Ace's POV
I gasp at my mother's words. How dare she speak to my mate in such a manner? I can feel my brothers tense up beside me and I see Bryce tighten his grip around Erica.
"Erica," I say quietly. "I think you should go inside while we speak with our mother."
There is an edge to my voice that I cannot control. I can see by the look on Erica's face that she will not argue with me. Spinning in Bryce's arms she places a quick kiss on his lips. Once she pulls herself out of Bryce's arms she places a small kiss on both Chris and I's lips as well. As she disappears into the house, my brothers and I share an identical grin with one another.
"I will not watch that again," my mother interrupts our happiness.
"She is our mate," Bryce butts in. "You will have to get used t
