Chapter Two
Kamden
“This isn’t a discussion, sir. I will not take a Partner without Deklan and Blaine.” I stare down at my superior.
His gaze does not waver from mine. I can see the vein in the side of his forehead throbbing in anger. This isn’t the first time we’ve had this argument.
“Kamden, don’t be difficult about this. I can’t have one of my highest-ranking officers sharing his Partner with two troops that are beneath him,” he replies.
“Then I won’t take a Partner,” I reply coolly.
If I press this, I will get my way. The military has to Partner me with someone. I’m their most decorated fighter, having killed more enemies than anyone else. I have never gone against an order, never questioned a mission. But this? I won’t do this without my brothers.
Deklan, Blaine, and I have been together since childhood. We grew up together, signed up to defend our nation together, and survived together. We have lost friends and family. Still, we are together. I won’t take a Partner and cut them out of my life.
When we first came of age, we discussed this and decided that whoever was Partnered first would put their foot down and make sure we were all part of the package. I was first to receive a Partner. This is why I’m arguing with a man who knows he will fold to my demands eventually.
“Kamden.” He sighs, running his hand through his hair.
“Don’t even,” I cut him off. “I know all three of us match this woman. Our genes sync, and she has the highest fertility rating with one of us. You want us to procreate? Don’t you think three of us offer a better chance than one?”
“Fine,” he grumbles. “I don’t know how you will explain this to people when they ask, but I suppose it is your choice.”
“Thank you, sir.” I smirk.
“Just get the fuck out of my office.”
****
Arriving at the house I share with my brothers, I walk in the door with all the confidence I currently feel.
“It’s done,” I say without letting either Deklan or Blaine ask a question.
Both are waiting for me in the kitchen. This house was designed from the ground up with our Partner in mind. The kitchen is any woman’s dream and was created to hold the four of us and our future offspring comfortably.
“What do you mean it’s done?” Deklan asks as I move deeper into the house.
I can hear both of them following me as I make my way to the main room.
We have built five rooms to accommodate the children we hope to have in the future but only one main bedroom. The bed is custom-made and it cost a damn fortune, but it allows enough room for all four of us. Her measurements were given to us by the House of Fertility and a closet full of clothes awaits her arrival.
“Just what I said.” I don’t turn around as I pull my shirt off and start the shower. “Tonight, we will be receiving our Partner.”
My jeans hit the floor and I enter the shower. Just the thought of finally having a woman in our home excites me. I—no, we—want someone we can share our lives with. A person to come home to, to build a family and a life with. Fucking random strangers was fun when we were younger, but we all need more in our lives, and our Partner will bring that.
“Are you fucking serious?” Blaine asks from the doorway.
I can hear the smile in his voice. Deklan and I may be the more serious of our trio, but Blaine has the biggest heart. And because of that, he is also the most worried. Rinsing my hair, I turn to face him.
“Yes, tonight we will be getting our Partner. Now let me finish my shower in peace. You should be getting ready too.”
Blaine grins in my direction before taking off. His excitement has me smiling in return.
“I hope you know what you’re doing, brother,” Deklan replies before closing the door and leaving me on my own.
Deklan may not say the words out loud, but I know his heart longs for this just as much as mine and Blaine’s do. But the fear of being rejected keeps him from getting his hopes up. Allowing the water to cascade down my body, I pray that I haven’t made a mistake. I hope our Partner can look beyond the scars we all carry and see the life we could all build together.