Three Fated Hearts by LNC

~Tia~

*KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK*

*KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK*

*KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK*

Good one, L. He chuckles back in the mindlink. Tia closes the door and comes into the room. She doesn't sit; instead, she stands in the middle of the room, looking at both of us.

~Tia~

Okay....okay! Just be cool, Tia. No need to do anything crazy and no need to flip out. The future Alphas of my pack are sitting in my living room. There are also my mates.....my sexy a*s mates....STOP! Just stop.... just be cool.

“Uh, are you okay over there? Are you sure you don't want to sit down?” Lincoln is looking at me with concern. I guess my internal monologue put a look on my face that causes worry. Landon has leaned forward in the chair, looking at me with concern as well. I swallow and try to put a neutral look on my face.

“I'm, uh...I'm fine. So wh....what are you two doing here?" The twins look at each other and look back at me. “Look just do it and be done already. There is no point in drawing this out.”

"What are you talking about? Draw what out?” Landon settles back in the chair while Lincoln starts to look a bit panicked.

“It's simple, Linc. She thinks we are here to reject her.” Lincoln looks at Landon, then settles back on the couch. I look between the two of them, wondering what their plan is. “Why don't you tell us why you left without a word.” I sigh and start to pace back and forth. I guess there is no reason not to tell them what's going on. Maybe they will hurry up and do what they came here to do. There is no need to procrastinate. I want to get the pain over with as soon as possible.

“My.....my dad found out we were mates. He ordered me to reject you two.” Two growls, strong enough to shake the walls, pierce the quiet room. I don't look at either of them; my eyes are stuck on my feet instead. “Look, I get it. You two love my sisters and want them to be Lunas. That's fine.” I look up and regret that choice instantly. I can feel the tears gather in my eyes, and looking at them threatens to break the dam and have them fall down my face. I look up at the ceiling, hoping to hold it all in. “Let's just get this over with quickly,” I mumble.

Sparks erupt on my arm driving heat to my core. I look down to see a set of hands rubbing my arm. The scent of lemon is strong, and Landon kisses me on my temple. My head is gently pulled away from Landon, and a kiss is placed on my forehead, grapefruit filling my nose. “We did not come here to reject you.” I look Lincoln in the eyes and see nothing but sincerity.

"We were worried when we awoke and you weren't there. We have already told our parents as well as the twins that we have found our mate. The ceremony has been postponed until we can get you back home where you belong.” Home? When has that pack ever been home to me? My father and sisters made it impossible for that pack to feel like home.

I step away from my mates, Andricia whimpering at my action. “That place is not my home. It never has been. No one cares that I haven't been there in years, and no one would want me as Luna.” I walk away from the twins and head to the kitchen. This is all a lot to deal with, and I need a drink. Unfortunately, I don't have any alcohol in my house. I've never been one for drinking, and regular alcohol does nothing to me anyway. I sigh and grab a soda from the fridge. It isn't liquor, but it will distract me for a while.

I turn away from the fridge to be met with two pairs of chocolate-brown eyes. “We don't care what anyone thinks. You are our mate and we plan to have you by our side. Anyone who doesn't agree can leave our pack.”

"You can't promise that, Lincoln. You can't make people accept me.”