The twins were leaning against the car door, looking extraordinary, as if they put some effort into dressing up. My eyes trailed between, that impish twist to their mouths almost identical, meanwhile I was forced to focus on keeping even breathing.
The breeze was pulling at their hair, and Rowan was gently tucking it into place every so often while Reed gave up. Their skin looked as warmly tanned as ever, and they were just as infuriatingly attractive as on any other day.
Do not show them you are affected. I harshly reminded while crossing my arms together, pinning them with a glare. “You do realise that there’s no way I a
“Meet your family?” I echoed the question, throat going dry at their request. For a long second, I kept on hoping they would burst out in laughter, call it off as a joke. It did not happen. “Are you serious?”Alpha Reed made a face, wiping the corner of his mouth with a napkin before setting it to his left side. “Why would we joke about these things? Besides, we have already met your family and talked to them. It’s only fair you reciprocate the action.”Reed’s words kept ringing in my ears, but I could not focus, vision getting blurry. The thought of stepping into the packhouse with the sole intention of meeting Luna and the rest to those people. A shudder racked through my body, especially as I thought back to their treatment towards me.&nbs
I was feeling down the next day. In the back of my mind, I knew it meant I was at that point in the cycle where my heat was due in a week or so. My face turned red the more I thought about it. The night with Alphas in such proximity certainly didn't help my cycle.My wolf was more on edge today and likely will for the following days. The upcoming hectic schedule involving campaign for our book fair meeting the twin's family, it made my stomach swoop. Hopefully, everything will be alright.I was needier, colder, and found myself distracted in my head more than I could admit.The night before was something else. I have no words to describe the time spent with Rowan and Reed. For a second, I completely forgot that we had been apart for five years. That's dangerous t
I took a trembling breath as I held his gaze, lifting my steady hands to reach for his shoulder. The fabric underneath my palm was soft, luxe, almost slippery, and probably Italian. My gaze flickered between his eyes and his lips, urging him to make a decision I could not."Look at me, Erin."I did. Because a single touch seemed to undo my will, and this was not how it's ever been, not how it's supposed to be."Moons!" Rowan cursed under his breath, a barely-there whisper that sent a wave of heat up my spine nonetheless. "Could I," The Alpha breathed and stopped, the unspoken question lingering between us.I nodded, almost imperceptibly, but he caught it with ease, the air coming out short.&nb
/Reed's POV/"Take this." The sound of the letter hitting the desk almost broke me out of my thoughts. I stared as my father leaned back in his chair, lines marring his face. He looked older than his age, purple hues under his eyes and shoulders drooping.My brother was quick to tug at the folded envelope, pulling out a single piece of paper. His eyes widened as he read it over, mouth parting in a low gasp."Dad...this is...""What is it?" I asked, peering over his shoulder when he handed me the paper. Gripping at the edges, I roamed my eyes around, mouth forming in a thin line. 
Charles stepped out from the car, wearing a tailored dark navy wool jacket over a white shirt, with matching trousers. His hair was brushed into a loose, bronze wave on top, clipped short on the sides. He glanced toward me and then did a slow sweep, taking in every person around us.“Are you ready, Miss Erin?”“Charles”, I breathed. “Have you recovered from your fever?”“Yes. I will escort you to the office today.”“Is that necessary?”“I have orders from the top.”My mouth folded together, grimacing as I knew who he referred to as the top. Rowan and Reed.
I weaved through the throngs of people and made my way outside the hall, breath caught in my throat.The question irked me, a sad, bitter reminder that’s it is, in fact, the truth. Reed and Rowan put forward the proposal for their sake, and I jumped on it to save my company.On the way to the top floor, I saw Damon leaning against the elevator. It almost startled me, a low gasp slipping out, my hand reaching out to automatically steady my pounding heart.“Hey,” The Alpha said after clearing his throat, pushing himself off the wall and closing the distance between us.My head snapped up, allowing our gazes to meet. Damon looked tired, I thought distractedly, a hint of pu
I was in the kitchen, acquiring something for breakfast, as per usual, having chosen to omit the meal my family tended to eat as a collective. In my defence, I had a tiring week and deserved much-needed sleep. Until that call from Reed demanding me to show up on time for the dinner with his mother.My mother had strolled in as I finished up, a plate topped with a couple of toasted bread, a messy egg on top and orange juice. She was overdressed, her hair done up, and her face full of makeup. Where was she going this early?From behind her back, my mother presented a thick, brown parcel that she extended towards me."It's from your mates," She said as I took it, content in a manner that stung my insides. I looked up at her in disdain, but she d
I felt small looks thrown my way but somehow managed to prevail, holding my head high. There was no way I was going to let them affect me anymore. Before I could take a step further, a little girl came bundling down and almost crashed into my legs. My arms steadied her before she could hit the ground."Are you quite alright, my love?" I asked delicately, bending down to her level. She couldn't be more than five, dressed in a set of pyjamas with teddy bears printed on them.The pup's eyes widened, almost glimmering underneath the ceiling lights as she pouted. "I am so sorry for ruining your pretty dress."I shook my head. "You didn't. It's fine. See." I did a little twirl to assure her when her lips broke out in a wide grin.