Chapter 48.
Chapter Thirty-Four: But We’re Just Getting Started, Sunflower
Phera POV:
Blindfolded and led by the hands of the three men who’ve been slowly but inevitably infiltrating my heart, I felt a thrilling blend of vulnerability and trust. The car came to a gradual stop, and the engine’s purr silenced. Doors opened and closed. Then Damon carefully untied the silk blindfold from around my eyes.
As the fabric slipped away, I blinked to adjust to the soft lighting that greeted me. I found myself in a secluded outdoor dining area, intricately designed to provide privacy while keeping the beauty of nature within grasp. A canopy of twinkling fairy lights. was strewn above us, transforming the setting into an enchanted space that felt miles away from the world I knew. The table was set meticulously with fine china, sparkling glassware, and an array of dishes that filled the air with intoxicating aromas. The Triplets watched my face closely,
eager to gauge my reaction.
“So, what do you think?” Damon finally broke the silence, his eyes searching mine for approval.
“It’s breathtaking,” I whispered, still in awe of the elaborate scene before me. “You guys really did all this for me?”
Axel chuckled softly, taking a step closer to encircle my waist with his arm.
us. For this… whatever it is that’s growing between us.”
“Yeah,” Zane chimed in, coming up to my other side. “We wanted tonight to be special-special enough to crumble that fortress you’ve built around yourself.”
Their words hit home, making me suddenly aware of the looming decision before me. Letting these men into my life wasn’t simply about accepting the mate bond; it was about
making room for a love so intense, it was almost frightening.
The atmosphere was thick with the intoxicating blend of romance and anticipation as the Triplets and I settled into the evening. The tension in the air was palpable but not
uncomfortable, like the last lingering notes of a song that leaves you wanting more.
Damon, who sat opposite me, had a quiet intensity in his eyes. They were the colour of rich soil after a rainstorm, dark and deep, pulling me into their depths. Axel, next to him, wore a charming grin that radiated warmth, lighting up his equally dark
the most enigmatic of the three, stared at me with a is gaze that held promises and secrets.
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After taking a sip from the glass of wine that Damon poured, I let the flavors dance on my tongue, swirling the liquid before swallowing.
“I can’t believe how much effort you’ve put into this,” I said, making eye contact with each of them. “This place, the food, it’s all surreal.”
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“We aim to please,” Axel replied, offering me a bite from a dish the looked as if it had been crafted by a Michelin-starred chef. “But, to be honest, pleasing you isn’t that hard. You appreciate the simple things, the details.”
“That’s what makes you extraordinary, Phera,” Zane added, leaning in a bit too close, causing my heart to skip a beat.
His voice was a soft rumble, low enough to be intimate but loud enough to send a tremor down my spine.
“You see beauty where others see the ordinary.”
The sensation of his warm breath against my ear momentarily robbed me of coherent thought. I could feel the mate bond pulling at me, urging me to give in, to dissolve into this extraordinary connection that defied words. But I resisted, not out of stubbornness, but caution. Even though the walls I’d built around my heart were starting to show cracks, I wasn’t ready to let them collapse entirely-not yet.
Reading the hesitation in my eyes, Damon cleared his throat.
“We re not trying to rush you, Phera. We’re as new to this as you are. But we do know one thing: we’re better together. We want to find out what that means, how far it can take us. And we can only do that if you let us in, even just a little.”
I looked down at my plate, contemplating his words. They were sincere, tinged with an earnestness that made me believe he meant every syllable. Axel, sensing my inner conflict, took my hand and squeezed it reassuringly.
“We’re all fighting our own battles, Phera. Sometimes, letting someone else into your fortress doesn’t make you weak; it makes you stronger. It lets you share the load, the pain, and yes, the immense joy that comes with being connected.”
