Chapter 10

We discussed my return to school; it was important to them that I continue my studies, but the idea terrified me—I had been a victim of bullying there. Sure, things might be different now, but still...

Staff member: My Alpha, Tobias, is back with his daughter and is asking to see you.

Zach and Alex reached out, took my hands, and led me along. We headed toward the hearing room. I remember coming back here when the twins' parents were in charge. Back then, there was only one chair on the dais, but today, there were three. I froze, staring at them in confusion.

Zach: We want our mate to be able to attend hearings if she wishes, so we had a seat set up for you.

Amelia: I don’t know what to say... thank you.

Then, one by one, my Alphas kissed me on the forehead. An awkward cough came from the doorway. Tobias was standing there with his daughter—a young woman of striking beauty: hair the color of ripe wheat, eyes as blue as a cloudless summer sky, sun-kissed skin, and a perfectly toned physique. How could the twins prefer me over her? I felt their muscular arms wrap around me, and together, we faced the two newcomers.

Zach: Catherine, your father told us you’re pregnant. How are you doing?

Catherine: I’m doing quite well, my Alphas... I’m sorry my father bothered you with my condition; I have actually asked him not to do anything. I wanted to tell the father myself—you understand?

Zach: Of course. And who is the lucky dad?

Catherine: It’s Zachary Portland—hence the confusion, since, as you know, he goes by Zach too. Alex: Portland—yes, he’s a good wolf.

Catherine: Yes, he’s my mate too, but my dear dad didn’t approve.

I looked at Tobias; he was beet red as he bellowed:

Tobias: He isn’t worthy of you! You were born to be a Luna, not a warrior’s mate!

I felt Zach and Alex tense up beside me.

Amelia: Tobias, I know you don’t like me—I understand that—but the Goddess chooses our mates. Even if we don’t understand why at first, we have to give the bond a chance. Zachary Portland is a good guy; he’s the only one who was ever kind to me while everyone else was tormenting me. He has good values, and I’m certain he’ll make a good mate for your daughter.

Tobias: You’ve got some nerve, you bitch; you stole my daughter’s Alphas...

Alex and Zach lunged at him in unison, grabbing him and pinning him against the wall.

Zach and Alex: Don’t disrespect our mate.

Their voices were low, angry growls. I stepped toward them and gently pulled them away from Tobias.

Amelia: Guys, please. Tobias is entitled to his opinion, and violence isn’t the way to make me accept the pack.

Zach and Alex looked at me, then released Tobias. He stared at me in shock, then looked at his daughter, who was weeping softly.

Catherine: Dad, Zach and Alex are like brothers to me, but I love Zachary. Please—isn’t my happiness more important than your ambitions?

Tobias sighed softly and, without looking at me, said:

Tobias: I’m sorry. Let’s go home and invite your Zachary over; we’ll talk.

Catherine gently approached me and wrapped me in a hug, whispering her warm thanks in my ear. I had just saved her father from a disaster. Meanwhile, Zach and Alex stood silently beside me. Had I made a mistake? I couldn't just stand there and watch them turn against one of their own because of me. I sighed softly.

Amelia: Listen, guys, I…

Before I could finish my sentence, Zach and Alex were upon me, wrapping me in their powerful embrace.

Zach: If you only knew how much we want to kiss you right now—you'd be amazing.

Amelia: You aren't angry?

Alex: No, my Amelia; quite the opposite. We’re very proud of you.

I looked up at them and saw their gazes fixed on me, filled with pride and adoration.

Alex: I don’t know what you think, Zach, but I believe the Goddess chose very well for us.

Zach: I couldn't agree more, Alex.

With that, both men kissed the corners of my mouth.

Zach: What would you like to do today, Amelia?

I thought back to the research I had wanted to do in the library earlier—something I hadn't managed to complete because the twins' delicious scent had made me panic.

Amelia: Can I go to the library?

Alex smiled at me tenderly.

Alex: Of course, my love; you can go wherever you want.

My heart fluttered with joy at this new endearment: "My love."

Zach: Is there a particular subject you want to study, sweetheart?

I looked at Zach, who had just spoken, then shifted my gaze to Alex before looking back at Zach. Their eyes were filled with desire for me, and I felt my stomach clench at the intensity of it; I forced myself to calm down. I didn't feel ready for that yet—I was a virgin, and I had two mates who expected to take me together. Besides, how would that even work? Would they take turns, or would they want to do it at the same time? I really ought to do some research on the subject to get an idea of ​​what to expect, but for the moment, I had another concern: my wolf was white, and perhaps they knew something about white wolves.

Amelia: Actually, yes—I want to do some research on the white wolf...

Alex: Where did you see a white wolf? Actually, it doesn't matter; the white wolf is a legend.

I looked at Alex in surprise.

Amelia: Why a legend?

It was Zach who answered.

Zach: The white wolf is said to be a direct descendant of the Goddess—an omen of peace, love, and strength. The Goddess supposedly endowed them with a unique power.

Amelia: Like what?

Alex: Honestly, I have no idea, and no one really does, since no one has ever seen one. Now, my turn: why the interest in the white wolf?