Chapter 47

• My heart sputtered in my chest as I realized Marcella had meant for the three of us to share a room. Even after accepting Ethan and Kieran as my mates, the thought of sharing a bed with them made me horribly nervous. It took a few deep breaths for me to realize I wasn't sure I wanted to sleep alone. I could feel the twins’ relief as they came to the same realization, knowing they felt the same. My week away from them had felt like years, though they seemed to have suffered worse than I did. I wondered if I’d ever forgive myself for leaving them, even if they managed to forgive me first.
• The room was filled with an uncomfortable silence as Ethan and Kieran’s dark eyes settled on my face. The air was thick with tension and longing. I opened my mouth and then closed it, realizing nothing I said would excuse my actions. A large bed sat against the wall, a maroon quilt draped over the top. I was thankful for the size of the bed, as sleeping with two large males would have proved difficult for anyone. A fireplace was built into the wall, though it looked unused. The room itself was large but sparsely furnished. The walls matched the shade of the quilt, and the carpet felt soft beneath my feet. Two armchairs and a coffee table sat at the other end of the room, followed by a bookshelf.
• I had forced Ethan and Kieran from my mind, as it was the only way I could bring myself to leave. I had spent my life not trusting a soul, only to be given two soulmates. It took the wise words of Marcella to finally realize that I could trust Ethan and Kieran above anyone else.