Promised To The Alpha Twins – Chapter 50

“Time to wake up, darling,” Liam murmured, gently pressing a soft hand against my shoulder.

“No,” I smiled, clinging to the warmth that remained in the bed.

My source of warmth came from the other man in my bed, the one who curled his arms around my waist, caressing his face in my hair with a satisfied gesture.

iate from the twins in waves, and I noticed the thin layer of sweat coverin

ng,” Liam chuckled softly, giving me an

fanning against his cheeks. All signs of stress and anger had been erased from his face, making him look peaceful and angelic. Ethan smiled at the sound of his brother’s voice, and I watched in amazed silence as his eyes opened. For a moment, disbelief crossed his face at seeing me, asleep in his arms. The next emotion that plagued him was irritati

llow of my neck.

oft pillow.

in the morning,” Liam smiled, his eyebrow raised.

our limbs once again.

ther a dirty look.

vidual note. Maple, garlic, pepper, freshly cooked eggs, chorizo, toasted bread, and jam. Each aroma swirled through my nose, distinct yet blending perfectly. My stomach growled in response, the perfect motivator to get me out of bed.

ems like the food is enough to get both of us moving,” Liam snorted, a smile of disbelief on his face as he watched my movements increase in speed. His eyes felt h

od is a valid reason to leave the bed,” I shrugged, giving hi

hooting up to meet mine.

, honey?” he asked, the morning growl still present in his words.

his hair until they settled in one place. Ethan’s satisfaction with my touch reverberated in his chest, and I didn’t need to feel his emotions to know what he was thinking.

whispered in my ear as we descended the stairs.

you?” I asked sweetly, my voice thick

mile.

round your finger, sweetheart.”

mountain of breakfast for us to bid farewell, and I found it difficult to part with the pinch of comfort I found in h

sponsibilities, Liam and Ethan have responsibilities,” Gea murmured softly. “We won’t be alone anym

er to stay away from the forest, as the wolves that had attacked me could still be lurking.

ere, the mate bond grew stronger, much easi

now.”

furrowed my brow,

from the road to my face. “Ethan and I wanted to look around, see if we recognize any scents. The wolves who tried to capture you won’t give up easily. Especially now that they know you’re a white wolf.”

a like this, just as I had left Aly.

bodyguards.

hy smile, anxiety churning in my stomach. As I entered the store, I could hear Sara’s irritable shout. She snapped at John, who in tur

oment we entered the bakery.

in his eyes. Surprise, shock, relief, happiness. Each emotion lingered longer than the previous one.

ack, and I watched as Sara’s head appeared around the corner, her eye

nched at the tone she used.

ara would hurt me, but I had heard her use that tone with John countless times. Even John was fearful when her voice took on that gruff and demanding quality, as it usually signaled Sara’s patience was wearing thin. I was taken aback when her body crashed into mine, her arms enveloping me in a friendly hug. A

oked at me, her eyes burning with concern.

how up for work,” Sara’s words rushed out, forced to leave her lips along with the remaining oxygen in her lungs. “I thought something bad had happened to you.”

“But you don’t think I would just crumble, right?”

nking me, each one staring intently at John. I nudged Ethan with my elbow, and he continued to gaze at John as if he were fresh meat. Liam averted his eyes from John, giving Sara a polite but tense smile.

ara asked in a low voice, her voice a raspy whisper. I knew Liam and Ethan could hear her

my stomach growled at the sight of her pastries. Overall, I wouldn’t miss this town. I would miss working at Sara’s bakery, the scent of powdered sugar in the air, the sound of Sara and John teasing and tormenting each other.

his house and Bruma’s had been real bright spots in an otherwise dull situation. I could feel Liam and Ethan’s worry swirling around me in a storm of anger, mercilessly battering my insides. Both of them were terrified of me leaving, of me finding some way to escape, and of last night meaning nothing. Two men who prob

not that dumb. I just want to make sure they’re not here to drag you back.”

t would cross their eyes if I had refused to leave, if I refused to be with them. “I left for many reasons, Liam and Ethan weren’t part of that. They came to talk some sense into me.”

ara furrowed her brow, looking somewhat disheartened. “A

t the first friend I made in this town. “They were right, I shouldn’t have left.”

.

ed, swallowing my obvious nerves.

t?”

No way,” I shook my head, remembering to discuss that with Liam and Ethan. “They will take care o

“Speaking of which, feel free to scold him for not taking you home.”

giving him.

bly guilty for leaving Sara like this, just as I had left Aly.

I know you wouldn’t just quit a job like that. I called the police, but they di

d. “It’s a long story, but I managed to escape.”

John and I can come visit you! Is there a bakery in your town?”

ortunately, there isn’t a bakery, but the town could definitely use one.”

tner.”

of my own. Something I could pour my heart and soul into, something Lia, Dub, or Axel couldn’t touch, couldn’t ruin. It wasn’t a perfect scenario, but it was my life, my family.

know.”

. The werewolves had found me in this town, and sooner or later, they would have done the same. Nothing would have changed if John had taken me home.

n pointed out, casting a brief glance at Liam and Ethan.

heir actions, to understand that they weren’t intentionally being authoritative and protective. Both of them were still hurting from my departure, and those wounds wouldn’t heal overnight.

eyes as a group of giggling girls passed by Liam and Ethan, their eyes scanning every inch of their skin. “The customers seem to love them, well, some of them do.”

h. “Now I see why you turned down all the guys who asked you out.”

hn a pat on the shoulder, a weak look on my face.

a few seconds before disappearing completely.

r night. I should have… I should have taken you home.”

at some point. Do me a favor, try not to annoy Sara too much while I’m gone.”

hing more realistic?” John grumbled, pulling me into a somewhat awkward farewell hu

a sense of security I had never felt before, only solidifying the guilt that hung over my head.

e with his muscular build. “Are you sure you want to leave?”

felt like they were being torn away from happiness when in reality, they were my happiness.

ss in this town without them. I wanted to be with them, to go wherever they went.

and unraveling as I looked between my two companions. I could see the pain deep in their ey

ut on a crowded street. I wished it were just the three of us, alone. I wished I could erase the pain from their eyes, the guilt from their veins until there w

om this angle, I could distinguish his face, the features that kept me company during that long bus ride.

eorge?