Once Rejected, Thrice Accepted
Chapter 13

"I think cuddling with you three may be my new favorite thing." I sighed snuggling in closer to Leo with Lucas trailing behind me to stay just as close.

"I thought I was your new favorite thing." Duncan pretended to whine from his spot as my pillow.

"You are three of my new favorite things." I ended the argument before it started. These boys were way too competitive for their own good.

"Sounds good. Now how about we pop in another movie?" Lucas pushed his nose into my throat taking in my scent. "You are better than any candle or air freshener I have ever smelled. I just can't stop."

"Well, thank you. You three each smell great by yourselves but together I instantly want more than a scent. I want a taste." I closed my eyes and focused on being brave. Flirting, being honest and blunt, and showing what I want is hard for me but I know it is vital to a great relationship.

These relationships were moving fast but being mates would do that to ya. I was scared that they would end up turning out like my mother or worse, as in just mating me for the power boost but screwing around on me for their pleasure. I don't think I could mentally handle that. I barely made it through my mother teasing about letting the pack warriors have their way with me.

Before Leo could add in his two cents Duncan growled. "Rogues, on the border."

"Stay here, Gemma. We will be back." Leo leapt up and headed for the door.

"I have some guards coming to stay outside and protect the house. Please stay inside." Lucas followed Leo and they were both shifted outside before I could say anything. Duncan kissed my cheek and got up. "We only want you safe. After you have gained some more weight and had some training, I would love to fight with you by my side."

He was gone too and the next thing I heard was about eight guards all around the house. I am guessing everyone was going to get their answer on to why I was still here and who I was to the guys faster than we had discussed.

I agreed with Duncan though. I was filling out more. You couldn't see my ribs or collar bone anymore which I was super proud of. My bruising was almost gone and the burn scars were healing nicely. Between replaceing my mates, eating, and focusing on getting rest I felt the best I had in years or probably my whole life.

'Ok, so what do we do now? I miss them so much already and it is making me feel a bit dependent.' I said to Moonlight as I started to pick up the popcorn from the battle I won earlier between me and the twins.

'I think you missed a few pieces under the couch. And they won't be long. This pack is one of the biggest and it seems the guys had some anger from early still hanging on!

'Do you think they will talk to some of the rogues before killing them?' She shrugged her shoulders in response. Great. The time I was to talk and she isn't' up for a chat.

'Gemma, I know I said inside but these wolves want to speak to you. It is regarding your old pack. Duncan linked. He sounded worried and a bit pissed off. I doubt his wolf was feeling anything different which made me worried for the health of the rogues. 'We need to make me a part of this pack soon. I probably need that extra protection if I know how petty my mother and brother can be. Maybe she decided she would let the men have me after all. Too bad I am already mated with one of my mates. Point goes to me on this one, bitch face.

'Agreed. Leo just said we were having your announcement tonight so change and get ready. These rogues can wait in the dungeon until we have made you a part of our pack officially. They seem ok but I would rather be safe than sorry!

'So the twins are ok?' I hated that I was inside, safe, with them out there fighting who knows how many other wolves for whatever reason.

Moonlight agreed with making the rogues wait, also mentioning I should look sexy and kick ass. An all-in-one outfit which we didn't have. I told her we would just go with what was clean until I could get a job and pay for some new clothing, but now wasn't the time to be depressed about clothing.

I went to replace my bag of clothes and they were gone. I started to freak out and look everywhere in my bedroom. I even looked under the bed where only the flattest pieces of paper could fit, but I was freaking out, so who knows where all I would have looked. It wasn't until I opened the closet that I understood.

It had enough clothes for several weeks in there. And they were all brand new. Tags still on clothing? That wasn't a thing for me and surprised me as I started looking through the shirts.

'Just pick something. I need to see this rogue and hear what he has to say. I am so close to taking over, running back to our old pack, and skinning your mother alive.' Moonlight growled at me. Her anger was pulsing through my body.

I chose a deep red spaghetti strap dress and a pair of black flats. No need to add an extra chance to embarrass myself. I looked in the mirror, surprised at what I saw. My hair looked fuller, brighter, full of life. My skin wasn't so pale or yellow. It had color and a spring to it. No more bruises and my chest burns were almost completely gone. My ribs still showed but it was still an improvement.

"Holy Shit," I murmured. "I look... pretty."

"No."

A voice spoke behind me causing me to jump and shriek. I turned, covering my body with my arms to replace Leo leaning against the door frame with hooded lids. His wolf purred as he walked closer.

"No, you don't... don't think I'm pretty?" I whispered as he got close enough, he could breathe in my distressed scent.

"No, I don't." He leaned in and put his lips next to my ear. "I think you are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen."

I sucked in a breath. He just called my dumpy ass beautiful. He must be blind as a damn bat.

"Do you need glasses or contacts? What color is this dress?" I was dead serious but all he did was laugh.

"You have been a breath of fresh air that I so desperately needed." He kissed my cheek and grabbed my hand. "I know I was stupid before and I shall grovel until you tell me you have forgiven me before groveling some more. You are my fated mate and I can't wait to show off the mark you give me when you are ready."

"I agree!" Lucas yelled as he ran up the stairs. I knew it was him from how heavy his feet hit the steps. The loudest walker of the dang bunch. "Now lets go do this thing. The pack is gathering as we speak."

Leo led me outside faster than I was ready for. I stumbled over the door frame right into Duncans arms. He didn't miss a beat before kissing me hard enough to make the world slow down and my focus stay on us. He pulled back long enough for us to catch a breath before diving in for another. My arms wrapped around his neck pulling my chest against his, feeling his breath changing to deep and erratic.

"Ok, now. We don't need any of the unmated wolves sniffing out our mates arousal." Lucas pulled me back from Duncan and kissed my cheek softly. It stopped my anger from spewing into a shouting match.

"Ok... We will continue this later." I stepped away from all three and smirked. "The twins can watch me take you in my mouth and down my throat, Mate."

Duncan picked me up around me waist and started running. We were both busting up laughing as the twins stood, shocked, and a bit pissed off. We were halfway up the hill before they caught up to us. Gotta teach them to not be dicks or I wouldn't be using theirs in the future.

"We can watch this time but just know, there will be pay back." Leo growled grabbing for me.

"Run faster, Duncan. Show these boys up!"