Knot By Design – Tia Tomlin (1)

The room smells faintly of wine and snow and her, and it’s dizzying. She’s raw, open, exposed in a way I’ve never seen. The warmth of her hand in mine is a tether, something real in the middle of all these confessions and mistakes. “I’ve never seen you like this,” I murmur, almost to myself.

“Not even close.” Her laugh is small, bitter. “I’m a mess.” “You’re human,” I counter. “Not a mess. You’re just… figuring things out. And sometimes figuring things out feels like falling apart.” She snorts, a small hiccup cutting through. “Falling apart feels about right.” I shake my head, smiling softly. “You’re tougher than you think. You just don’t know it yet.” She cups my cheek again, thumb stroking lightly.

“I can’t stop thinking about him. About Dorian. No matter what I do, I’m still… this.” Her voice is thick with frustration and longing. “I get it,” I say, voice low. “I get it more than I’d like to admit. And you’ll find a way, eventually. Maybe not tonight, maybe not tomorrow, but you will.”

She leans closer, resting her forehead against mine this time, and I can feel the tremor in her body. “It’s just… I wish I could move on.” “I know,” I whisper. “I know. And it’s not a reflection on you. Love isn’t tidy. It doesn’t care about timing or rules or any of that. It just happens.”

She sighs, finally letting herself relax against me, water finished, wine forgotten. “I just… I hate that it has to be this way.” I press a gentle kiss to her temple. “It doesn’t have to be easy. It just has to be real. And right now, this? This is real.” She closes her eyes, leaning into me, hand still in mine.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, organizations, places, events, and incidents are either products of the authors imagination or are used fictitiously. Copyright © 2026 by Tia Tomlin All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

OceanofPDF.com Contents New to omegaverse? 1. Dorian 2. Ryker 3. Norah 4. Jude 5. Norah 6. Norah 7. Dorian 8. Norah 9. Ryker 10. Norah 11. Dorian 12. Jude 13. Norah 14. Jude 15. Dorian 16. Ryker 17. Norah 18. Ryker 19. Jude 20. Dorian 21. Ryker 22. Jude 23. Norah 24. Dorian 25. Ryker 26. Jude 27. Norah 28. Dorian 29. Ryker 30. Dorian 31. Norah 32. Ryker 33. Norah 34. Jude 35. Dorian 36. Ryker 37. Norah Sneak Peek About the Author OceanofPDF.com New to omegaverse?

Welcome to Fox Hollow—a cozy little mountain town where everyone knows everyone… and probably their designation, too: Alpha, Beta, or Omega. Alphas are the steady protectors—driven, confident, and annoyingly good at taking charge. Their instincts run hot, with a growl that can make your stomach flip, and yes, the knot thing is real. (You’ll see.) When their biology kicks in, they hit something called a rut—nature’s not-so-subtle reminder that self-control is optional. They also bite when they bond—equal parts instinct, intimacy, and a little bit of bragging rights.

Omegas are few and far between, tuned to connection like it’s a sixth sense. Every few months, their biology throws them into heat—a few chaotic days of craving, pheromones, and questionable decision-making opportunities. Suppressants can help, but biology always wins in the end. Betas are the most common in a world where Alphas and Omegas deal with stronger biological instincts. They’re less affected by pheromones and rarely scent-match, though strong scents can still nudge their instincts now and then.

Calm, balanced, and usually the voice of reason, they’re the glue that keeps packs from burning down their kitchens. There are no shifters. Nothing paranormal. Just cozy omegaverse vibes —nestled among pine trees and winding back roads, with locals who care a little too much (in the best way). OceanofPDF.com CHAPTER ONE Dorian THE PHONE IS warm against my ear, my mother’s voice cutting through the icy night. “No, Mom,” I say, teeth clenched to keep from shivering.

“I haven’t seen them.” Her glasses. Always her glasses. She misplaces them more often than her keys, and that’s saying something.

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