Book1 Chapter16 Where is your mother if you were together ? questioned Alice . Her words froze the Alphas . They probably hadnt even realized that in our story mom was with us and now she isnt . Like I said , mom wanted for us to run and let her slow them down . Her wolf is dying because of her mates rejection- I started . We didnt reject her ! interrupted both Alphas in sync . I glare at them , Sure , so leaving your mate after sleeping with her in a strange and empty bed with no mark or note . That is as much a rejection as it could get ! I could feel Ethan and Jackson get annoyed with them . There was a reason why I was talking , usually I was the one who could keep my temper the longest in check . Blake looked at his shoes sheepishly , Thats my fault actually . I turned my head towards him so fast , I literally got whiplash , WHAT ? He continued , Since the twin Alphas were twenty at the time , four years after you were supposed to find your mate , they were in the habit of sleeping around . Many of the woman they slept with were under the impression that a one night stand gave them a claim of the Alphas . They were sick of having a huge argument every morning and making a scene . It was my job to spirit them away once their activities were done . Both Alphas and the woman who was your mother were asleep , obviously drunk . I was able to take both of my Alphas out . I put up my hand to stop his story , How many woman have you slept with besides your mate ? It was the Alphas turn to look sheepishly at their feet . A lot , answered Alpha Ryder . Not one since your mom was gone though , said Alpha Asher . That doesnt make it better , I growled out . I turned to my brothers . I couldnt with these.phas , so called fathers of mine .. I whisper to them , Can we go ? I know some other packs who owe us favors that we can use instead of this one . Ethan whispered back , I want to leave , but can we even make it the border ? We will never know until we try , interjected Jackson . 1/3 I straightened back up and faced the others who were staring at us , I believe it is time we take our leave . NO ! shouted the Alphas , but it wasnt them , it was their wolves . Shit , now we had no chance ! We will not let you leave without having our mate ! continued the Alphas still talking at the same time , in sync . It was creepy . I yelled back at them , You basically rejected her , you dont deserve her . I probably should have shut up , but much like mom , I dont . Blake had edged between his Alphas and us , trying to protect us . Blake turned back towards us after mind linking his Alphas , You never let me finish my story . The next morning the Alphas only woke from their hangover at 2:00 in the afternoon . 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