Chapter 32 Get 10 #Menu A Emily POV Spending time with Dylan had been more than amazing , but while the fun was coming to a close , I never expected that my father would text me * asking to speak with me . I was hesitant after everything that had happened , and I wasnt sure if I was ready to face him after he hit me . Emily , it will be okay . Dylan stated reassuringly , I will be close . I wont let him hurt you again . It was sweet that he was so willing to be protective over me . The moment we completed the mate bond , I could feel everything he did and knew that even though he was more on the aggressive side he would do anything for me . What I had not expected when we entered the house through the kitchen was to see Ethan standing there with Logan and Ryan . I wanted more than anything to wrap myself in their embrace and welcome them home , but I knew that I couldnt do that because of Ethan . Ethan didnt know what I had with them . Yes , Ethan and I fought all the time but no matter how many times we argued and yelled at each other , I couldnt help but find him attractive . I couldnt help but want him . Knocking on my fathers office door , I waited . His loud voice boomed across the small space and with nervous hands , I pushed open the door making my way inside . His rather large and imposing figure sat behind his desk while his eyes barely glanced up at my approaching figure . , You wanted to see me ? I was hesitant to see him after the argument we had . Our last confrontation ended with him slapping me . Something my father had never done , and I wasnt sure why he had done to begin with . Yes , he replied before setting down his pin and looking at me , I wanted to 3708 10.09 % talk about what happened earlier and to apologize for losing my cool . Thats That ?. should never have happened , and I regret what I did . Shock filled me that my father was apologizing . For him to apologize when he was such a proud man was not something I expected . But then again , he had never tried to hurt me before so perhaps he really was sorry . Its okay . I know it was done in the heat of the moment . I mumbled taking a seat across from him . Indeed , he chuckled , there are actually some things that I think we need to talk about . What would that be ? You are mating with the boys , of course . My father said coolly with a smirk that caused my eyes to widen in shock . How in the heck did he know that ! I have no idea- Dont try to lie to me like Im a fool , Emily . He growled with impatience , shaking his head with a laugh before leaning back in his chair . Its a good thing , though . Whats a good thing ? I was hesitant and nervous about where the conversation was going . There was still so much about all of this that I didnt know about . Logan and I had only had a brief conversation about mates and what that meant . Did you know that it was much harder to get you here than I expected ? But I knew the moment Ethan recognized you as his mate when I came back from your graduation … that I had to do what it took to make sure you came here . My fathers riddled words made no sense at all , but I figured it was probably better not to say anything so that I didnt anger him . Instead , I watched how he found joy in the fact that I was miserable in a way but happy at the same time . 9.94 % 4er 32 dont understand . Get 10 > Menu Of course not ! He chuckled , to think you could have been at an Emily League school but I pulled some strings . I made sure you were here to fulfill your destiny . His words were like a dagger to my heart as I tried to understand what he meant , what do you mean , you pulled some strings ? Oh dont act like that , Emily . He scolded , its for the better . You would never have done well there . The fact that my father did something to prevent me from going where I wanted , and then was telling me I wouldnt have made it there … It was beyond cruel . He had no idea what I was capable of … they were my dreams . You didnt ! I screamed at him , that was my future ! Dont you dare raise your tone with me ! He growled , causing me to shrink back , but not before the office door flew open and all four of them stood there , eyes glowing gold staring at my father as if he lost his mind . You will not speak to her that way , Ethan growled , causing my fathers eyes to open wide . You went behind my back , and made my brothers mate with her after I said no . Logan , Dylan , and Ryan all looked toward Ethan . Ethan had basically just let on to the fact he knew we were all mated , and that wasnt something I had suspected . We were supposed to keep it on the down low , and not let him find out . I was supposed to be their dirty little secret . They did as they were commanded , as you should too . Alex bellowed , causing Ethan to look at him with fury . I am the Alpha , not you ! wasnt sure what was going on , but all the testosterone that was floating around was driving me insane . I didnt understand why these men couldnt 10.02 % just let me do what I wanted to do , Thad come to Idaho to get my degree and work towards changing the future . Instead , I came and was made to live this weird love thing that didnt make any sense and everyone was walking on eggshells around Ethan . I cant do this … I mumbled , standing to my feet and pushing through the men . I made my way outside of my fathers office . My fathers tone raised and called out to me as I walked away from him . Emily … Ryan called out , making his way behind me , please dont run off . Im sorry that this is like this . Please just give us- Give you want ? I yelled , spinning around to face him , time ? Thats all you guys ask for . You never think about how things make me feel , just think about yourselves . Ryan stared at me , shocked , as I pulled my car keys from my pocket . I didnt want to keep going down this road with them . Right now , I was more than ready to pack all of my things and book a flight back to Georgia away from everyone here . Where are you going … you cant leave .. Ryan pleaded , grabbing my arm and stopping me from getting into my car . Ryan … let me go , I whispered before his lips came down upon mine , taking my breath away . I had missed the way he tasted , but there was no way he could just use the feeling he created in me to change my mind . Pushing softly against his chest , I leaned my forehead against his and sighed , I did time , Ryan . I need to wrap my mind around this . You all treat me like a secret , and now I find out my father lied to me . 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