Felicity was quiet on the way home. Ted could tell she was upset with what happened. It was obvious to him that the two Alphas were in a fight for her. Ted knew she was an Omega because he could smell just a trace on her. She must use products to mask it but she was probably getting close to a heat. Many times in the past few months, Ted thought about asking Felicity to dinner. He felt an attraction to her that was undeniable but working on the project at Wayne Enterprises with Bruce may him leery. Now Oliver Queen was in the mix.

"Are you okay?"

"What would possess them to act that way at a public event?"

Ted wanted to say you but knew that would not go over well with Felicity.

"Felicity may I ask you a personal question?"

"Umm..sure."

"Is Bruce your alpha?"

"No, I don't have an alpha yet. How did you know?"

"I am an alpha and I smelled your scent."

"Oh.".

"I like you, Felicity, but I did not want to ask you out because I believed Bruce to be your alpha. If you need an alpha coming up I am offering myself."

"That is sweet, Ted. I am really trying to sort out my thoughts, feelings and what I want to do right now.

I will keep it in mind, however."

"I understand. Sometimes we need some space to think out a situation."

Ted dropped Felicity off with just a kiss on the cheek. He could tell she was overwhelmed already and knew he needed to be a friend until something changed.

Oliver was in the hotel gym working off some stress. How dare Wayne manhandle Felicity like that. He was done staying in the background and playing it safe. His alpha animal was released when he saw and heard Wayne tonight. Felicity was his, not Wayne's. He meant what he said when he told Wayne he was bringing Felicity home. She belonged with him in Starling. If Oliver had an arrow at the gala, he would have put it in Wayne. God, she looked breathtaking. He could also detect her scent tonight. She was getting close to her heat. He needed to be the one to bond with her. They were the ones who would bond and not just get through the heat. His body and spirit were complete when Felicity was there. What was Ted Kord doing bringing Felicity home? Does he have to get Kord out of the picture along with Wayne? Dig was right all along when he kept telling Oliver to get his head out and see he loved Felicity. To stop catering to Laurel. That one day someone would come along and Felicity would be gone. But he had to be stubborn and let Laurel guilt him into stupidity. Now instead of Felicity being in the foundry and outside his office, she is in Gotham where every freaking alpha wants her.

Okay, Ted being an alpha and "offering" his services was new. As if she does not have enough on her plate. No, Felicity really needed to be truthful with herself and figure out what she really wanted. Ted could smell her scent which meant she was getting close to the heat. Unless she wanted to be medicated again, she needed to make a decision. She had to admit the Omega part of her reacted to Oliver's alpha tonight. A feeling of desire hit her when he growled at Bruce. She did not think Oliver would ever act that way. The jealous, possessive way he told Bruce he was "going to fight to bring her back where she belongs" was a turn on. There was no more Laurel to worry about. Huh. She had a lot to think about.

Bruce was livid. How dare Queen come to his city and tell him he is taking Felicity. He was too rough with Felicity but he did not mean to hold her that hard. He just lost it when he saw Queen there with Felicity. Telling him he was taking Felicity back where she belonged. He should have reached out and punched him for that. Then Felicity walked off and went home with Ted Kord! Are you freaking kidding me?!

Ted Kord was thinking about a blonde Omega. Bruce was pushing Felicity away and that much was obvious. Bruce could not contain his alpha dominant personality and Felicity was much too strong of a woman for that. Of course, now Oliver Queen was in the game. Felicity lived in Starling and worked at Queen's company before she came to Gotham. Why was she a glorified secretary when she was a double major graduate from MIT at age 19? That made no sense. Then why did Felicity leave Starling and come to Gotham? It was not the job Bruce offered her. Bruce offered her job after job over the last few years. Kord Industries offered her jobs. Hell, even Microsoft and Google offered her jobs. No that was not the reason. Queen dated Laurel Lance for many years but she has been missing in the equation for a time. Did Oliver Queen slip up and hurt Felicity by picking back up with Laurel Lance? He felt like he might have a chance with Felicity Smoak for the first time since she came to Gotham.

Felicity slept late the day after the gala. She often went into work on Saturday but today she was going to take the day for herself. Felicity was up late last night thinking about her heat and what she needed to do about it. She also did some research on the omega heat and how long in advance she must use something before it is too late. She was drinking her coffee when her phone dinged.

OQ: Do you want to go to dinner tonight?

FS: Sure. When and where?

