Promised To The Alpha Twins – Chapter 48

Only when Ethan and Liam entered the room did I realize the horrible mistake I had made. I had stored an image of them in my mind, committing it to memory so that I would never forget them. They looked different from that image, their eyes dark and distressed. I could see the toll my departure had taken on them, and I felt terribly guilty.

A part of me wanted to run into their arms, while another part of me wanted to cower and beg for their forgiveness. Ethan’s hair remained the same, short on the sides and long on top. Liam’s hair had grown, almost reaching his shoulders. Aside from the pain in their eyes, they were still the same.

Their scent wafted through the house, calming some of my nerves as it registered in my senses. Bruma stood behind them, nodding encouragingly, but I couldn’t force myself to move.

, together.

ead!” Bruma chuckled under her breath, and the slight sound helped snap me ou

g to the twins, to my mates.

tbreaking relief along with Ethan’s repressed fear. Their emotions were a storm within me, and I savored each one as it crossed my senses.

t was happening.

” Gea sang. “You accepted our mates.”

lthough we didn’t say anything, their touch was all I needed. Heat radiated from their bodies, and I hadn’t realized how much, how cold I had been.

y breaths felt like music to my ea

’s house.

nally accepted who I was. Running was no longer an option, as I wouldn’t be able to walk away from Liam or Ethan a second time.

ing them both to the couch where Steve had once placed me.

the feeling was mutual. I wondered how long it would take for them to lose sight of me, if they ever would.

in… well, almost my entire life. While I was still horribly inexperienced with guys, and incredibly nervous around the twins, the proximity between us felt right.

me of little iridescent bubbles. They didn’t expect me to truly miss them, to be glad that they came for me. They also didn’t expect me to accept them, to allow them to touch me so freely. Without intruding, I knew they blamed themselves for my departure, and they would for quite some time.

ade guilt swirl within me, and pain pierced my gut. I could feel my face burning as bo

Steve’s presence, as they were both focused on me.

th what brought you to my house, child,” Bruma smiled softly, catching my attention. “Your mates need to

returned Bruma’s smile with one of my own. Although I

t color I was, they saw that my wolf was white.”

me senselessly, giving me the start of a headache. Surprise, shock, anger, hatred, acceptance. Each one had a unique flavor, though

heard their voices, but it felt like years.

stayed up late. If only I had known it was another white wolf, I could have been more prepared to counteract the aconite.”

ddictive.

yet Bruma smiled softly, her eyes misted with memories of a time before she went into hiding.

s.

uma. “Alpha Leo.”

at’s a name I haven’t heard in quite some time,” Bruma chuckled under her brea

ike to hear it,” I nodded, my voi

the death of her family and the death of her mate. I knew that Alpha Leo’s story was intertwined with hers. For a moment, I almost refused. I could see the lingering pain in Bruma’s eyes, but

Bruce’s territory was vast, but he yearned for more. As you have seen, my abilities come from the earth itself. Our land was thriving, and Alpha Bruce grew jealous. He sent spies to our land while gathering his army. I was young back then. I didn’t know how coveted white wolves were. One of his spies saw me, observed me as I moved with my mate. Little did he know, I had also seen the spy. I told our Alpha just in time, and he called upon every ally he could gather. One of those allies was Alpha Leo.”

s his duty to help your pack.”

a good man. He was a young and untested Alpha. He arrived on the battlefield in a fury with his army, taking down enemy a

nd gently wiped them away. His eyes were soft, just like his hands as they brushed against my skin. Those gentl

te and have children. Without my parents and my mate knowing, I discovered that I was pregnant shortly after the battle. Steve is the last piece I have, and I cherish every day with him.”

m, the woman who had given and lost so much, and yet somehow managed to remain kind.

father. Without her, Liam and Ethan wouldn’t exist. “No one will know about you or this place. You have our word,” I spoke on behalf of Liam and Ethan, but I knew

d deserved any sliver of heaven she could get. If she wanted to remain hidden, we would do everything we could to assi

s that white wolves have painful lives; I hope yours turns out differently,” Bruma whispered, her eyes soft as she looked

We’ll leave in the morning.”

some of the light and joy returning to her eyes.

frowning all the time.

always said it was his duty to help your pack.”