Chapter 93
Alysa
By the time King and Niko get up a few hours later, Zuri’s wide awake, already drinking her morning bottle, and I’m pouring my second cup coffee. The rich smell curls in the air, but it does nothing to ease the steady ache in my chest.
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Niko steps into the kitchen, shirtless and groggy, his hair sticking up in every direction. He takes one look at me and arches a brow. “Since you never came back to bed. I’m assuming this isn’t your first one!”
“Second,” I mutter, rolling my eyes. “Don’t worry. I’m still under 200 milligrams?
He chuckles lightly, but takes my word for it as he pours his own cup
King strides into the room and sits beside Niko. Even his appearance looks disheveled, and that’s rare for him. Maybe I’m just overthinking, or they literally just finished fucking and came downstairs to prove they’re perfectly fine without me
In the past, Niko would’ve come looking for me if I didn’t return to bed after a certain time. Now, it seems like he didn’t care enough to
That’s because you’re the extra now, a bitter voice in my head whispers
Sebastian’s voice breaks through the silence as he sets plates of breakfast on the table. The sight of food churns my stomach, and I politely decline. wrapping my hands tighter around my mug. My thoughts keep spiraling as they eat, half–tuned to their conversation about the club as they eat. It’s almost like I’m invisible, or maybe because I’m not dissociating anymore, I’m seeing just how distant Eve been the past week.
“Alyssa” Mason’s calm, steady voice captures my attention
I glance up, confused. “Huh?”
“Do you think you could eat something? You’ve only had coffee so far today“”
“Tim good,” I reply curtly, glancing at Zuri to see her munching on a banana.
At least one of us is in a good mood
I feel King and Niko’s gazes on me, heavy and probing, but I ignore them.
“Something happen between you two?” Niko asks suddenly, his tone laced with amusement. The energy in here feels afifferent. Or maybe it’s just good to see you so interactive today?
I shrug, forcing nonchalance. “We just did some reading. Turns out Mace can narrate smut.“
Mason’s checks darken, but he doesn’t deny it.
“And that led to something else?” Niko presses, popping a strawberry into his mouth, his grin almost seasing
“I guess.” My voice is clipped as I shrug again.
“What does that mean? King’s voice is low and dangerous, like he has the audacity to be jealous right now.
I meet his stare; my frustration bubbling over. “Why does it matter? You two have been having your own fun. Why can’t we!
Shit. The words slip out before I can stop them, and the tension in the room snaps tight. Zuri babbles happily in her chair, blissfully paware of the storm brewing around her.
“Care to explain why you feel that way, kitten?” King’s voice is calm, too calm, and his dark eyes pierce me like a blade
My pulse thunders, and my heart slams against my ribs in a frantic rhythm. I know I’m crossing a dangerous line, and I need to stop myself before I go too far. “No. Just forget it, I force out between clenched teeth.
Mason doesn’t say a word as he stands, his chair scraping quietly against the floor. He steps around the table and gently grabs my hand. ‘Come talk to me for a moment. Alyssa,” he murmurs.
I hesitate, but he doesn’t give me a chance to refuse. I feel King and Niko’s eyes follow us as Mason guides me out of the kitchen and into King’s office, shutting the door quietly.
Once we’re alone, Mason wraps his arms around me, tugging me against his chest. “What’s wrong, little warrior?” he asks softly. “You’ve never been so hostile towards both of them. King, sure, be’s always pushing your buttons, but never Niko.”
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I bite my lip, the sting of tears building in my eyes. “I don’t know what’s wrong with me,” I whisper. “After what we did this morning, I thought I’d feel better. But I can’t stop thinking that.. if they haven’t already, they’re going to realize they don’t need me. I’m just some extra in their relationship. I love you, Mace, but I’m also in love with them.. and it’s…I don’t know.”
So very complicated.
They’re all the puzzle pieces that complete me, and I can’t imagine losing any of my men.
Mason hums, the sound deep and thoughtful. “So you’re feeling jealous,” he says simply.
I pull away, wrapping my arms around myself as a wave of shame washes over me. “Maybe, I don’t know, King’s always been a dominant asshole, and Niko’s clingy as hell to me. But now? Now they’re all over each other, and it’s like I don’t even exist”
Mason shakes his head, his gaze softening. “Alyssa, that’s the furthest thing from the truth. You did ask them to leave you alone until you felt better. Are y
e you possibly upset that they’re actually respecting your boundaries?”
I pause, his words slamming into me. “Fuck,” 1 mutter. “I guess I am”
I’m such a bitch. They’ve been behaving themselves for me, because I demanded they keep their clicks away from me, and here I am punishing them for it.
If they weren’t thinking about leaving before, they will be when they hear about this.
“They’re not leaving you” Mason says, as if reading my mind. “The last thing you have to worry about is any of us even thinking about leaving you. We’re all in, Alyssa: No matter what”
“But My voice wavers. Tve been such a mess lately. I wouldn’t blame any of you if
No” Mason cuts me off, his voice firm. “This relationship is new for all of us, things like this are going to happen at times. But we’ll figure out how to navigate it together. That starts with us actually communicating with each other instead of assuming the worst.”
His words settle over me, soothing some of the ache in my chest. I nod slowly, wiping away the tears streaking down my face.
“Okay, I whisper.
“Good” He offers a small smile, squeezing my hand. “Now, let’s go talk to them. Together
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