Kira’s POV
“Because none of you wanted me,” I said softly. “You all hated me.”
The three of them looked shocked, even guilty. Leo looked at me and then at them.
“So she’s your mate. All three of you?”
None of the brothers answered, but their silence said everything.
“I didn’t want this to happen,” I whispered. “I tried to go to the safe room before my heat started, but they didn’t let me.”
Darius ran a hand through his hair and kicked away a stool. My body was shaking now. The need was growing stronger, hotter. I could smell them—my mates—and it made everything worse. My skin felt too hot, my breaths were quick and shallow, and I could barely breathe.
Leo looked at his nephews, his voice sharp.
“She’s in heat. What are you going to do about it?”
None of them said a word, but their
