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70.The Nightshade Eclipse Council
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LiaThe thought had been on my mind for a while. After seeing what happened to Michael and Gabi, I realized that life was short. At any moment I could be kidnapped by a coven obsessed with this blood oath they wanted fulfilled.Yes, the chances of it happening again were slim to none but it didn’t change the fact that anything could happen. I could blink and something could happen to one of us. It proved life was short. Before the five of us went through with our mating ceremony something could kill one of us.It was something I didn’t want to happen. The best way to prevent it was to have the full mating ceremony now.I had thought about it on my own for a while. For days, I went through and weighed the pos and cons, trying to figure out what I should do. If I said the word all my mates would agree to have the full mating ceremony in a heartbeat.But was I ready to take that step?That was the big question.When I first found out I had four mates, I thought my life was over. But fast
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Lia“So, are you gonna tell me what’s got you all glowing like a full moon, or do I have to guess?”“I told the guys I wanted to have the full mating ceremony. Soon. Like, ASAP.”“OMG, WHAT? NO WAY! You’re finally doing it?! You’re going through with it?! I can’t believe it!”“Yeah, it’s time. I don’t want to wait anymore. I’ve been thinking about it for a while, and I just feel ready. I want to do it, and I don’t want to keep putting it off.”“This is HUGE. Like, seriously, this calls for a pre-mating party. No arguments. It’s tradition, right? We need to celebrate this!”“Simone… you’re already planning something, aren’t you?”“Nope! No backing out now. This is a massive step in your life. You’re about to be mated for real, and that deserves a proper send-off. We need a night to celebrate before the big day! A full-on pre-mating bash!”“You just want an excuse to throw a party, don’t you?”“Okay, yes, maybe a tiny bit, but also, come on, you deserve this! You’ve waited long enough,
Last Updated : 2025-02-03Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 73. Leaving the rugby team
LiaThe next morning Michael knocked on my door. He was walking back and forth, looking like he had something to say. But wasn’t sure what or how to say it.I’ve been there and done that.“Michael?”“Hey, can we talk?”“I think you’ve already decided you want to talk. It’s more what do you want to talk about?”He grinned, scratching the back of his head nervously. The action reminded me of rain. I forgot that the five of them had spent almost their whole lives together. It was likely that they were going to rub off on one another at some point.Hell, I think the guys were starting to rub off on me to be honest. Sometimes I would stop and find myself doing small little actions that weren’t my usual go to type of action. They were rubbing off on me. But I liked to think I was rubbing off on them too.The only thing I hadn’t managed to do was teach Rain how to properly cook but that was never going to happen.“I’m going to leave the rugby team,” he said, plopping himself down next to me o
Last Updated : 2025-02-03Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 74.Second Chance
LiaI was sick of sitting on our ass and waiting for the vampire clan to come up with a plan. Yes, I knew they were going to help us but we had to do something—to send a message to the Rosewater Coven that they couldn’t just kidnap someone and threaten to take their child once it was born.My goal was to track down one of the witches sand make a statement. I was didn’t mention it to my mates, knowing they were going to be angry with me. So, I confided in Simone because I knew she was going to have my back.“Are you sure you can handle a full-fledged witch?” Simone whispered to me as she drove an hour and a half away to this little quiet town that had only one grocery store for all its residents.I nodded. “Yes, I am. I’ve been able to track down one of their witches and this one I’ll be able to handle.”Her name was Harriet Cho. She had been with the Rosewater Coven for a few years but was someone whose magical skills, according to the public records, were average. Given my growing abi
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Rain"You hear anything yet?" Jesse leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, looking entirely too relaxed for someone who knew I was about to lose my mind."They said they'll get back to me by the end of the week," I muttered, my legs refusing to stay still. I paced back and forth across the room, every step making my nerves worse."So… no."I whipped around to glare at him. "Not no. Just... not yes."Jesse let out an exaggerated sigh. "Rain, that's just a fancy way of saying no answer.""Yeah, thanks, genius. I figured that out on my own."He shrugged. "Just making sure."I dragged a hand through my hair. "I should've pushed harder. Asked more questions. What does ‘by the end of the week’ even mean? Thursday? Friday? Midnight on Saturday? If they already know whether they’re in or not, why not just say it?""Because maybe they need time to finalize things?"I scoffed. "Please. They're vampires. They’ve had centuries to perfect the art of making decisions. They should’ve had a plan
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LiaWith Gabi’s rescue on the horizon, my thoughts drifted to our upcoming mating ceremony. I found myself in the living room with my four mates. Michael was out and the five of us were discussing things of a sensitive nature.“I can’t believe it’s almost here,” I murmured, my fingers idly tracing patterns on Matt’s arm.“You nervous?” Colby asked, his voice low and teasing.I shook my head. “No. Excited.”Rain scoffed. “Excited? You should be. After the ceremony, you’ll officially be ours.”I smirked. “I’m already yours.”Matt’s hand slid up my thigh, his touch slow and deliberate. “Yeah, but this makes it permanent. No take-backs.”“As if I’d ever want to take it back,” I said, tilting my head to meet his gaze.Rain leaned in, his lips brushing against my neck. “She says that now, but after we—”“NOPE. NOPE. STOP RIGHT THERE.”We all jolted at the voice, snapping our heads toward the door. Michael stood there, arms crossed, looking like he’d rather be anywhere else.“…Michael?” I bl
