Page 21 of Three Beasts

We all look at each other. We know she's right. But we can't abandon the Order either.

"It's okay Zeva, we have this covered," Wade tries his best to sound confident, but I can tell she has found a dent in his arms.

She looks at all of us, individually, "The thing is, I'm starting to care in a real way about each of you and…about what we have here."

We wait, the moment suspended in mid-air. We want to hear her say it.

"I'm falling in love, with each one of you. And I want this to last. And I'm terrified of what will happen."

I hold her as Alex kisses her, and Wade brings her in for a hug.

"It's alright Zeva. We love you too,” he says, and it suddenly becomes real. Too real. I can feel that bond. We are meant to be together. Three best friends, hardened riders, and one beautiful centerpiece, Zeva.

"Definitely," Wade agrees.

"You know…it’s the truth. I've fallen for you you," Alex says.

"So," I say. "This is really happening. I am cool with this," I kiss her cheek. "As long as I get some one on one time."

She pulls me in for a long, deep kiss. "Of course, I think that can be arranged for each of you."

And so…this is how it happens.

Come hell or high water…

She's ours.

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