Brandon’s p. o. v
Proud.
We were so damn proud of our mate.
She was not only the most beautiful she-wolf we had ever set our eyes on, she was strong too. Knowing how she had managed to kill one of the female alpha’s and injured another made us fall in love with her more than ever.
“Does it still hurt?” I asked in a whisper when I traced my fingers on the healing wound which was on her shoulder.
“N….”
“Of course it does.” Landon answered cutting her off.
“We are so sorry for leaving you like that. We could have given you a head-up with what we were about to do.” I whispered then leaned in and kissed her forehead lightly.
“Seriously, it is Just an injury on the shoulder. Not the throat and defiantly not a rejection.” Cole spat in our office.
I glared at him coldly then sighed loudly.
“What’s your problem?” I asked seriously.
“You two are. You guys sustained injuries as well. But it seems like you didn’t even realize. When we came here you quickly rushed to Mia and dragged her in your damn office to check on her injury when she’s a Werewolf, she can heal easily. And what’s with your sitting style?” He asked on top of his voice surprising us.
Mia sat in between Landon and me on the couch.
“Something isn’t okay with you Cole. You have been a total jerk to your mate and us, instead of you worrying about your shaken mate who is sitting all alone looking scared in the corner, you are worrying about us. What the hell!” I exclaimed.
He quickly turned and looked at Emily who was quietly facing him.
He walked to her and lifted her up in bridal style without warning.
“Cole, it’s okay, I can walk.” She said in a cracked voice.
“Stay still.” He commanded then walked out of our office.
“Do you think he’s acting up because of what he recently discovered?” Landon asked softly
“Yes. As much as he loves her, It’s hard for him to accept the fact that she is also mated to Jason and she thinks of him as his wolf.” I answered.
“Wait what?” Mia asked with widened eyes.
“Well love, it turns out that Cole’s identical brother is also mated to Emily. To be specific, they share one mate, and what’s worse is that Emily doesn’t know that she’s spending her time and days with Cole, she thinks it’s Jason’s wolf.” I answered simply as she dropped her jaw open.
“I know honey, we have heard a few wolves in the past say how they really looked alike. They said it was truly hard to tell them apart.” Landon finished.
“That explains the two slightly different marks on each side of her neck.” She whispered.
“Yes, Cole doesn’t really know what to do despite acting like he knows it all. You see, Cole can never share her with his twin brother because the brother almost killed him in the past. And he can’t trap her in some cell or hurt her in any way, his wolf and conscience won’t let him be at peace. He is stuck between decisions and we can’t do anything to help. His anger is directed at us as well because we kind of made him find out what Emily thought of him.” I said sadly.
“I see, that’s why when he looked at Emily he acted a bit cold towards her.” She whispered.
“Yes, Mia don’t worry about him, he will soon find a solution. And believe me when I say he too has changed. The Cole we knew in the past could never treat a woman with such care and love. He even killed one of our men in anger over them scaring his mate. No matter what, he will have to choose, either he sees past his brother’s betrayal and accept to share a mate or kill his brother and trap his mate for life.” I answered.
“That will be a very hard choice and decision to make.” She said.
“Mia, as much as we would like to talk about him and Emily, our concern and your well-being comes first.” Landon said behind her.
She turned with a smile and faced him.
“I’m okay, well….. the shift was painful, but Ayira was there with me. She even took care of everything.” She answered.
I leaned in and wrapped my arms around her waist.
“You were so beautiful out there and your coat was pure royalty,” I said honestly as she tensed without a word.
Blake and I fell in love with you all over again.” I whispered then kissed the back of her neck.
I was about to pull back when her arousal hit my nose.
I sat upright and shifted a bit to glance at Landon.
He sat there facing her with a raised brow. He too could smell that sweet tempting scent.
“You sure know how to provoke us.” Landon whispered then leaned in and crushed his lips against hers.
She immediately moved her arms and curved them around his neck.
Her actions said it all. She knew what she was getting into and she was okay with it.
As it was, we had been holding back for a very long time, we needed her a lot more than we showed it.
I grinned then leaned in and kissed her neck while moving my hands from her waist and sliding them to her breasts. When I cupped them in my hands and gave a slight squeeze. She pulled back from the kiss with a low moan.
I dropped my hands, moved away from the couch, and glanced at Landon who was staring back at me.
I smirked then nodded. We weren’t going to let such a beautiful moment pass us by. If she wanted us to hold her, then we were going to do it.
“Up we go.” Landon said when he grabbed her hand and lifted her in his arms.
“Hey!” She screamed loudly.
I walked to the door and pushed it open with a smile.
“Is it now okay for us to take a step further?” I asked seriously.
She looked at me for a second then leaned her head against Landon’s chest then nodded.
That’s all the confirmation we needed to hear for us to continue with what we wanted to do.