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44. Witches
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Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 45. Havenbrook
MattStrangely, Lia and Michael never knew they were witches. Hell, I don’t even know if their mother knew anything. I don’t know what the hell I would’ve done if I found out that I was suddenly I was a witch.I could see the toll it was taking on Lia. She was stressed, wondering what to do about this blood oath. The four of us wanted to help Lia, but I didn’t know what to do.We kept asking Lia if she needed anything—needed any help. One morning, Lia took me up on that offer. She looked resolute, determined to find out the information she needed.“Matt, are you up to driving me about an hour away to Havenbrook?”I blinked. “What do you want in the small town of Havenbrook?”It was a small town an hour from our city. I had no idea why she wanted to go there.“I need answers.”I sighed. “Yes, I get that you need answers Lia but what are you talking about? Just explain.”“Havenbrook has an extensive coven and witchcraft library that I want to get my hands on,” she explained. “I’ll be ab
Last Updated : 2025-01-11Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 46. Different species
LiaThe next morning I sat across from my brother. He had come over to visit and I explained everything to him, watching as his face shifted into anger.“Why didn’t you tell me sooner?”“I didn’t want to worry you,” I whispered. “Look she came here to talk with me so I wanted to try to handle it myself. It’s not like I didn’t tell the guys.”Michael scowled. “So you told everyone in the pack except me?”“I… didn’t mean to not tell you.”“For one, I’m your brother, Lia, and two… I’m a part of the Moonveil pack! Don’t you think I have a right to know if some crazy coven is after us?”Colby cleared his throat. “Michael, she was pretty shaken up by what happened but even after that she went to Havenbrook to get some answers. That was all her.”“Hey, I was there too!” Matt shouted.Rain nodded. “Yeah, Matt did the driving. Never ignore the one who does the driving. It’s a very important part of the journey.“Rain, shut up.”He whimpered and gave Matt a wounded look.“Hey, I’m just trying t
Last Updated : 2025-01-11Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 47. Blood oath
JesseI glanced over at Colby who was tenser than I had ever seen him. Rain and Matt couldn’t come, leaving me and Colby to join Lia and Michael.They agreed to meet this witch in a park about a thirty-minute drive from our house. I kept glancing at my phone, growling when I realized only a minute or so had passed since I last looked at it.“She’s late,” I announced, even if it were the most obvious thing in the world.Michael gave me a look. “Jesse, you sound like Rain; stating the obvious just for the sake of saying it. What’s gotten into you?”“She’s almost an hour late and I’m sick of standing here,” I ground out.Suddenly, in a puff of smoke, this woman who gave off a witchy aura appeared. She looked exactly like the woman Lia had described. I watched her carefully, not trusting her as far as I could trust her.This woman meant nothing good. They were here to collect on a blood oath, none of which was anyone’s fault. Certainly not Lia and Michael’s fault.“You must be the mates,”
Last Updated : 2025-01-11Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 48. The amulet
RainThe day started as normal. I mean, if you ignore the tense aura in the household. Everyone was on edge with the witches wanting to fulfill their blood oath and all. Honestly, I didn’t know what to make of it for the most part.These witches come out of nowhere, demanding payment for something that my future mate and my fellow pack member shouldn’t even have to deal with. It’s so stupid!Jesse would call me silly but I didn’t care. It was stupid, plain and simple. What other reaction could you have to it other than that?But there was nothing silly about their intention to hurt us. I remembered thinking about the curses or hexes they could cast. Would they be the ones who called for our death?Fuck I hoped not. I wasn’t ready to die.When I was reading about blood oaths, it became clear that they could also be fulfilled through death. It wasn’t the most ideal way to do so, but this was what could be done if the persons refused to cooperate.My stomach dropped at the thought of Lia
Last Updated : 2025-01-11Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 49. Curse
LiaNow that all that curse business was temporarily out of the way, I was ready to get back to my regular life. But, of course, it could never be that easy.My brother shot me a message over text that weekend, making me frown because of how strange he was being.Hey, I need to talk to you and the guys about something. It’s important. -MOkay… what’s it about? -LYou’ll find out when I tell you. Can we meet at your place later? -MCome on, just tell me now. -LNope. You’ll have to wait. -MIs this about the pack? Are we in trouble or something? -LNo, it’s nothing like that. -MThen what? Did you get a new job? Are you moving? -LYou’re not going to guess. Just let me tell you in person. -MIs Gabi okay? Are YOU okay? -LWe’re both fine, I promise. You don’t need to worry. It’s good news. -MGood news? Then why the suspense?! -LBecause I want to see your face when I tell you. -MUgh, you’re so dramatic. Just text it to me. -LNot happening. Be patient. -MFine, whatever. What time ar
Last Updated : 2025-01-11Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 50. Half vampire
