Promised To The Alpha Twins – Chapter 49

My heart skipped in my chest when I realized Bruma had wanted the three of us to share a room. Even after accepting Liam and Ethan as my mates, the idea of sharing a bed with them made me terribly nervous.

It took a couple of deep breaths to realize that I wasn’t sure if I wanted to sleep alone. I could feel the relief from the twins when they realized the same thing as I did, and I knew they felt the same.

My week away from the twins had felt like years for the three of us, although they seemed to have suffered worse than me. I wondered if I would ever forgive myself for leaving them, even if they managed to forgive me first.

my actions.

re was a fireplace built into the wall, although it seemed unused.

quilt, and the carpet felt soft under my feet. Two armchairs and a coffee table were at the other end of the room, followed by a book

than above anyone else.

if you were mean to me at first.”

“Can you blame me?” I laughed. “I spent my life thinking I was human

you,” Gea shrugged. “However, you could have made it easier for all of us.”

s to say to Liam and Ethan. When I finally managed to turn my thoughts into words, I opened my mouth to speak.

y words. It seemed like they were both worried that I would change my mind, demand to be returned to my life without them

oth pairs of dark eyes were gentle as they looked at me, filled to the brim with understanding and pain. “We know why you left, we just wish you had trusted us.”

inside my stomach slowly unravel with the confession. “I didn’t want this life, this responsibility. Pushing you two away meant I didn’t have to deal with it all. I had plan

she had even offered me money to help. While I felt pure, unadulterated anger coursing through the twins, I knew Aly had told them after all.

f fleeting sympathy for Chloe. “She has been taken care of; she won’t hurt you again. No one will.”

at neither of them would be content until she was erased from the earth.

th depth. “I know I can trust the two of you, and I don’t want to have to leave again.”

itation as his arms wrapped around my torso.

ight.

, but staying, that was all too easy.

his anger had nearly dissipated, seeking the embrace of Liam with equal fervor. Liam did the same as his brother, planting

st my hair.

ow, my body knew what they were to me, even if I refused to accept it.

n his face. “We’ll try to contain ourselves.”

lf-control is not my strong suit.”

ike I had known them all my life.

n acting on blind emotion. They were opposite sides of a coin, and both belonged to me.

ow staircase.

ow a woman could endure so much pain and still manage to smile was beyond me, but I cherished every moment I had spent with her. I knew how lucky Miles was to have her, and I knew she had given him every ounce of love she contained.

ing fire and warmth rolling in gentle waves, I vowed to stay with Liam and Ethan, to face the approaching storm together.

e two of you, and I don’t want to have to leave again.”

d him from the kitchen. My eyes widened at the mound of chicken, vegetables, and mashed

tomach, and my blush deepened as I saw the muscles in his arm move as he handed me the plate.

than’s voice held amusement, but also a tender affection that made my fingers curl.

.

d watched with interest as Liam and Ethan went for seconds.

hour, and I listened attentively as Liam and Ethan talked about their dad, the man Bruma had saved. They told her what a good father he was and the good he had done for his pack. Bruma seemed to relish every word, proud to have saved the man who fathered my mates.

and protection I felt lulled me to sleep. I was vaguely aware of the feeling of a solid chest against my cheek, and the delightful scent of Liam filling my nose. His thumb moved in idle circles as he carried me upstairs, and over Liam’s shoulder, I caught Ethan’s gaze.

r of his lips lifting with the hint of a smile.

s shoulder more deeply, feeling the amazement run through me like a gentle caress. When I opened my eyes, I was lying in the middle of the bed, the sheets piled around me. I observed with renewed interest as Ethan took off his shirt and threw

o my cheeks, but I couldn’t take my eyes off Ethan.

than’s chest, but they only added to his wild beauty.

d into bed, his arm wrapped around my waist, pulling me against his body. The heat radiating from him penetrated through the thin nightgown I was wearing. Even with my lack of experience, it took very little for me to dissolve under his touch.

turning to look at me. His eyes were dark, devoid of emotion, a

tugging at a piece of the sheer white fabric.

is neck. A sigh escaped his lips, one he had been holding since I left.

st brought, and none of us wanted to let go of it.

e, the cold that had enveloped their hearts began to thaw.