Finding you

Chapter 45 - Shady business

After going through the big black gates that opened automatically when Austin's car was detected, two black cars pulled into his driveway. By the time they returned home, the sun had already set, painting the sky a mixture of orange and yellow hues.

As soon as Lairith and Thelopi stepped out of the car, their attention was drawn to the sky, where they couldn't help but marvel at the magnificent sight above them. They couldn't find words to describe the foreign sight in front of them because they'd never seen something so... warm.

"Is this what humans call houses?" Thelopi asked, squinting his eyes, "Why is it so bright?".

"It'll be annoying for a little while, but once your eyes have adjusted you will get used to the brightness," Amara explained to him.

"So is this where you have been staying Amara?"

Amara nodded her head, "And so will you,"

Lairith cocked her head, her brows furrowed.

"You two will be staying with me."

Austin couldn't help but look at her when he heard her words and sighed, knowing that he could never say no to her. It was clear to everyone that Amara had him in the palm of her hands.

"Then I'll stay as well," Jackson said. If Lairith was staying here then it was a matter of fact that he would too. It's not like he could force her to stay with him; he'd most likely die before anything like that happened.

"No." Austin firmly responded.

"Austin!"

He understood that staying by her side meant that he had to stay at Austin house but even though his best friend was mated, the thought of her sharing a home with someone who wasn't him made him uncomfortable. After all, he'd only found her not too long ago and had no desire to leave her side!

This was the most sensitive time for new-found mates, and they'd usually be sticking together like glue, but because he knew his situation was a little different, he had to use all of his strength to keep himself from caging her in his arms.

As he looked at his determined gaze, Austin let out a sigh of resignation. He kneaded his head, feeling a headache coming on. His intransigence was starting to irritate him. Normally, he would be adamant about adhering to his words, but because he understood how he felt at the moment, he was hesitant. He enjoys the time he's able to have Amara to himself, but he knows that this would no longer be possible in the future because three people would move in with them in the span of a single day.

And since he and Jackson grew up together, he knew what kind of person he was. His rowdy demeanour threatened the peace and quiet he so desperately enjoyed, but could he really refuse Jackson's desire to be close to his mate?

Naturally, the response was no.

"...Fine," he said reluctantly.

"Please Austin, you-" he suddenly paused, "What?"

Jackson was rendered speechless. He had anticipated having to convince him for much longer, and he knew his chances of getting him to accept were slim, so he was shocked to see him agree so quickly! Is this what finding love does to you?

"I said you can stay, but I swear to God Jackson, you know I like quiet so you better shut up or else I kick you out."

"Yes! Yes! Yes! You don't have to worry about me, you wouldn't even know I'm there!"

Austin shook his head. He took a quick glance at Amara's siblings before approaching Jessie and asking for her help once again. Over the last few weeks, he seemed to have relied on her quite a bit, especially when it came to Amara.