Three Fated Hearts

Chapter 53

~Tia~

What a day! First, I wake up to a delicious few rounds with my mates; then I have a crazy serious talk with Mark. Who could have guessed that his mate would end up being Jenna, the pain in my a*s?

After speaking with Mark, I decided to take a walk and reflect on everything. Being back home has been a whirlwind, starting with finding out I’m mated to the twins, the future Alphas of the pack. I would have never imagined this to be the case, but here we are.

So many things have gone on in such a short amount of time. There are so many changes in my life, but I guess that’s what it’s about. The important thing now is to figure out what to do and how to roll with the punches.

I walk for some time, not really keeping track of the time or looking to end up at any particular destination. I watched pack members so about with their everyday lives, not many sparing me a glance. The sun starts to set on me, and the view is beautiful. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Love, where are you?

I’m just walking.

We are heading to dinner if you want to join us. I sigh and don’t respond. Dinner at the packhouse will mean dinner with the rest of the pack members. I’ve been avoiding these meals as much as possible, though some were avoided with just simple luck. I guess I can’t keep avoiding this since I’m meant to be the next Luna. It’s time to put on my big girl panties and face the world, so to speak.

I head to the packhouse, trying to sike myself up as I go. I want to be collected and focused when I get in the dining room. I know there will be people there who would love nothing more than to see me fail, and I can’t give them the satisfaction.

I walk through the front door of the packhouse and head to the back toward the kitchen. This isn’t the only way into the dining room, but I wanted to have that extra time to gather myself. I walk through the kitchen, nodding to the staff as I go. I get some nods back, but things are still a bit rocky with the pack. I need to remedy that.

I walk into the dining room, and eyes immediately land on me. The ranked member’s table is pretty full at the moment. The twins have just sat down at the head of the table with an empty chair between them that I’m sure is meant for me. The Luna and Alpha are on Lincoln’s left, which is weird since they are still running the pack. Mark and Lynn are on Landon’s right, with their parents sitting beside them.

Surprisingly, my parents and sisters are at the ranked table toward the other end. I see an open seat, and I’m guessing that must be for Jenna. I walk toward my mates, smiling at my mom as I go. I know she won’t be able to greet me like she would want to with my dad there. He hates when she shows me affection. Daddy ignores me completely, looking at the plate in front of him, and Adela gives me a dirty look. Aida looks at me but seems to be looking through me. It’s good to see her out and about, but something seems off about her.

Luna Kimberly sneers at me as I walk past, but Alpha Paul gives me a full smile which I return. Lynn and Mark give me a reassuring pat on the arm, and the twins stand, waiting for me to join them. “You guys don’t have to do that. You could have kept eating.”

“We just started, love. We really just sat down not too long ago,” Landon says, kissing me on the forehead. I reach my seat, and Lincoln takes me in his arms, pushing his nose into my neck to take a big sniff.

“You smell so good baby.” I can feel my face get warm, and I know I’m fully blushing. I can hear Lynn giggle, and I shoot her a look while I settle in my seat. A plate is placed in front of me, and my stomach starts to grumble. I didn’t realize how hungry I was. I start to eat while listening to the conversations around me.

After a few minutes, Alpha Paul stands up and taps his fork to his glass. The room quiets down, and all eyes are on him. “Thank you for attending this dinner. I know we aren’t usually so formal, but I wanted to make this announcement. As you all know, my sons have found their Goddess given mate.” He turns to us, and I try to shrink into my chair.

Lincoln, Landon…..did you guys know about this announcement?

No. They respond in unison, and I close my eyes briefly. I wish I had known this is what I would be walking into. I would have prepared myself.

“Landon and Lincoln will be taking over as Alphas of this pack, and I know they will be great. They will be running this pack with the lovely Portia Colby, their fated mate.” The room erupted in grumbles and whispers. I could focus and hear what is being said, but the truth is that I really don’t want to know. Alpha Paul clears his throat, and everyone becomes silent again. “We are lucky to have these three take over, and I know things will go smoothly with them in charge.” I hear a huff and notice Luna Kimberly’s jaw clench. She is working overtime to keep her reaction at bay. “We will have the ceremony in a week’s time, so I want everyone to be prepared to welcome our new Alphas and Luna.” Alpha Paul looks around the room, but I keep my eyes focused on him, too scared to see the reactions in the room.

The back door slams open, and an angry Jenna comes stomping into the dining room. She is oblivious to the silence in the room and the fact that Alpha Paul is addressing the pack. She marches right up to Mark and slaps him. Lynn jumps up and starts to growl, but Mark puts his hand up in front of her, silently asking her to stay put.

“How dare you! Who the f**k do you think you are? You are nothing compared to me.” Mark makes no move or noise. He just looks at Jenna with an icy glare. “You don’t get to reject me. If anyone hands out

a rejection, it will be me rejecting you. I DO NOT accept your rejection, I won’t give you the satisfaction. You WILL accept me, whether you like it or not!”