“The fact that everyone knew about this except us still shocks me. It makes me feel so stupid for not noticing the signs.”

Mara and I were settled on her bed, thankfully having moved past her tears.

“I always thought they hated me, especially Daryl.”

A sigh escaped Mara's lips as she took my hands in hers, locking her gaze onto me.

“How do you feel about being mated to my hot-headed brothers? Does it scare you at all?”

“Not at all. I mean, I was nervous at first, but it turns out they actually like me as their mate,” I replied honestly.

She nodded, and for the first time...