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”Love her.”
“Heal her.”
The answer, given in unison, mirrored the determination that was evident on both of their faces.They both had the stubborn face that was common on the men of the family.
Evelyn sighed, tiredly.
“One wolf destroyed her and her life.What do you think she’ll do when she discovers that now there are two who want to mate her?”
“What is needed.”
“I don’t even know what the fuck that means,” said Connor.“What I do know is that I need to inform the High King.And you ...do something with yourselves.At the first sign of distress, I’m taking that girl with me and hiding her, mated or not.”
Seeing that the twins were a hair’s breadth away from throwing themselves at their uncle's neck, Evelyn said hurriedly, “I think she needs help to get her out of the house.She spends her days there, cooped up.Her mind wanders and the panic sets in.I think having something for her to do during the day would help her clear her mind of things.”
“What do you suggest?”asked Connor, his golden eyes never leaving his nephews.His wolf was close to the surface, and the twins’ eyes were changing from cerulean to brown.Their own wolves wanted to shift and be with their mate.
Already exasperated by the amount of testosterone in the air, it was Tanya who offered a suggestion, “Look, if I’m to open the gym, I’m going to need a receptionist.I was thinking of adding a small cafeteria to the joint, so I’m also going to need someone to be behind the balcony.”
“She’s not prepared to be surrounded by people.”
“And she’ll never be if she never leaves the house!This way, she can go from one place to another when she’s feeling overwhelmed!”
“I can work there too until school starts,” piped Tara.
“And so can I,” said Faolan.A younger version of Connor, he spoke quietly and confidently.“Start working there for the time being, not starting school,” he clarified.
“I’m so glad the idea was not to overwhelm the poor girl...”said Elyse in an amused tone.
“Let me introduce you to her gently ...and if you go all cavemen on her, I’ll neuter you myself!”Evelyn threatened, brandishing the butter knife as a sword.And because they knew their grandmother as well as they did, the boys groaned in unison and put their hands to their groins, in case she wanted to put her words into action...
Chapter Eight
She couldn't say whatwoke her, but when she emerged from a restless sleep, Evelyn’s smiling face was peering over the fence, and she looked excited.
“Have a nice rest?”
