Chapter 226

Chapter 226:

Panic flared in my chest as I hurried forward, peeking cautiously through the doorway.

The sitting room was empty.

I let out a sigh of relief.

Devin and Dax hated it when I left the front door open.

They had warned me countless times about locking all the doors, insisting it was for my own safety—protection from the dangers lurking in the woods.

But each time I asked what those dangers were, they never gave me a clear answer.

I assumed they meant wild animals—maybe rogue hunters.

Peering further, I glanced toward the dining room, my lips curling into a smile when I saw the untouched food.

They wouldn’t eat without me.

For the past week, the bond between us had grown stronger, almost as if we were mates.

Lifting my gaze to the sky, I sent a silent prayer to the Moon Goddess.

It wouldn’t be so bad if the brothers were my mates.

But I had never heard of a girl having two mates before.

It was rare—almost unheard of in the wolfdom.

Still, a wave of irritation rose inside me at the thought of either brother having a mate of their own.

I stepped into the house, shutting the door carefully to avoid attracting unwanted attention.

Walking over to the jars filled with wilting flowers, I removed them one by one, emptying out the stale water.

I switched on the tap, letting fresh water fill the jars before carefully placing the flowers inside.

Moving quickly, I hurried to the sitting room, returning the jars to their rightful places.

I had barely stepped away when a faint hissing sound echoed behind me.

My body stiffened.

Turning sharply, I glanced over my shoulder, but nothing was there.

Maybe it was just my imagination.

Shrugging off the unease, I pushed the thought away and continued toward Devin and Dax’s room.

The sound of running water confirmed they were in the shower.

A wicked smile curled on my lips at the thought—

I couldn’t wait to have another round of shower sex with them.

Just as I was about to take a step forward, the hissing sound filled my ears again.

Louder this time.

Longer.

Except… it wasn’t coming from behind me.

My breath hitched as I slowly lifted my gaze toward the ceiling—

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