Mated to the Alpha Twins

Read Mated to the Alpha Twins [by Jane Doe] Chapter 77 – The inside of the cabin matched the outside. It looked as though it had been plucked from one of those home improvement TV shows Tori loved to watch. Judging from the kitchen with its stacked oven’s, touch-screen refrigerator, and mini bar area, it was most certainly a luxury cabin.

The interior held earthy tones, mostly browns and a few different shades of red. The sectional in the center of the cabin was big enough for an entire family, and the flat-screen mountain to the far wall was the biggest I had ever seen. Plush pillows sat on the sectional, and I resisted the urge to throw myself onto them, happy to sink into the soft material. I ogled at the brick fireplace and the hand carved mantle that sat above it, grinning when I spotted a few framed pictures of the twin’s and their parents.

They looked like the picture-perfect family, and for once, there was no twinge of pain in my chest. I was happy the twins had this incredible life, that they were surrounded with people who loved and respected them. Just because I had a crappy upbringing, doesn’t mean I wished it on anyone else.

Alec and Kade stood in front of their parents, s**t-eating grins on their faces which made me wonder what they had previously gotten into before taking the photographs. Their parents shared a look in one photo, a look that told me they knew exactly what Alec and Kade had gotten into. It was silly and kind of cheesy, but cheesy in a way that makes it more sentimental.

Alec cleared his throat, and when I turned around, the two of them were just a few feet away. Both were frowning as they caught me looking at their family photos. “We can never understand what you went through, living with Melissa and Frank, but you’ll never have to experience that again.”

“You’ll never have to want for anything, and you’ll never have to live in a shithole like that again. Whatever you need, you’ll have it.” Kade continued, a look of equal sincerity on his rugged face. It was incredibly alluring, to have two strong men with a soft spot for me. Only I got to see them like this, vulnerable and intimate.

In their emotions, I could taste the sharp tang of guilt and knew they both punished themselves for the way I was treated. I couldn’t place a single ounce of blame on their shoulders. I had kept my treatment a secret, thinking there was no one to help, no one that cared. I even kept the whole Grace ordeal a secret. I hadn’t a clue what secret world lived beneath my own, and if anything—I regretted not speaking up sooner.

Their whirlpool of emotions had tears springing to my eyes, which I furiously blinked back. I had never been a fan of crying in front of others, no matter how comfortable I was with said person. Crying—it made you vulnerable in a way that made me uncomfortable.

Mistaking my sudden rush of tears, the twin’s shifted on their feet. I let out a garbled chuckle. The two of them, they didn’t know how to handle a crying female, it made them anxious. Two towering warriors, brought to their knees over their emotional mate.

“Don’t—don’t cry, sweetheart.” Kade grumbled, his dark brows knitted tightly together. I stepped into their arms, a hidden smile on my face as I stole their warmth and scents.

“We didn’t mean to upset you.” Alec chimed in, his rough hand brushing the stray hairs back from my face.

“You didn’t upset me.” I giggled, quickly swiping at the stray tear that managed to escape my eye. Once I was sure all traces of tears were gone from my gaze, I looked up at the two of my beautiful mates. “I’m just—really lucky to have you both. I don’t want you blaming yourselves. None of it is your fault. I kept it a secret because I didn’t think anyone could help.”

“We could’ve told you the truth, doll.” Alec shook his head, his lips set in determination that only made me pull him closer. “We could’ve told you the truth and put a stop to it all.”

“If you had told me the truth, I still would’ve run. Especially if you pressured me into going with you both.” I told the two of them honestly, “I wasn’t ready for the truth. I think—I think Garrett did me a favor by telling me. I needed to decide what I wanted for myself, and the two of you let me do that. You gave me a choice. That’s more than anyone else has ever done for me.”

I stayed locked in their arms until the bitter edge of their guilt faded. It would never completely vanish, that much I was certain of. A part of them, no matter how small, would always blame themselves for how I was treated. All that mattered is that I reminded them of the truth. They had no hand in my treatment, but they had a hand in my saving. The human life I had lived was wrought with danger, constantly tip-toeing around Melissa and Frank, waiting for the day Frank got the upper hand. This life, while it is just as dangerous, is beautiful. No life is perfect, but it’s the flaws of the people you love who make it more authentic—who make it worth living.

“While I’m not opposed to keeping you in our arms all day, I think you should check out the bedroom.” Alec murmured, his chuckle tickling my ear and making me shudder. “The second part of your gift is in there.”

