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Layla POV It had been a long night and I ached, missing the twins. Samuel and Jason were quickly becoming my lifeline. I got through the night filled with loneliness and fear, thinking of them. How I had felt safe in their presence. As angry as I was with them, I knew I needed them both. My entire body was shaking as I walked into the hall where my fate would be decided. I was prepared to run. To escape in whatever way I could. I would not return to Alpha Rafe. I would die before that would happen. I saw Rafe smiling broadly as he saw me enter the hall. I visibly cringed, and it only made him smile more. I turned away from him, as nausea rose within my body. I immediately saw my family watching me as I entered the room. My parents had encouraging looks on their faces, but I could see the fear in their eyes. I finally landed on my fated mates. Samuel and Jason. I could see
Jason POV It had been a long night. I had tried to contain my disappointment and frustration that Layla had chosen Samuel. I knew there were things between us; things that needed to be ironed out. I had hoped we would all share one bed, but that was not the case. It caused me a fear I hated to admit. A fear that she may not accept me as her mate. I did not know how I would survive a rejection from Layla. I did not know if I would survive if she chose Samuel only. I spent most of the night considering the various scenarios and none ended favourably for me. Now we were all silent being escorted to the palace. I knew we would have a challenging day facing the Wolf Council, the Queen and Rafe’s lies. I only hoped we would be able to prove that we were mates to Layla. That we would be able to discredit Rafe and his claims that he was Layla’s mate. I wondered what would have happened
Samuel POV It felt so right having Layla in my arms. Well, on my shoulder. I knew we had a way to go yet, but that she came back to us meant she wanted us … right? I could not prevent the fear in my chest. We had been so close to making the worst decision of our lives and all because we had accepted everything at face value. As we reached our floor, Jason moved around us to open the door to our main suite. We each had our own rooms within the suite. We would have to determine how we would make things work; for now, it was important for us to speak with Layla. To find out her concerns and share our worries. “Put me down, you beast!” Layla screamed as she squirmed on my shoulder. She was still making a strong effort at pounding on my back, but it only served to make me laugh even more. She would be a strong mate, but could not hurt me. Physically, that is. I slowly lowered Layla
Layla POV I watched as a woman in red leather and high heels walked to stand before all of us. “Director; I thought you were coming tomorrow,” Alpha Lucas stuttered. “I had a chance to leave early. I just met with the Queen. Imagine my surprise when she stated that one of my representatives was preparing to take a young woman into custody,” she stated. I felt a glimmer of hope, as I waited to see what would happen next. “Her fated mate contacted us to support him in getting her back from the Alpha twins of the Dark Forest Pack,” Lucas commented. “You were sent to get to the bottom of everything,” the director replied. “I did. The Alpha twins hid her from us; we had to assume there was foul play involved,” Lucas indicated. The director turned to focus her intense stare on me. “Alpha Lucas,” she stated coldly. “Yes,” he squeaked out. “I do not see a mark on her neck,” the Director observed.
Jason POV “We should go to one of our suites,” I started to say before Layla cut me off. “No, I want answers now,” she interrupted. As if realizing her defiance would push Samuel, I stepped between the two of them. “I am sure we all have some things to explain,” I stated calmly. Layla turned her glare from Samuel to me, “What?!?” I demanded, confused by her glare. I felt of the two of us, I was the more reasonable twin. “I am not the one who was rushing off to a bonding ceremony with chosen mates!” Layla yelled. “No, you just left us behind!” I countered. “I left you behind? I had no choice! I was taken, if you recall,” she yelled. Samuel looked at her, “How the hell would we know? We were not even there!” he reminded her loudly. “Surely William advised you what had happened,” she stated, confused at the conversation. “When did you become so friendly with our warrior?” I ques
Samuel POV I immediately recognized the voice from the back of the room. I turned and smiled as I saw both my parents entering the ceremony hall. My father’s face was red with rage, as he approached the stage, holding my mother’s hand. “What are you doing here?” I asked, pleased to see them. “Clearly saving you two asses from making the biggest mistake of your lives,” my mother bit out. Jason chuckled, as did many in the audience. My parents walked up the stage to stand in front of us. My mother had never been one to hold back and clearly, she was prepared to fight tonight. “What in the hell provoked you to take chosen mates?” my father demanded. Both my parents had been adamant our entire lives that we wait for our fated mate. That while the wait would be challenging it would be worth it in the end. And the Moon Goddess never made mistakes. “Elder David has been blackmailing us