OQ: I will pick you up at 6. Wear something casual and comfortable.

FS: Okay, see you then.

Felicity thought long and hard last night about Oliver, Bruce and even Ted. She had to do what Dig suggested and be honest about what she really felt and wanted. She could not let guilt or obligation stop her from doing what would make her happy. She might actually have a chance to be with her bondmate, not just an alpha in her heat.

Oliver picked Felicity at 6. She wore a white sundress with a gold sweater. She looked like sunshine.

"You look beautiful."

"Is this okay? You said casual but would jeans be better?"

"No, you are perfect?"

"We can take my car. I know you don't have a car here."

"No, I rented a car. Here it is." He remarked as he opened Felicity's door.

"Where are we going?"

"I know you hate mysteries but can you just enjoy the ride?"

They drove for about an hour before they stopped at a little cottage. Oliver stopped the car and came over to open Felicity's door.

"Where are we? I thought you said dinner."

"Yes, I am cooking dinner for you. This was my Grandparent's cottage. I had food brought in for me to cook."

"You cook? Color me surprised."

Oliver laughed and asked her if she wanted some wine.

After a delicious dinner of chicken cordon bleu, they sat on the couch. Oliver told her stories of his days with younger days with Tommy. She laughed at his stories. She told him about her goth days. Oliver had his arm around her and it was nice. He started playing with her hair and running his fingers through her soft hair. He bent down to kiss her. With each kiss they were sliding down on the couch until they were lying down with Oliver on top of Felicity. He kissed down her neck and then started sucking on her industrial earring. Felicity shivered. Oliver started kissing her shoulder moving the strap of her dress down her arm. He did the same to the other shoulder and arm. He reached back and unzipped her dress. To his delight he discovered she did not have a bra on. He kissed her breast while his hand palmed her other one. Soon he was sucking on her nipple and Felicity moaned. He lightly bit down and then licked it with his tongue.

Felicity reached under his shirt to touch his chest. Oliver quickly pulled it over his head. She started kissing and licking his abs like she had wanted to each time she saw him on the salmon ladder. He pulled her dress off and stared down at her.

"I have dreamed about this for so long. You are more beautiful than I ever dreamed of. I knew you would be. God, I love you."

Oliver started kissing down her body removing her panties. He opened her legs and placed her leg on his shoulder.

"I wanted to taste you. Your smell makes me crazy." He murmured as he started pulled back out and thrust in. Soon they had a rhythm and he could feel she was close. He shifted her legs and soon she was crying out his name. A few more thrusts and he grunted.

"So that happened." Felicity was not sure how she felt about it. Just a few months ago, she was with Bruce and now this.

"I am glad it did. Come home, Felicity. I love you. I want to be your alpha."

"Seems like everyone does." Felicity was thinking but, as usual, her brain to mouth filter failed her.

"What?" Oliver yelled. "Who else?"

Felicity was startled. This Oliver was new to her. He was in alpha Oliver mode right now. She decided it was time to backtrack.

"WHO ELSE. TELL ME" Suddenly Oliver ground his teeth and had a glint in his eyes. "It's damn Kord, it?"

"Why would you think that?" Felicity did not want to lie to him but thought it prudent to admit it.

"Stop playing games, Felicity. Is it Kord?"

"Well, Ted mentioned something to me but I am sure he was just kidding."

"Well, I don't think he was kidding at all and neither do you."

Oliver had to get His omega out of here and right now. Those years spent learning control are forgotten. He feels no control now, only rage and jealousy. All he knew now was he had to get out of here before he did something that would ruin all he accomplished with Felicity. He leaned down and kissed her.

"We should head back. "

Oliver moved off the couch and started getting dressed.

"Oliver?" Felicity was puzzled.

"Thinking of another man being with you is killing me. I need to go work off some of this instead of letting it out with you. Please think about coming home."

"Oh, okay."

The drive back was a quiet one. Oliver gently kissed Felicity after making sure all was secure.

"Can I see you tomorrow? Maybe for brunch?"

"Okay, how about 11?"

Felicity's phone went off with several texts.

BW: Where are you?

BW: I need to see you.

BW: Where have you been? I stopped by and you were gone.

Felicity shook her head as Oliver walked away. Felicity realized her heat was really close. She could smell Oliver's alpha and it made her crazy. She planned on waiting and not having sex with him but lost that battle as soon as he started kissing her. What is she going to do?