ELLA.
I truly could not go with him. The mere thought of agreeing made my chest tighten with anxiety. The triplets would absolutely not be happy if I walked out of the building with Michael, and the fallout from their fury was the last thing I wanted to face today.
More than that, I had already opened my heart and acknowledged the three of them as my true mates. Because of that sacred bond, I couldn't bring myself to do anything that would intentionally sting their hearts or hurt their feelings.
But why on earth was Michael pushing the issue so heavily anyway?
A sour taste formed in my mouth as I stared at him. Celebrating a corporate victory at a private apartment or right here in the comfort of the office made absolutely no difference at all.
"I am just kidding, Theresa!" Michael burst out suddenly, the tense silence broken by the sound of his light, airy laugh. He raised his hands in a playful surrender, shaking his head. "You looked so completely tense just now."
