Three Fated Hearts by LNC novel Chapter 20

I spent one more night in the clinic, which gave Andricia the time to heal me completely. The twins stayed with me, only leaving my side when they had to pee. I slept on and off, and when I wasn’t asleep, we took the time to get to know each other more. I met Alpha Brenner of the Moonlight Pack and thanked him for giving me the care that saved my life. The twins told me that we already have an alliance with this pack, so there wasn’t anything to offer other than my gratitude.

Lincoln and Landon packed me up into their Jeep, and we started the journey back. When I asked about my apartment, they told me that they had it packed up and things were going to be moved. I guess I can’t really complain since I didn’t have to pack anything up myself. Moving is always the worst, and this way, I don’t have to deal with it.

The drive back to Emerald Lake was pretty quiet. My mind was spinning with so many scenarios and possible issues that I really didn’t have anything to talk about. The twins seemed to be lost in their thoughts that I didn’t care to see about. I’m not going to lie; I’m super nervous about returning to packlands and what that may mean for me. I know I have to trust my mates and the Moon Goddess, but it’s hard not to consider the ‘what ifs.’

We finally arrive back on packlands and pull up to the packhouse. I notice that Alpha Paul is standing outside of the packhouse, but Luna Kimberly is nowhere to be found. I can’t say that I’m surprised, but it does make an impression.

Lincoln stops the car, and I take a few deep breaths to try to get myself ready for what’s to come. I feel sparks on my arms and look up to Landon standing over me, having already unbuckled my seatbelt. I don’t remember him opening the door at all. “Are you okay? Do you need to see the pack doctor?” I really need to try to stay out of my head, but it’s really hard.

I quickly shake my head. “I’m okay. I just got a bit lost in my thoughts.” Landon moves to the side to let me out of the Jeep. I stand on shaky legs but try my hardest to keep anyone else from noticing my extreme nervousness. Alpha Paul walks toward us with his eyes set on me. He stops when he gets two feet away from me. I stand still and just look at him, not knowing what I should say or do. Alpha Paul grabs me and wraps me in a big hug. I’m stiff at first, but I eventually relax and hug him back. “I’m so glad you’re okay, and you’re back here.”

“Uh…thank you, Alpha.” I didn’t expect this type of reception, and I plead with myself not to mess this up.

“Who’s Alpha? You can call me Paul and, maybe one day, even dad.” I can feel my cheeks heat up, and I look down at the ground in an attempt to keep my reactions to myself. I nod, and the Alpha puts his arm around my shoulders, and we head into the packhouse.