Helanie:
"Emmet is running away from his responsibilities," Maximus complained as he followed Norman and me outside. We needed some fresh air, and I still hadn’t decided what to do about Altan needing my help.
"Or maybe it’s something else entirely," I said, and the two of them stopped to give me a look.
"He told me he’s not in love with her anymore," I stated, the two of them now standing in front of me, shoulder to shoulder, watching me with such intense expressions that for a moment, I forgot what I was going to say.
"When did he tell you that?" Maximus asked, instantly folding his arms across his chest.
"When I was in his room," I replied. "He told me he wants me, not her."
Norman immediately started shaking his head in disagreement, which surprised me a bit since they had told me I could be with all my mates.
For someone who’s never felt a mate bond with more than one person, it might look like I’m just being greedy, but it’s more than that. It’s the feeling of being incomplete that made me realize I need to be with all my mates.
"Azura is back for him. He should focus on her now," Norman grunted, almost oddly. I had never seen him so grouchy with his brothers before.
"Norman, how do you know she came back for him? Maybe the Moon Goddess gave her a second chance just for herself. Her life isn’t only about Emmet," I argued. But the more I did, the more aggressive Norman became, shaking his head.
"Besides, I don’t think we should force him to be with her. And I’m not saying this just because I want to be with him. He shouldn’t be reminded every two seconds that she’s back for him. That’ll make him stay with her out of pressure, and that wouldn’t be right," I continued, while Maximus looked away and Norman narrowed his eyes at me. They were not understanding my point.
"He’s a grown man. He can make those choices himself. But I’m telling you to stay away from him. I don’t want you near his room again, Helanie," my heart skipped a beat at Norman’s stern command.
"Wait a minute, you’re asking me to stay away from my mate after you all agreed I should be shared?" I had to ask because I was genuinely confused.
"You marked him, helped him. But that’s it. I think it’s getting too crowded now," Norman complained, and my jaw nearly hit the floor.
"A marked mate staying away from her mate is painful in itself, but the fact that you guys are deciding which mate I should be with and which I shouldn’t be with is surprising to me," I retorted. While Norman looked away, Maximus stepped in to lead the conversation.
"Helanie, Emmet has his lover back. Whether he says you’re the one he wants or not, we all know how much he loved her. He must be feeling guilty, or maybe it’s the mark on his neck that’s making him believe he wants you more. I’d suggest you don’t come between them," he said.
I had no idea they were hiding all of this in their hearts.
Now I was lost.
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