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45. Havenbrook
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Brother’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
Last Updated : 2025-01-18Brother’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
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Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 118.Magic
LiaI exhaled slowly, stretching out my fingers as the energy built inside me. A spark of light flickered between my palms, growing brighter as I focused. The magic thrummed through my veins, warm and alive, bending to my will.I flicked my wrist, sending a controlled pulse of energy toward the target. It hit dead center, leaving a faint scorch mark.Behind me, Simone let out a low whistle. “Damn, Lia. You’re getting pretty good at this.”I grinned, wiping the sweat from my brow. “I have to be.”Simone crossed her arms, watching me closely. “You mean you want to be.”I shrugged, rolling my shoulders. “Both. I need to be strong enough to protect everyone.”She tilted her head. “You know you don’t have to do everything alone, right?”I sighed, flexing my fingers as another surge of power built beneath my skin. “I know.”Simone didn’t look convinced. “Do you, though? Because it kind of seems like you’re trying to carry the whole damn world on your shoulders.”I glanced at her. “I’m not—”
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 117.The dragons
ColbyTalking with Michael did help. It made me even more determined to protect Lia with every bone in my body.When it was later that night, I decided to head outside. I needed some air and was sick of being in the stuffy hotel room.The cool air felt good. I walked over to one of our cars, taking in the night sky and the sound of the crickets.There was one good thing about traveling away from the city; we were getting to see some beautiful sites. I loved it.It was a shame that the pack decided to do this because we were trying to prevent a bunch of ancient, sleeping dragons from waking up.The previous attack was still being talked about. Some of the dragons had been killed while others were apprehended by the various supernatural creature associations.Frankly, I was just grateful there weren’t a lot of casualties from the attack.I leaned against the hood of the car, inhaling the cool night air. My ribs ached, my knuckles were raw, and frustration still simmered under my skin. W
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 116.Best friend
LiaI was so scared when I saw Matt fall down.Then I saw the blood. Anger and worry flooded through me followed by fear.I was so scared for him. He was bleeding and might die from his injuries.It was why I had learned a healing spell during my latest batch of studies.The pack was going to be heading into an unknown situation. I needed to make sure I could at least heal them to an extent.But the healing school came with a downside—it exhausted me.Rain came up beside me, wrapping an arm around me while Jesse and Colby helped Matt.The five of us hobbled out of the town. We weren’t followed by the coven; they wanted to be left alone so they were going to stay as far away from us as possible.After hopping in our car, we met with Simone. All of us regrouped. I stood there with Simone patted my shoulder.Growling in frustration, I started to walk ahead. My body was aching but I didn’t care. I needed to clear my mind.We left with nothing. No answers, no leads—just bruises, torn cloth
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 115.Ghost town
LiaI saw the town in the distance, and it made me sick to my stomach.The town was the definition of a ghost town. There wasn’t anyone around, and I swear I saw a tumbleweed drift by.It was like I had stepped into some creepy horror movie with western undertones.My magic was crackling at my fingertips, prepared and ready.A rustling reached my ears. I cried out, sending a blast of energy toward the overgrown grass. A squirrel scurried out, the edge of its tail singed.“Lia, my dude, you almost murdered a squirrel. What did that squirrel ever do to you?”“Nothing!” I shrieked. “And I didn’t know it was a squirrel. I thought it was one of the members of the coven!”Jesse rolled his eyes. “Could you two be any louder?” he asked, rolling his eyes.“Yeah, you're going to alert them to our presence,” Colby pointed out, holding his finger to his lips. “Seriously, we are far too exposed right now. Let’s duck into one of those abandoned buildings and hide out while discussing strategy.”Sim
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 114.My home
