My mind reeling, I tried to get myself together. Why was this happening? How could it be possible that, after all this time, either Antoine or Ashton was my mate? As this thought hit me, so did fear. Fear as to which one it actually was. What if it was Ashton? He was already bonded to Brailyn! And w
"Thank you." I responded, trying to keep my expression neutral. Despite trying to ignore the draw I was feeling towards one of them, neither Antoine or Ashton seemed to notice it. Just the lack of acknowledgement was beginning to drive me mad. I wanted this fucking ceremony to be done so I could po
Ignoring the strong feeling of desperateness towards wanting my mate, I listened to Antoine's instructions as he directed me towards where his father last said they were located. At one point, I had to turn off the road and begin to drive through the forest itself, swerving and weaving, avoiding tre
Loud relentless taps could be heard overhead as rain fell down on the umbrella I held haphazardly over my head. My shoulder that wasn't fully covered grew soaked, but I couldn't feel the sensation at all. Since the day my father passed away, I have been numb. Beside me, my mother wailed into a hand
"Antoine, you need to let go." My voice came out in barely a whisper as I continued to fight the urge to cling to him. Until I sorted things with Asher and figured out what was there, I couldn't accept Antoine. "And if I don't want to?" Antoine asked, burying his face in my shoulder. I opened my
"What did you say?" Antoine asked, his eyes growing wide. "Repeat that." "You heard me." I said, feeling like my heart would beat out of my chest. "I don't know how it happened, but it seems I have two mates." Growing quiet, I watched on silently as Antoine attempted to take in what I just told hi
"What did you just say?" I asked, not sure if I heard Antoine right. "I want to properly meet this other mate of yours." Antoine repeated, his face remaining impassive. "I've met him in passing, but I've never actually talked to him." Confused. I kept my gaze fixed on Antoine. Why exactly would he
For the rest of my time at the office, I got to deal with the awkwardness of Asher and Antoine's back and forth as they both worked as my assistants. I didn't manage to get much work done because of it, being forced to take the rest home with me to finish before the mourning ceremony. I had just en