Three Fated Hearts by LNC
Chapter 57

I wake up early the next morning, eager to spend time with my mom. A little shower play almostmade me late to meet up with her. My mates can be insatiable, but I'm not sure I'd have it any otherway.

Mom wasn't in the dining room for breakfast, but I wasn't worried. I figured she may have eaten athome, and we would meet up later. The twins kiss me on the cheek and head upstairs to get somework done with the Alpha. I decide to wait for mom in the lounge downstairs.

There is more hustle and bustle in the packhouse than usual. I guess everyone is in overdrive tryingto get ready for the ceremony, but I'm surprised that anyone would be working this hard. I knowLuna Kimberly doesn’t want me to step into her role as Luna, but she doesn't really have a choice.I'm mated to her sons, who are to be the next Alphas of this pack. She can't circumvent theGoddess’ wishes.

I check my phone and see that I'd been waiting for about an hour. It's easy to lose track of timewhen you are engrossed in social media. The things that people post online for public consumptioncan be mind-boggling. I wonder what's taking mom so long to meet with me.

Mom? Are you okay?

Uh...hey Tia. I...I'm fine.

“l....I'm so sorry. I wasn't paying attention.” I turn to walk out of the office when a voice stops me."Don’t be embarrassed. Pretty soon, you will be able to walk into this room whenever you like, sowhy not start a bit early. Come in, P- Tia. Have a seat.” I turn to a smiling Alpha Paul. He is such anice guy, and I'm surprised I never knew that before. I look at Landon and Lincoln, both giving me aslight nod. I walk toward the desk and stand next to the twins. “I'm surprised you aren't outshopping for your dress. I figured that would be the plan today.”

"Yeah, little Lynny said she was going with you and Doc to get your dress. Is everything okay?” Ididn't realize I was so emotional about the situation until I felt arms wrap around my waist and athumb clearing away a fallen tear.

Alpha Paul looks at Beta John and then back at me. “I think we should given them a few minutes totalk. Let's head to your office; I want to ask you something anyway.” Beta John nods, and they leavethe office. Landon walks over to his father's chair with his arms around me. Lincoln follows behindus and leans against the desk, facing us, while Landon sits in the chair, pulling me on his lap.Lincoln grabs my hands and rubs his thumbs along my fingers. “What happened, beautiful? Why thetears?” I sigh, lean against Landon, and am rewarded with a few kisses on my temple.

“Mom told me that she can’t come with me to get my dress. I waited for her for about an hourbefore mind linking her. She didn't even tell me why she couldn't go. I tried to ask, but she hasblocked me.” Landon’s hold on me tightens, and I burrow into him a bit more. Lincoln tightens hishold on my hand, and I feel a few more tears fall down my face.

"What do you think happened? Do you think she’s hurt?,” Landon is in my ear, and his warm breathis fanning my cheek. I can't replace my voice, so I shrug.

“You should go talk to her. Maybe she will be able to explain face to face.”

“I don't want to go over there and run into my sisters or dad.” Lincoln nods at me, and his eyesglaze over. When his eyes refocus, he has a slight smile on his face. “Your dad is running a training,and your sisters are training with him. It's safe to go there and talk to your mom.”

Landon squeezes me and kisses my cheek. “Do you want company?” I shake my head.

“I think I need to see her on my own.” I stand up to have Lincoln pull me into a big hug.

“Just talk to her and get her side. It could be something small. I know your mom loves you.” Ibreathe in Lincoln's scent to calm my nerves. I kiss him on the cheek and kiss Landon before walkingout of the office. I need to go see my mom and figure out what happened overnight. If I had toguess, I would say it has something to do with my sisters, but I don't want to make anyassumptions. I walk down the stairs and out of the packhouse, setting sights on my childhoodhome.