Chapter 59

(Tommy POV)

Thankfully there was a cafeteria in this hospital that had a good variety of food, because Eli and I were starving, and we knew Maya had to be too after the journey we had.

“Do you think she will like what we got?” Eli asks me as we make our way back to the room.

I had to pause and think about it for a moment, because I dint actually know the answer. That question made it clear that I didn’t really know much about Maya other than her life story. I didn’t know the little things about her, like her favorite foods or favorite movies. None of that!

“I, uh….I actually don’t know.” I reply honestly. “I guess I have a chance now to find out.”

“I feel terrible because I don’t know either. I hate that I knew so little about her and yet we have already bonded. Do you think she is hurt that we have barley tried to get to know her?” Eli asks his voice laced with guilt.

“I hope not. Things have been so crazy and none of us had much time together after we found about us all being her mates. But we defiantly need to make it up to her now and show her we really want to know those things!” I say almost like an order.

“Yes! I don’t want to lose her because I didn’t even bother to know her or care about even those little details. I don’t want to be without her again. It was hell!” Eli says in anger.

“It sure was. I don’t think I ever felt so terrible before!” I admit.

“You hid it well unlike me and Noah. I couldn’t believe how Noah reacted; he was completely panicked!” He was right, but I hoped Noah would break down that stone wall around him long enough to let Maya in.

She deserved to feel wanted and loved by as many people as possible. We were all she had left, and I wanted her to know we cared for her with everything we have. Even my mother already expressed how much she liked Maya and was happy to have a daughter to fawn over. She had pretty much adopted Noah and Eli when we were younger, but she never had a female pack member that she bonded with in that way. Then she met Maya and she instantly liked her, but Maya kind of had that effect on people. Her doe eyes made her look so innocent and warm, and easy to approach.

She seemed shy but she had a whole other side to her that I had barely begun to see. She could be strong and determined as well, and with her new abilities that would make her a formidable opponent. I hoped she would never have to fight in battle, but I knew if these abilities were only a small example of what she could do we would need to train her, and I had added ‘contact the Fae’ to my to-do list. I wanted her to learn from her own people what she was capable of.

“So, this house you built, it’s pretty big?” Eli asks suddenly with a smirk.

“Big enough for all of us and more when the time comes.” Tommy says with a wink.

That had Eli beaming, and I knew it would because he has always said he would want to have lots of pups one day. I am not sure where Maya stand on that but I kind of hoped we would have a house full of little ones as well.

“Do you think they are ok in there? It’s pretty quiet. Maybe we shouldn’t have left them alone.” Eli says peeking into the window of Noah’s door.

“They needed some time alone. I’m sure everything is fine.” I assure him.

He opens the door slowly and steps in, my close behind. When we pull back the curtain it was clear why the room was so quiet. Noah and Maya had fallen asleep holding each other in Noah’s bed.

“Well that is a sight I never thought I would see! Noah cuddling with someone.” Eli whispers and laughing a little.

“Yeah, he is always so stiff and unapproachable. He also barley likes people touching him and yet here he is!” I tease.

“I can hear you, you idiots.” Noah whispers loudly suddenly opening his eyes slowly.

“Oh, we thought you were asleep too.” Eli says trying to sound innocent.

“No, but her scent is so relaxing I kind of got lost in it.” Noah admits.

Eli makes a distorted face. “Who knew you could sound so cheesy!”

Noah’s face morphed into one of annoyance and he gives Eli a stern glance before shushing him.

“Don’t wake her!” He scolds.

He wraps his arms around her and holds her tighter like he never wants to let her go. I could feel the slight growl of my wolf building up inside me at the sight, but I pushed it back down as best I could. I was more ok with the idea of sharing Maya, but my wolf was possessive, and this was one of the first times we have actually seen Maya with one of my friends. I had heard her and Eli the night they mated but I had no seen them. Seeing was far harder to take than simply hearing a few things. I glanced at Eli who seemed to be feeling a similar feeling and stood watching them.

This was more than the small little touches they had shared before. Maya was in bed with Noah, and Noah was holding her so close to him it was enough to build some slight jealousy.

“Let’s eat, ok?” I ask Eli trying to get his attention away from the scene of Maya and Noah.

That was enough to make him snap out of his intense gaze on the two and he turned quickly to scan over the food letting out a few shaky breaths. This was going to be a big adjustment in our friendship, and we really need to talk about these things soon.

Maya woke not long later and ate a small amount before snuggling into Noah again and drifting off to sleep for the rest of the night. The urge to pull her from the bed to hold her was strong, but these moments with Noah were important since they had not bonded before this and it was what Maya wanted. Eli and I were brough two recliner style chairs, pillows and blankets for the night. I had not realized how tired I was until I let my mind go and drifted easily into sleep. That was until I felt my blanket shifting and the weight of someone climbing into my lap. I opened my eyes slightly and saw Maya’s moving to be closer to me and my heart skipped happily.

She wrapped her arms around my waist and rested her head on my chest, and quickly fell back to sleep. Was every night going to go like this? Maya waking only to sleep soundly with each of us? It seemed like Maya already had an idea of how our sleep dynamics would go, and I was just happy to have this time with her.
I slept better than I had in a long time, but when I woke, I did not feel the weight of Maya on me. Panic set in and I stood quickly blinking my eyes trying to search for her. I relaxed when I saw her cuddled with Eli rested her head in the crook of his neck. He was awake to looking down at her and smiling like an idiot. She really had this strange power over us where we melted into puddles under her touch. I turned to look at Noah, and he too was watching them. Well watching Maya mostly, and
he had a weak smile on his face as well. It was official, we were completely whipped for her!

“I’ll go get us some coffee.” I whisper grabbing my jacket and leaving the room.

When I was in the hallway alone, I sighed and leaned against the wall. There was such a mix of emotions battling within me that I was glad for a moment to myself.

Once Maya had woken and we all enjoyed the coffee and muffins I was able to get for us, we fell silent. It seemed like there was so much that needed to be said, but none of us knew where to start. Maya suddenly sat up in her chair and looked to each of us.

“I just want to say I am sorry that you all have been pulled into this situation. None of you asked for this and I would understand if one or all of you decide to not go through with it. I know being away from me causes you pain, but I don’t want you to stay if you are unhappy.” She says straight away.

We glance at each other, but none of us agree with her. “This between us is new and different but we want to be with you Maya.” I start.

“Yes, we ALL do.” Noah emphasized.

“Yeah, we don’t want to go anywhere! It’s just going to take getting used to. I admit my wolf is not completely happy with the arrangement, but we just need to figure out how to keep all the wolves happy.” Eli adds.

“Are you sure? I mean what I said, I’ll walk away before I ruin your guy’s friendship.” She says firmly.

“Whatever comes, we will work through it together. The good and the bad.” I tell her.

She lets herself smile slightly but I can still see the doubt in her eyes. We needed to prove to her that we were sticking around for the long run and earn her trust before she would feel confident about her place in our lives.

“So, who is ready to go home?” Said the doctor with clap as he entered the room.

“Finally!” Noah said dramatically.

Time for this new journey to begin…goddess help us!