Twice The Growl - Milly Taiden Page 0,17

inside.”

She raised her brows in obvious shock. “Wait, you and Theron had to want me and so did your...eh, wolves?”

He nodded. “We hadn’t had luck until you. We love a woman with curves. That is just our preference. You’re gorgeous. I wouldn’t dare compare you to anyone else because nobody else has made me want her as much as you. No other female has made Theron and I agree she is the one meant to fit as our third and make us whole.”

“I...I don’t know what to say,” she mumbled. “There’s so many women out there that have a lot more experience with two men.”

“Oh, darling.” He brushed his lips over hers, not able to contain himself any longer. “You are the one. No matter what any other woman has, you have given our connection the emotional boost it needs for Theron to lead and for me to engage the pack. You’re who we need. Something about you is perfect for us.”

“Connor, this all sounds so nice, but what happens when you tire of me?” She sounded sad.

“That won’t happen.”

“What do you mean? It happened with my ex-husband and a host of ex-boyfriends. I have bad luck with men.”

“A mate is for life. There are no others once one is found. Only one mate for our pair.”

“You mean to tell me that without knowing me at all, but based purely on instinct and scent, you two feel I’m right to spend the rest of your lives with?” The disbelief was obvious in her tone.

“Yes.” He didn’t bother denying it.

“Connor, come on. I’m a pretty modern person, but taking on a relationship with two men, something I’ve never done, is scary enough. Added to that you want this to be something committed? I don’t know if you know this, but we just met. This is crazy.”

“Give us a chance, Tally.” He glanced deep into the fear he saw in her eyes and tried to soothe the tumultuous emotions in her heart. She was a strong woman, but fear could make her choose the path they didn’t want for her.

“I have to think.”

“I have an idea,” Theron said, entering the room as she finished her sentence. He was freshly dressed and appeared unperturbed by her words. He gave Connor an open mental link to allow him to see his thoughts.

Connor’s fears for Tally dissipated somewhat. Theron’s idea was sound. If they could pull it off, then she wouldn’t have the worries in her mind.

“What’s your idea?” Tally turned to Theron.

“We date.” He grinned. “It’s what humans do, right? Date to get to know if someone is mate material?”

She nodded. “They do, but wait, so this means the whole mate thing is off the table?”

“No!” he and Theron said at once.

“It means you need to be reassured and we are happy to do whatever is necessary for you. You’re our priority now. We want you to be happy and comfortable or we won’t be,” Theron replied.

“Well.” She frowned. “I still have this wedding to go to. I guess that’s as good a place to start as any. But that’s not until next weekend.”

“How about we start with something simple,” Theron suggested. “Come with me for a walk.”

Connor nodded when she glanced at him. “Go for it. I think spending time one on one first and then as a group could really help you see how much this can work.”

“Are you sure? Won’t that mess with the idea of being a...”She gulped. “A triad?”

Theron grinned. “Not even a little. Connor and I know each other well enough to know neither would ever try to push the other one out of the way. What we want is unity.”

“I’ll shower and change in your guest room,” Connor offered. He sensed she needed the time to be alone, to think about what they offered and to decide what she wanted. “We’ll go and give you some time to yourself. Tomorrow, Theron can come and take you for that walk if you’re in agreement.”

The last thing they needed was for her to feel like she was being pushed into anything. They wanted her ready, willing and able to be the woman for them. Though they already knew she was the one, she still had to come to that conclusion. No amount of pushing or pressure on their part would encourage her trust. That would come with time.

Theron glanced at Tally. She wore a long, sexy dress that hugged her curves like a second skin. It wasn’t tight, it