Chapter 29 The Love Wedge

Rhea

I laid in bed, feeling relaxed and so much better. Lionel was napping peacefully next to me. I kissed his shoulder and knew I was deeply in love with him. I loved all of my mates but Lionel seemed to reach me at a deeper level. We had a different sort of connection. I wasn’t sure why but it had hurt the most when he asked me to befriend Anastasia. But I felt better now that he had admitted he was wrong.

I crawled out of bed carefully, trying not to wake him up. I got dressed and headed across the hall to my room. When I went inside Zek was already waiting for me. He sat at my desk chair with his elbows on his knees, looking contemplative.

“Hey,” I whispered. He looked up as if I had startled him. He was on his feet instantly. He looked anxious and jittery.

“Hi, Rhea. Please can I talk to you?” he begged. He was at my side quickly and took my hands in his. I nodded. “I’m so sorry. We all had a talk about Anastasia and I realized it was wrong to expect you to accept h