“Mom…”
“Yes honey it was exactly what you think..”
“Who?” I asked.
“It's got to be Jason.. That would make the most sense.. Morgana wouldn't give a s**t that we were dress shopping.. So it has to be him.
“You know that we are going to need to tell the guys..”
“No, not just yet.. But when we do.. Let me do it..”
“Why?”
“Just listen and let me..” My mother pleaded
“Alright”.
Why is my mother wanting this to be kept the shadow person between us for now.. I wonder what she has up her sleeve. After a few deep breaths my mother straightened the car out and we began driving back to the pack house. This time she was extra cautious. I can't remember a time when my mother looked like this.. The rest of the care ride was silent. I could barely hear my mother breathing. She looked so focused and in thought… When we pulled up to the pack house I saw everyone's car in the driveway. That meant that all the guys were back too.
I don't know why, but I was really excited to see them.. Like more than usual.. Maybe it has to do with getting the dress. As soon as we entered the twins were already by the door waiting for me. My father and Daniel were in the kitchen talking about their suits. My mother must have linked my father because the next thing I hear…
“Daniel, if you would excuse me for a minute…”
And then my father came into the living room where we were. My mother locked eyes with him and then the 2 of them went back outside.. The twins and I sat on the couch.
“How was the outing with my father?” I asked Delcan
“Baby girl, it was awesome to be honest. Your father is something else.”
“We had a good time being just us guys.. It has been a while since we went out at all.” Dalton added.
“Sorry…” I said
“For what?” Delcan asked.
“I knew that you guys haven't gone out like you used to because of me..”
“Babe, that is not true.. We like being home with you.” Dalton explained.
“Yeah there is no place that I’d rather be.” Delcan reassured me.
“Are you sure?”
“Positive” Dalton answered.
“More than sure.” Delcan also answered.
My mother and father walked back into the house. Each of them is holding a dress. Thankfully, they were in bags so the guys couldn't see them. I know my mothers dress could be seen.. But the fact that she kept hers under wraps just like mine made me feel a little better about this whole ceremony. I couldn't get the sound of the car screeching the way it did out of my head. My head started to pound just thinking about it.
“I think I am going to go upstairs and lay down for a while.” I said to the twins.
“I'm coming too..” Delcan said excitedly
“Don't forget about me..” Dalton added.
“I could never forget about either of you..” I answered.
I kissed the twins gently on their cheeks. I hate that I was asked not to tell the boys about the shadow person.. I hate keeping anything from them.. The twins and I headed upstairs into my room. My bed was the biggest out of the 3 of us, so it was easier to fit us all. When we got to the hallway, Delcan picked me up bridal style as Dalton opened my bedroom door.
“Thank you guys so much, but I can walk and do all this myself.” I said to the twins.
“ I think we know that.. But we like catering to you. You're our mate, Luna and future wife..” Dalton said to me.
Delcan laid me on the bed. I stare at the 2 of them thinking about our past. Everything that happened between us before we found out we were mates. I know they have been working hard to show me that they are different. And in all actuality they are different. But deep down.. Like way deep down. I know they are only different because we are mates…
And I know that for some, it wouldn't bother them because of the change they have made so far.. But it still bothers me. And now there is so much going on in my life just because I am their mate.. It's not all peaches and cream as one might think..
“What are you thinking about Luna?” Dalton said as he stood there looking at me on the bed.
“Just a lot going on in my head, that is all.” I informed them.
“Anything that we can help with?” Delcan asked me.
“Not really.. It just…..” I started
“Talk to us love… that is what we are here for. We love you..” Dalton explained.
“And I love you both too, even the Moon Goddess knows that. But if you really want to know.. I feel as if you would not be saying
any of this to me if we were not mates. It is putting me in my feelings.”
The twins looked at each other very ashamed. Delcan took his shirt off and got into the bed next to me. He cupped my face in his hands.
“Marie, I know that a lot has happened since our birthdays.. But please know.. That regardless of our status right now, I am beyond ashamed that we treated you anyway other than kind.” Delcan said.
“Having you as our mate has taught me a lesson. Everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and respect.” Dalton added.
“What we did to you is wrong. Very wrong. And I know I have said this so many times before. But I will spend the rest of my days showing you just how sorry I am..” Delcan stated.
“I second everything that Delcan just said. Marie, you have changed us for the better. You said it yourself.. We don't even go out anymore. We are not careless twin Alphas anymore.” Dalton uttered.
“We now understand the importance of family. You have opened our eyes to the things that were going on here that were not acceptable. Including our own behavior.” Delcan explained.
“There is still so much going on that doesn't seem real still…” I exclaimed.
“What do you mean?” Delcan asked.
“Your father went from barely even speaking a word to me over all of these years.. Standing by your mother's side while I was kicked in the dirt figuratively speaking, I was in a prison I couldn't escape because of the way you both treated me… And then poof.. We're mates and I am now everyone's favorite.. Including your dad..”
“I think that my father never hated you or had any ill feelings towards you.. I think it was all because of us the whole time..” Dalton said, full of shame.
“Yeah that is possible.. But do you see him sitting with my parents? I mean that is crazy. My parents were the only reason I was treated the way that I was by all of you. Including some of the pack members. And now he is all chummy with them.. I mean for f**k sake they are planning a f*****g Luna Ceremony for us!” I shouted.
“Relax my love.. Everything is alright..” Delcan said, trying to calm me down.
“It just feels off. It just all feels like a dream or a nightmare that I haven't woken up from yet.” I explained.
“I promise you this isn't a dream or a nightmare. And this is real. And we really do love you very much.” Delcan said.
“I know you both do.. And I hope that you both know that I do love you two tremendously.”
Dalton also took his shirt off and turned the TV on, then got on the other side of the bed with me. My head is really starting to hurt… So much has gone on today and since our birthdays… I just think it is finally catching up with my brain.. The guys were pretty quiet until I put my hand to my head and gave it a little squeeze.
“Headache?” Delcan asked.
“Yeah, just a little one..” I answered.
“Come here…” Dalton said.
Dalton opened his legs and patted the bed between them.
“Let me rub your head.. It will help it feel better.” Dalton explained.
I scooted over between his legs. I laid the back of my head on Dalton’s chest. The instant touch sent sparks through my body and my headache immediately started to feel better… Maybe they are the ‘medicine’ I need. Delcan got off of the bed and went to the foot of the bed. He pulled the covers up, exposing my feet, and he began to massage them.. This double feeling was sending my body into a tornado of feelings. But in the best way possible.
After a while, my headache went completely away. I felt like a brand-new person.. The twins could also sense this. The next thing I knew, Delcan was pulling my pants off, exposing my legs and leaving me in my shirt and panties. Dalton’s hands moved from my head to my shoulders. Then he gently wrapped his hand around my neck, giving it a small squeeze as he maneuvered my neck to the side, exposing where my marks would be. I inhaled sharply as I felt his lips graze that area on my neck. I have been dreaming of them having their hands all over me for days.
“We have dreamed about doing this to you little Luna…” Delcan said and my body started to quiver in their hands.
As my eyes locked on Delcan I could see them grow darker. His wolf was pushing to the front.. And I knew that meant he wanted me.. Dalton growled into my ear.
“You smell so good… so inviting..”
I knew that his wolf was pushing his way to the front as well.