Scarlett's POV
"Scarlett is mine," Leon stated, his eyes fixed on his brothers.
My heart skipped a beat. I swallowed hard, my throat dry. Was he going to say it? Was he going to admit to the bond in front of his brothers and break this web of lies?
"I have loved her since we were kids," he continued, but the words weren't about the mate bond. "I had it all planned. I was going to ask her to date me on her eighteenth birthday. I had it all planned out!"
Liam stepped forward, his eyes flashing with a competitive fire. "So do I! I love her, Leon. I wanted to ask her out that day, too. I was just waiting for the right moment, but then everything went to hell."
Leo let out a harsh, dry scoff from the corner of the room. He leaned against my dresser, looking at his brothers with pure disdain.
