Malachi’s POV
Time seemed to stand still for the moments between Lottie getting out of the car and the words that escaped her lips. One of my brothers was her mate. It didn’t matter who, the outcome was the same, but I had a feeling I knew who it was.
I would be happy for them, and I knew Avery would be too. However, the history between Lottie and I, although nothing happened, made this awkward. Even more so if it was Marley, who I was by far the closest to.
“Mate” Marely growled as he pushed past me and stood directly in front of Lottie. Lottie's eyes flicked between me and Avery before she dipped her eyes and went straight to Marley. “Lottie” he breathed lowly.
Lottie and Marley looked like they wanted to jump each other. While everyone else watched on silently, Avery looked at me
