Accepting My Twin Mates by Unwise Owl

Accepting My Twin Mates Chapter 46

Chapter 46 – A Little Date? – II of II

Astennu

She sat sipping her coffee for the longest time, gazing out onto the lakes that now ripped here and there with the odd light breeze blowing down from the mountain. Evie didn’t appear sad, just thoughtful in her silence.

‘I wonder what happened here. She feels something about this place,’ Aasim mused, pacing in a somewhat agitated manner.

I had never heard of anything untoward happening here, so, like my wolf, I wondered what connection she had to this place. From pack records my father kept, I knew Evie had been found as a newborn in the lowland meadows to the north; it was why her last name was Meadows, a name I had always found pretty. That site was miles from here, there wasn’t even a river that flowed between the two. But there was certainly something about this place. In all the years I had studied her features from afar, I hadn’t ever seen her so sombre.

‘We should give her some food. That always cheers her up,’ Aasim nodded to himself in affirmation. ‘Don’t cram it down her mouth this time though.’

‘Unlike our moron, I know when to read a situation,’ I chuckled inwardly, reaching for the bag Badru had been carrying.

We had ambled around the lakes all morning in complete peace. The only sounds to be heard had been a flock of snow geese heading inland, the odd small group of tundra swans and, of course, the odd nicker and snort from Heru when he was receiving the attention he craved. He grazed nearby, having had enough for now of aggravating my brother, who sat low on the rocks with Evie. He was busy flipping through types of homes with her on his phone and not paying attention to the lettuce hanging from his sandwich. If he wasn’t careful, he would attract unwanted attention if a certain stallion caught sight of it.

I presented the open bag to our mate, “have as much as you want, but save room for the restaurant tonight.”

It was an unusual place, not too far a drive, with a small but great bar and located in an underground cavern. A Spanish tapas restaurant called La Pequeña Bodega.

“Wow, you guys are really going all out to spoil me,” the first real smile of hers spread across her lips, the wide one that highlighted her cheeks.

“Let’s just say we’ve recently developed a taste for eating out,” I provoked, knowing it would catch her out and render her dumbstruck.

‘Play our cards right and it won’t just be dinner we’re eating again,’ my wolf pawed in excitement, hoping for a deeper taste tonight.

Evie

I almost choked, having to cough up a crumb of bread inhaled down the wrong pipe.

‘All the smart quips to come back with, and choking was your best response?’ Evva wiped her paw down her muzzle. ‘I swear, I’m wasted in your head.’

In a rare turn of fortune, my phone rang, giving me an out from having to reply. The name flashing across the screen had me jumping up to take it, jerking Heru’s head up from where he was grazing.

“It’s Luce! She’s facetiming me,” I eagerly accepted and moved away from the twins so I had a little more privacy.

“There’s the brownie goddess!” Lucy both exclaimed and slurred a little.

I teetered at her dopey face, but felt relief at how well she looked. She wasn’t pale or gaunt, maybe a little flushed, and her eyes were a bright golden hazel.

“As you can see, she’s still a little spacey,” Catalina’s face appeared on the screen too. “Your title is earned though. Those brownies were muy buenos (very good).”

“Good to know they were well received,” I kicked the odd stone from under my boot as I walked, wishing I could have been there for my friend physically instead of sending guilt baked goods. “How have you two been?”

“A little cramp and fever for me. Luce has had a bit of horniness,” Catalina sniggered, side-eyeing. “She tried to kiss me, but I managed to keep her at bay.”

“No I didn’t, I slipped!” Lucy became bright red.

“Ok chica,” Cata patted her head, only serving to anger her further.

“f*****g pest!” I heard Badru shout out suddenly, followed by a little squeal and snort from Heru; which usually meant he knew he was causing havoc and enjoyed it.

I looked up to see the two having their stare down again and a very sad-looking sandwich dropped and ruined on the stony ground.

“What’s so funny?” Lucy inclined her head, hearing me laugh at the two silly males.

And not being one to leave people out of things, I switched cameras to give them the view of Alpha Vs Horse entering its new round.

‘And the wolf ain’t winning,’ Evva seemed to have little sympathy for her mate, not that I was of any assistance either.

Badru reached out to shoo Heru away, only for the stallion to rear his head back and try to snatch back.

“Why does he hate the big bad wolf so much?” Catalina actually snorted, slapping her hand over her mouth.

“I have no f*****g clue,” I shook my head, chuckling softly at my three boys.

Astennu was no help to his brother, doubled over laughing at Heru sniffing and attempting to nibble Badru’s hair.

instead of shitting yourself laughing!”

