Marleys POV

I opened my eyes the next morning only to be greeted by the shining light coming from the window.

It was sunrise now and the sun began rising over the hills of the east.

I blinked a couple of times to try and shake off the tiredness.

I went to stretch my arms only to come to a realization.

I was not alone.

The events of the previous day came down like a tsunami crashing down in my head.

I widened my eyes as I looked side to side. Lea and Heathers sleeping faces directly next to mine, next to Heather I could see Demitri sleeping away peacefully.

The bed was comfortable as I laid there basking in the warmth the girls gave off to me.

But all good things must come to an end. I began trying to get out of the arms of the queens, only to be pulled in deeper.

I assumed they were awake since they had both moved but when I looked back at them they were still asleep.

Did they pull me closer subconsciously? I knew that the mate bond tends to make mates clingy but this was weird even for them.

I wasn't used to this much attention and I didn't know if I should just lay with them or leave.

I eventually chose the latter and tried again to get out of their hold, only this time to find myself successful.

I managed to get out of their arms after about 10 minutes of struggling, I think Heather growled at one point but I really didn't know, I was still tired.

I got off the bed with as little noise as possible, and slowly tiptoed to the washroom.

Once inside I released a breath I didn't realize I was holding.

I looked around me, the washroom more prominent now as bright sunlight poured in through the glass windows.

The walls lighting up beautifully with the limestone walls appearing illuminated with the sunshine that was reflected on them.

It was a strangely pretty sight for a washroom.

I began de-clothing and took my shirt off. I unwrapped the bandages and looked at myself in the mirror.

The wound on my arm had healed to a small white scar, sure to fade in a couple of weeks.

My back was somewhat healed, only my scars were prominent, though they could never be healed.

The bruises that I had yesterday were now gone, I looked pretty normal, my body hurt much less, I was thankful for the oil that I was given or my back would surely have hurt more then what it does, though at this point I've gotten used to the pain.

I contemplated on what I would do next after I dressed myself back up.

I could leave and go see Ambree she's probably really worried.

But what would the three think.

I'm their mate so they probably wouldn't like it if they woke up to find me missing.

But I could just leave a note for them.

But I don't know where any paper or ink is.

I could get some from my room and put the note under the door, they'll hopefully see it when they walk out.

I decided that was probably my best option so with my plan in mind I stepped out of the bathroom, only to be greeted by Lea as soon as I opened the door. She had her hand out as if she was going to open the door, she looked tired but also shocked to see me.

"Oh Marley I thought you had already left,"

Lea's tone was a little sad as she said that which made me feel a little guilty but I swallowed it down and said,

"Um well I woke up just a little but ago and decided to freshen up before I left,"

"How are your wounds?"

"They had mostly healed only a scar remains,"

"And your back, how are they?"

"As good as they can get,"

I answered truthfully though Lea seemed displeased with my answer.

"Can I ask you something about your wings?"

I nodded

"Why do they-"

But before she could say more we both heard rustling in the background so we both turned and saw Demitri who was turning around in the bed, still asleep.

"Perhaps we can talk outside where there is more privacy,"

I nodded again as I followed Lea to their balcony, noticing that the chairs were knocked over, probably from me when I crash landed after the fight. We both sat down and Lea got right to the point.

"So as I was saying, why do your wings leave such large wounds?"

I paused a little before responding, I figured I was gonna get asked questions sooner or later, I was just hoping it would be later.

I sighed I knew the three had claimed to love and trust me

but could I trust them?

I studied Lea as she sat across from me, her face contorted into an emotion I could not recognize.

"My wings leave those wounds because when I was younger my wings were ripped from my back, as a result my new wings leave the wounds since they had to be regrown and are not my original wings, simply an extra."

Lea didn't answer right away. She seemed to be taking in the information not really knowing how to respond, though eventually she did.

"Who ripped out your wings?"

I knew she was going to ask me that question. I was hoping, praying that she wouldn't but she did. I didn't have a problem with her asking questions. But I didn't know how to answer.

If I told her then I might lead to a much bigger conversation, one I'm not really ready for.

"Viran, that was his name."

I made sure to be careful in my choice of words, hoping to not rise any more questions. I couldn't be more then grateful when Lea simply nodded instead of asking another question.

I was going to speak up again to try and start a conversation to hopefully end this awkward tension but was cut off when Heather walked onto the balcony.

"Good morning you two,"

Lea smiled as she greeted her wife, I stayed silent as the two greeted each other.

I then thought of a way to quickly get out of here.

"As much as I would love to stay, I would like to go see Ambree and explain to her everything that happened,"

I wasn't lying and it was a good sentence to convince the two to let me go, but before I closed the door I heard Lea from the balcony say something to Heather

"I would like to find out as much as we can about a man named Viran"