Lyla POV:My heart pounded like a drum in my chest as I darted through the academy's labyrinthine corridors, the echo of my steps the only testament to my frantic dash. I was late - a fact I was painfully aware of. The chaos of the previous night, an unending reel of embarrassment and confusion, had caused me to oversleep.I woke up in an unfamiliar bed, in a room that was not mine. As I blinked away the remnants of sleep, a wave of bewilderment washed over me, followed by a creeping sense of dread. I felt a pang of shame as the memories of last night flooded back. The twins... their cabin... the impromptu sleepover... it all came back in a rush.How did I even get there?A feeling of nausea gripped me as I mentally chastised myself. Mercifully, when I slipped out of their house this morning, the twins were still asleep. I had spent the better part of the day avoiding them, but I knew that my reprieve was only temporary.The warrior class was in two hours, and considering the announce
Samuel POV:Watching our little mate hurry into the changing room, I couldn't help but feel a pang of concern. It was clear that Lyla was deliberately avoiding Cameron and me. While we understood her need for space, it was increasingly challenging to keep our distance. We had noticed her trying to sneak out early in the morning, but we chose to feign sleep. We had even mind-linked the guards to ensure her exit went unnoticed. We weren't embarrassed or ashamed of her staying in our cabin, in fact we loved it. Still, we knew that any unnecessary drama could overwhelm her, particularly given the seeds of doubt we'd sown regarding her relationship with Alpha Jax. Every move we made had to be considered and cautious. One wrong step could jeopardize everything."You guys really need to tone it down, you know. You're scaring her," Alana warned us, her brows furrowed in concern.Exhaling a deep sigh, I wished it were that simple."Alana, it's easier said than done. You can't understand what i
Lyla POV:To say I was confused, pissed, and excited all at the same time would be the understatement of the century. It had been over an hour of Cameron and me sparing, but I had refused to let him pin me down.As much as I wanted to shout at them for touching me the way they both did before we started sparing, I couldn't. Their touch was like water to the fire burning inside me; their proximity had my senses going haywire. I only wanted to bathe in their scents as they touched every part of my body.When I went to change earlier, and Jax called me, I didn't have it in me to pick up his call. Not while all I could think about was Samuel and Cameron, and now this whole date thing has me going even more crazy.Was it wrong that I wanted to go on this date with them?Was it wrong that I wanted to spend as much time as I possibly could with them?This was wrong in so many ways!I was letting my heart get in my mind's way, but the weird thing was even my mind was all for it. I had some fu
Lyla POV:If I had my phone on me, I would have taken a picture of Cameron and Samuel. Their mouths fell open as if they didn't believe the words coming out of my mouth after a second when they had regained their demeanour when hearing me chuckle, they both had the biggest smiles on their faces. My heart swelled at the thought of me being the reason for them to smile like that. I had only seen them emotionless when around other people, well, except Alana. The thought that they kept these emotions reserved for only a few people made the butterflies flutter even harder in my tummy. I could tell they wanted to hug me as they inched their bodies closer to mine but held themselves back because of the others around. The careful consideration Cameron and Samuel showed me was a refreshing change. They seemed genuinely concerned about my comfort."Are you certain, sweetheart?" Cameron asked, his voice gentle, laced with an undercurrent of concern."We wouldn't want to pressure you into anythin
Lyla POV:As I spun around in front of the full-length mirror, I took a moment to let the sight of my reflection sink in. The dress that the twins had picked out for me was a mesmerizing blend of elegance and simplicity – white with intricate floral prints and tiny pearls embellishing it. It was shoulderless, revealing a hint of the smooth skin of my collarbone and shoulders. The bodice, crafted from sheer fabric, clung perfectly from my chest to my hips, and the rest of the dress cascaded down to my feet in waves of silky softness.I had been blessed with numerous luxurious things in life, considering the wealth of my pack. Even so, I could tell that this particular dress was quite a bit pricier than the usual. But for some reason, I couldn't bring myself to be angry with the twins for the exorbitant gift. Their thoughtful gesture washed over me like a warm wave, leaving a soft glow of happiness behind, replacing the potential anger. The colour of the dress, white, was my mother's fa
Lyla POV:The entire way, I kept asking where they were taking me. I wasn't scared; I was curious. It had been over ten minutes, and I swear to the goddess, the five-inch jimmy choos were killing my feet now. I had begun to lag behind the twins. The forest floor was uneven, but I didn't want to say anything. They both seemed excited. When I fell significantly behind, I saw Samuel turn around, and before I could understand what he was about to do, I was picked up bridal style. His strong muscular arms encircled me like a cocoon of safety. A rush of excitement went through me, but I tried my best not to show it. I knew no one was around, but this was still inappropriate."I'm okay. Let me down. I can walk." I saidTrying my best to be as assertive as possible, but his cedarwood smell kept getting my thoughts jumbled up that my words came out as a murmur. I heard him chuckle, pulling me closer to his chest, basically squishing me as he said."I'm sure you can, but our queen was getting t
Lyla POV:I swirled the spoon in my coffee, epically failing to control the smile that was spreading on my face as I thought about yesterday's date. Everything was just perfect, the setting, view, company and sunset, not to mention the company. I adored the simple things in life, which was what the twins had done yesterday. I was glad they hadn't taken me to some expensive place and all that shebang. I knew many girls would appreciate the luxury and attention that would come with being on the arms of the future kings, but I wasn't like that. If Jax weren't even in the picture, I would still always prefer the simple things. Even if I wasn't brought up with all the privileges I had when it came financial aspects."By the look of that shit-eating grin on your face, I'm guessing you had a hell of a time." Alana's voice broke me out of my daze. My cheeks blushed at her comment.I blushed and then nodded.Not able to form the words because my smile couldn't swipe off my face.Alana squealed
Lyla POV:The silence in our dorm room was killing me. I had to get out of there, and with how Alana had reacted not too long ago, I didn't want to be around her for round two of an outburst when she came back. So here I was now, deep into the forest behind the training grounds, away from Alana, the twins and everyone else. I needed time to think about everything that had happened. How'd I put myself in this position, and how to get out of it. I didn't want to believe it at first, but there was no apprehension in my heart anymore that whatever Alana had said to me about my brothers and Jax was the bitter truth.Lars and the triplets had never once blamed me for our parent's death, even though Lars was busy taking over the pack the triplets always had been around. Now, coming to think of it, they had always tried communicating with me, I had just locked myself in my room, believing everything that people would say to me was true. Yeah, my brothers were tough on me from time to time and