"I want you to feel secure, my love. Never again will you be helpless. Even if-"Jason voice broke and he swallowed, taking an obvious effort to continue."Even if one day you don't want me anymore. The money is yours."Jason was near tears at the thought of Ammy not loving him anymore and Ammy let out a shaky laugh, her own eyes threatening tears. Behind the alpha was a tall row of flowering bushes and Ammy looked around them for witnesses. Seeing no one, Ammy pushed and pulled both Magnus and Jason until they followed her, walking to stand by the bushes, blocking them from casual observance.Ammy let out another laugh at the twin bemused expressions she received and wasted no time in cornering Jason, pressing their bodies together from chest to groin. Ammy wound her arms around the alpha, embracing him tightly. Jason' expression cleared of confusion to be replaced with such a look of open wonder and desire that Ammy shivered, eyes falling to half-mast as she preened for the alpha. A
The triad agreed to another family picnic the next day to announce their engagement to their loved ones. Ammy was pleased when her alphas readily agreed to inviting Jane and Adom. She had been briefly concerned that their possessiveness would extend to her newest friends, but Sebestian and Jason greeted her request with smiles and acceptance. Ammy cherished their trust and lack of suspicion. The only mating she had ever seen up close was her parent's, filled with jealous rages, hard punches and flying dishware. It warmed her through and through to know that her alphas were kind, patient and would do anything in the world to make her happy.Jason and Sebestian left her feeling euphoric after scenting her thoroughly. She felt as if she floated through the hours until she saw her alphas again, grinning constantly and humming under her breath as she helped Lillian with household chores. Lillian was happy for them, and their dinner discussion consisted solely of marriage plans and, to Ammy
Adom, Jane, Sebestian and Jason shared a mischievous look before rising and following Sam's lead, stripping and jumping into the lake. Ammy felt her body flush as she watched her alphas slowly remove their clothing, throwing her sly, knowing glances as they revealed more and more flesh to her hungry gaze. She had never seen a more beautiful sight and she ran a hand over her hot face, trying to compose herself. Should she join them?Ammy shifted as Jason reached over to Sebestian to help unbutton his shirt. Once done, Jason stepped close to Sebestian and ran his hands slowly over the muscled stomach that was revealed, biting his lip and glancing at Ammy from the corner of his eye. Sebestian grinned at Jason and brushed a lock of his hair back, leaning forward to nose gently at the other alphas' cheek. God, they looked good together. Strong, noble and beautiful, they fit together so well. How did Ammy look next to them?Ammy shook her head and winced when Allen elbowed her harshly. She
Ammy turned and left the water, wringing out the end of her shirt and smirking as Jason and Sebestian watched her intently, eyes lingering on her bobs. Sam ran by yelling as Mandy pursued him. Ammy, seized with a sudden impulse, reached out and lifted a shrieking, giggling Mandy in her arms. She swung her around growling and pretending to eat her and she threw her arms around her neck, giving her a kiss to the cheek before squirming. Ammy put her down and she ran off after Sam again.Ammy grinned and turned around to her alphas, proud of her connection to Mandy. Her alphas would see how good of a parent she was. She froze though, met with a frowning Jason and a harsh snarling growl from Sebestian. Ammy whined and crossed her arms, hunching her shoulders, confused. Seeing Ammy's discomfort, Jason cleared his throat pointedly, making Sebestian blink and relax. Ammy stayed where she was, the slow realization that she had turned her back to them coming over her. Had they seen?"Alpha?"He
Ammy arrived home to see the front door ajar, the hinges creaking ominously, swinging gently from the wind. She frowned, her stomach twisting with anxious nausea and looked over her shoulder. The street was empty, the sun just beginning to set and the Jason carriage that her alphas had sent her home in was too far down the road to stop. Ammy took a deep breath and turned back to the house, slowly stepping closer, regretting her insistence that she hadn't needed an escort home. Lillian wasn't the type to keep the doors open, unlocked.Ammy breathed deep again, reaching out to ease the door wider, creeping over the threshold and this time she caught a scent, one that didn't belong. The smell of damp, decaying dirt and marigolds was all too familiar, and Ammy couldn't suppress the whine that climbed up from her chest and out her throat. She turned sharply to flee but the front door slammed shut from an unseen force and Ammy stumbled back, tripping over her own feet. A shadowed body follo
It was an easier process than Ammy imagined. She slipped through the window in her room and onto the neighboring roof, throwing her bag first and then jumping over. The roof was at just the right angle to hide her from the thugs stalking her and Ammy was able to scale the rooftops and slip into an alley far away from prying eyes. She was proud of herself as she slipped into the morning crowd, following men in suits and groups of well-dressed women into the business district. The bank was easy to locate, a crowd of wealthy looking patrons occupied the lobby and Ammy was thankful she had decided to wear her best attire. She would have drawn too much attention otherwise.Ammy waited for the lines to thin before she approached a teller, a sour faced older man with a bushy mustache. She gave the man her best grin only to receive a dark frown in return. Ammy cleared his throat, trying not to look as out of place as he felt."Good morning, sir. I need to make a withdrawal from my account."T
"Who did this, darling? I'll kill them!"Ammy opened her mouth to respond but the words fought her. She was deeply ashamed to tell her alpha what had happened, how she was unable to fight against Jones, how she tried to leave her alphas without a word. Jason would hate her, think her stupid. Jason hummed at Ammy's silence and kissed her forehead before guiding Ammy to sit on the nearest loveseat. Ammy sank down into the plush furniture, feeling weak and tired. She watched Jason fuss over her, placing a blanket around her shoulders and calling for tea and telling a servant to send a carriage for Sebestian immediately.When he was satisfied, Jason settled next to Ammy, pulling the omega into his lap and tucking Ammy's head beneath his chin. Ammy let out a deep sigh, going boneless in her alpha's lap and didn't move until Sebestian arrived, coming to kneel before the pair. Both of her alphas touching her, soothing her grounded and she gave Sebestian a smile. Sebestian's smile was straine
Ammy woke up on a straw covered, cold, stone floor, a freezing draft shocking her out of unconsciousness, making her tremble. She felt weak, exhausted and it took a few moments for her mind to remember. Her father's visit, the bank, her heat... Damon. Ammy choked on a sob, pressing her hand over her mouth, the other hand pressing against the floor to lift her aching body up. She panted, kneeling hunched over, fighting nausea. It was dark, the only light a faint, soft glow from a gas lamp across the room and a small, barred window. It provided enough light that Ammy could see she was in a cell, thick metal caging her. She craned he neck, trying to see beyond the high window but it was useless. Tall grass hid the window from outside view.She gasped, pushing down the fog trying to take over her mind, ignoring the weakness of her body and grasped onto the metal bars. It was torture, pulling her heat sick body up but she managed, swaying on her feet and leaning her weight forward. She pre