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LiaIt killed me to start writing this letter, but I knew I had no choice. This was the only way to lull the Moonveil pack into a false sense of security. Without it they would continue to be on their guard, something I didn’t want to happen.To the Esteemed Leaders of the Rosewater Coven,I hope this letter finds you well. After much deliberation, we have come to understand the weight of the blood oath and the deep-rooted traditions that bind it. Though this situation has been painful for us, we recognize that honor and loyalty to the old ways must come before personal grievances. The history between our people has been fraught with tension, and while this ordeal has tested our bonds, we choose to uphold the ancient agreements rather than succumb to further division.We have decided that it is in everyone’s best interest to allow the agreement to remain as it stands. We understand that the child Gabi carries is of great significance to your clan, and we do not wish to prolong hostilit
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LiaPlanning to infiltrate a coven is not as easy as it sounds. We spent hours with the vampire clan, perfecting the plan as best we could.I wanted to have one last hurrah before we set out on this dangerous path. But Simone had other ideas, texting me with what she thought we should do.The second I saw her text, I sighed. It was just like Simone to want to go a bit crazy and out there with her plans. She meant well. Simone just had a similar personality to Rain, wanting to go a bit crazy.What we needed was something quieter and more subdued. The Moonveil pack had to break into a coven so we needed our rest, to make sure that we didn’t overdo it partying the night before.But I suppose I should try to indulge my friend.No, indulge my best friend.Simone would never steer me wrong no matter how crazy she got. I called her, grinning when her face appeared on video chat.“Okay, hear me out. Pre-attack party.”“…What?”“A party. Before the attack. You know, to get everyone in the right
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LiaFinally, we were able to get home. I was so thrilled to be home. Everyone greeted us and later that night, I didn’t sleep. Instead I lay down on my bed and sigh. Simone is on the phone, even if she is just next door.“The Elder Dragon is gone. No crisis, no disaster waiting to happen… it feels weird.”Simone snorted. “Yeah, I’m sure it does seem weird given what has happened to you. I mean, I’m almost shocked at how quiet things are!”“I don’t know how to exist without chaos.”Simone hummed. “Well, you could always fuck your mates.”I nearly dropped my phone. “Simone!”“What? Too soon?”A groan escapes me, causing me to roll my eyes. “I hate you.”Simone laughs. “Come on, you and I both know you don’t hate me.”“Fine, I love you.”She laughed again. “So what is next?”“That’s the problem. I have no clue.”“Sleep? Eat? Take a bath?”“I’m not a stray animal.”“Debatable.”I rolled my eyes. “I need something to focus on.”“Your mates?”I groaned again. “You’re hopeless.”“And you’re
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 154.Disaster
RainThe walk back to the car was a bit exhausting, but I kept trying to break the ice by inserting some of my jokes.I stretched my arms over my head, letting out a dramatic sigh. “Well, that’s it. Show’s over. No more epic quests, no more near-death experiences. Guess we all just settle down and start knitting now.”Colby gave me a look. “Knitting?”“Yeah. Isn’t that what people do when they retire from adventuring? Start a knitting circle? Maybe pick up gardening?”Lia snorted. “I’d pay money to see you knit.”I grinned. “You’re in luck, omega. I’ve already started on a scarf. It’s a disaster.”Matt pinched the bridge of his nose. “We’re not retiring.”Jesse, arms crossed, muttered, “Couldn’t if we wanted to.”I ignored them, throwing an arm over Colby’s shoulder. “Alright, fine. No knitting. But what about a nice, quiet life? White picket fence, a couple of dogs…” I smirked at Lia. “A dozen pups running around?”She turned red instantly. “Rain.”Colby chuckled. “You’re gonna get y
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 153. Shifters
MattI was a bit shocked to see the dragon lower its head and not even fight anymore. It sighed.“It seems you have turned my people against me.”Lia exhaled slowly, her gaze steady. “No, what I did was try to stop you from killing them by reaching out to them specifically. I was hopeful that they would listen to reason if they knew the truth, and the fact is that they do understand it. You should allow them to choose their path. Isn’t that the point of free will?”The dragon’s golden eyes darkened with something unreadable. “Free will,” it murmured. “A gift and a curse.”Lia frowned. “Why do you say that?”“Because with free will comes division. Choices lead to conflict, to betrayal, to suffering.” The dragon’s voice was low, rough with age and wisdom. “When my kind ruled, there was order. No uncertainty. No weakness.”Lia shook her head. “That wasn’t an order—it was oppression.”A deep rumble came from the creature’s throat, something like a bitter chuckle. “Perhaps. But it was also
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 152.The power
