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Kai joins his brother and together, they rummage among the belts hanging in the wardrobe. Glancing toward Jacob, I see that his gaze is zeroed in on me.
“Come here,” he says, patting his thighs.
I don’t even think twice before obeying his command.
He pulls me onto his lap the moment I get closer to him.
“I don’t want another strange man looking at you,” he whispers hoarsely in my ear as his hand splays over my belly.
The possessiveness in his voice makes my core throb harder.
I’ve never felt this turned on in my life. Jacob and his brothers have lit a fire inside me that’s stayed dormant until now. Their every word and gesture stroke the flames, making me yearn for their attention.
“Are you sure you want to keep staying with us?” Jacob asks. “We might never want to let you go, you know.”
A hint of fear, mixed with a thrill of passion, flares inside me. The warning in Jacob’s voice is clear but something deep inside me considers it as an invitation.
“I want to stay,” I whisper, knowing the full implication of my words.
“Then, we should buy you an entire wardrobe,” Cole’s voice makes me look up.
“Come on, let’s see if this will make things any better,” says Kai, dangling a thin belt before me.
“Why bother with any of it?” Jacob mutters as I try on the belt. “Do we need another man looking at her? Let’s just make sure she’s warm enough and head out already.”
“You’re right, Brother,” Cole says. “Let’s just get this over with so that we can come home sooner.”
“Wait for us, darling,” Jacob says, pressing a kiss on my cheek. “We’ll get dressed and meet you here.”
Biting my lip, I nod.
They march out of the room, leaving me to brew in my own thoughts. While I’m enjoying their attention, I wonder how long they’ll let me stay with them without asking me more questions.
Do they still think I’m a hooker? How long would it take for them to get bored of me? Will they throw me out the moment they’re done with me?
Tears prick my eyes at the very thought. I shouldn’t let myself get attached to these alphas no matter how kindly they treat me. They have no idea about the kind of mess I am in. I can’t let them get involved with me or my stepmother.
Jacob, Cole, and Kai are being extremely kind and generous to me. They’re even taking me shopping to make my stay more comfortable. I can’t repay them by getting them into trouble. I must get out of here the moment I figure out what to do next.
A knock sounds at the door, breaking me out of my spiraling thoughts.
Jacob and his brothers walk in, looking like a trio that’s out to stab every woman’s heart. Their luxurious suits fit their impressive physiques perfectly. Jacob and Kai have combed back their dark strands to give them a polished appearance while Cole lets his silvery hair hang loose to curtain most of his face from view.
“Breathe, Winter,” Kai reminds me with a chuckle.
“Come on, love. Let’s get this over with,” Jacob says, gesturing toward the hallway.
I hurry after them, almost skidding on the wooden floor.
“We need to get her some shoes, first,” Cole says, grabbing my waist before I can fall flat on my face. “She can’t walk around in these worn-out slippers all day.”
“We’ll find shoes at the same store,” says Jacob.
Cole nods but refuses to let go. Grasping my wrist in a firm hold, he leads me down the staircase.
The same car from last night is waiting for us at the front entrance. A cold morning breeze blows past, playing with my loose strands. Wrapped up in Kai’s thick, warm clothes, I barely feel the chill.
The vast lawn and the bare trees dotting the area are covered in snow. Last night’s storm has painted the scenery in white. The bright sunshine makes everything shine and twinkle. I’m once again reminded that Christmas is almost here.
