Chapter 69
LEIGH-ARI
The morning rolled over more quickly than I anticipated and I found myself thinking of my life before and
after I came to Dark Woods. It has really been a crazy, epic ride. From being a straight-A student and
putting on the dang long coat, being addressed as Dr. Montreal and doing what I loved the most; to being
kidnapped by hot ass dudes who are insanely obsessed with me, iming to be my men, and then being
locked in the steam and triggering the mines that nearly split me open, I mean heck! My life was indeed
one for the books.
But one thing I gained in this crazy dissension of hearts and guns was the love I had never fathomed
possible. Love that consumed me whole and made me feel so strong and bold like I could take over the
whole world. Love that burned so fiercely deep inside me I felt like I wouldbust at any moment. (This
novel will be daily updtaed at .noveljar)The Cattanio twins gave me that kind of love, and I
could never ask for more. They made me feel soplete, and that’s crazy because there has never
been a point in my life where I thought I would be absolutely drunk in love. But here I was, sandwiched
between two big bodies that cocooned me with love, warmth,fort and so much happiness.
With these thoughts reeling in my mind, I turned my head to my left and kissed Enzo’s head that was on
top of my shoulder, then turned to my right and kissed Verzi’s. Although they loved me more than they
loved their next breath, the only thing that made me miss my old life was sleeping alone on the bed, and
having absolutely no leg to tie me down.
But I wasn’tining. I had gotten too used to having their big bodies crush me in my sleep that I
found it weird to sleep without them. I faced up in the dark yet again and heaved a huge sigh!
They were going to hate me for this.
After that, I carefully and very stealthily slipped out of the bed, careful not to wake them up because all
would be in vain. Verzi made a grunting sound when I hopped my leg over him, the furrows forming on
his forehead. He made a small murmur in his sleep and I bet he was reining hell on someone in his
dream!
“Shhhhhhhh! Go back to sleep.” I shushed gently and massaged the furrows with my thumb, causing him
to rx and fall back into a deep slumber.
Phew! That was a close one.
Once I was well off the bed, I jumped off and headed straight for the shower. The clock signaled a little
after 4 am and I had to be quick before they woke up. Ever since Lorik died, they didn’t overwork
themselves like they used to, and they spent the rest of their time ying together or resting off. I
remember one time I found them asleep in the pool,pletely dozed off inside the insanely cold water.
I nearly died that day. Don’t even get me
started on the flu that followed next! Three full days ofying t because of high fever and they still
refused to take meds and shots. It had been a disaster.
All of these thoughts shed in my mind while I hurriedly washed myself. Deep down I felt like I wasn’t
even going tost long away from them. I just couldn’t. I mean I was used to having a hot tattooed man-
child with lots of temper tantrums and one cool gentleman who was really not much of a gentleman
fawning all over for every second of my day. Even trying t o think about my days without them left a bitter
taste in my mouth.
However, I had to go out there. I had to live, for myself. I had to drive my old car through the rush hour
and run down the corridors of the hospital with my hospital crogs and my pager beeping like crazy. I had
to go out drink with Laura on Saturdays and wake up with a shit-ass hangoverying in a pool of our own
puke. Gross! I know!
Oh, how I missed her! I missed her so much I felt like I was going to lose my mind.
After putting on the clothes, I went to their jackets and fished out two ring boxes they thought I didn’t see
when they sneakily shoved them in the pockets like toddlers who’d been caught stealing sugar, then
opened each. A huge smile stretched on my lips when I took a glimpse of – two beautiful diamond rings,
sparkling ever so beautiful under the low, dim light.
But these weren’t just any rings.
Each ring was a perfect piece that was onlyplete when the two were brought together. (This novel
will be daily updtaed at .noveljar)The first one made a small V shape with a cut diamond rock,
while the other held a rock that when worn on top of the first one, created a beautiful heart-shaped
diamond. The band was circled with small diamonds and the inside of each ring was engraved with the
name of each twin. Well, that had meughing! I see there was never a time I was going to get rid of
them. Even if I wanted!
I took each ring out and carefully slipped them on my ring finger, where they settled together so perfectly
that it looked like one ring with a double band. I raised my head and looked at them where they were
sprawledzily on the bed, so rxed like they didn’t even want to wake up.
My heart clenched painfully at the thought of living without even saying goodbye to them. M y eyes
teared a little but a quickly cursed them the hell away. I was doing the right thing, for the three of us. If we
were going to live as a happy family of three, without any lingering longing and earning of something
outside, then I had to do it.
I took small steps towards them and ced a long, lingering, and loving kiss on each one of them, then
carefully slipped outside the room, leaving them sleeping peacefully. I closed the door and tugged on my
small purse that had my passport, and my ticket for the flight to Cyprus. I didn’t need any luggage,
because I was going toe back to their warm arms. I took hurried steps with my eyes lingering at the
closed door behind, then faced forward after rounding the corner and quickly ran outside.
I found Val waiting for me at the end of the stairs, upon seeing me as I descended the stairs;
she stepped forward and gave me a sad smile.
“Ohe on. I am not going to die or something.” I said as I stepped on thest stair and pulled her in a
hug. From this angle, I was a bit taller which allowed me to nt a kiss on her head.
“I know! But do you really have to go?” She asked with a trembling voice as she tried to fight the tears.
(This novel will be daily updtaed at .noveljar)I chuckled and pulled back, then booped her nose.
I really can’t believe there was a point in time when I thought that this girl, would do anything to harm me.
I always felt stupid whenever I thought of it. She was like the sister I never had.
“I wouldn’t be leaving in the first ce. You know I can’t leave my boys in a house full of models just
down the stairs now can I?” I teased causing her to grin through tears.
“Speaking of that, I want you to keep them hoes away from my men. It’s amand from the hostess.” I
said in a stern face causing her to smile earnestly.
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“I will ma’am.” She said and I pulled her in a long hug.
“Don’t be gone for too long though. You do know they are going to lose it when they wake upt o find you
gone?”
“More reasons for me to leave while they are still sleeping. Else Verzi would be hanging on m y leg
stopping me from going to the airport.” We shared a goodugh for a good minute while picturing the
hrious scene. One thing I never doubted was how childish and crazy Verzi got to be whenever his
mind went berserk. So I had to run for it!
“Remember toe back for them.” She said with a straight face, and I knew she meant it.
“I am the owner of thisnd, the hostess of Dark Woods and the woman to the bosses. This is my home,
mynd, my castle; and I will surelye back stronger.” The words reflected what was in my heart
because even if I was leaving, I was going toe back running to them. Because it was in their heart
where I belonged!