Chapter 262

Lanie

Once again, I was reminded of how much I needed to trust my mates. They knew what was best for me, just what I needed. My heart leaped at the sight of Quinn waving me over to the tiki bar set up in her backyard.

“Goddess, I missed you,” I said as she hugged me so hard she squeezed the breath right out of me.

“Same, girl, same! Are you feeling better?” Quinn’s eyes shadowed as she looked me over.

I saw her curious glance at my belly and laughed a little self-consciously. “I am. And I’m not…you know.”

“With three mates,” she murmured, looking past me, I wouldn’t be surprised if you

ou were.”

I turned. Xander and Zane had come down the steps of the deck into the yard, with Mason right behind them. Pride filled me at the sight of them. They were so much bigger, taller, stronger, more handsome…

“Girl,” Quinn breathed at my side. “You, like, glow around those guys. Literally”

me. I looked down at my hands, curling my fingers and

all just

into a fake pout. “I should hate you. Some

THE

not something I ever

tiki bar. When she saw me looking for my mates, she added, “They’ll be

you!” Quinn’s mom, Sable, enfolded me into a hug that I gladly returned. She held onto me and then pushed me away gently to look

foot, a little embarrassed.

Stella? She

fruity drink from the bar. “Oh, yes, where is

it is when they’re in their growth period,” I said as nonchalantly as !

I

sure she’ll feel better soon, but I am disappointed she couldn’t be here. You’ll just have to bring her by as soon

her?” Quinn asked, sipping from her own

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must be nice for her. I’ve been waiting for the chance to take care

son had been interested in me. Was she thinking that Asher and I could’ve been mated by now? Maybe with a pup of our own on the

any signs of him. I didn’t see him, but I also didn’t want to ask about

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