57: Intentional about making me happy

ASHLEY

I raised a skeptical eyebrow as Carson stood before me with his hands behind him.

I noticed they had been doing some really funny things after they stood up for me at the cafeteria. I could not deny that my heart melted at their support. But I was also worried. Why did they announce me as their mate when I had told them plainly that I wanted out of the mate bond?

It seemed like my rejection meant nothing to them. Instead, they became more intentional about making me happy.

The breakfasts in bed became frequent. They got me gifts. I received a pair of diamond earrings from them. Then I noticed they played lots of songs from my favorite artist. I never heard Jordan’s song in the house before. But suddenly, his latest album was on repeat, both in the house and when we drove to school.

Sometimes I caught myself singing along. Then I quickly kept mute. I was not going to let them think I was enjoying what they were doing.

One of the things they did that got to me was buying com