" And what about you guys?” I drop my book on the couch and stand up. “You guys refused to take an omega after Emily. I’m not the only one living in fear, Cory.”

He grinds his jaw and nods. “Yeah, we were living in fear. Until you.”

That remark sucker punches me in the gut and steals my breath, taking all of my fight with it. I knew they’d softened over the last few weeks. I watched them warm to me and let me in. They conquered their fear, so why can’t I? "

― Rory Miles , Knot for Me (Omega Love, #1)