Screw My Childhood Sweetheart His Alpha Brother Marked Me First novel Chapter 105

Caspian chuckled. “Long day?”

“It’s certainly been eventful.”

Knox kissed my temple. “Why don’t you get ready for bed? I think we could all use an early night for once.”

I grabbed my pajamas and hurried into the bathroom. I made quick work of washing my face and brushing my teeth. By the time I made it back out, the guys were already in bed. I grinned at all four of them crammed into the king–sized bed. Usually, someone moved to an air mattress during the night, but I liked it best when we were all together.

The only thing that would’ve made it better was if Vaughn were here. A pang lit through my chest at the thought. Without considering the ramifications, I barged into his mind. We miss you.

Only silence greeted me. I slowly backed out of his mental space and climbed onto the bed, wedging myself between River and Caspian. Despite the crowdedness, I fit perfectly. For once, I felt like I belonged.

It was that knowledge and peace that drew me into sleep almost instantly. It was a rest so deep, it took a minute for me to wake up as someone pounded on the door.

“Come in,” Knox said groggily.

I blinked a few times, my eyes adjusting to the light pouring in. Mason filled the doorway. His gaze landed on me. “Senna. We found your mom.”

I bolted up in bed. “What?”

Mason stepped into the room, switching the light on. “We found Abigail.”

“Where?”

River curved his body around mine, pouring comforting energy into me. Caspian took one of my hands, his thumb tracing those calming circles

on my skin.

“She was living in New Orleans,” Mason answered. “But she’s being escorted back to the compound now. She’ll be here in a few minutes.”

Knox’s eyes flicked to the clock and then narrowed on his father. “You knew about this yesterday,”

Mason’s features hardened. “I knew it was a possibility that we’d found her. I got word a few hours ago that they were successful and on their

way back.”

“You should’ve told us.”

Mason let out a low growl. “Don’t forget who’s alpha.”

Knox fought to keep his father’s gaze but eventually lowered his eyes. “Senna deserved to know.”

“I’m telling her now,” he gritted out. “You all needed your rest. What good would a couple hours of worry have done?”

“It is what it is,” I cut in. The last thing we needed was Knox and his father going at it before my mom showed. I looked at Mason. “Is she okay?”

Something passed over Mason’s eyes so quickly I couldn’t identify it. “Yes. Mac said she was unharmed.” He paused. “She’s not pleased about returning to Cloverdale.”

I gripped Caspian’s hand harder, my other fisting in the blankets. As much anger, hurt, and confusion I had swirling around inside me about my

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Screw My Childhood Sweetheart–His Alpha Brother Marked Me First!

Chapter 105

mother, I didn’t want something forced on her. “After we ask our questions, you’ll let her go, right?”

Mason’s eyes shifted to the side the barest amount. “It depends on her answers.”

My jaw clenched as my hack molars ground together.

Caspian squeezed my hand. “Let’s get dressed.”

Anson climbed out of bed, looking at Mason. “We’ll meet you downstairs.”

It was a not–so–subtle request to leave.

A muscle in Mason’s cheek fluttered. He opened his mouth to say something, but as his gaze landed on me, he closed it. “Hurry,” was all he said as he turned to leave the room

“Hell,” Anson muttered, scrubbing a hand over his face.

“You okay, Ro?” Caspian asked.

“I don’t know.” I had gone a little bit numb.

Knox moved so he was facing me. “I’m so sorry. He should’ve told you as soon as he had a lead. I can’t believe he didn’t.”

“It’s okay.” It wasn’t. I should’ve had time to mentally prepare for this. Instead, I was getting thrown straight into the fire. But there was nothing we could do to change it.

“It’s not,” Anson growled.

“Guys,” Luc said. “You’re not helping. Dial it back a notch.”

I nuzzled into his neck. That warm buzz flowing from him into me. “Thank you.”

“We should get dressed,” he said quietly.

We should, but at that moment, I didn’t want to move. I forced myself to push off his chest and scoot to the end of the bed. I grabbed clothes from my duffle and ducked into the bathroom. I pulled them on and quickly brushed my teeth. By the time I was out, the guys were all dressed.

Anson pulled me into his arms. “We got you. You’re not alone.”

Caspian glanced our way, shuffling his feet. “Vaughn knows something’s wrong. Some of your anxiety trickled out over the pack link.”

I paused for a moment, searching my mind. I could feel his energy, so wolf–like. It seemed to pace back and forth, pawing at the ground. I opened a link to him and the rest of the guys. If you want to know what’s going on, come to the lodge.

There was an answering growl, but nothing more. I wasn’t sure what it meant, but I was done giving Vaughn what he wanted while he got to stay an arm’s length away.

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