Promised To The Alpha Twins – Chapter 62
No matter how much I drowned the sighs escaping from my lips, release refused to come. It was as if my body knew what it wanted, just like my mind and my heart. It refused to respond to anyone else, to function unless it was under the gentle touches of the twins.
Realizing my efforts were futile, I finished my shower and dried myself off. I brought a change of clothes into the bathroom and put on a thigh-length dress. The sleeves were long but thin enough to combat the mild cold that started this afternoon. I blow-dried my hair while the twins waited outside, undoubtedly preparing themselves as well.
When I stepped into the bedroom, I was bombarded by the thick smell of Liam and Ethan. As I turned to grab a pair of shoes, Liam blocked my path. We were only a few inches apart, but I could feel the heat radiating from his skin. His musky scent mingled with the faint aroma of tea tree from his shower gel. The scent was entirely new but equally intoxicating.
ess. His warm fingers danced along my bare thigh, sending a shiver down my spine.
aves higher.
and closer to the softness between my legs. Just as the pad of his finger brushed against my underwear, he pulled away. His eyes were dark, and the fabric of his pants was tight in the middle. He cupped my face with one of his large hands, l
will help you later.”
my jawline, igniting that painful fire in my core. I pressed my thighs tightly tog
e subject.
illpower. Together, they were irresistible. Having so much male attention focused sole
You can lend him a hand, though it might make me jealous.”
rned, he threw me a wide grin as my face heated up, and my eyes shifted downward.
ouse, Liam and Ethan gave me an overview of
nued to grow, he sought a home for himself and his pack.
omas’ and Axel’s territories. Alpha Thomas had asked several times for Liam and Ethan to cede part of their territory to him and his growing pack, to look for more territory in the north to replace what they had lost. Liam and Ethan refused, as thousands of people would have to leave their homes and move hundreds of miles away. While he couldn’t blame Liam and Ethan for doing what was best for their people, he knew there had to be some solution to the problem.
ge, and pink shimmered in the sky. The moon was barely visible, a thin sliver in the distance. A yellow light shone from inside Axel’s house, and I prepared myself for the inevitable encounter with his wife.
oked into Liam and Ethan’s eyes. She looked at them as most people did. Her eyes widened at their build, and undoubtedly, shock showed on her face.
ing my mom says,” Stacy grimaced, “Not that
f jealousy and spite, but that didn’t define her as a person.
mean, I can’t blame you if you did, but Dad won’t be happy.”
ide and followed Stacy into the grand dining room.
ipstick was bright but tasteful, complementing the elegant dress she wore. She didn’t seem to be more than twenty-five years old, but the frown added a few years to that. While Annabeth gave me a scrutinizing look, she said nothing.
the impact. I had never felt negative emotions through my newly acquired gift. I had felt Aly’s anger, but it was far from the hatred Annabeth was directing at me.
ng business smiles and took his seat.
could tell he was sincere. He was genuinely happy that we had come for dinner.
ne the source.
to say through clenched teeth.
attled against Annabeth’s. Their affection, happiness, and awe struggled against the waves of hatred that engulfed me.
Thomas coughed, covering his laugh with a long sip of a
beth shot one of her characteristic looks at Thomas. It seemed I w
om the subtle emotions she radiated. Her wheat-colored hair was pulled back in a bun as she walked over to me.
le squeeze.
s at Liam and Ethan’s identical smiles.
e but longer on top. Every time they looked away from me, which wasn’t frequent, I couldn’t help but gawk at the muscles protruding from their clothes.
I eagerly looked at the steak on my plate. I caught Annabeth’s cold eyes and grimaced as she shook her head disdainfully. Her mouth opened, and for a second, I thought she was actually going to say something
What? I barely know her. Consider me curious.”
able. “However, he chose the worst way to break the news.”
nsibility for that,” Axel grumbled, and I swore I could distinguish a lighter shade of pink tinting his cheeks. I could feel his embarrassment and shame over his mistake.
d Lia would have told you some
ed.” I shrugged.
er was a good woman.” Axel nodded, and I realized he was telling the truth. “However, she’s miserable to be around onc
e agreement.
osite. He was interested, and his curiosity was almost overwhelming. I wasn’t sure why he was
he died, I moved in with Lia.”
iving with your mother,” Thomas a
Axel, I thought the only thing he cared about was my future role in the pack. Judging by his strange emotions, he felt some responsibility for me. He felt guilty for leaving,
way and lived my life.” I replied. “I took care of myself.”
the third time, but it seemed she couldn’t keep her mouth shut.
tire pack,” Annabeth exclaimed, her voice cold. “How can you show respect to those you govern, to those who are willing to give their lives for you
back.
h was his mate. No matter how bitchy and rude she was, he would always have a soft spot for her. While I stru
. “My family is Liam and Ethan. I respect them as much as they respect me. Lia and Dub were never my family. Respect is not given blindly, Annabeth. It’s fought for and earned. That’s why you’ll never, ever have my respect.”
g between her mother and me. Even Ethan chuckled under his breath, taking a long sip before sharing a satisfied smile with his brother.
ely part of the family,”
and shock, fear and anger. Thomas felt amused and irritated. Even Annabeth felt panic, her eyes burning into Thomas without blinking. Stacy, that familiar sting of bitter guilt returned. Liam and Ethan seemed not to grasp the meaning, but I did.
e emotions that engulfed each of them.
quiet battle ended, Thomas looked at me intently.
at the corners of his lips. “It’s good to finally meet my niece.”