Chapter 25 - Kayla

“I can’t fucking believe that we’re doing this. We’re inviting this fucker into our home and near Nyx on purpose?” Zak growls as he sets the table.

“Look, I’m not any happier than you are to do this,” I say, putting the lasagna in the oven and setting the timer. “But they are mates, ordained by the goddess. And she has refused to let that bond go away.”

I turn around to look at Zak and Brandon over his shoulder. “We’ve got to do our best to put our anger aside and be here for Nyx. For whatever she wants. Whatever she needs.”

Brandon nods in agreement, still not happy. But he gets it. This is what our daughter needs at the moment.

But Zak is still pissed. “Why would the goddess put Nyx with someone who can’t appreciate her?”

One of the triplets starts to whimper and all of our attention goes towards the other room.

“I’ll take care of them,” Brandon says. “You two talk this out.”

“Thanks, baby,” I say to him. “I love you.”

He smiles at me, the look lighting up