"So ... has anyone asked you yet?" asked Jen, my best friend, we were walking towards the school gate. Her large, dark gray eyes looked at me suspiciously. Her golden hair was carelessly tied up to frame her face in a slightly messy way. And yes, Jen was discussing Prom, her favorite topic for the past three weeks. "Ah ... not yet?" I answered with a little hesitation, because I knew what she would say next. "You turn down anyone who asks, right?" Her forehead furrowed in annoyance, "Cara, honey, you need a prom partner!" "How about I go with you?" I replied with a sweet smile. "I'm going with the Dane. And you can't be the third person in my relationship." her eyes narrowed as she looked at me. "Then I'll go with Eric." "Eric? Cara, please, why can't you find another boy? Eric's probably going out with his girlfriend anyway." Jenna blinked with laughter. Eric and Jenna are my two closest friends in high school, even though our class is different from Eric, we always meet duri
EW! Cara, she's your sister, you idiot! I repeated in my head. "What were you thinking about that made your head contort like that?" Asked Alex after sitting in the driver's seat, then he took something from the backseat of his car. At this close distance the smell of aftershave and perfume faintly wafted up my nose. I always liked the smell of his perfume, Alex never wore expensive masculine perfume that actually smelled strong. The smell of Alex's perfume made me think of the forest and trees. Smells of pine and a hint of mint. "HappyBirthdayCaroline Brennan." Alex held out a bouquet of blood red roses and a black velvet box with a small smile. I stared at him stunned, too shocked to speak. If Alex wasn't my brother I would have stopped my thoughts quickly at this point, now I'm thinking about if Alex wasn't my brother? I feel disgusted at myself. Usually Alex only gives me small things like perfume or sneakers on my birthday. I stared at the bouquet of roses whose smell perme
He was silent for a full minute. "Whoever your biological parents were, Mum and Dad are still your family. They love you as much as they love me. We can find out your parents' information later, I promise. There's something else I want you to know right now." His brown stared at me expectantly, while part of my brain has processing the information that just came out of his mouth He looked at me fixedly with his brows furrowed "Cara, I'm a Werewolf." I looked at Alex with a feeling between wanting to cry and laugh "Are you kidding me?" My voice started to rise out of the anger I felt. Alex shook his head quickly. "You are my mate and I knew it from the first time we met. That's why I asked Mum and Dad to adopt you." My almost exploding anger made me really want to punch him right now. I pulled my hand from his grip, Alex just replied with a slightly hurt look. "Show me." I almost laughed at my own words because I almost believed what Alex just said. He looked at me before standin
"Mate ... Soulmate. Every werewolf has a soul mate, whether it's a human or a fellow werewolf. Mates are predestined from the moment they're born, and nothing can change them. Like a puzzle, nothing but their mate can complete them." he answered while rubbing the back of his neck."And you are my mate, Caroline." My heart flutters when Alex says my name, I love it when he says my full name."Alex ... I am your sister." I said quietly. "Are you crazy?""You still don't understand, Cara? Haven't you noticed all this time when I threatened every boy who wanted to approach you? When I hit Joseph because he almost kissed you? You are mine, Cara."I flinched when Alex said I was his. "I'm not an item." I replied with an angry frown."You know that's not what I meant." he said softly. "You are mine, because I am also yours. All ... all. Mate is a once in a lifetime partner for a werewolf."His words made my stomach feel like it was being surrounded by hundreds of butterflies."That's why I b
"Don't ever call us dog-like in front of other werewolves. It's a sensitive topic for us, especially Jake."My eyes locked on Alex who was laughing, his low and slightly hoarse laugh made my heart jump in my chest. I might have a heart attack if this continues, I thought while trying to calm my pounding heart. Alex's laughter stopped when he saw the expression on my face."What is it?" he asked in a half whisper, as if he was aware of every change in my feelings-or maybe it was just my face that was too easy to read."There isn't anything."I replied before looking back up at the sky above us. "Today the stars are very beautiful, right? It feels like I haven't been up here in a long time, I almost forgot about this view." I muttered, trying to change the subject."But nothing can beat my current view." His answer made me turn back to him. Alex stared at me full ... I'm not sure, what's clear is that his gaze took my breath away.The next thing I noticed was Alex's face getting closer,
Alex already has a girlfriend." I said short while walking towards class while Jen followed me from behind."Oh?Who's his girlfriend?Ugh, it must be nice to have a boyfriend like Alex. He treats you-his sister, like that.Especially his girlfriend."My steps stopped suddenly when I heard Jen's words.What would he say if he found out I was Alex's girlfriend. "Method?" Jenna stopped beside me."Have you found a dress for Prom yet?" Prom was the only topic that could distract Jen."Not yet! How about we go find a dress together? Oh! Have you got your prom date yet?" Jen started talking excitedly, for a moment I regretted changing the subject."I-no, I don't think I'm going to the prom." My reply made Jen's blue eyes pop, her mouth slightly agape upon hearing me."You! Caroline Brennan, you have to come. Full period. I'll make sure you go to the prom even if I have to drag you. And from this second on I'll be the one to find you a prom date." She said in a half squeal making some of the
Now Mum is forcing me, today already 2 people forced me to go to the damn Prom."Let Cara decide for herself." Dad stood up for me. I smiled gratefully at Dad, finally someone who agreed with me in this house.'Oh, of course he'll go. Alex has also refused to go to prom like this but I managed to persuade him to go, right?" Mum replied with of times refusing to go to prom Mum finally forced him.He even wanted to wear the suit Mum picked out, I have to admit he looked really good in it at the time. Hisbrown hair was cut very short, unlike now which grows rather long. And he asked Evelyn Lance as his prom date.I remember feeling jealous when I found out that Alex had invited Evelyn Lance, who got the title of the most beautiful woman in his class. I silenced Alex for a week afterthat.An idea flashed through my head suddenly. Now is the perfect time for revenge."Okay. I'm going to the prom." I said suddenly to Mum. Everyone looked shocked when they heard me, they didn't think I would
"Werewolves need more nutrition." Alex defended himself "We'll take you to school." he added."We? You mean you and Jake?" I asked, "I can go alone." I can't imagine being in the same car with both of them."We'll drive you Cara. Jake and I are going to my new apartment, so we're on the same line, right." he replied while biting the last piece of bacon."Errr ... I'd better go alone.""I'm moving into a new apartment today, maybe tomorrow I can't take you anymore.""Oh ... " A part of me suddenly felt disappointed hearing that, "You're moving already?" I did my best to hide the disappointment in my voice."Yeah ... So today I'll take you, okay?""Oh, okay." with a thin smile I continue my breakfast.Alex and Jake waited for me downstairs while I grabbed my bag in my room. Being in the car with Alex and Jake was the last thing I wanted, but since today was Alex's last day at home I couldn't refuse it."So who are you going with?" asked Alex while starting his car engine. I sat next to