Brant’s scent offended him, as did the vicious stares thrown his way. His enemy’s eyes blazed, his lips pulled back in a silent snarl. Zane noted that Brant’s fangs were extended. Tanya seemed oblivious to the brewing storm. That or she chose to ignore it.
His female made small talk about those that had attended the ceremony. Inconsequential things. He struggled to stay focussed on what she was saying and gave the occasional nod or comment. The ten minute trip seemed to last a lifetime. Brant leapt from the vehicle the moment they slid to a stop. He immediately started issuing orders to the guards that emerged from the three vehicles that flanked them.
“Set up a one hundred fifty meter perimeter radius. Xavier, you are in charge.”
Not a fuck. “Ross, you are in charge,” Zane barked. There was no way he was allowing his men to take orders from Brant’s second.
Brant threw him a dirty look.
“We’ll share the responsibility,” Xavier said, his voice even. Pity Brant’s younger brother wasn’t king, Zane felt that he was the more reasonable one. Maybe this arrangement would’ve worked with someone like him.
Ross nodded in agreement. “You heard the kings.” They all moved out.
“Fine.” Brant turned and made for the cabin. “Stay at your posts. Do not bother us unless you are summoned.”
Zane hauled Tanya into his arms, making sure that she was flush against his chest. She squealed, tucking her head into the crook of his neck.
Brant moved ahead of them. The guards would secure the perimeter, Brant would secure the cabin interior and he would make sure that their female wasn’t harmed in any way. Although the wolves had released Stephany, she wasn’t back within coven territory yet. The wolves had promised to swear their allegiance, but until it happened neither he nor Brant were letting their guard down. Zane halted outside the front door. When Brant emerged, he allowed Tanya to slide to her feet.
The other male removed his shirt. Zane tore his own suit shirt from his body not bothering with the buttons. Their eyes locked for long seconds, neither backing down.
“Let’s do this then,” Brant growled.
“What, out here?” Tanya asked, her beautiful features pulled in confusion.
“You go inside, Ysnaar,” he said not taking his eyes off Brant.
Brant rolled his shoulders. “No weapons.”
“No. Are you sure you don’t want to concede?”
The other male made a sound that told him he was full of it. “I was about to ask you the same.” They took a step towards one another.
“Will one of you please be so kind as to tell me what the hell is going on?”
“We discussed the mating and agreed that it’s not going to work. Vampire males…especially royalty are too strong. There will be one male to rule the covens. One male will be your mate. There can be only one.” Brant said, his eyes softening as they landed on Tanya.
His female’s body tensed as she folded her arms. Her cheeks reddened. She chewed on her lip seemingly too angry to talk.
“Go inside female. Close the door. This is between him and I.” Zane widened his stance. He was ready for the bastard and by the look Brant gave him, he was feeling just as ready. If only Tanya would remove herself from the direct line of fire then he’d be happy.
Her cheeks reddened even more. Her breaths coming out in short puffs. She put her hands on her hips. Her chestnut eyes looked like they were on fire.
“Do as Zane says. Go inside. I will be with you shortly.”
Zane chuckled. “I will be with you shortly, Ysnaar. Get undressed and wait for me.”
****
That did it.
“So the two of you have finally agreed on something at last? When you were talking earlier…” She took a deep breath, trying to stay calm when all she wanted to do was to launch herself at the arrogant assholes. “Did you actually sit down and discuss it?” Of course they did. Today on the lawn when she had caught them finally agreeing on something. She was such a freaking fool.
Brant dropped his eyes to his feet.
Zane nodded. “Yeah. We had to. This whole sharing thing, although a sweet sentiment and a great idea in theory, is never going to work. Brant has made that clear from the start.”
Tanya ground her teeth so hard that she was sure she’d need dental work as a result. “So, let me guess, you decided you would fight each other and what? The winner gets me.”
“It will be for the best, Cenwein.” Brant’s dark eyes pleaded with her.
“Says who? The two of you?” Tanya folded her arms. Maybe if they were locked around her middle she wouldn’t use them to beat some sense into these two morons. Before either of them could answer, she continued. “And the loser. Is this a fight to the death? When I say goodbye to one of you”—her throat tightened and she stumbled on the last few words—“will it be for good?” Her eyes pricked, but she refused to give in. There was no way she was going to cry. She was too damned angry.
“Cenwein…” Brant took a step towards her.
“Don’t come near me and don’t you dare call me that.” Thankfully her voice was stronger this time. “So, are you fighting to the death?”
“We will fight until one concedes.” Zane turned hard eyes on Brant.
“Neither of you will concede, so one of you will die. You both allowed me to go through with the mating ceremony knowing that you were going to fight. You also both allowed me to think that I had a say in this matter. I meant every word I said back there. All the while the two of you knew that this is how it would end.” A tear tracked down her cheek. It irritated her. She wiped it away with the back of her hand and took a deep breath. “I’m wearing both of your rings damn it.” She stomped her foot.
“The mating is not complete until fully consummated with body and fang.”
“You don’t get it.” She shook her head. “I didn’t ask for you to choose me.” She locked eyes with Brant. “I didn’t ask you to invoke Mate’s Lore.” She turned her gaze to Zane. “I didn’t ask for any of this. I have feelings for both of you. As far as I am concerned, I mated both of you. One of you is the father of this baby.” She let her hand trace the contour of her belly. Another blasted tear escaped. “I refuse to stand by and watch one of you beat the other to death. I won’t do it.” She started towards the closest SUV. “I care too damned much,” she whispered the last, wishing she didn’t.
“Where are you going?” Brant asked his voice a little unstable.
“I’m leaving. By that I mean”—she took a deep breath not turning back—“I’m going back to Sweetwater.”
“You can’t,” Zane growled.
“Watch me.”
“What of the child?” Zane asked. His voice so soft that she barely heard him.
Tanya turned back, neither male followed her. “I hate to break it to you, but human females are capable of standing on their own two feet. They single-handedly raise children all the time.”
“Tanya, please.” Brant took a small step towards her.
She swallowed hard. “You’ve both made it clear that the three of us won’t work out. Vampire males of royal descent are too dominant to share. This way you won’t have to.” She squared her shoulders and walked towards the vehicles. Tears streamed down her face. She refused to look back. It was done, she had made up her mind. So much for this being the happiest day of her life.
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