As I looked into his eyes, I couldn’t mistake the flash of hunger that lingered in those dark orbs. That same flash was mirrored in Kade’s eyes, but I knew they were being patient.

“Upstairs, down the hall. It’s the first door on your left.” Kade chimed in, giving me a gentle push. “We’ll have dinner ready by the time you come down.”

“Do you two have any flaws?” I snorted, stopping halfway up the stairs. Both cocked a dark eyebrow in my direction, and my insides fluttered at the identical smirks that formed on their faces. “Cooking and cleaning? I’m one lucky Luna.”

“Actually, we’re ordering pizza.” Alec chuckled, flashing me a smile that was all teeth. “We’ll save the cooking for tomorrow.”

“I’m going to have to thank your mom sometime.” I snickered, poking my tongue out at the two of them. “She raised the two of you right.”

“Please, don’t.” Alec groaned. The twin’s shared an incredulous look with one another before turning back to me. “She’ll never let us hear the end of it.”

“You might want to get up there, sweetheart. Your gift won’t appreciate waiting so long.” Kade called out, waltzing into the kitchen.

was given no explanation other than

found the room I was looking for. As I slipped inside the bedroom, I was

murmuring to Thalia and myself. “Think we can convince them

Thalia shrugged, ‘Huge Forest

silken sheets and pillow cases along with a furry comforter. I knew that once I curled up in that bed, I’d be out within moments. Thankfully, the bed was larger than most, and I knew the three of us would fit just fine. Underneath the bed was a plush, shag carpet. Against the far wall was a fully stocked bar, countless decanters sat with crystal tops. An identical fireplace jutted out of the other wall, this one

which I learned led to an equally immaculate bathroom. I wandered over to the last door in the bedroom, pulling it open to stare into a walk-in closet. The closet was bigger than my

fingers along the hangers that spanned the closet, I

an entire week, I had yet to actually use what I had learned.

Tori. The h****r-movie scream that

trained warrior. I don’t have finely tuned instincts that tell me to a****k first and ask questions later. Besides, who really expects

had always hated the feeling you get when someone jumps out at you. Too

hands raised in exasperation. Her face was a bit pink, and her fiery hair was falling out of the ponytail

back, still heaving from the scare. “You’re the one who jumped out at me!

her forehead. The severity of her expression quickly morphed into amusement as she threw her head back and cackled like a wench. “I guess you can just scream at them! H**l, that would make any warrior hesitate for a moment. With that scream, you could star in a h****r movie. S**t, I’d watch

to be my surprise?” I demanded when

a smirk. I pinched the bridge of my nose as I looked at the three of

their amusement, I could feel their emotions. Alec was near-bursting with laughter, while Kade was a bit more skilled at hiding his emotions. Neither one felt any fear at my sudden

a narrow-eyed look at the twin’s and crossed her arms over her chest. “I didn’t think it would take you

as Alec opened his mouth

angry with us, doll?” He asked instead, giving into the temptation and

eyes darting over to Tori. “Did you really have to jump out

how fast your reflexes were.” She shrugged, as though it

swear, my eye

a set of lungs on her, doesn’t she?” Tori snickered, making Alec’s grin

enough of that.” I grunted, “Where’s that food

sectional in the living room, eating our weight in pizza. Some reality television show played quietly in the background, ignored by

in and I was still eyeing the pizza hungrily. Alec and Kade each ordered two pizzas for themselves, loaded with toppings that both looked appealing and

they won’t eat two whole pizzas.” I whispered to Tori, munching

for a moment, watching the two of them with calculating

and then ask us for some of ours.”

finished speaking, and I felt a heated blush settle on my face. Clearly, they heard the

alpha-males.” I cooed,

sharing a look of begrudging approval with Alec. “If not, we’d

on my side, when she opened her mouth to continue, my jaw went a little slack. “Why would you only have s*x in the bedroom? There’s a whole lake out there, and a

helping.” I muttered, sinking into the

deny the rush of warmth that blistered inside of me as I felt the twin’s unrelenting desire. These two, they never seemed to tire of me. Every person in my life had been temporary, either because Melissa forced us to move or because I was always that

special. Over the years, I simply accepted it. I didn’t need to be first in anyone’s eyes, I was first in my

Alec and Kade—even Tori, it was a feeling I had never experienced before. I wasn’t shoved to the background, forgotten about until last

She giggled, waggling her eyebrows

life, Tori.” I remarked,