THREE HEARTBEATS

THE FIRST SIGN OF SELF-LOVE

Even though she was overwhelmed with tremendous desire, the fear of sleeping with two men made her shiver. Worse of all, the two men belong to her younger sisters. Nonetheless, Regina remains still as they explore her body.

"Why are you finding it difficult to be at ease?" Roland, who had just removed his mouth from her right n****e, asked with a frown.

"Please wait and let me catch my breath. This is too sudden for me."

Roland signaled to his brother and the two of them let go of Regina's body. "We aren't in a hurry and will be ready when you are."

"Thank you," Regina muttered. She stood up and then stepped towards a small wardrobe beside the bed. "I need to put clothes on, I am feeling cold."

"Pick one of those nightgowns. We will buy you some new clothes tomorrow."

Regina smiled back at Roland. She opened the wardrobe and took out some nightgowns. Luckily for her, one of them is of a smaller size and fits her. Her eyes shone brightly when Roland pointed at her shoes and bag, and she immediately rushed at them and picked them up.

"How did they reach here? I remember losing them when I fled from the auditorium."

"I drove back to look for them and then brought them here. Your car is packed somewhere nearby as well."

"You brought my car!"

"Yes. Your car key fell off, so I picked it up. I had someone driving it after me when I went for your stuff ."

Regina had a delightful look, very thoughtful of him to bring her stuff and her car. "Thank you, Roland, for everything, and most importantly, for staying with me during my transformation. I can't imagine how it would go if I was alone."

"I'm just doing my work, dear."

"And I'm sorry I wasn't there for you. I was tied up by some unforeseen circumstances."

"No, Roger. It's okay. I'm sure you will be there if you can."

"I need to find out who I am?"

"We will help you in every way," Roger announced.

"I will talk to my father about the letter and picture. I'm sure he will be willing to help."

"Thank you."

The three of them sat facing each other, and the room was engulfed in total silence until it became unbearable.

Roland inhaled deeply and announced, "I need some cool breeze."

"Likewise I. And in case you need anything, there are groceries, fruits, and juice inside the freezer."

"You can make some pasta if that's what you crave. Don't worry about us, we will help ourselves when we come back."

Regina watched the two brothers as they wobbled out of the cabin. She feels like calling them back to stay with her but decides against it at the last moment.

'Oh God and goddess. Help me, please.'

The weight of her worries made her look confused as she walked aimlessly for what seemed like an eternity.

Having no one to talk to except Hagrid, she decided to involve the unconcerned wolf.

'I'm confused, Hagrid.'

The voice in her head replied instantly, 'I can see that.'

'The Alpha's twins were nothing but trouble. Do you think I can do this?'

'Do you have a choice?'

'Not exactly.'

'Then start getting used to them. Tonight would have been perfect if you hadn't blown it up.'

I'm just not ready for intimacy. Not with two men at a time.'

'Oh. Now I understand.'

'What about my siblings?'

'From the little I have heard of you so far, I think it's time you started putting yourself first. That's the first sign of self-love. What matters most is your feelings, others can come after.'

'It's easier said than done, Hagrid. I'm feeling like a betrayal right now.'

Hagrid snorted back, 'If anyone has been betrayed, then it's you. They kept the truth surrounding your paternity from you and have been feeding you with lies. You deserve an apology and not a miserable feeling.'

'I wish you were right, Hagrid. Thank you for making me feel better.'

'Good. Can I go back to sleep?'

'Sure, Hagrid. Enjoy your slumber.'

Feeling lightheaded, Regina also lay down on the bed and was about to fall asleep when she heard the sound of an oncoming car.

'Who could be coming here at this time of the night?'

Curiosity made her peep through the cabin window, and her heart left her chest when she saw the two ladies who stepped out of a car and started walking towards the cabin door.

'They must not meet me here.'

Luckily for her, Roland and Roger intercept them at the door, and this gave her some time to think.

'What should I do now?'

The backdoor gave way after several pushes, she took a last glance at the cabin, crept out, and soon got lost among the tall grass.

'Holy crab, I forgot my bag. Benny and Jenny will know I have been in the cabin.'

Regina stooped down as she traced her way back to the cabin.

A few moments ago, Benny and Roland were arguing in front of the cabin door.

Jenny stepped towards Roger and placed her palm over his shoulder, "Going back now is impossible, we are spending the night with you guys, and you better not say no."

"Now open the door and stop blocking our way."

"I don't think that will work. You ladies can't sleep here."

"What did you mean, Roger," Jenny asked in a louder voice. "We already informed our mom that we are spending the night with you."

"We aren't here for the night but just came to pick up some files," Roland muttered.

"We were about to go when you drove in," Roger added.

"That's unfair Roland. At least let's go inside and have a cup of coffee. We drove a long way to reach here."

"No, Benny. But I can drive you to a restaurant to have dinner. We are hungry and won't mind a bite either."

"Jenny placed her right-hand palm on Roger's head, leaned on him, and made sure her breasts rubbed his chest as she said in a seductive voice, "Let's go inside and have some fun, or don't you guys want to eat us before eating?"

Roger put his arm around Jenny's waist and dragged her along with him, "No, not tonight. I'm so hungry, and I will choose the food from the restaurant over any other food."

"Common, girls. We have something important to attend to. Don't forget today is our first day in office," Roland announced as he stepped after his brother, dragging Benny along.

Just as they are about to get into a black Lexus, Benny turns towards Roland, "I heard you chased after Regina. Were you able to catch her?"

"Yeah... I mean no. I lost her when she escaped into the woods."

"She must have run to her rented place in the middle of the city."

"You are right, Benny. I know the place and can give you the address."

"Yeah, thanks. That will help -, Ouch! I forgot the car key. Will be back in a minute," Roland hopped down from the driver's chair and walked hurriedly back to the cabin.

Jenny sighed, opened the car door, and mumbled, "Sorry, I need to take a pee."

"It's okay, dear."

She bolted after Roland as soon as she stepped out of the car.

'Roland and Roger were up to something. I want to go and check on him. Keep an eye on Roger and make sure he doesn't interfere.'

'Okay, baby. Will do.'

Jenny was at the cabin door in a few seconds.