CHAPTER 129 : SOFT PECKS AND SWEET KISSES

Kira walked slightly ahead of her mates as they returned home together, her heart and mind full.

Aiden was the first to take her hand, walking closer and slipping his hand under hers before curling his fingers around hers. His grip was gentle at first, and then he held her closer.

As Kira felt his hold, she turned her head slightly, her brown eyes meeting his dark ones, and smiled softly at him before looking ahead again.

Meanwhile, Bryan, watching them, walked closer. He decided to do the same as his brother and slid his fingers between Kira's, his hold warm. 

Kira smiled softly and turned to him, not surprised that he had followed Aiden, her eyes full of love.

As they held her hands and walked back home, they didn't let go, and soon they reached the mansion. 

The house was quiet when they stepped inside, but they didn't stop. They walked up the stairs and entered their bedroom together, still holding hands.

It was only when they reached the bed after shutting the door did they finally let go. But that, itself, was only for a moment.

They moved toward the bed together in sync, as if knowing what came next in each other's heads. 

Kira was the first to settle in, lying in the middle as she always did, and Bryan and Aiden, not wanting to waste a second, each took their usual places beside her. 

The three of them lay on their backs at first, their shoulders touching and after a few moments of silence, Bryan and Aiden shifted at the same time, turning toward her.

Bryan wrapped his arm around her waist and pressed his face against her neck. His nose brushed her skin, and he took a slow, deep breath, inhaling her sweet, familiar scent that calmed him.

While on the other hand, Aiden shifted closer, his face pressing into the other side of her neck, his breath warm against her skin. He inhaled just as deeply, her scent also calming him. 

It was as if he was trying to etch her scent into his very soul with the way he inhaled so deeply, and it brought a soft, amusing smile to Kira's face, while she also felt her body relax from having them so close to her.

Neither Bryan nor Aiden spoke. They just held her, their breathing slow and their bodies warm against hers.

Kira herself didn't say anything either. She just kept smiling, her heart feeling full despite the ache. She knew they didn't have much time together and thought it would be best to also cherish the little time they had together and make good use of it.

And so, she lifted her hands—not fully, but just enough to gently touch their faces and stroke their hair.

Her fingers moved through Bryan's hair first, lovingly tracing the strands with her fingertips, and Bryan let out a small breath against her neck, his body relaxing completely under her touch. 

Her other hand brushed against Aiden's cheek next, her fingers sliding into his hair too, moving slowly and gently as he snuggled into her neck and exhaled softly.

Neither of them said anything or moved away. The room was just as quiet as when they got in, and it was deeply comforting to them. If anything, Bryan and Aiden snuggled deeper into Kira's neck and her eyes fluttered shut.

Her lips parted slightly, and she continued running her fingers through their hair and touching their faces as their breaths became slower and softer.

One by one, their bodies relaxed completely, and together, sleep gently claimed them.

Hours later, a knock woke them up, specifically Bryan and Aiden. The knock was soft, but it was enough to make them open their eyes, although Aiden's eyes were the first to open.

The sleep vanished in an instant as the knock woke him up, and he looked toward the door, wondering who it was disturbing their peace.

Then the knock came again.

Aiden sighed, his voice still rough from sleep as he asked, "Who is it?"

"Alpha, it's me." He heard and recognized the maid's voice.

"And, what do you want?" He asked the maid.

"Dinner is ready, Alpha; I came to inform you," the maid answered.

"Alright," Aiden nodded, rubbing his face. "We will be down soon."

"Okay, Alpha," the maid said quietly before walking away.

Bryan, who was also awake, shifted slightly and turned to stare at Kira's sleeping form. She was still fast asleep, and he didn't feel like waking her up, nor did Aiden. 

"She needs this sleep, but she has not eaten since earlier," Bryan murmured, running a hand through his hair.

"Yeah," Aiden agreed with a sigh. "She needs to eat."

Bryan hummed in agreement before sitting up and swinging his legs over the bed. He stretched slightly and rolled his shoulders before standing up. "You should wake her up," he said to Aiden. 

"I know," Aiden replied, and Bryan then headed to the bathroom.

Being the one to wake her up, Aiden had something in mind—a small smile forming on his lips.

He leaned in slowly and brushed his lips over hers, then he pecked her lips once.

He did it again.

Then again, the third time. But Kira still didn't move.

Aiden pulled back slightly, finding it funny how deeply she was asleep, then leaned in closer again and whispered, "Baby," before he then pecked her lips again.

But still, nothing.

His smile widened, and he pecked her again, this time a little longer, and whispered, "Baby, wake up."

This time around, Kira stirred, but Aiden didn't stop. He was not done with her… at least not yet.

He kissed her again, softer this time, his lips barely pressing against hers. Then once more, then another and another.

"Almost there," he thought and smirked as he felt her move, then he kissed her for real.

His hand cupped the side of her face gently as his lips pressed against hers, slow and deep.

Kira's cheeks turned red instantly and her eyes fluttered open. She was confused and her eyes were half-lidded with sleep, but that didn't stop how fast her cheeks turned red and instead of pulling away, she closed her eyes again and kissed him back.

Aiden pulled back slowly after some minutes, his forehead resting lightly against hers as he saw her bite her lip sexily, her eyes now opened but still romantically dazed.

He chuckled softly, his thumb brushing over her cheek while he admired her, and then he whispered, "Dinner is ready."