ColbyThis was so fucking bad.But Lia had a plan.I could see it when she and Matt nodded at each other. He said to us that we had to try to protect Lia. The second he said that to us then I knew what we were going to do. We were going to take care of everything and do our best to protect her.“This is so bad,” Rain whimpered.Jesse shrugged. “We always knew it was going to be bad, Rain, so calm down and keep fighting.”“Keep calm and carry on,” I joked, earning a glare from Matt.This caused me to laugh.“Why are you making jokes at a time like this?” Matt asked, rolling his eyes.I grinned despite the chaos around us. “Because if I don’t laugh, I might start screaming.”Rain groaned. “Honestly? Same.”Lia stood in the center of it all, gripping the stone, her body thrumming with power. She wasn’t afraid. She wasn’t hesitating. She had a plan, and we had to trust her.The dragon roared, shaking the ground beneath us. The shadows swarmed closer, writhing with dark intent.Matt snappe
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 151.Bigger chamber
LiaThe tunnel seemed to go on forever and ever, but eventually we were able to reach this inner chamber that led to a bigger chamber. When we stepped into the room, I saw this large, slumbering dragon in the middle of the open-air chamber.It was more than a little terrifying. The sheer size of it was enough to make my heart race. Everyone stepped back, not wanting to make any noise in case we ended up waking it up. What if we woke it up and it just woke up right away?Swallowing, I glanced at Xaveria, who shrugged, pointing to me. She meant that this was my decision and job to wake up the dragon. I lifted my hands, about to light up the room with power, but before I could, the creature’s eyes snapped open.All of us froze. I wasn’t sure what to do. We looked at each other, and then I looked back at the dragon, fearful that something was going to happen.“You,” the dragon said simply.“Yes, me.”I stood tall, staring at it and daring it to throw itself at me.“It’s still trying to wa
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 150.Rain’s first
LiaXaveria sighed. “They are stubborn creatures. Well, the elder dragon mostly. The creature thinks of a better time and wants to recreate that. If anything, they won’t end up taking over the world. More likely they will destroy it before destroying themselves.”So stupid, I thought.This was what it all came down to.But it didn’t change the fact that I was going to remain here, determined to do what was best for the ones I love.This was mostly what I was concerned about.I wasn’t worried about glory or proving myself. I just wanted to make it out of this alive, with everyone I cared about still breathing.Colby glanced at me as if sensing my thoughts and gave a small nod. We were in this together, no matter what happened next.The tremors grew stronger, dust trickling from the ceiling. A deep, guttural sound echoed through the tunnels—something ancient stirring awake.Xaveria exhaled sharply. “Well, looks like we’re out of time.”Colby drew his weapon. “Then let’s finish this.”Wi
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 149.Money-maker
Matt“Have I mentioned how fucking sick I am of being underground?” I asked, huffing when everyone nodded.Sighing, I narrowly avoided tripping over a rock, causing Rain to laugh. It was my turn to laugh when he tripped over a rock and landed face-first on the ground.“Those that laugh, trip over rocks,” I teased, reaching down to lift him to his feet. “You okay?”He sniffed. “I guess I’m okay, but I am in a lot of pain. I mean, I did fall face first onto the fucking ground. Also, what he fuck was with that saying?”“I think it’s a play on those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones,” Colby said, causing him to huff.“And that hurt, by the way.”I snorted. “Yes, I’m sure it did, but you’re a powerful werewolf, and we are about to go face an elder dragon. Don’t you think you should suck it up right now?”Rain paled. “Why do you have to keep bringing up the dragon? I won’t be able to forget because I can feel the fucking tremors every five minutes.”Shrugging, I went back to w
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 148.Zombie dragon
JesseIt took us driving for three days straight for the group of us to narrow down where the elder dragon was. I was pressure we found the right place because the ground was literally trembling the closer we got.Lia had one of her visions during the night, saying that there was a hidden entrance that someone with dragon blood had to open. Xaveria was with us so she said she would be able to open it.Colby suggested we sleep first. All of us had to be at tip top shape to confront the elder dragon.One thing that was bothering me was what we were going to do when she faced the elder dragon. During dinner around the campfire, Rain blurted out the question because that was the type of person Rain was.“So what are we going to do when we see the elder dragon?” he asked nervously. “I think we are going to fight, right? Or are we just going to try to talk with him?”Xaveria cleared her throat. “Or her. Are you sexist now Rain?”He paled. “Oh my god I am sexist.”Lia sighed. “Rain, get it t
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 147.Existential crisis
RainWe didn’t stay home for long.After Lia’s heat was over, we had to go out and try to figure out where this fucking elder dragon was located. It was causing tremors not just in our state but all over the country. Everyone was trying to find this dragon—except for Michael and Gabi. They had the twins to worry about, which we understood.I know they would be out there with us if they could. If they had their way, they would bring the kids!I think one of them suggested it but as soon as it came out of Michael’s mouth, Lia gave her brother a look and said that there was no way that he could do that.This was a clusterfuck.I love that word and try to use it to describe this type of situation. All of this has been such a well… clusterfuck!How else do you describe stuck trying to find this elder dragon who was going to be awake any day now! Xaveria kept warning us, and it wasn’t helping my nerves. Every time she opened her mouth, it was another cryptic message about time running out o