RainI felt like I was sneaking around, but it wasn’t like I needed an excuse to visit my mother. She was my mother! No one needed an excuse to visit their mother.The two of us were sitting across from each other at a café across from where she lived. Dad couldn’t be with us so it was just the two of us. I squirmed in my seat, staring down at my coffee that was full of sugar. And when I say it was filled with a lot of sugar, I mean it was filled with a lot of sugar and cream.Most of my coffee was half cream and sugar with just a bit of coffee.“So, Mom, can you explain this whole vampire thing?”She smiled softly. “Well, it comes from your dad’s side. He is half vampire from his grandfather.”“A vampire and a werewolf had a baby?” I asked in disbelief. “It sounds like the beginning of a really bad joke.”“Well, it’s the truth,” Mom said, giving me a look. “Don’t make jokes at a time like this, Rain. This is a serious situation. You are a vampire.”I groaned. “What the hell does a va
Last Updated : 2025-01-11Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 51. The magic
LiaI needed someone to teach my magic, that much I was sure of. The Rosewater Coven was going to continue to be a thorn in our side so I wanted to protect myself.What better than to use the magic they were trying to use again us and turn it around on them?A few times this week I tried casting a spell, but nothing happened. It made me wonder if I truly had magic within me.Then Rain offered me words of wisdom put in the simplest way possible.“Maybe it’s within you but has to be awakened?” Rain suggested, shoving a huge bite of pancakes in his mouth. “I didn’t know I had vampire blood until I was cursed.”Colby wrinkled his nose in disgust.“He’s gross, but what he’s saying is right, Lia. Maybe it sleeps with in you.”“But if that’s the case how do I wake it up?” I asked desperately.Jesse blinked. “None of us are magic experts, Lia. You should speak with someone who knows magic—like that woman you spoke to the other day.”“Yeah, that’s a good idea, Lia,” Matt exclaimed. “That woman
Last Updated : 2025-01-18Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 52. Good night
RainAdjusting to being a vampire was easier than I thought it would be. Since I was half werewolf, I didn’t have to deal with all the trouble vampires experienced, but I still had bloodlust. Everyone had been asking me about it, wanting to know how I was fairing.Lia was no different. She sent me one of her usual texts, wanting to know how I was doing. It did make my heart flutter. The two of us had come so far since first finding out we were mates. I’d be forever grateful that we had managed to overcome the odds.Hey, how’s the whole bloodlust thing going? Are you holding up okay?– LEh, it’s manageable. Cravings are still a thing, though. Like right now, I could really use a snack.– ROh? What are you craving?– LBlood. What else would it be?– RWell, I mean… you can always bite me.– LHaha, funny. Good one, Lia.– RI’m not joking.– LWait, what? Are you serious?– RYeah. When we’re both home, you can drink some of my blood.– L… Is this a trap? This feels like a trap.– R
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Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 60. Passionate kiss
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Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 59. Leader
ColbyThere was even more reason for us to find a leader now that one of our own was missing.It was still hard to believe they had taken Gabi. I thought about her the first thing when I woke up and before I went to bed.I was going to bring it up when we all gathered around to eat breakfast. Michael refused to come out of his room so it was just the five of us."We need to talk about the leader thing," Lia said, arms crossed.I don’t like the sound of that. When someone says they want to talk it’s a bad idea. Plus, we were talking about who was going to be the pack leader. This means Lia thinks we’ve come to a consensus.How have we come to a consensus when I haven’t even decided who should be the leader of the pack yet? Michael would be a good option.He’s excellent and I know he’s been going through it lately but he’s still perfect for the role.Rain shrugged. "Yeah? What's there to talk about? It's Colby. Or we could flip a coin if you want it fair."My head snapped up. "Wait, wha
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 58. Brother’s mate
LiaMy phone buzzed on the table, the number unfamiliar. For a moment, I hesitated. I didn’t recognize it, but something told me I needed to answer.“Hello?” I said, trying to sound more confident than I felt.“Lia?” The voice on the other end was sharp and steady, with an edge of authority that made me sit up straighter. “This is Veronica Ruiz. The woman from the bookstore reached out to me about your... inquiry.”“Oh!” My heart thudded in my chest. “Yes, thank you for calling. I—”“Let’s skip the pleasantries,” she interrupted. “You want to learn magic, don’t you?”“Yes,” I said quickly.“Then let me be clear. This won’t be easy. Magic isn’t a game or a hobby. It’s a discipline, a way of life, and it demands everything from you. Most people start when they’re children, not... adults.”I winced. “I know I’m older, but I’ll work hard. I’ll do whatever it takes.”“Words are easy. Actions aren’t. I don’t coddle my students, Lia, and I have no patience for laziness or excuses. If you wan
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 57. Innocent pregnant woman
