Page 75 of Knot So Broken

Jax and Theo come to stand on either side of Ledger. I feel the same strong emotions coming from them that they share with Ledger.

“We are so honored to stand by your side, Kennedy. Not only as your scent matched Alphas but as your true partners in this life.” Jax draws my attention to him.

“From moment one, you have utterly captivated me, love. It’s not only this bond that hums in our chest. I would want you no matter what. You are so fucking beautiful and strong. I am in absolute awe of you. You have gone through hell, yet here you are still with so much determination and fight. When other people would have cowered and hidden, you have stayed strong.”

I can’t stop myself from the tears that fall, instantly blurring my vision. I’m brought into someone's arms. Judging by the smell of the t-shirt that is drying my tears, it's Jax. I feel my other two Alphas as they surround me from the other sides.

“I don’t feel very strong right now.” I half laugh, half sob. I feel Theo pull away from me for a moment. I gasp as he turns me around amongst our huddle.

“Kennedy, your tears don’t mean that you are weak. It just means that you have been strong for so long. Now that you feel safe, you are able to let it out and actually work through your emotions.”

“You think?” I wipe the tears away from my face.

“I know, my love. You are strong. Stronger than any of us.”

Words are lost to me so instead of speaking, I wrap my arms around Theo’s waist. He chuckles and kisses me on the top of the head.

I pull away from him after I have settled myself down enough that I know I will be able to function again.

“I was thinking of going and hunting down our other father, Conall. I’d dare say he will be in his office.”

I smile, suddenly eager to meet the final piece of the parent pack. For someone that grew up with a Beta father, it's a bit of a culture shock. It also breaks my heart to know that Jax and Theo’s mother passed away and that I won’t ever have the chance to meet her.

As we walk back through the hallways and up to the warehouse I can’t help but think of what this moment would have been like if their mother was still here.

Would she be accepting of me? Would she be sad that her sons have found their mate?

Or would she be celebrating me? Bringing me into her arms like I wish my mother was still able to.

It feels cruel that any of our moms could be here. I know that Ledger would have no interest in introducing me to his, even if they were still alive but still. It feels like we are all missing such a vital part of each other's lives.

I let myself shed a single tear and not another more for our cruel fates. We have already had so much taken from us that now it is time forusto take.

I’m glad that I have a tour guide in Jax, Ledger and Theo with me for this walk. We have already taken so many turns that I know I would get lost in here without them.

Eventually we pull up at a door in one of the many hallways we have walked down. Ledger knocks before opening the door.

Similar to Victor’s office, their last father’s office is organised very similarly. Although, it seems this one has much better organisation. There is hardly anything on his desk other than a desktop, a laptop pushed off to the side, a pen holder and his phone.

Victor is already sitting at one of the couches at the front of the desk. He smiles up at us as we walk through the door.

“How did you go, Kennedy?” I see the general interest on his face which feels strange.

My own father has never taken an interest in anything I have ever done.

“I...um...” I pause, not actually sure how I went at all. All I know is what I felt and I don’t really know if he will care about that.

“She was a natural, Dad. I’ve never seen someone so honed in on a target before. She was spectacular!” Theo exclaims as he pulls me alongwith him. Dropping down into the couch beside Victor he pulls me along with him, making me squeal as I fall into his lap.

“That's great! We will have to get you your own gun now that you know how to shoot!”

I nod, smiling at the thought of being able to have my own gun. Will the guys be able to bring me here more often so I can shoot targets?

“Kennedy, this is my pack mate and brother, Conall. Conall, this is Kennedy, the boy's scent match mate.”

My eyes widen as I meet the gaze of Conall. Even if Victor didn’t tell me that they were brothers, it would have been blatantly obvious to me. The two men are clearly twins.

The only thing that tells them apart is the fact that Victor wears glasses. Conall has a different demeanor as well. Just from appearances alone, he and Theo seem more alike in that sense. A bit more playful and not too serious about life, yet, have the ability to get serious and dominant when the time calls for it.

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