Fated From the Start

Reunited and It Feels SO Good

Harlow POV

"TOTTY!!" the bedroom door flew open and in a blink Ash was on his feet with me tucked protectively behind him. I'm not sure I'll ever get used to how fast these men move. "Woah, chill. It's just me." Cedar bellowed, doubled over in hysterical laughter at Ash's protective stance. 

"Cedar, you uncivilized animal!" Ash screamed. "Who just bursts into other people's bedrooms like that?!"

Cedar feigned sheepishness, "I'm sorry, you were keeping her all to yourself and I couldn't take it anymore."

"She's my mate!" Ash retorted, still yelling. 

"She's my best friend!" Cedar yelled back.

"I'm supposed to be your best friend,  asshole!" Ash whipped something in Cedar's direction and both boys erupted into laughter. They really were just like brothers. 

Before I even noticed it happening Cedar had me scooped up in a bear hug, my feet dangling off the ground. Damn these giant men. 

"I missed you so much Totty!" He exclaimed as he gave me a crushing squeeze and spun me around. As he spun so I could see the door, I noticed Brice, Cal, and Cy all huddled around the opening waiting to be acknowledged. Obviously having more respect for their Alpha's personal space than Cedar. 

"Hello gentlemen," I coughed out, Cedar still crushing the air from my lungs. Noticing the strain in my voice he finally released me, but before I could regain my breath the others were now crushing me in hugs. I'd been so busy missing Ash that I hadn't even realized how much I missed these guys. God, I had been an i***t. 

I wasn't ready to admit it out loud, but I knew in my heart I was ready to call this place home. Now to get Will's opinion on the matter.

The guys had taken me out to lunch for us to all catch up on what I had missed in my sabbatical. They never once guilted me for taking the space I needed or for doubting them because of finding out their secret. It was honestly like we'd never missed a beat. They, especially Cal and Cy, would occasionally refer to me as Luna instead of Totty or Harlow and that was weird to hear. Though I hadn't yet officially accepted the Luna title it was clear that these five already revered me in that light. I swear these boys had more faith in me than I'd ever had in myself, but it was extremely comforting.