LOGINShare
72. Not a child
Last Updated:
2025-02-03 23:03:21
Related chapters
Brother’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
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 ab
Last Updated : 2025-02-03Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 75.Bet
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
Last Updated : 2025-02-03Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 76.Vampire boy
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
Last Updated : 2025-02-03Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 77.The Moonveil pack
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 hostili
Last Updated : 2025-02-03Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 78.Our chance
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 righ
Last Updated : 2025-02-03Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 79.Cast the spell
LiaGabi was a strong woman. Throughout all of this, I never doubted that she could handle this and was doing her best to keep it together for herself and the cub.The werewolves association was still dodging our calls and messages, refusing to talk to us about the situation. I did not doubt that after we attacked they would be forced to respond. It could spark a species war, something all of us were more than aware of.I shoved down my anger at them, not wanting to let it overcome me when I needed a clear mind tomorrow.Once we got Gabi back then I would worry about everything else.The sun hadn’t even risen when we left the house. We were meeting the vampires at this nondescript field about halfway between both our towns. It was there I would cast a spell with the help of some of the vampires to create a portal.This was where Michael came in. He had been the one to go to the coven once and see it with his own two eyes. With his involvement in the spell, we would be able to create a
Last Updated : 2025-02-03Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 80.Humans
RainI was fussing over Lia, trying to see how badly she was injured and the more I fussed, the more I annoyed her.“Lia are you—”“Rain, I’m fine,” she assured me.Then she winced, making me panic.“You winced!”Lia glared at me. “How are you not wincing? You got shot in the shower with a bow and arrow?”I shrugged. “I didn’t go through and only pierced the skin. It just feels like a dull ache.”“If I slap it it’s not going to feel like a dull ache anymore,” Jesse pointed out, making me shrink away from him.I grinned nervously at him. “Can you just not and say you did?”“Guys, enough,” Colby snapped. “We’re all tired and injured so let's just wait until we get back home, okay?”The fight had been crazy. At times I was convinced we were going to lose until what remained of the witches turned tail and ran. Afterward, I learned the vampires had taken out one of their coven leaders and injured one, causing the rest to flee.It gave us a chance to create another portal with what magical
Last Updated : 2025-02-03
Latest chapter
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 80.Humans
RainI was fussing over Lia, trying to see how badly she was injured and the more I fussed, the more I annoyed her.“Lia are you—”“Rain, I’m fine,” she assured me.Then she winced, making me panic.“You winced!”Lia glared at me. “How are you not wincing? You got shot in the shower with a bow and arrow?”I shrugged. “I didn’t go through and only pierced the skin. It just feels like a dull ache.”“If I slap it it’s not going to feel like a dull ache anymore,” Jesse pointed out, making me shrink away from him.I grinned nervously at him. “Can you just not and say you did?”“Guys, enough,” Colby snapped. “We’re all tired and injured so let's just wait until we get back home, okay?”The fight had been crazy. At times I was convinced we were going to lose until what remained of the witches turned tail and ran. Afterward, I learned the vampires had taken out one of their coven leaders and injured one, causing the rest to flee.It gave us a chance to create another portal with what magical
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 79.Cast the spell
LiaGabi was a strong woman. Throughout all of this, I never doubted that she could handle this and was doing her best to keep it together for herself and the cub.The werewolves association was still dodging our calls and messages, refusing to talk to us about the situation. I did not doubt that after we attacked they would be forced to respond. It could spark a species war, something all of us were more than aware of.I shoved down my anger at them, not wanting to let it overcome me when I needed a clear mind tomorrow.Once we got Gabi back then I would worry about everything else.The sun hadn’t even risen when we left the house. We were meeting the vampires at this nondescript field about halfway between both our towns. It was there I would cast a spell with the help of some of the vampires to create a portal.This was where Michael came in. He had been the one to go to the coven once and see it with his own two eyes. With his involvement in the spell, we would be able to create a
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 78.Our chance
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 righ
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 77.The Moonveil pack
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 hostili
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 76.Vampire boy
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
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 75.Bet
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
Brother’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 ab
Brother’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
Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates 72. Not a child
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,
