All Chapters of Three's A Crowd: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

~Akia~The classroom door opens, disrupting the quiet in the room. All eyes travel to the door, including mine. I expected to see the professor, but instead, Matt is standing there, his eyes scanning the room.I quickly put my eyes on my notebook in front of me. My body is almost numb, the shock rolling through me in waves. Matt is here, standing in this room. I haven’t seen him in what feels like forever. I never thought I’d see him again.We left so many things unsaid and unsolved. Well, I didn’t leave anything; it was him. I still have no idea where he disappeared to or why he refused to communicate with me. I should hate him; I should see him as the scum of the earth. Maybe it’s because I’ve found happiness in my mates, but I’m not mad at him. I’m hurt and confused, but not mad.My breath catches as he gets closer to me. He sinks into the desk behind me, close enough that I can detect his heartbeat. The air around me changes, and I wonder if he plans to say something. The classroo

~Atlas~Fuck! I’m nervous as hell. I’ve never done this before, and I have no idea if this is even something that she wants. I can’t help but hope that she isn’t completely appalled at the thought of being with me. Where do you get this shit from? How are you so commanding as an Alpha, yet weak as hell when it comes to women? I block him out, not wanting to hear any more.I know I sound sad and weak, but what am I supposed to do? I’ve always been cautious when it came to women. It was for several reasons, one being that so many are only out to get what they can from you. I’ve seen it time and again: a woman using a man, especially if they hold rank. I always told myself that I wouldn’t allow that to happen to me. I would make sure that I was only with my mate and, even then, I would make sure my mate was pure-hearted.Akia is the most amazing woman I’ve ever met. Her heart is definitely pure, and the fact that I’m an Alpha means nothing to her. She is sticking around us because of us

Apollo looks down at his phone, checking the time. He left them alone for hours, hoping that they were able to spend time together. He didn’t want to interrupt that time.If he’s being honest, a part of him is a little jealous. It isn’t everyone who comes across their mate to find out that they saved themselves. The selfish, animalistic side of him wanted to be the one to take her first time. It’s probably an ‘Alpha’ thing, or maybe any man would feel the same way. He could have pushed the issue and gotten that part of her, but that didn’t feel right.Atlas has always buried himself in the future, in being the future Alpha. All the brothers will take over the pack together, but Atlas will be the point man. Atlas will be the one that everyone turns to for answers.Their father had always put the most pressure on Atlas, which turned him into a bit of a recluse. Women have always wanted him; that was never an issue. Atlas never let them get close because he had the weight of the pack on

It doesn’t take long to get to the dorm, and I went even faster because I was afraid of him coming after me. I didn’t want to have to deal with him yet, and I’m not convinced that I can stand up to the mate bond, if I’m being honest. It shouldn’t be that hard. He was an asshole just now. I don’t know how you aren’t looking for a way to get away from him.It isn’t that easy, Bree. He’s our fated mate, and we are also fated to his brothers. So? No one would blame us, you know that, right? I put a block up, not having the capacity to deal with Bree right now. I really need to think all this through.I run into my dorm room, letting the door slam behind me. I’m at a loss, and the walk here didn’t clear anything up for me. Bree has been quiet, but I can’t worry about that now. “Akia, is that you?” I sigh and try to push everything out of my mind.I walk further into the room to find Esme on the couch. “Hey, Esme.”“Where have you been?” She gets to her feet and walks closer to me. She sni

~Ares~Akia scoffs and looks away. My anger instantly flares, and Adolf is right there with me. I will have to teach her some discipline, or we will continue to have problems. I’ve come too far to let something as minor as a strong will stop me from having what I’ve always wanted.I reach out and grip her chin between my thumb and index fingers. I pull her face toward me, forcing her to look at me. “I don’t like being ignored, and I don’t like your attitude.” There’s a fire in her eyes, but there’s also desire.“We have nothing to talk about, Ares. You made yourself very clear earlier.” Akia fights against my hold and turns her face again. I let Adolf have control, and he growls into the room.“I said I don’t like your attitude.” I move closer to her and spin her around so her back is against the open door. I push my body against hers, enjoying the warmth between us.“Move, Ares.” I do the exact opposite and push up against her even more. I feel the impression of her breasts against m