All Chapters of My Three Complicated Mates : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

RAYNA’S POVMy lungs burned and my legs felt heavy as I finally pushed open the door to my dorm room, the lingering chill of the night air clinging to my jacket.My chest was still aching with a confusing mix of guilt and unresolved tension when I stepped inside, letting out a heavy breath, and nearly jumped out of my skin when I saw a tall figure sitting on the edge of my bed.“Jesus!” I gasped, clutching a hand to my chest as I stumbled back against the door.Zed stood up immediately, his expression shifting to one of instant regret. “I’m sorry, Rayna. I didn’t mean to startle you.”I let out a shaky breath, closing the door behind me and dropping my keys onto the small table. “It’s fine,” I muttered, forcing my heartbeat to slow down. Then, a thought crossed my mind. I tilted my head, looking at him with a faint frown.“Wait... why do you even bother knocking?”Zed shrugged casually, his handsome face softening into an easy smile. “I can’t always just walk in whenever I want. Only

RAYNA'S POVBy early afternoon, while I had barely mastered the basics of a breaststroke, I could easily keep myself afloat, kick across the shallow end, and jump into the water without a single second of fear.Laughing and dripping wet, we finally climbed out and headed back up to the suite to shower and change for the rest of the day.I stood near the vanity, shyly biting my lip as I watched Zed walk toward the master bathroom. His wet swim trunks were plastered tight against his waist, clinging so closely that they outlined the heavy, impressive shape of what I’d only ever felt whenever we kissed, but secretly wanted to see right now.Zed caught me staring in the mirror’s reflection and turned around, arched a playful brow. “You alright over there?”My face flushed a violent, instant red. I quickly nodded my head, looking anywhere else. “Yeah. Fine.”He let out a low chuckle, his eyes twinkling. “Good. Get dressed in something comfortable, you can pick whatever you want from the cl

ZED'S POVOne vampire charged straight at me, his fangs bared. Holding Rayna securely with my left arm, I met him head-on with my right, extending my razor-sharp claws and slamming my entire hand straight into his chest, tearing his heart out before he could even blink. He collapsed into ash.Two more rushed me at the same time. I lost my footing, and Rayna slipped from my grip, falling softly onto the grass beside me.With no other choice, I gave in to my beast. My bones cracked and shifted as I began to transform into my full wolf form, thick deep red fur sprouting wildly across my skin.They attacked me mid-transformation, claws and silver blades tearing into my flesh, but I refused to retreat a single inch. I stood directly over Rayna’s body, taking blow after blow until my vision began to darken, my legs buckling under the pain.I fell onto my side, weak, bleeding out, fighting with everything in me just to keep my eyes open. There were still seven of them left, circling like vu

TIO’S POVThis was my fifth time standing outside Rayna’s door today, and she still wasn't around.I leaned my forehead against the cool, painted wood of her door, pulling out my phone and tapping her contact again.Nothing. None of my messages were going through, the single gray checkmark staring back at me like an insult.She probably still had me blocked from the time I couldn't stop picking on her.Valid.A sharp, restless coil of worry twisted deep in my gut as I backed away from the quiet room and headed down the corridor, turning toward the north wing to check Jamie’s dorm instead.If Rayna wasn't in her own bed, she had to be with her friend.I knocked on Jamie’s door. But was met with silence. I tried the handle and it locked.“Does anyone actually sleep in their own fucking rooms these days?” I muttered under my breath, dragging a hand down my face as I turned on my heel and headed straight for the boys’ wing toward Cade’s room.By the time I reached Cade’s door, I was beyo

RAYNA’S POVThe warm scent of freshly baked rolls and rich soups filled the high-ceilinged hall, but my appetite was completely dead.I sat at a polished oak table near the large stained-glass windows, picked at a small bowl of fruit, my mind still violently replaying the horrors of last night, the crushing impact of the car flip, the burning smell…I couldn't even pinpoint exactly what it was but it was very unpleasant.Then the scream that had burst from my own lungs.Across the table, Jamie was sipping her smoothie. She looked quiet today, her usual bright, bubbly demeanor replaced by a subtle, guarded stillness.“You’re really quiet,” I muttered softly, setting my fork down.She offered a faint, tight smile that didn't quite reach her dark eyes. “Just didn't sleep well, that’s all. What about you? Tio didn't know you were gone all day yesterday. He said he stopped by five different times looking for you.”My heart did a sudden, uncomfortable violent flip in my chest. Five times?I