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watched him leave. I couldn’t help but think about how I had spent today. The image of being fucked by Chase and Xavier flashed through my mind and I instantly became wet. Several males turned to stare at me, lust clear in their expressions. I turned quickly and went into my cabin. The door had just shut behind me when I finally let myself break down and cry.

Chapter Five
     
     
     
    I stayed in my cabin for the rest of the evening, ignoring the numerous knocks on my front door which I knew were invitations from many of the males in the camp. The mating heat had been tame, but I attributed my depression to balancing it out. I had seen Chase and Xavier through my front window carrying boxes to their cabin. I knew what they were doing, knew that they were preparing a home for their mate, a place that would be comfortable yet lavish for her. Not once did I hear from them, and after watching them off and on for the whole day, I finally fell asleep on the couch.
    The next morning I got ready for my daily jog. I stretched before I stepped outside, not at all surprised to see several males in front of my cabin. This was really getting to be too much. I politely declined their offers and headed out through the thick trees. It was the perfect day for running, and when I heard the sound of running water, I followed it. The creek that ran right before me was crystalline and pure. The smell of freshness assaulted my senses and I took my shoes off and dipped my feet in. The water was frigid, the liquid coming straight from the snow-capped peaks of the surrounding mountains.
    I sat there until my emotions were as numb as my feet. When I returned to the camp, I saw Chase carrying two vases filled with wildflowers. I swallowed roughly and averted my gaze as I headed back towards my cabin.
    “Ophelia?”
    I stopped and squeezed my eyes shut before I turned around and faced Chase. I put a fake smile in place. “Hi.” He set the flowers down and made his way towards me. I could smell an aroused and euphoric scent around him. It was clear he was excited about finding his mate.
    “I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch. I’ve been meaning to, but I’ve been pretty busy.”
    “So I’ve heard.” I cleared my throat and shifted uncomfortably.
    “Listen, Xavier and I would like to talk to you about everything that has been going on.”
    I held my hand up for him to stop and straightened my shoulders. “Really, you two owe me no explanation. I’m really happy you’ve found your mate.” He didn’t say anything for the longest time and I wondered if he could smell my lie.
    “Are you?” His voice had dropped lower and he took a step forward.
    “Of course. I know how long you two have been searching. I guess it was just luck that you both found happiness with the same person. I know how close you and Xavier are.” I lifted my hand goodbye and turned around. I didn’t make it a step when I felt his warm, big hand clasp around my wrist. I had to force the shiver of awareness down that his touch evoked in me.
    “We should really talk about this. All three of us.”
    I didn’t need a sit down with them and an explanation that it was good while it lasted. I was a grown woman, one that was strong enough to get over this obstacle and move on with my life. I never considered myself a selfish or jealous female, but when I thought about them doing what they did to me to another person, I couldn’t help the wild emotions that bombarded me.
      I opened my mouth to respond but I saw Graham walking by with an armful of grocery bags. I tugged my arm free and shook my head, telling Chase without speaking that everything would be fine, that I completely understood. “I’ll see you around, Chase.”
    I jogged over to Graham and brushed my hand down his arm. I felt him stiffen, smelt his blossoming lust. “Here, let me help you Graham.” I took a bag out of his arms.
    “Thank you. I hope you enjoy what I’m cooking.” I could hear the