LiaI wasn’t prepared when I got this text from Michael. It made all my worries hit me at once.Had I been right all along? Were my previous worries I thought, actually coming to fruition?Michael had a right to know I feared his mate had been kidnapped. It was something I should’ve told him a long time ago, but I wanted to think the Rosewater Coven wouldn’t go to those levels.To think… they might go so far as to kidnap an innocent pregnant woman just to fulfill some stupid blood oath they refused to let go of! It was something I’d never been able to wrap my mind around.Hey, have you seen Gabi? She never came home after her appointment earlier today, and I’m starting to get worried. She said she was coming straight back, but it’s been hours. I thought maybe she stopped by your place or texted you instead, just to hang out for a bit or something. Have you heard from her at all? — MNo, I haven’t seen her or heard from her today. That’s weird. Did she mention anything about having pla
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 56. My desire
LiaI always liked to check in with my brother and Zimone. They didn’t live at the house with us so it was the best way to communicate with them.With everything that was going on, I especially wanted to make sure everyone was safe and alive.Hey, Michael. Just checking in—I’ve been thinking about you and Gabi a lot lately. How are you both holding up? How’s she been feeling these days? I know things can get overwhelming, so I just wanted to see if there’s anything you need or if I can help in any way. -LHey, Lia. Thanks for reaching out and thinking of us—it means a lot. Honestly, we’re doing fine. Gabi’s been feeling a little more tired than usual, but the doctor reassured us everything is going just the way it should. You don’t have to worry so much, I promise. We’ve got it under control over here. -MOf course, I worry! That’s what sisters do, right? Especially with such an exciting, life-changing event like this. I just want to make sure you’re both okay. I know you’re handling
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 55. Magical community
LiaEven with the protection wards, I was desperate. There was only so much I could think to do and one option was reaching out to the magical community. I wrote up an email to every one of their associations I could think of, but all I heard were typical generic responses.It probably wasn’t even a person saying this but one of these automatic response that got sent out! I was angry, wishing they would help me with something. How could they not help a fellow species?The guys noticed one morning I was a little down. Rain nudged me and I smiled faintly at him.“You okay, Lia?”I shook my head. "I’ve been trying to get the magical community to help, but no one is responding. I sent messages to everyone I knew, and nothing. It’s like they’ve all turned their backs on us.""Have you tried reaching out to everyone you can think of? Maybe it's just a matter of timing or people being too busy.""No, I’ve done everything I can. No one’s even bothering to acknowledge me. It’s like I don’t exi
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 54. Protection wrads
LiaThe silence from the Rosewater Clan is starting to get to me. I don’t know what the hell I am going to do about this. Because something is going on, even though the guys are trying to tell me it doesn’t mean anything.Gabi being pregnant gives them a huge opportunity. It enables them to possibly take her baby, finding a way to solve the blood oath. But I can’t imagine them taking my niece or nephew. Michael would fight tooth and nail, never allowing them to take his child.All of us would do the same.What if… they take Gabi? If they took Gabi then they could hold her hostage until she gives birth? I wouldn’t even be shocked if they didn’t kill her afterward because they wouldn’t have any need for her.Quickly I grab my phone, wanting to talk with Simone and see if she can offer me her perspective.I’ve been thinking… the Rosewater Coven hasn’t done anything to us in a while, but what if they’re just waiting for the right moment? What if they’re planning to take Gabi’s baby? I can
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 53. The Rosewater Coven
LiaThey say no news is good news, but I refuse to believe this is the case. No news is bad because it means the other side is planning something.Some may call me, Lia Brown, paranoid, but I had everyright ot be paranoid.The Rosewater Coven spend decades trying to track down my family so they could fulfill some stupid blood oath. It made no sense why they would go to those levels. What they should’ve done just left it alone and then we could all get on with our life.Yet, they wouldn’t.One of the few silver linings to this was that I was learning magic. While I was still waiting ot hear back from that woman, I was doing quite a bit of learning on my own. It seemed I was a fast learner because I had been able to cast a few spells up to this point.But regardless of how much magic I was learning, it still didn’t change the fact that I was a novice. I could only do so much.“We haven’t heard from the Rosewater Coven in weeks,” I said, breaking the tense silence in the room.“They’re r
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 52. Good night
RainAdjusting to being a vampire was easier than I thought it would be. Since I was half werewolf, I didn’t have to deal with all the trouble vampires experienced, but I still had bloodlust. Everyone had been asking me about it, wanting to know how I was fairing.Lia was no different. She sent me one of her usual texts, wanting to know how I was doing. It did make my heart flutter. The two of us had come so far since first finding out we were mates. I’d be forever grateful that we had managed to overcome the odds.Hey, how’s the whole bloodlust thing going? Are you holding up okay?– LEh, it’s manageable. Cravings are still a thing, though. Like right now, I could really use a snack.– ROh? What are you craving?– LBlood. What else would it be?– RWell, I mean… you can always bite me.– LHaha, funny. Good one, Lia.– RI’m not joking.– LWait, what? Are you serious?– RYeah. When we’re both home, you can drink some of my blood.– L… Is this a trap? This feels like a trap.– R
