The Three Alphas

Chapter 24 - Mental Preparation

I stir, snuggling closer to my pillow. Wait. This pillow is hard, but it's warm and comfortable. I adjust my position a little, letting out a soft growl of approval, enjoying the warmth and feeling of safety my bed was bringing me. My eyes snap open when a deep chuckle floods my ears. My eyes roam the sight in front of me. Turns out my pillow is Theo. I realise I'm still straddling his waist, with my head laying on his chest. I must've fallen asleep while we cuddled, because the morning light had began to filter through the curtains, filling the room with beams of light. I blush and bury my face in the crook of his neck.

"Good morning, Darling." He says, tightening his grip around my torso. I groan in response and close my eyes. Sleep was calling me. Theo chuckled again. "I'm getting the sense that my lovely mate isn't a morning person." He says, amusement laced in his voice.

"Hmm it's hard to get up when I've got a warm and comfortable pillow." I mumble into his chest.

"It's alright, Darling. We can stay in bed for a little bit longer if that's what you want." He says and I nod. 

"Yes please. I'm not ready to let you go, yet." I mumble sleepily. I slide off of him, cuddling into his side as one of my legs drape over his. Sleep tugs at me, and I let it, drifting back into a comfortable slumber.

A little while later, I feel Theo shaking me awake. "Inez, Darling, wake up." He says softly and I stir, blinking awake. "Henry's made breakfast for us." 

I groan and sit up, rubbing my sleepy eyes. "Okay, I'll go and get dressed." I say as I pull myself out of the bed. Theo had already gotten out of bed and slipped his underwear on. I took the time to admire his toned body, and licked her lips, before turning her attention towards her closet. I knew if I continued to look at him, I wouldn't be able to pry myself from him. I had a lot to do today; I needed to have that conversation with Oliver, I wanted to spend some time with Lindsay and Henry too. 

"I'm going to go shower and I'll meet you downstairs, okay?" He says, glancing over at me and I nod, giving him a reassuring smile.

"Okay." I answer before heading over to the closet. I slip into some bicycle shorts, and a loose t-shirt, and slip on my house shoes before stepping out of the closet. I need a shower, but my focus right now is food. I need food.

I head downstairs, following the mouth watering scent of food to the kitchen. I grin when I spot Henry sitting at the table scrolling on a tablet. He's wearing a plain black t-shirt and some joggers. His muscles popped in the t-shirt and I couldn't help but admire his appearance. His dark hair messy. He looked relaxed.

"Morning, Sweetheart." He says, glancing up at me.

"Morning, Hen. How're you doing?" I ask, taking my seat next to his. His scent is absolutely intoxicating. I feel dizzy.

He rests his hand on my thigh and smiles down at me. "Better now that I have you here with me." He says and I roll my eyes.

"It's too early for those kind of cheesy lines, Hen." I chuckle and lean into him for some comfort.

"It's the truth, Sweetheart. There's some coffee in the pot if you want some." He says, gesturing over to the coffee pot and my head snaps in that direction. I scramble up and towards it with urgency. My actions earn a chuckle from him and I look back, glaring at him as I add my sugar and milk to my mug.

"What? You guys have nice coffee." I shrug, pouring myself a large cup of coffee. "And I need coffee in the morning." I say, taking a sip of my coffee. I fight back my moan. Coffee is my baby. Coffee is my life.

"I'm not judging you, Sweetheart. It's adorable." He chuckles, plating up some food, and putting the plate in front of where I sit. I saunter back and slump back into my seat.