Things were not going to plan, to say the least.

You and another hundred cadets had just ridden out to Aretia to help with Xaden’s rebellion. The occupants of the Riorson Household weren’t even slightly prepared for this. And to top it all off, your sister, Mira, and 40 of her fellow soldiers had just showed up.

You were speaking to Mira when your brother, Brennan, strolled out of the building, completely catching Mira off guard. Right, you think, she didn’t know he was alive.

So, naturally, she punched him in the face.

After a bit of them arguing and you having to step in and ice Brennan’s broken nose, your boyfriend, Xaden, decided to show himself.

“And to think, I used to wish I had siblings.” He says from the doorway, leaned against the doorframe casually, like he’s been watching us for a hot minute.

He then, naturally, proceeds to walk over you and start kissing you in front of both of your older siblings. Not that you were complaining.

“Seriously?” Brennan remarks. “Right in front of me?”

“Oh, this is tame for them.” Mira replies. “Wait until they decide to basically climb each other in a public place. You can’t burn that shit out of your head, trust me.”

You smile into Xaden’s kiss as he deepens the pressure before pulling away, albeit reluctantly.

“So, what are the Sorrengail siblings going to do now that you’re all reunited?” He asks, lifting his head to look at your family.