- Look at how the boys are positioned," says Celia.
It was her idea, so she's giving the orders. I lean out of the window and see James look up.
- Dereck on the right, then Reed, James and Mathis," I tell Celia as I close the window.
- OK. So, Tanya, you'll stand facing Dereck, then Télia, Clara and me.
- Put your hands in your pockets," I tell the girls.
- Why do you do that?
- I'm not taking off my engagement ring.
- It works.
- I'm already certain that James won't be fooled, so if we speak up, we're dead, they'll know where we are.
- Here we go," says Celia.
We get into the right order and, dressed in completely identical outfits from head to toe, including make-up, hair and jewelry, we head downstai
- Are you sure you're all right?" observed Célia, who had sunk back into sadness.- Not really," she admits.- What's going on?- I'm angry with myself for having had this stupid idea to play this joke on them, and I'm angry with Dereck for not having been able to recognize me like James did with you... Even Mathis was quicker! I really thought we'd become fused enough for him to recognize me at first glance, but no. He spotted you first...- What?- He told me...I feel too bad for her.- I may have dropped a hint," I try to defend him.- No, you didn't. I just think he still loves you," she says with tears in her eyes and a shaky voice.I pile in, get out of the car and throw my clothes and shoes inside to let Thea out as my s
- Look at how the boys are positioned," says Celia.It was her idea, so she's giving the orders. I lean out of the window and see James look up.- Dereck on the right, then Reed, James and Mathis," I tell Celia as I close the window.- OK. So, Tanya, you'll stand facing Dereck, then Télia, Clara and me.- Put your hands in your pockets," I tell the girls.- Why do you do that?- I'm not taking off my engagement ring.- It works.- I'm already certain that James won't be fooled, so if we speak up, we're dead, they'll know where we are.- Here we go," says Celia.We get into the right order and, dressed in completely identical outfits from head to toe, including make-up, hair and jewelry, we head downstai
- Well, my beauty, what's got you in such a state?" asks Godfather as I enter.- I can't wait to see the manor again, it's a gem!- The house will be empty without you," says Maman.- I hope it won't be long before it's filled with grandchildren," replies Rebecca.I'm choking, Mathis drops his fork, Reed bursts out laughing, Télia and Clara blush like two teenagers, Dereck and Célia smile and James remains impassive.Did my mother-in-law really just drop that in the middle of dinner? I look at the parents, who are unperturbed.- That would be great," adds Godfather.This time it's Dereck who chokes, and I laugh, until Celia turns pale.- Do you really want to be a grandfather before you're 40?" I ask, thinking that making him realize this might ch
The four of us have a quiet evening together, and the next day Celia comes to get me out of bed at eight o'clock.- Hmm... I groan.- Come on fat girl, get a move on, we're leaving in thirty minutes.I pick up my phone to check the time and come across a message from my fiancé.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Jamy :Hello my angel, I left you my cardcard in your wallet.Have a nice day. I love you ❤--------------------------------------------------------------------------I reply quickly before Celia gets angry.----------------------------------------------------------------------
We come home and spend several hours strengthening our bond by making love, kissing, cuddling, saying sweet nothings and expressing our feelings for each other. And I can feel her heart lightening.- When did you become Beta?" I ask later in the evening.- When you had your second cardiac arrest...- You saved me a lot of time..." I say, understanding that it's his commanding voice I'm hearing in my head in the moon pool. You saved us.His lips press tenderly against mine.- I can't live without you. I'd die of madness if I lost you.- I love you, James.Her body tingles and I feel our bond vibrate.- I love you too, Tanya.This time, it's me who's shivering.I visit my sisters
They look at me with shocked eyes.- That's why you're emotionally lost. A part of me lives in each of them. But you mustn't forget that they are beings in their own right. Even if we'll always be linked in some way, just like Dek and me.- They're a bit like... your sisters, then? muses James.- Yes, even more like twins. We'll be quadruplets, in fact.- Oh shit!" echoes the mocking voice of Dereck, who's just arrived.- What do you mean?" insists Celia, annoyed.- You were already a pain in the ass with just the two of you, let alone the four of you!Célia hits Dereck and he laughs out loud, delighted at her stupidity.- I've got a confession to make," I say, plunging back into my memories. I beg your pardon," I say specifically to James, taking him in