Ondine: Vol. 2 A Cash City Omegaverse Story

by Shasta De Leon

They left her alone with a feral alpha. What did they expect?

Ondine's contract with Jake Meier and his two alphas, Sebastian and Shadow, is broken. After being subjected to an unwanted scent test by local gangster Lee Man-ho, Ondine fell into a devastating bond sickness. While being treated, Ondine found her scent match, Shadow's half-brother Freddie, and bonded him. With the contract broken and Ondine bonded to another alpha, the Meier Pack has no claim on the omega. Afraid of losing her, Jake Meier is on the hunt for her crush, Arnie, a beta, to blackmail him into bonding with the Meier pack, ensuring Ondine would choose his pack even though she had a scent match.

Read the thrilling conclusion of Ondine and the Meier Pack.

Genres: Omegaverse, Dark, Romance, Forced Proximity

309 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 9, 2025

Reviews

[Maria F · Rating 5 out of 5]

OH WOW! I absolutely devoured this duet and it left me wanting SO MUCH MORE in the Cash City Omegaverse. I LOVED the level of heat and angst so much! The action of this book picks up SO fast and I had such a hard time putting it down to pay any sort of attention to real life.

❤️This duet brings multiple character arcs that show development and growth. There were a couple of characters that I really disliked in the beginning (idiot sandwiches) but by the end between their personal growth and the developments in the relationships around them I ended up loving every member of the pack and the personal flair (& balance) they bring to the group.

Characters were well-fleshed out, their arcs were executed well, and the plot was so gripping. There were external conflicts and internal conflicts which really kept everything moving along and incredibly engaging!

This duet may become a new favorite for me, I adored the vibes and the plot and the pacing so much! It was a perfect combination that I will enjoy rereading SO MUCH!

The Vibes
💙Hot and Angsty with a super satisfying conclusion❤️

What’s Inside
❤️Omegaverse
💙Why Choose
❤️MMFMMM
💙So Spicy
❤️Fast Paced
💙Contracts
❤️Office Pet
💙Feral Alphas
❤️Scent Matches
💙Idiots to Lovers
❤️Nesting
💙Groveling

Overall 4.75/5 stars ⭐️

[Anja · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5-4*

[Casey527 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable

This duet was just adorable. Jake is the best. Yes I'm aware there's something wrong with me, don't judge me.

[Baby Got Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this second part of this packs story. I enjoyed it even more than the first part. I feel like the cast and story really started to come together in this part.

The diverse cast of pack members had a lot of growth and even the psychos became a little more centered while still being super intense. I liked that Ondine really came into her own as the center of this really odd pack. She was following her instincts and made no apologies for it. I admired this especially since I didn't specifically relate to her personally even though I really enjoyed her character revelation. Oh and her confrontation with her shit parents was great!

[Chaotic Nexus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Epic

Full of action and romance and amazing character growth. This book, like the rest of the series, is a whirlwind of a ride and will keep you turning pages until you're finished and will leave you craving for more

[SnowyReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ondine: Vol. 1 & 2 A Cash City Omegaverse Story by Shasta DeLeon
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
⤷I devoured this story until 5 am, and have no regrets! I could not put it down! I loved this new omegaverse city, with its urban settings, high stakes, and steamy spice! I loved all the characters and how unhinged and obsessed all the MMCs were. I absolutely loved this duet, and I’m diving straight into Mads Next!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬:
✦ Omegaverse
✦ Why Choose MFMMMM⚔️
✦ Unhinged, Obsessed & Possessive Alphas
✦ Fast-Paced
✦ Morally-Gray MMCs
✦ Pack Dynamic
✦ Scent Matches
✦ Heat Emergency
✦ Relationship Contract
✦ HEA

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
📌Ondine (O): Newly turned Omega, Pianist Career, touched starved (Vanilla Ice Cream)
📌Jake (A): Pack Meier Lead, who is a diagnosed narcissist & hinged & extremely obsessed alpha. Works in Private Security. (Birthday Cake)

“There are two types of people in this world. Those who play fair. And those who win.” (Vol.2)

📌Sebastian/Sabbies (A): The one Ondine is the most possessive (Whiskey Oranges)

“I lean in closer to smell that orangey whiskey scent. It makes my mouth water. Sebastian and his emotions are just irresistible.”

📌Shadow (A): The Needy Chinese Alpha, who is guarding his heart (Fig)

“I want to kiss you. I want to make love. I want to lie with you in my arms all night. Watching you and following you all day like a phantom is not enough. Ondine, I’m a hungry alpha. I want it all. I don’t want a temporary placement. I want to consume you entirely.”

📌Arnold (B): Red Haired Beta, who helped Ondine at the Heat Clinic, who specializes in all things that Ondine loves and needs.

“She’s perfect. She looks at you like she sees everything all at once. No judgment. No expectations. And no hope. She’s the saddest person I’ve ever met. I don’t think anyone has ever seen her for who she is. The first time I made her smile, I wanted to die right then, like I’d achieved something great.” (Vol.2)

📌Freddie (A): Feral, Charming & Flirty Son of Senator Wong, who hires Pack Meier.(half-brother to Shadow) (English Tea)

“God, you are as deep as the ocean. As vast as the reaches of space. As wild as I am. Don’t hold back, ever, my Ondine. I like you like this. Unhinged and in charge.” (Vol.2)

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🚨𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬 & 𝐓𝐖🚨:
Please read all the author warnings, as some themes/events in this book may be triggering.

[vicki.reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This started out a little rough for me but I'm glad I stuck it out! I'm happy I got to spend time with this crazy pack 😂.

