I am nothing if not a grudge holder. And I wasn't letting go of this. Despite me not wanting to take the meds, every time for the past week Carter and Orion had presented me with them, I took them with no fuss. Not a single word. I hadn't spoken to either of them since. When Reign and Warren came to visit me days ago I made sure we were alone on the back deck. And when Maya and Spencer came by I'd stay locked in my room talking with them. I knew it was wearing in both of them. They'd showered me with anything I could possibly want and begged and pleaded now for 8 days. I hadn't let them touch me since either. Maya would come around most days and help me get around if I needed, but I was pretty much self sufficient again.

I had a follow up with the doctor and he'd said I'm healing amazingly. I had started doing my daily physical therapy to help my muscles fully heal and train and it was hard, but I was making it through. I couldn't walk long distances, stand for very long or drive but I could get around fine on my own in the house. I acted as if there weren't two men watching me like a hawk around the clock. Literally. Neither of them had left since. Through Carters mindless ramblings he had told me he passed on the offer nearly 50k over asking because he wasn't going to go back home to move all of his stuff out by the end of the week so he could stay here with me. I wanted so badly to scream at him that he's acting so fucking stupid and that's a lot of money to lose, but I held on strong, acting like he didn't exist.

~~

As I sat outside in my cozy gazebo area with my leg propped up and reading a book, Orion walked outside. "Hello, My Love, you look like you're feeling good this morning." He said, taking a seat in the chair next to me, sipping on coffee. I only let myself glance at him in my peripheral. He's shirtless, with sweats hanging low on his hips. His hair is messy and he hasn't shaved so his stubble is peaking through. I focused on my book despite me feeling his eyes all over my body.

We sat in silence for a while, Orion eventually taking out his phone instead of just starring at me. Carter walked out after a while, also shirtless and looking delectable as he just woke up. He also had a cup of coffee in his hand as he sat next to Orion. "Good morning, Princess. Your leg looks good." I continued staring at my book, though at this point I wasn't really reading. I'll admit, it was probably just as annoying to me to ignore them as it is for them. And as much as I hate to even admit to myself, I miss the cuddles something fierce.

As I tried to focus on my book they started talking. "Did you get it handled yesterday?" Carter asked. Orion hummed. "Yep, easy peasy. No issues, all legit. Surprisingly didn't owe that much left on it though, our girl is truly something else." That peaked my attention and I snapped the book closed, glaring at them. They both smirked at me, sipping their coffee. "We paid off your mortgage yesterday." Orion said casually. I was torn in between anger and feeling touched. Because, I am more than capable of paying off my own home, but also of all the ways they could take care of me, giving me some security that my home is mine is nice.

"We'd do anything for you, princess. We know you're mad still, and we get it. But you're our one and only top priority, we'll keep you safe at any cost." Carter said softly. Truthfully, the anger had died down pretty quickly. While I still do not approve of putting meds in my food without my knowledge, I guess I kind of got it, I'd probably do the same. But, it was just so satisfying to see two grown scary men mope around my house, waiting on me hand and foot after they got a scolding. And I can't have them thinking they can get away with things.

"Did you think paying my mortgage would magically make what you did right?" I said, crossing my arms. Despite the attitude thrown their way, both of them started smiling. Orion was grinning from ear to ear. "If it's an apology you're looking for, my love, you're barking up the wrong tree. What we did was for your own good even if you can't admit it." I knew I'd never get an apology, they don't think they did anything wrong. "I'm looking for acknowledgment that what you did was fucked up, not an apology." He thought for a second before nodding. "I acknowledge that what we did is fucked up." He said, holding eye contact.

After a minute I nodded, before standing. Immediately they were both getting up, lingering near incase I fell, to which I laughed at. "God I've fucking missed that intoxicating sound." Orion growled. I smirked to myself as I walked inside. When I got into the kitchen I sighed, bracing my arms on the counter. It's not that I'm in pain necessarily, it's just harder. I closed my eyes for a second, taking a breath and felt a hand on my waist. "Are you okay, angel?" Orions soft voice asked. I looked up at him and concern flooded his eyes. I laughed lightly, nodding. "I'm fine, just getting back into the motion of things." He nodded, still keeping his hand on my waist. I let him, not protesting. And after a minute of looking at each other he leaned down and placed a soft kiss on my lips. When I didn't pull away he grinned like a little boy.

"That's so not fair." Carter huffed like a child and I laughed loudly. "Is it a competition?" I joked. "Kinda." They both said, which sent me into a fit of giggles. "It's like the two of you are touch starved. It's literally been a week." I said and they both groaned. "Please, don't remind me." Carter grumbled. "A week is simply unbearable, my love." Orion whispered as his lips grazed my neck. A shiver ran down my spine and my thighs clenched. They're not the only ones missing physical contact. To watch the two of them walk around my house in sweats shirtless for the better part of this week has been...humbling, to say the least. At one point, I thought they were doing it on purpose...which I'm sure they were.

Orions hand moved from my waist, slowly upwards to cup my breast. And when I let out the softest moan, he squeezed tighter. I pushed my ass backwards, into him and he grinned against my skin. "Calm down, princess. Your recovery takes priority." Carter growled, lust and desire clouding his features despite his words. As I let my head roll to the side, Orions teeth grazed the skin. "Does that mean I can't have a little fun while I recover?" I asked seductively, raising my eyebrows at him. I watched as he palmed himself through his sweats. "Little Lilith, you got tired walking into the kitchen. You're in no state." He growled back.

