Screw My Childhood Sweetheart His Alpha Brother Marked Me First novel Chapter 130

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immediately fell back to the pillows, curling into a ball. One by one, the three guys surrounded me. Anson curled around my back. nox at my front. River behind him.

stared at Knox. “How do I hold onto Lacey but let my parents go?” I knew I needed to release them. If I didn’t, it would only tear me

part.

You keep her alive with us.”

iver leaned against the pillows, his fingers sifting through my hair. “Tell us about her.”

ly throat burned, but my lips still curved. “She had a real thing about birthdays. They always had to be special. She used to make me hese ridiculous crowns. She’d make me wear them to school so everyone would know it was my birthday.”

nson’s thumb stroked up and down the ridges of my spine. “I like a good crown.”

nox snorted. “You would, prom king.”

. small laugh escaped me. “She’d always convince our parents to turn our birthdays into yes days.”

What are yes days?” River asked.

They would have to say yes to everything we asked, within reason. Ice cream sundaes for breakfast, blowing off afternoon classes or a trip to the movies, that kind of thing.”

‘nox linked his fingers with mine. “We could have a yes day tomorrow if you wanted.”

My chest burned. In one way, it felt as if it would be wrong to do it without Lacey here, but at the same time, wasn’t this how I could eep her with me? Keeping our traditions alive?

I think that would be perfect.”

Happy Birthday.”

aspian’s husky voice tickled my ear. He must’ve come back at some point last night and shoved his way in between me and Anson.

rolled over, my back to Knox and River. I searched his face. There were dark circles under his eyes. “You okay?”

le brushed the hair away from my face. “I’m better. I just needed to run off the worst of it.”

I’m sorry,” I whispered.

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None of this is on you. I’m frustrated with Vaughn, and I realized a lot of it is my own fault. I don’t tell him how I feel often enough. I nake excuses for him. But that’s going to change.”

tangled my fingers with his. “I love you.”

Caspian leaned forward and brushed his lips against mine. “I love you too.”

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The hair was pulled away from the back of my neck and a kiss was placed there. “Happy Birthday, Sen.”

River pushed himself up on the pillows. “It’s yes day.”

smiled. There was pain there, but there was also joy. Happiness that the guys would help me keep Lacey’s memory alive. “Yes day.”

Maybe for yes day, Senna wants to sleep in,” Anson grumbled.

I couldn’t hold in my laugh. I reached over and tickled his side.

Anson jerked and writhed into a sitting position. He glared at me. “That wasn’t nice.”

shrugged. “It’s yes day. I get to do whatever I want.”

He scowled at Knox. “This was your idea. I blame you when she becomes a tyrant.”

Knox tapped my butt. “Come on, tyrant, let’s go get breakfast.”

We all got ready quickly. I opted for jeans and my comfiest flannel shirt. Sliding my feet into worn boots, I started for the door. The guys flanked me on either side, and as we descended the stairs, I let out a little gasp.

The entire dining area was covered in streamers and balloons. A huge banner hung over the fireplace that read, Happy Birthday, Senna!My nose stung as I took in so much of the pack waiting for us–people who had become like family and even those I only knew

by name.

‘How?” I whispered.

Knox chuckled. “We had some help.” He inclined his head towards River’s sister, Lily, who was holding hands with a bouncing

Crispin.

‘Happy Birthday,” he yelled, running towards me and throwing his arms around my waist.

I hugged him to me. “Did you do all this?”

‘Me and Lily. We had help, but we did the most.”

‘It’s amazing, Crispin. Thank you so much.” I lifted my gaze to Lily. “You too. This was incredibly kind of you.”

She shuffled her feet and then pulled something from behind her back. It was a crown cut out of construction paper and decorated with glitter. “River mind–linked me last night. He said your sister used to make you a crown every year. Since we’re going to be sisters, I thought maybe I could take over that tradition?”

Tears tracked down my cheeks. I released Crispin and wrapped my arms around Lily. “I can’t tell you how much this means. I’m so Riverky to have you as a sister. Thank you.”

Her breath hitched. “You’re welcome.”

When I released her, Lily set the crown on top of my head, smiling. “Perfect fit.”

I turned to the guys, my eyes still a little watery. “How do I look?”

River grinned. “Like a birthday princess.”

quick on his feet and caught me as I launched. “Thank you. I don’t know what I did to deserve you,

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but I’m so grateful.”

He pressed his lips to the side of my neck. “I feel the exact same way.”

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