~Landon~

I make it to the packhouse with Tia in my arms. I take her up to my room and set her on the bed. I watch her look around the room, taking in all the details. I have a king-sized bed in the room against the back wall. A big screen television is mounted on the opposite wall, big enough that I can see it from several different locations. There is a small eating area in the room with a love seat and a small, two-seater table. I have a huge 4-door armoire with matching end tables on each side of the bed. My room has a walk-in closet as well as a luxury bathroom. My brother’s room is pretty much the same, though with different color schemes. Actually, there is a door that leads right to his room from mine.

I place Tia against the headboard and prop her foot up on the pillows. I know she will heal soon, but this should ensure that she heals properly. “Hang on, and I will get you an ice pack.” Tia grabs my arm, and I look at her.

“You really don’t need to go through the trouble.” I shake my head and continue out of the room for the ice pack, When I return, Tia is asleep, snoring softly. I place the ice pack on her ankle and take off my shoes, jacket, and tie. I unbutton a few buttons of my shirt and slide in next to Tia. I sit next to her and wrap my arm around her shoulders, trying not to wake her up. She stirs a bit and snuggles into my shoulder, placing a hand on my stomach. I could really get used to this. I close my eyes and let her scent take me into dreamland.

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I hear the door open and look around. It’s dark outside, and some way, Tia and I scooted down on the bed. Our arms are wrapped around each other, and her head is on my shoulder. I look toward the door, my vision picking up the intruder.

Where the hell have you been?

I had to think.

Think?! What the hell did you have to think about? She is our mate……..our fated mate.

but we

we found our mate. Lincoln moves closer to the bed, taking Tia in. Why did you really run away? Lincoln pulls his head back, looking at the

know that I can share. I don’t know if I can be okay with that. I don’t want jealousy and anger to come between us. My attitude softens at this. I remember that Lincoln has always been hesitant about accepting one mate between the

US. The Goddess wants us to have just her, and she needs both of us. I sigh, You know she asked about you. She wondered where you were. She won’t be complete with just one of us, and we won’t be complete with anyone but her. We look at each other in the darkness, me trying to convey everything through our twin bond. That bond is almost as strong as the mate bond, and

Tia. Lincoln tentatively reaches out to her, placing a hand on her thigh. He scoots in closer, but not too close. Tia sighs and scoots backward a bit. The minute her body makes contact with his, she snuggles up to him,

fight this, Lincoln.

I chuckle through

her explain it to you. Lincoln nods and places his nose on her head, inhaling her scent. I scoot closer to Tia and close

~Tia~

me. The scent of peppermint is so strong I can practically taste it. The lemon smell is still there from yesterday, but I can also smell grapefruit. I turn to look behind me and

fine, and it doesn’t even feel sore. I stand and stretch, making my way to the restroom. After I relieve myself,

waves evident throughout. They are taller than me at 6’0 and are extremely muscular. I can admit that I had a crush on them at one point in my life, but I

block up once I realized I had seen my mates yesterday. I decided to put the block down once I

Y…y….yes father?

haven’t I been able to

growls in the

a*s home

bedroom, grabbing my purse. I check my phone and notice it is dead figures. I quietly open the door, take one last look at the men on the bed, and quietly close the

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I hate being here, which is why I’ve been gone all of these years. This place holds no real fond memories for me. My good memories are of other places, just not

mom steps outside, engulfing me in her arms. Her hug is warm and strong, and I have missed it so much. The bad part about staying away is being away from her. I love her fiercely, and she is the only family member that has ever shown me an ounce of care. “I love you so very much, Tia.

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