Three Fated Hearts by LNC

~Tia~

“Here we are,” Neal states as we stop in front of the clinic. We took a nice, leisurely walk to the clinic, chatting and laughing on the way. “I suggest you get that hand looked at, just to be sure that everything is okay.” Neal reaches out and runs his hand down my arm before griping above my elbow and giving it a squeeze. As Neal walks away, my mom walks out of the clinic.

“Uh, what’s that all about?” My smile falters a bit.

“What do you mean? That was Neal, he walked me down here.” My mom walks up to me, stopping right in front.

“Yeah, I got that part. I was more wondering why that would be.” Mom gives me a quick hug and steps back. “Where are your mates?” I sigh and shrug my shoulders. I really didn’t want to revisit all of that right now. I finally got my anger under control.

“I came to get my hands checked. I’m sure they’re fine though. I spent some time with the punching bag without any barrier.” Mom grabs my hands and starts to inspect them while making eye contact with me here and there.

“Everything looks fine. I’m sure you will be okay and if there is anything wrong, Andricia will take care of it.” Mom starts to rub the back of my hands. “Is there anything you want to tell me?” I really didn’t want to get into all of this with my mom. I don’t know what she would say, but I’d rather figure things out myself.

“No. Everything is okay.” Mom sighs.

have two mates who adore you and it would be easy to let outside influences interfere. Just be mindful of who you spend your time with.” Mom kisses my

right. I don’t like being around Neal.

to be friends and try to make up for when we

careful. Something doesn’t sit right with me. Andricia has always been less likely to forgive people. We have always had a back-and-forth about it. She’d rather scorch the Earth and rid us of anyone who even looked at us funny. I prefer to see what people are about because sometimes people can change. I’m in desperate need of a shower, so I turn back toward

you been?! Damn! I completely forgot about Mark and Lynn. I think it’s because I’m used to not seeing them

I was going to take

a ‘Neal’ in the mix? You have a lot

come find you after my

You better, b***h!

~Lincoln~

to. I figured it made more sense for me to do it and give Landon time alone with Tia.

wave of anger hits me in full force. Something is not right with Landon, and I can feel it. I hope that he and Tia didn’t get into an argument. I make my way

father steps down. The office is now destroyed; the desk is split in two, and the chairs are smashed against the walls. Papers are thrown everywhere, along with anything you can imagine. In the middle of the mess is Landon.

him have control.” Landon closes his eyes and