Page 91 of Players and Pages
“Don’t mess with our girl,” he teased, rushing out before Griff could retaliate.
My laughter echoed off the walls as they led me down the hallway to get dressed and fill my empty stomach.
Man, I needed that laughter almost as much as I needed them.
I couldn’t help but wonder how I’d ever lived without them.
It took far too long to convince the guys that I was ready to head back to the store today. They only relented when I promised them that I would rest and take it easy.
Of course, Jackson made me eat and even packed a lunch and snacks for me before he was satisfied.
Cy sat on the counter while I got ready, talking excitedly about the upcoming dances they were doing.
Even Griff was more relaxed this morning. He made me coffee and massaged my shoulders as I drank it.
It was different, but in the best way. I loved having them around in the morning more than I expected. My space felt empty now without them. Even in the moments when they were around but doing their own thing I couldn’t help but feel a little needy, wishing they were closer.
After I finished breakfast I went to the nest closet. It had some of my things I’d left last time, and all the clothes the guys bought me. Plus, a few new cute additions courtesy of my besties. Taryn and Bea had really proven I could rely on them during this heat.
Not that I didn’t already know that.
I slid on a cute, floral sundress. It fit like a glove and I spun in front of the mirror, my smile wide, skin glowing, as the fabric danced around my legs. It hugged my curves without being too much. It was perfect.
Not wanting to fuss with my hair, I tugged it into a curly ponytail. I’d been gone long enough that I didn't know what I would be walking into or what I'd need to do, so I didn't want it in my way. My girls knew what I expected but I was a bit intense and controlling when it came to the store front.
"Are you guys coming back to Willow Lake?" I called out as I swiped on some mascara and concealer.
Cy popped his head into the room, eyes raking over me before he answered. "Yes, we have camp and practice today. Don't worry about dinner, we still have some dishes leftover. If that works for you?"
"Sounds good. I have no issue with that at all. Will you please pick me up at the store tonight? We can walk to the cabins from there?" I questioned.
"That's the plan," he agreed as he slid into the room and wrapped his arms around my waist from behind me. His nose buried into my neck. Of course, he chose the side his mark was on.
Alphas were ridiculous. I loved it.
"You sure you don't want to stay with us for one more day?" he asked. “We could snuggle and watch movies… maybe spend some time in your nest again.”
"As much as I'd like to, if we did that, we'd never leave," I said with a groan. “You’re a bad influence.”
He sighed behind me in defeat. "Do you always have to be right?"
"Not always, but I like to be," I admitted, turning around in his arms to smile up at him.
Cy kissed me on the nose before pulling me into his chest and holding onto me tight, "I'm glad that we found you. You are everything we wanted and needed."
I pushed away from him just enough to look him in the eyes, "You know I just put mascara on right? No making me cry."
He just laughed and crushed me against him again.
"Call me cheesy, but I just wanted to make sure you knew. Every damn day we spend together."
Cy released me but kept one of my hands, leading me out into the living room where the other two were waiting for us.
Once they caught sight of me, Jackson and Griff both smiled as they took me in. My cheeks flushed at the way they lingered on my curves.
"Let's hit the road, before I change my mind," I told them before they could suggest the same things Cy did.
"I vote for changing your mind," Griff argued as his smile morphed from sweet to wicked.
