17. Alpha’s Demands

(Quinn's POV)

“Whether you are ready doesn't matter. We have to adapt to change.” Magnus frowns at my mum.

“Magnus is right, Quinn. You've had years to think about your decision. There is no point in putting off the inevitable,” my mother adds. The whole thing feels wrong. They are tag teaming me into making a choice that will affect the rest of my life. They don’t care about me or my feelings, and they are intent on railroading me into choosing between the twins.

“I am not ready for this yet. You can’t drop this on me, and expect an answer now.” I rub my brow. The tension radiating from my mother is nothing compared to what I'm feeling.

“There's no point in delaying things.”

“Shouldn't I have time to come to terms with this?” I ask, my voice filled with hope.

“What's the problem is? Either of my boys would make a fine husband. Any girl would want them,” Magnus growls, and I can tell that I am making him angry.

“That isn’t what I am saying. I just don’t like the fact that I will hurt