Ella.
The drive passed by in what felt like a matter of seconds, the tires humming against the asphalt. The journey was short, or perhaps it just felt that way because my heart was racing with anticipation, eager to finally arrive at our destination.
Getting ready back at the house, however, had been an absolute test of my patience. The triplets had stubbornly dug their heels in, flat-out refusing to step a foot out of my bedroom.
Just because the mate bond linked us together did not mean they possessed a free pass to stalk my every move or completely trample over my personal privacy.
In the end, after a tense standoff, I had managed to compromise by forcing them to turn their backs to me, standing like frozen statues against the wall until I was completely dressed and ready to go.
"We have arrived, my lady," Lawrence announced.
He pulled the car door open with a smooth, fluid motion, bowing his head slightly as he cleared the way for me to step out into the crisp air.
