Sinful Mates 1-3 novel Chapter 64

　　No amount of pleading would make me forgive them this time; I wanted the truth. But even then, would it be the truth coming from them or just another lie, another excuse. We all sat awkwardly at dining table eating. Tobias and Theo’s eyes never leaving me, when Caroline announced that they would be leaving, my heart skipped a beat. I didn’t want to be left alone with them. I didn’t want to be around them. Seeing my panic, Caroline stood up placing a hand on my shoulder.

　　“I will be back Tomorrow” she said.

　　“We have work Tomorrow, you will have to come to the office” Tobias spoke his eyes never leaving my face.

　　“I’m not going, you can go by yourself” I spat at him not even bothering to look at him. I heard him growl lowly but one look from his mother made him shut up.

　　“I will come over first thing okay” she said looking down at me. I could feel through the bond Theo and Tobias didn’t want me anywhere they weren’t. Well, they were going to have to suck it up. I have no intentions of spending more time than necessary with them. Caroline and Josiah eventually left, leaving me alone with my mates. When I couldn’t handle their stares anymore or the awkward silence. I got up walked upstairs.

　　I grabbed my pyjamas and headed for the shower; I didn’t care for their excuses. While showering Tobias and Theo walked in. I was currently washing my hair. I turned my back to them when I heard the door open.

　　“Let us explain Imogen” Theo spoke.

　　“Save it, I don’t trust you and how am I supposed to know it isn’t more lies? Seems to be the only thing you know how to do.”

　　I heard the door lock click and turned to see that Tobias had locked the bathroom door. I glared at him before turning around.

　　“You will listen.” I rolled my eyes at his tone.

　　“Let’s hear it then, get it over with so I can leave.” I was annoyed, I wasn’t stepping one foot out of this shower, I knew they wanted to touch me and if they did, I would turn to putty in their hands because of a stupid mate bond I have no control over.

　　“I never lied when I said I killed her. We caught her in bed with Alaric. Alaric bolted when we found out. I grabbed her in anger when we realised, she had played us all along. What I didn’t know was that Theo had given her blood the night before and it was still her system. I thought I killed her, and Theo was too slow to react, to stop me. Only after I snapped her neck and body fell limp on the floor, did Theo realise what I had done. A few minutes later she woke and started laughing before walking out. She knew we couldn’t touch her now without the council’s permission, that was her plan all along. She wanted us to kill her so she could be with him. Alaric couldn’t change her; his parents would never allow him to be with a non-supernatural. So, he had us do it.”

　　“Did you love her?” I asked.

　　“We thought we did. We refused to find another female until we saw you. I felt an instant pull to you. I ignored it but Theo couldn’t. We agreed not to act on it. We didn’t want to be involved with another human. But the mate bond just got stronger, the pull to you got stronger, to the point I couldn’t ignore it anymore,” Tobias said. I shook my head they only want me because some invisible bond makes them.

　　“That’s not true Imogen, we love you and not just because the bond. Don’t think that,” Theo said with growl. I turned around to face them, my face devoid of emotion. I honestly didn’t care for their reasons no more; you can only lie and treat someone like that for so long before they have enough. Before they find the end their rope and snap.

　　“Stay out of my head Theo, now I heard your excuse it doesn’t change anything. Now unlock the door” I said reaching out and grabbing a towel and wrapping it around myself. I see Theo try to grab my hand, but I pull back.

　　“Don’t touch me, your excuses don’t change anything, not anymore” My voice was level which even I was impressed by the lack of emotion behind my words. Theo didn’t listen though, still trying to reach for me even after I walked towards the door, where Tobias was leaning on the door frame.

　　“You can’t ignore us forever you know this Imogen; you can’t ignore a mate bond we tried already; it will be no different for you,” Tobias said his face moving to mine as he blocked my exit. His breath fanning my face and his lips so close nearly made me forget everything. His close proximity and the heat radiating off his body overwhelming me. I shook my head trying to shake off the feeling. I heard him chuckle slightly knowing he was winning and that only angered me.

　　“Move Tobias now” I said putting my hand on his chest and trying to get him away. I ignored the sparks that were moving up my arm threatening to take over all my rational thoughts. He stepped to the side letting me past. I grabbed my handbag and clothes before walking towards the door.

　　“Where do you think you’re going, Imogen?”

　　“Away from you, I am sleeping in the guest room,” I said, throwing the door open and walking out. I quickly got changed before climbing in the bed. I was exhausted but the bed felt cold and lonely without them and way to big, I was so used to Tobias’s warmth, that I didn’t realise I would actually miss it, miss the feeling of our legs getting tangled and the weight of their arms draped over me. I wriggled around a lot, but I wasn’t giving in. That’s what they wanted and after a few hours of rolling around trying to get comfortable, I finally managed to get some sleep.