Three Fated Hearts by LNC

~Tia~

Goddess, it’s so warm right now. I wonder if my furnace is broken again. This happened once before, and I had to call the super to fix it. It was way too warm in my apartment, and I was walking around practically naked. I guess I will have to go through all that again.

I sigh and stretch; well, I try to stretch until I realize that I can hardly move. I open my eyes and remember that I’m not at my apartment. I moved out and am now back at Emeral Lake Pack. I can hear the soft hum of my mates breathing around me, and I settle back into the pillow. “Are you okay?” I jump a bit, not thinking anyone else was up with me.

“Landon, why are you awake?” Landon nuzzles his nose in my neck and tightens his hold on me. Lincoln is lying on my shoulder, sleeping away.

“I’m a pretty light sleeper. I felt you as soon as you woke up.” I start to turn toward Landon, and Lincoln wiggles next to me. He moves his head off of my shoulder, and I fully turn to Landon. We stare into each other’s eyes while he strokes my back.

refocuses. “Training calls, love.” I nod and kiss Landon sweetly before he gets out of bed. He leans over and smacks Lincoln on the head, causing him to growl and sit up quickly. I try to stifle my laugh as Lincoln gets out of bed, grumbling along

head to training. I can’t hide in the room forever. I will have to deal with this pack, including anyone who doesn’t want me to be here. I put my braids in a high ponytail and throw on a sports bra along with leggings. I tie

way to the training grounds and find everyone hard at work. Lincoln and Landon are walking around, watching everyone spar. They are barking orders and correcting positions. I see Mark and Lynn sparing with people. I notice my father on the field, but he doesn’t look my way. I’m sure, at some point, we will cross paths, but

aren’t going to get out there today?” I turn to the voice, but I don’t recognize the man. He stands at 6’0 with piercing blue eyes and jet-black hair. He has muscles like the twins do, though a bit less defined. He has

smiles, and I have to say it is a panty-dropping smile. I would be extremely affected

the gym. I training midday, usually.” I nod in acknowledgment but say nothing. “I haven’t

head back and

years apart.” That doesn’t jog my memory in the slightest. I have no idea who this is or how we would know each other. “I take it by your

away for college.” Neal nods and sits on the grass, looking up at me. I’m at a loss for

bit and looks up at me, waiting for me to do something. I decide to take a seat next to Neal, but far enough away so that my mates won’t go ballistic if they see us. “You know, I’m actually glad that you’re back. I regret not getting to know you when we were in school. Now I can remedy that.” Why in the world would