"I always did," I confessed. "I just didn't think you'd ever see me back."
The moment hung between us, tender and raw, until Kane and Liam approached, drawn by the emotions flowing through our bond.
"What's this?" Kane asked, his dark eyes assessing the three of us.
Brent smiled over my head at his brothers. "Our mate is full of surprises. Apparently, she's been watching us all for years."
"Creepy," Liam teased gently, though his green eyes were warm as they met mine.
I laughed, the sound surprising even me. "Says the guy who memorised my class schedule last year."
Liam's cheeks colored slightly. "That was different. I was concerned."
"Mmhmm," I hummed, not believing him for a second.
This moment of normalcy, of teasing and affection, felt precious amid the chaos of our lives. For