MattI was angry.Angry that we were forced to go on this wild goose chase to ensure that these dragons wouldn’t keep waking up and destroying the world.It wasn’t like I wanted the world to be destroyed. This was my home—my life.But it still pissed me off.I’d rather be on the field, playing rugby and winning for my team. This was where I felt most alive.Or at home with Lia and the rest of the pack. We were great together, having built a family somehow.Michael and Gabi were lucky to be back at the house, but I know they’d rather be here with us. If not for the twins, they would be.I wouldn’t have let Lia come if she was pregnant.Then again, I don’t think any of us could’ve stopped her. When she puts her mind to something, she becomes very stubborn and determined.Grumbling to myself, I glanced over at Colby, who was staring out the window.The group was back on search. We jumped into our cars and started following the trail, not sure if we were going the right way. Tegan and Lia
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 113.Movie
LiaThe search wasn’t going very well. We were sitting here at night after a long day of searching, crowded around the flat screen in the room watching some movie. I wasn’t even paying much attention to it. It was some cheesy rom-com that couldn’t keep my interest.All that mattered was being able to sit there with my mates.Then the words Emergency Broadcast Announcement flashed across the screen. A very nervous-looking news announcer sat there, trembling behind the desk."This is an emergency alert from the National Emergency Broadcast System. We interrupt this program for an urgent announcement.""At approximately 8:42 PM, a sudden and unprovoked attack by rogue dragon shifters was reported in multiple locations. Authorities confirm significant structural damage, fires, and civilian casualties. Emergency response teams are being dispatched to affected areas.""All residents are urged to seek immediate shelter. Avoid open areas, remain indoors, and secure all entry points. Do not at
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 112.Terrible idea
RainIt was safe to say that we were fucked.Lia’s mentor was trying her best to find out where the coven might be, but I was realizing we were going to need help… like, say, from another leader.One of the leaders in my vampire clan, Tegan, was the perfect person to reach out to. She was intelligent and knew a bunch of people. It wasn’t hard to gather lots of allies and contacts when you had been alive for over three hundred years.When I first found out about her age, I almost gasped out loud right there. I learned that it was rude to stare at a vampire after learning their age. One of those social rules you wanted to avoid.In my defense, I was new to the vampire way of life and was still struggling to adjust to the idea that I was one! But I was getting better.With a deep breath, I dialed Tegan’s number. I pressed the phone to my ear, pacing as the line rang.Tegan picked up almost immediately. "Rain. Didn’t expect to hear from you. Something wrong?""Yeah. I need your help."A d
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 111.Plan B
JesseAfter we got back to the hotel, Lia went out onto the balcony to get some fresh air. I joined her and jabbed her with my elbow gently.“You’re thinking too hard.”Lia flinched, barely masking her glare. “And you’re sneaking up on people again.”I smirked, leaning against the balcony railing. “I wasn’t sneaking. You’re just too busy brooding.”She huffed. “I’m not brooding. I’m thinking.”“Uh-huh. And what’s the difference?”“Brooding is pointless. Thinking leads to solutions.”I gestured toward the city lights stretching beyond us. “Found any?”Silence. Then, a begrudging, “No.”“That’s why I wanted to talk to you.”She shifted, her expression cautious. “You have an idea?”“Sort of. More like a lead.”“Well? Don’t just sit there looking smug. Spit it out.”I tilted my head. “You trained as a witch, right?”Her expression tightened. “Yeah. Why?”“You ever keep in touch with your old magic teacher?”Lia blinked. “My mentor? Uh… a little. Why?”“Because she taught you magic?”She n
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 110.Better plan
LiaDays start to blend when you are on the road. It’s hard to remember one from the next and in the beginning, all I could think about was how much school I was missing.School had become important to me now that I was able to focus on it. I was still taking magic lessons on the side, even with me being a full-fledged licensed witch. There was no such thing as learning too much. One could always find time and opportunity to learn!But now I was neglecting both my academic studies and magical studies. The Rosewater Coven was the cause of this and it filled me with annoyance.Simone was feeling the same way but she was more positive about it. She kept saying that it was important for us to find this coven and if we had to put school on the backburner then that was all we could do.Right now we were on day… god, I wasn’t even sure. We checked into the hotel and got a room for just the five of us. There were three beds and while it was going to be a bit crowded, I was fine with sharing w