As Orions hands slipped down and cupped my pussy through my shorts I moaned. "Please." I said breathily. Both of them froze. "Fuck." Orion muttered, looking down at me. They exchanged a glance. "Angel." Orion said in warning. Realistically, I know I'm not ready for hot cabin sex, despite my undying craving for it. But that didn't mean I couldn't have a little fun. I huffed, pushing away from him and walking into my room. I pushed my pajama shorts and underwear down, climbing into bed.

"Angel..." Orion warned as the two of them walked in. The sight was enough to get me started and I slipped my hand between my thighs, my fingers slowly moving in circles over my clit. They stood at the end of the bed, watching me, both with their cocks tenting the fabric of their sweat pants. It should be illegal to be as hot as they are, I mean seriously. And it says a lot about me that I'm this turned on just by how they look in the morning.

I moved my big shirt up a little out of the way, exposing some of my stomach and part of the still healing symbol on the side of my hip. Carter let out a low groan. I let my eyes flutter shut, arching my back. Just feeling all of their attention on me had my core aching for more.

I felt a hand on my ankle and my eyes opened. Carter crawled on the bed, in between my thighs. He very carefully spread my legs further apart, getting up close and personal. I felt his nose brush against inner thigh, and his hot breath blow over my core. I moaned, still rubbing small circles over my clit. "That's our job." He growled, pushing my hand away, looking at it with distaste that made me roll my eyes playfully. "Fuck, I've missed you." I didn't even have time to chastise him for looking directly at my pussy instead of me as he said that because his mouth was fully engulfing me. I moaned at the contact and pushed my hips into him.

Carter did not hold back in any shape or form, literally devouring me, slipping his fingers in me. As my muscles started to constrict I felt a jolt of pain in my thigh as I pushed my heels into the bed. My brows furrowed at the pain and Orion noticed immediately as he was watching me intently. "Stop." He barked and Carter immediately stopped. "Don't stop." I breathed heavily, practically pleading. Carter looked up at me, studying my features. He must have noticed the new discomfort in my features because he leaned back even more.

And now I'm pissed off again. "If I wanted you to stop, I would have told you to stop. Either you finish what you started or you get the fuck out and let me do it my damn self." I growled out, leaning forward, stretching my leg even more, causing the ache to heighten. They both starred, as if thinking it over. My patience was wearing thin and my high was fading. "Get out then." I said, leaning back and bringing my fingers back to the sensitive nerve bundle that's ready to explode. But just as soon as my fingers made contact, there was another hand shooing it away. When I opened my eyes, this time it's Orion. "Just fucking wait until you're healed, angel. Your little ass is going to be so bruised you can't sit for a week for forcing my hand." He said harshly, but nonetheless, plunged his fingers inside me.

I groaned, moving my hips to grind against him as I felt his tongue flatted against my entrance. He let out a moan, smirking against me before his features got serious and he put in the work like it's his day job. "What a little slut you are for us, chasing your orgasm at any cost, even your own pain and discomfort." Carter muttered, and my eyes traveled down his toned chest to his hard cock that was now on full display for me. He looked edible. I ran my fingers through Orions hair, tugging on it. Between his tongue and Carter stroking his cock to me, I was coming undone quickly.

~~

"I can do it, I promise I'm fine." I said, a little frustrated that I was being treated like a child. Carter rolled his eyes at me and Orion gently moved me out of the way. "My love, we know you are capable. We want to take care of you. We need to take care of you. Please, let us." Orions gentle words stopped me in my place. I sighed, swallowing the lump of emotion in my throat before putting the bowl down. Orion slipped a hand around my waist, squeezing lightly. He leaned down, kissing me softly. "Thank you."

Despite it making me feel helpless, I sat on the couch while they made dinner. I hate the feeling. But I know they hate it even more, so I won't argue tonight.

"Hello!" My eyes snapped to the front door the was swinging open now. Spence and Maya walked in, closing the door behind them. Spence grinned at me, coming to sit next to me while Maya made her way into the kitchen to bother the boys. "How are you feeling?" I was already over the question, I'd been asked it so many times in the past week, but I know I can be honest with him. I sighed. "Physically okay. It's hard not being able to do everything I'm used to." He nodded. "Mentally?" I let out a sarcastic laugh, looking up at him. He wrapped an arm around me, pulling me into his side. "I've been all over the place lately." I said honestly, letting myself really sit with my emotions. "A lot has happened lately, you're allowed to feel out of control." He said softly.

"I spent so many years being normal I'd forgotten about the highs and lows." I just about whispered. Spence squeezed me tighter, kissing the top of my head. "This life isn't for everyone, Lil, you know that." I nodded, glancing into the kitchen where the three of them were laughing about something. "I don't know how to tamper the need to run away from everything. I feel too much around them, it's no good for me." Spence laughed at that. "If you run, I'll be there to support you. But I think we both know they are just what you needed. It takes adjusting and compromise. I've never seen you so alive."

I let his words skin in. I've been having so many doubts about everything lately. My life has always been chaos, and I've learned to manage it. But I had a reprieve and being mundane is so...easy and non complicated. And it all changed so quickly, sending me right back into the eye of the storm. I thrive in both environments, but usually alone. It's more than a learning curve to have not one but two people not only tending to me but also trying to be the boss, which directly clashes with my personality. I feel like I keep having the same mental struggle with them, but the second they're around me doubts fly away.