Chapter 69.
I felt Axel’s hand casually rest on the back of my chair, an apparent casual gesture that was laden with meaning. Zane, picking up on the cue, turned the conversation towards me.
“Phera has been doing incredible things for our pack. Her strength and leadership have been invaluable.”
Josh nodded, his gaze flickering between the triplets and me.
“That’s great to hear. I always knew you were destined for big things, Phera.”
The subtle dance of dialogue continued, each word and gesture laced with underlying meanings. I could feel the bond tugging at me, the instinctive pull towards the triplets, their presence both comforting and overwhelming in its intensity.
Trying to maintain a balance, I addressed the table, aiming to
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diffuse the rising tension.
“It’s been a journey of growth and learning. I’m grateful for the experiences and the people who have been a part of it.”
Despite my efforts, the triplets’ protective instincts were palpable. Damon’s hand found its way to my knee under the table, a reassuring yet possessive touch. Axel’s arm remained draped over my chair, a silent but powerful statement.
Josh seemed to sense the tension, his expression remaining neutral, but with a hint of something unspoken lingering in his eyes.
As Alpha Ericson observed the exchanges, a faint smirk played on his lips.
“It’s good to see old connections haven’t been forgotten. It’s important to remember where we come from.”
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The dinner ended with a complex mix of emotions. The triplets” vert display of possessiveness, although born from a place of love and protection, left me torn between affection and a need for independence.
As we excused ourselves from the table, the dynamics of our past and present relationships had played out in a subtle yet unmistakable dance. It was clear that the evening had been more than a mere meal; it was a display of alliances, emotions, and unspoken challenges that we were still navigating.
arewell to Alpha Ericson and prepared to leave the Pack territory, I felt a mix of relief and unresolved The evening had been a careful dance of words and ns. Just before we left, I hugged Josh goodbye, a ure of closure to a chapter long closed in my life. He whispered to me,
“I’m happy for you, Phera, truly. And remember, I’ll always be there for you.”
Moved by his sincerity, I kissed his cheek in gratitude and appreciation. I sensed the triplets discomfort, their barely concealed snarls a clear indication of their feelings. However, they restrained themselves, maintaining their composure as we
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ald our goodbyes.
Once we were back in the car, the tension that had been building throughout the evening finally erupted. The triplets couldn’t hide their feelings any longer.
“Phera, how could you?” Damon’s voice was tight, filled with a mix of anger and hurt. “Kissing him, right in front of us?”
to face them, my own emotions flaring up.
You three really need to understand something. Josh was there for me when you weren’t. He picked up the pieces when my world fell apart because of what you all did.”
Axel interjected, his voice laced with frustration.
“But Phera, we’re trying to move past that. Seeing you with him, it’s not easy.”
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sighed deeply, trying to calm the rising storm within me.
“And you think it’s easy for me? To forget everything and just move on? That kiss was a goodbye, a thank you for being there when I needed someone. It wasn’t romantic.”
Zane, usually more understanding, joined in.
era, it’s hard to watch. You’re our mate, and seeing you se to him…”
My frustration boiled over.
“So what? You want me to just erase a part of my life because it makes you uncomfortable? Josh is a part of my past, yes, but he’s also been a good friend. That matters to me.”
Damon looked away, struggling with his emotions.
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We know he’s part of your past, Phera, but we’re your present and future. It’s just hard to accept.”
I softened my tone, trying to make them understand.
“I chose to be with you three, not him. But that doesn’t mean I’ll pretend he never existed or mattered. Our relationship, our bond, needs to be built on trust and understanding, not jealousy and possessiveness.”
de back was filled with a heavy silence, as we each sed the weight of the conversation. It was clear that gating the complexities of our pasts and the insecurities ey brought up was going to be an ongoing challenge in our relationship.
As the night enveloped us, I realized that our journey together was just beginning. A journey filled with learning, understanding, and growing together. Despite the difficulties, I knew our bond was strong and that with time, patience, and open communication, it would only become stronger.
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