Heru gets a reaction out of Ru,” I surmised. “That, and Heru just likes

know how he’s been?” Lucy asked after the

I said plainly, not wanting to

be at war with herself. Her face twisted and contorted, unsure how to feel. She was proud and caring to a fault. She knew her value and worth, and wouldn’t accept anything less. But neither would that stop her from caring. There must have been a reason why fate, the

not the bond.” A sentiment I understood all too well, discerning what was truly felt and what the

happy that he’s miserable, too,” Catalina nudged into

someone’s misery…” she sniffled. “…But he is a

all burst into a short round of girlish giggles, my sound attracting the gazes of the twins and earning Badru a

horse again,” I chuckled

and I kinda need some fresh air soon, or my wolf, Lobelia,

never quite reached her eyes. “Hope your guys don’t

them, looking forward to seeing Lucy again tomorrow, but a pang of loss flashed across my chest also. We hadn’t started on the best foot. In fact, we had started in a way most

would miss her

she is the pushiest and most spoiled wolf in existence,’ Evva whimpered, her voice losing

up in my fleecy pockets, I paced back over to my mates, to be intercepted by Heru now

something about a restaurant?” I peered under

a little further around the lakes, taking in the setting winter sun. Bright and fiery reds and oranges mixed and faded into the deep blues, highlighting the soft edges of the clouds rolling in for the night. The blanketed sky would mean a milder night and, hopefully, a smoother drive for Catalina and Lucy coming down from the mountain. On the way, I told them they would be losing a vehicle for a while, but as it was a pack jeep and wouldn’t be missed for a few days. To be honest, I think Badru just wanted

going to?”

want,” Badru

what’s

whatever you make it,” Astennu grazed his finger against my cheek, tucking a strand of

understand this? I didn’t want to be the only schmuck in jeans if the rest of the clientele were dressed in

cut off my words, his tree sap scent and taste

get dressed, ammar,” his lips tugged at the edge into an almost smirk. He released me and reached behind, lightly spanking me and a

mouth not exactly working as I would

Badru’s lips were next to interrupt

only ‘but’ we want to see is yours, my nour el-ain, sashaying away to get ready,” he

had me doing as told, but not out of obedience. Obedience and I were strange bedfellows. I did as told because the sooner I was dressed, the sooner I could be reunited with those voices and eyes that made my insides turn to jelly… and, maybe, because I had

though I could feel she was just as turned on by their authority

across my chest. It wasn’t too fancy and neither was it too casual, so I hoped to have struck the balance right. My choice of footwear was narrow. The only pair I had that coordinated somewhat was a pair of dark silver flats, because there wasn’t a chance in hell I was wearing heels in the snow. With a final loose curl, added to the end of my hair, I felt ready. I had

Badru sat in a chair, leaning back on the legs, by the central table draped in a tablecloth with a large vase arrangement in the centre. Both had their hair tied back, loosely and were dressed in soft brushed cotton pants and a shirt. Astennu’s was a black and slate grey combination,

looked me up and down, his

Badru exclaimed as he inadvertently leant back too far,

a nugget, I thought

automatically reached out, grasping the tablecloth on instinct. It was whipped out from under the vase without knocking

impressive nugget,’ Evva

trying to think up a clever quip,

to try and convince me that

Badru

none of that happened,’ Baniti literally shoved his head under his paws. ‘If I

have given anything to be able to hide away like my wolf. I had never felt so embarrassed in my life. Had it only been in front of my twin, I wouldn’t have minded. We goofed around each other all the time. Like the time Astennu slammed his car door closed and had the whole sleeve of his shirt ripped

literally knocked over and she just had to

comes after dinner,’ my brother mocked me in

we just go!” I marched out of the front doors, leaving Evie and

SUV Astennu had arranged out front, and cut him off before he could climb into the driver’s seat,

telling me I’m the designated driver for the evening?’ He raised a brow at me as he

a total ass out of myself,’ my gaze flickered to my perfect goddess. ‘And your damned animal harassed me all day. If anyone in this car deserves whisky

my shoulder, “fine. I’ll drive home so

it out loud?!’

suddenly appeared in my lap, sliding with purpose up my thigh and just brushing my rapidly growing bulge. “It was pretty cute,” her hand withdrew in the

mate instead?’ My wolf rolled on his

I’m hoping our

pulled up at the glass entrance to

Lucy, Tam and Suzanna, but it was really good. I’ve been meaning to come

quick congratulatory smile. He had chosen well,

was a distinct clipped tone

would she have come

in cold dread.

the love of

didn’t particularly dislike the guy, but neither was I a fan, knowing he almost claimed my mate as his own; unknowingly, of course. Astennu, I knew, had always disliked him with

she answered, simply but with warmth. “Let’s