Page 118 of My Three Hometown Alphas

The emotion of all this hits me at once. I can’t breathe.

Owen grabs my hand again, pulling me toward the back door. He doesn’t say a word as he guides me out onto the deck.

The chilly air slaps me in the face as soon as I step outside, but it’s exactly what I need. A deep breath of the cold air calms everything whirling inside of me.

He picks me up, setting me on the wooden railing. I spread my thighs so he can settle in between them.

“Better?” he asks.

I take a few deep breaths, gazing up at the stars above us. “Yeah.”

The glass door slides open, letting out the bustle of voices from inside. Miles and Will walk over until they’re standing on either side of Owen.

“Is everything okay?” Will asks. His eyes bounce between Owen and me.

“I’m fine. I just needed a minute,” I say.

Will’s hand trails down my arm as he leans in, pressing a kiss to my temple. “You did amazing. I’m really proud of you.”

Emotion surges inside of me. It’s building and building, ready to be set free.

I have everything I’ve ever dreamed of. Two jobs that challenge me and have me excited to go to work each day. A little girl that makes my days so much brighter by her just being herself.

And three men who love me unconditionally, never making me doubt that they’ll always be right where they are at this very moment—at my side.

Miles cups the side of my face when a few tears break free.

“I just can’t believe this life is really mine. It’s more than I could have ever wished for.” I take a deep breath. “It kind of feels like a dream that I’m going to wake up from one day, and it will all be torn away from me.”

“We aren’t going anywhere,” Miles says, stoking my cheeks.

“You’ve got us for life,” Owen says.

I nod because it isn’t the first time they’ve told me this. It’s just hard to get my mind to not wander to unwanted places sometimes.

They’re all quiet for a minute, eyes darting between each other. A silent conversation is being had that I’m not privy to.

What’s going on?

“Why not?” Miles finally says with a shrug and a grin brightening his face.

Will grabs my hand, pulling my attention to my left. “Okay… well, we weren’t planning on doing this tonight, but when it’s right, it’s right… and all that…”

He’s rambling, which is something Will rarely does. I might not know what the hell is happening right now, but it’s endearing to see him slightly frazzled.

“Okay…” I draw out the word.

Will stares into my soul when he says, “I was scared to give in to the pull between us because I was terrified of anything breaking the family we had so carefully built despite all the heartache we had gone through. I don’t know how I was so blind to the fact that you were made to be a part of our family.”

He closes his eyes for a second. His emotions momentarily get the best of him. “Thank God I finally gave in because I can’t imagine my life without you… and I don’t ever want to.”

“Fuck,” I mumble. I bring my hand up to my face to wipe my tears away.

Will keeps his hand wrapped around mine, so we’re effectively both wiping at my face. This makes us chuckle.

Will’s lips press against the wet tracks on my cheek. With his free hand, he starts patting at his pockets. His eyes dart toward Owen and then Miles.

“I don’t have it,” Miles says, holding his hands up. “I didn’t think we were doing it here… now.”