Ara’s POV When I feel that strong pull, my mind literally goes blank. Jack and Ben—brothers and both my mates? Am I really tangled up in such a knot of emotions? "Mine!" Jack and Ben shout at the same time. The synchronized possessiveness in their voices would be funny if it weren’t so terrifying. The room becomes a sea of curious onlookers. Heads crane in every direction, necks stretching like those of eager giraffes at the zoo, while whispered speculation ripples through the crowd like an off-beat chorus. "Did you hear that? Both brothers claimed her at once!" someone whispers, their voice tinged with disbelief. "This is going to be a showdown," another person chimes in, their eyes gleaming with anticipation. In the midst of this growing chaos, my emotional rollercoaster spirals

