

"I'd love to tell you that, Darlin'. I really would. They were more interested in Molly. For a more heightened experience."

I actually shivered. We saw it all the time so, this part was hard for me. Staying in character and being okay with all this craziness. Adam kissed my temple and then led me away from the back area. The music was louder here and I would not have been able to hear Adam if he tried to talk to me. Eric came walking up to Adam and used some hand signals that I had no idea what they meant. I figured out quickly that it must of meant that someone else was wanting something. Adam went to pull me back towards the back when Brittany appeared at my shoulder. She waved Adam away and then pulled me towards the dance floor. I had a role to play. Time to party. I just wish I would have realized how much of a bad decision this would be.