Nice to meet you. I’m Aldona or Heaven, depending on what you prefer,I write, trying to act indifferent.
“Which do you prefer?” she asks me.
Aldona.
“Aldona, it is then,” she says as she offers me her hand. Itake it, and she leans in, giving me a kiss on the cheek. “It’s lovely to meet you.”
I nod before she lets go and turns to Allie.
“Nice to meet you,” Allie says with a nod.
Scheherazade smiles, but doesn’t offer her hand to Allie. I guess Tatum has filled her in. “Likewise. Any title you prefer?”
“Allie’s fine, since you’re family now,” Allie answers.
“Perfect,” Scheherazade answers, placing a hand on Tatum’s arm, and I see her neck is bare.
You’re not marked yet?I ask, then wonder if I was too straightforward.
She smiles, looking at Tatum. “Your brother wanted you home before he marked me. And I’m glad,” she says softly as their eyes lock.
Tatum brushes his fingers down her waist, and I suddenly feel so awkward.
I have never seen Tatum act like this with anyone. Is this what Allie means by gross and cringe when she sees her sisters get lovey-dovey? Because I feel that now.
It’s not gross, but it’s creeping me out. I know Tatum is handsome, but to think someone could have the hots for him is so strange! Like, he’s Tatum. This is so weird. How can anyone like Tatum? He’s my brother; all I can see him as is a brother. This is so odd.
“Well, we’ll see you tonight,” Sienna says sweetly beforeshe places a hand on both of our backs and guides us out the door. Once the door shuts, Sienna leans in. “Oh, and by the way, she’s four years older than him, isn’t that cute?” she giggles.
I don’t respond, still trying to process the revelation.
Wow! Tatum, my brother, found his mate.
Oh my gosh. Now that is...
“Did anyone else get weirded out thinking about Tatum with someone?” Allie whispers.
I giggle silently as Sienna stifles a giggle of her own. “Well, I can’t really say anything when I’m in love, but… yeah, kinda. I mean, that’s like Ahren getting a girl, or Dante.”
“Eww,” we say simultaneously, although mine is silent.
“Well, eww to us or not, she loves him, and that’s the most important part,” Sienna says.
I nod in agreement. Agreed, even if it is weird, I’m happy for him. And the fact that he wanted to wait for us to get back before marking her… That was really sweet, Tatum.
Well, tonight really is going to be eventful, but I look forward to it.
Time to get dolled up, so even an idiot will notice that I’m not just a girl, but a young woman.
Urgh, he’s so annoying.
The moment we enter Sienna’s room, I lock the door behind us and activate a spell.
I have something to share,I write, not wanting to delay it, or I’ll never get the chance.
It’s now or never.
Sienna turns to me, surprised at the abruptness, as Allie cocks a brow.
