Not long after Ronnie left, the dinner broke up as the next day was going to be a big day. Brock held Brand's hand as they walked. "You're the one being weird with Ronnie now. Should I invoke the first rule?" Brand sighed. "I know. I just don't understand why she won't commit to us. She loves us and agrees she's our mate. It's making me crazy," he growled low in his throat- which he cut off abruptly. He continued sadly, "And I feel really guilty. I don't want to make her feel bad for not being ready, it's just…" Brock stopped him, making the other man turn to him. "It took me five years, Brand." Brand laughed. Really laughed. Shaking his head he fell into his mates arms. He wanted to cry. He wanted to apologise to Ronnie. Most of all he just wanted to be with the two of them. Taking a