Vol 1 - 3.5🌟, 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Vol 2 - 3.7🌟, 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Vol 2.5 - 3.6🌟, 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

➕
- A bingeable why choose omegaverse duet + novella.
- I found it hard to put down after the first 15%.
- Ondine is an omega who keeps shoving her omega nature deep down. She meets a dysfunctional pack of alphas and agrees to be their temporary omega.
- The characters are fascinating. They're all unhinged in their own way. Ondine's men are utterly obsessed and devoted to her. They are all very different from one another and I can't possibly pick a favorite.
- I love how the entire pack comes together, full of twists and turns. In the end, Ondine and her pack bring out the best in each member.

➖
- The writing could be smoother and clearer. It was enough of a problem that it took me out of the story at times.
- The beginning of Vol 1 was a bit uncomfortable for me to get through. The vibes felt all wrong. The pack didn't seem to view Ondine as a person, but it does get better and we do see why later on.

#bookreview #shastadeleon #ondine #whychoose #omegaverse

[Queen Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't think I've liked a book that has felt all over the place like this one. Everything about this book is very interesting. I mean from Freddie and his caring for the other boys who are like him to Sabbies and his home-maker style to Shadow and his dark side, Jake with his bossiness and need to dominate to finally Arnie and his voyeur kinkiness. All of these guys bring a little something to the plate. I really enjoyed getting to know them and Ondine. This world is so interesting and I can't wait to read the inbetween books and then hopping into Mads. These characters will make you care about them, whether it is love or hate. I love that they were able to become a full pack for Ondine and that she finally gave into herself and became what she was always meant to be.

The spice in this book was out of this world. Everything you would love about a why choose is in this book. There is MM, DVP, DP, threesome, foursome, everybody some. If I could give this book a rating higher than a 5 then I would. Overall this book was really good and I would definitely recommend this book to others! I can't wait to read Mads and more from this author!!

[Pene|ope • Reading Slump, Send Help · Rating 3 out of 5]

Full transparency: I didn't actually read the first book, I just read the ending. I've been wary lately of the grovel in books because so few are worth the read when they require grovel and don't deliver. So I read the ending of the last book then took peeks at the beginning of this and just never stopped reading lol.

To be clear: There isn't any grovel in this book. But since I only read the ending of the first book, I didn't mind. It wasn't anything that required grovel imo. I gathered that one of them ignored her earlier in that book and she suffered for it. Another was obsessive and invasive and crossed lines. I know some reviews mentioned dubcon. I'm sure more happened, but in this book I liked them all and the way they came together as a pack.

FYI: The author's name on Kindle is Shasta de Leon.

[Katie Welder · Rating 4 out of 5]

This whole duet was a journey. And it was one i loved to be on. I am honestly having a hard time picking a favorite this time and that's when you know it's good.

Jake is absolutely psychotic with his logic and I love him for it. He will do ANYTHING to keep him omega. Sabbie is our sweet alpha and deserves all the love and cuddles. Freddie was the dark horse adding the stability that Ondine and the pack needed. Poor Shadow didn't get as much time this go around but his silence presence was felt. And then we have Arnie. For without him, these silly alphas would be completely clueless.

I can't wait to continue this universe with Mads story.

[Sheila Johnston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great OV

Even with several errors this duet was exciting to read. I was so invested for Ondine (cool name) to get her pack & a better life. The packs obsession with her, the drama with Man-ho (really?), her beta crush, feral Freddie, creepy Boone & her Symphony interview all stressing her out. Everyone's growth were so interesting from each character or as a pack/family. Highly recommend.

[Jillyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so happy to see Ondine overcome her painful past & find the love she deserves from 5 men who cherish her. I also really enjoyed Jake’s character arc. He started out as an arrogant narcissist but his redeeming qualities really came thru in Part 2. I enjoyed seeing the men willingly relinquishing control to allow Ondine to take her rightful place to run the pack. 👑

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I need more!

I really enjoyed the concept in these two books. The characters are interesting and there are some crazy twists! I’m left intrigued by what comes next, I want more on her and Sebastian, more about Freddie and the feral alphas, more about the omega clinics and government corruption. I want more about their life together, like do they have kids?!

[Ash Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Freddie?

Couldn’t finish it, devoured the first book but this book fell flat for me personally, especially after what happened right at the end of the last book. Didnt make sense to me, had alot of potential though for a duet

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I mean...we all knew Boone was going to be the bad guy, right? It was just a matter of WHEN and HOW it was going to play out.

I loved that this second book had more MM content. I was a little confused as to WHY Ondine was so possessive over Sebastian and not the others? Weird.

[Jenny From The Bog · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 starts stars
I wouldn't call this romantic, but it was entertaining. The book is unapologetically unhinged with psycho alphas and a nutso omega.

[Kyara Gevers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ondine really has the most versatile pack ever and i love it. One thing they have in common is their love for her. In book 1 Ondine was just beginning to figure out this new life as an omega but this book. She really learns to embrace it with the help of her alpha's. I loved the possessiveness but also the openness of love who you want to love, so important. The alpha's are all so beautiful and delicious in the way they love her and show that love.

[Erin - Books&nails&puppydogtales · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obsessed!

Ondine and her men, alphas and beta, have made me fall more in love with Omegaverse! I read both books in one day and loved every page!

[Lyrik · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm pretty sure the writing improved -- or I got used to it. I really enjoyed this chaotic and crazy pack. It was a good time and a fast read. I will read more from this author.

MMMMFM
Jake - alpha - pack lead
Shadow - alpha
Sebastian - alpha
Freddie - alpha
Ondine - omega
Arnie - beta