The Breeder Luna Bites Back

g it hard to think. I don't know how long I've been out, but

nto focus. The room is warm, bathed in golden sunlight streaming through the tall windows. The walls

n I hea

all of them with their backs turned, speaking in hushed tones. They're tall, broad-shouldered, and similar

of lead. The movement catches their attention, and they all

He's the tallest, with a sharp jawline and eyes that seem to pierce right

like gravel, but there's something

ut no sound comes

ouldn't be bothered to tame it. His eyes are a striking blue, sparkling with mischief even as they s

s tone, playful, teasing. "You're awake. Good.

the other two-neat but not too neat, a deep brown that catches the light. He's the

s softly, his voice a soothing balm.

rything feels so wrong? I stare at them, these three men who look at me like I'm the c

I do

y voice is weak, barel

, deeper. The one they called Lysander looks like he's been pun

cracks in his calm. "And these two idiots are Leo and Lys

doesn't make sense.

clear the fog that clouds my thoug

ouch is warm, grounding. "It's okay. You've been through a lot. You don

e's offering. But the fear, the confusion, it's all too much. My

s out before I can stop

y conversing in a way I can't decipher. Leo

ious. "In the forest. You were...in bad shape. B

, my mind spinning. "

were running from something-or someone. We're not sure who yet. Bu

d feels forei

embling. "I don't remember any of this.

we're your family, Trice. We're your blood. We've been looking for you for years

the desperation I hear under his calm app

I stammer. "This i

le. "Of course. We'll give you all the time you nee

mischief. "And don't worry, we're not going anywhere. We've got years of sibli

hing about Leo's carefree attitude, Lysander's gentle nature, and Lucian's str

The fear still lingers. I don't know

ome on. Let's get you out of this bed. There's a lot to ta

e covers off and swing my legs over the edge of the bed. I'm wearing a decent topez-coloured gown, but the way i

ffering his arm for support. "Easy. You

y, but I keep going. They're here. My brothers. It feels strange to think of

esence a comfort I didn't know I needed. As we step into the hallway, I catch a glimp

oftly, and for the first time since

ybe, I can fin