"Nothing worth having comes easily," Maison replied, his voice deepening with conviction. "We're prepared to fight for you, to stand with you against Marc, to help you reclaim your birthright."
"And if I choose only one of you?" I challenged, needing to test their sincerity. "Or neither?"
The twins exchanged a glance, some silent communication passing between them.
"Then we would respect your choice," Jackson said, though the pain in his eyes at the thought was evident. "The mate bond offers a path, but it doesn't remove free will."
"We want you to choose us," Maison added honestly. "Both of us. But more importantly, we want you to be happy and safe. Even if that means choosing a different path than the one our wolves have shown us."
The sincerity in their voices touched something dee
