Both Rehan and Leif jump up to get between us, their chairs clattering to the floor in their haste. “She is diabetic, so she’s allowed to have snacks and drinks on her during all classes in case of emergency. And while we’re at it, I suggest you don’t try to put your hands on my mate,” Leif growls out.
I don’t know who’s more stunned: me or the professor. This man, who has only just met me and doesn’t know anything about me, is willing to stand up for me. I don’t know if I want to cry because I’m touched, or go straight to jumping his bones because his reaction was hot as fuck.
She takes a step back, pursing her lips. “We’ll see about that. You can bet I’ll be speaking to the Headmaster.”
Taking a long loud sip of my juice as I finish it, I reply, “Go for it. My doctors have already sent the school all the necessary documentation. It is illegal for you to deny me access to any of the tools I need to manage my sugars.” The bell rings and we pack up quickly. Professor Astor storms off out the door.
“Is it just me, or is she a huge bitch?” Leif mumbles quietly as soon as we exit the classroom.
Malise walks up next to me, nudging in between me and Rehan. “It’s definitely not you; according to some of the second and third years I’ve met, Astor is apparently a woman hater who loves to try and sleep with students. I also heard she has a bad habit of setting her sights on certain guys and then becoming obsessive.”
Letting out a groan, I sink into Leif. “Fan-fucking-tastic. I have a feeling she set her sights on one or both of you. Just what I want to deal with: a creepy teacher trying to get in two of my mates' pants.”
“Siren, she can try all she wants, but she will be shut down every time. You are the only woman we are interested in.” Rehan slides back beside me to wrap his arm around my waist.
Hopefully Astor gets the memo.
The dining hall is busy and loud when we walk in. Marshall, Dallan, and Ward are all waiting for us inside the door. None of them even look surprised by the new addition, and they introduce themselves as we walk to the buffet line.
Dang sis, you’re four for four with these men. I hope mine are as hot
I shoot a grin over my shoulder.I know! They are breathtaking.
“Here you go, Dove. You can have a seat and I’ll fix you something to drink. What would you like?” Ward asks as he hands me my tray he insists on pushing down the line.
“Hmm… Coke Zero, please.” The others follow me to a table near the back. I can’t help but notice how many stares we are getting. Even though it’s only been a day and a half, we haven’t exactly kept the fact we are mates secret, so I’m sure it's catching on that I’ve already found some of mine. Not to mention, the whole Nexus witch thing is still making the rounds. Thankfully, after mine and Marsh’s magic going crazy on Tyler and the creep in the elevator, no one else has said anything to our faces. Most people just avoid us altogether.
“So… four down, two to go. You’re just catching them like Pokemon, aren’t ya, sis?” Marsh teases.
“Ha ha, yeah. It seems they are all going to find me quickly.” I glance around the table; Dallan is to my left with Leif next to him, Ward on my right with Rehan, then Marsh. Malise went to eat with some of her friends. It hits me how lucky I truly am. Not everyone finds their anchors, or not all of them. Not only have I found mine, but they are attractive, kind, and attentive. Plus, they get along great with my brother. “Honestly, I can’t believe how lucky I am. I have four, soon to be six, mates, you’re an okay brother, and Malise is quickly becoming my best friend. Things are pretty amazing right now.”
My men are giving me soft smiles, Marsh grins too. “You know, you do have to tell Dad about your mates at some point. You can’t avoid it forever.” He catches the grape I throw at his head.
“I’m not avoiding it. He knows about the watch and the number of mates, but I wanted to wait till I meet and get to know them all before subjecting them to our dad who is absolutely going to grill them.”
All four of my men laugh at that, but it’s Dallan who speaks up, “Firecracker, if your dad needs to grill us to feel secure in this mating, then that’s understandable; you’re his only daughter. I’m sure if and when we have children, me and the others will feel the same. Whenever you are ready to introduce us, we will take the interrogation with a smile.” He kisses the side of my head.
I know I was hesitant at first–it was overwhelming dealing with the fact that I was going from never having a serious relationship to having six mates to share my life with–but the more time I spend around them, the more excited I get about our future.
“You have Zoology of Familiars next don’t you, Siren?” Rehan asks.
“I do! I’m excited. Even though I know not everyone gets picked by a familiar, I would love to have one.”
Ward scrunches up his nose. “Hopefully you get one then, but let’s just hope it’s something fluffy, and not a reptile.” He shudders at the last word.
I let out a surprised laugh, “Don’t tell me the big strong man is afraid of snakes and lizards.”
This time he lobs a fry at me. “Yes, Dove, it’s true. I am not a fan of reptiles, or spiders, and I am man enough to admit it.”
Rehan tosses one of his fries at Ward, “I want to laugh at the fact that your big beefy ass is scared, however, chickens scare me.”
I let out a very unlady-like snort. “Chickens?Youare scared ofchickens?” Everyone bursts out laughing, causing Rehan to release a cry of outrage.
“Hey! They are basically mini dinosaurs!” That only makes everyone start laughing harder.
“I’m sorry, honey, I shouldn’t laugh.”
He shrugs, “No it is funny. I don’t know why they freak me out so bad, but they do.”
