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Ethan’s POVThe rest of the morning dragged on, but my mind wasn’t entirely on the media house anymore. As much as I wanted to focus on the logistics of the new venture, Emily’s presence loomed in the back of my mind. I had never been one to let distractions interfere with my work, but when it came to her, it was a different story.The decision to bring her into the fold wasn’t a decision made lightly. There were risks. If anyone found out, it could jeopardize the entire project. But Emily wasn’t just another employee; she was a potential ally, someone who could not only contribute to the media house but also give me the leverage I needed to protect her. And I couldn’t deny that I wanted her closer. I wanted to know she was safe, even if it meant blurring professional lines.Fidelix's update on the surveillance situation helped calm my nerves, though I couldn’t entirely shake the feeling that something was off. The fact that Emily didn’t seem to notice the danger surrounding her made
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Emily’s POVI froze for a moment, the familiar weight of his gaze making my heart beat a little faster than usual. Ethan's presence in the office was unexpected, and seeing him there, standing so confidently as if he had every right to be, threw me off balance.“Mera,” I began, my voice calm but laced with a hint of confusion, “what are you talking about?”Mera’s grin only widened as she crossed her arms and leaned against the desk. “You really don’t know, do you? Ethan just came out of Mr. Gregory’s office. I overheard them talking about you joining his media house. Mr. Handsome seems very eager to have you on board.”I could feel the color drain from my face. Ethan had gone behind my back, orchestrating this entire situation without even consulting me. The audacity of it. My hands tightened into fists at my sides, and I opened my mouth to protest, but before I could say anything, Ethan took a few purposeful steps toward me, closing the distance with ease.“Emily,” he said again, thi
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EthanThe graphic house was a modest building tucked into a corner of the busy district, its exterior clean but unassuming. As I pushed the glass doors open, the faint scent of fresh ink and laminate greeted me, mingling with the hum of computers and murmurs of conversations. I glanced around briefly before making my way to the reception desk.“Good afternoon,” I said, my voice steady.The receptionist, a young man with neatly combed hair and a name tag that read “Tim,” looked up from his computer. “Good afternoon, sir. How may I help you?”“I’m here to see Mr. Gregory,” I said. “I don’t have an appointment, but I’m sure he’ll want to hear what I have to say.”Tim’s eyebrows lifted slightly, but he nodded and picked up the phone. After a quick exchange, he gestured for me to take a seat. I didn’t. Patience wasn’t my strong suit, especially when it came to matters involving Emily.A few minutes later, a tall man with a receding hairline and a stern expression stepped into the lobby. H
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EmilyThe lobby of the graphic house buzzed with activity, but I barely noticed as my thoughts swirled. Ethan’s sudden appearance had thrown me off balance, and even Mera’s overly enthusiastic chatter about him couldn’t bring me back to focus.“I’ll be right back,” I told her, offering a polite but hurried smile as I stepped away.I found him standing near the exit, his tall frame and confident stance commanding attention even in the midst of the bustling space. His back was to me, but he turned when he heard my approach. The way his eyes lit up upon seeing me sent an unexpected jolt through me.“Emily,” he said, his voice warm, as though my name held some secret significance.“Ethan,” I replied, folding my arms over my chest. “What are you doing here?”“I was handling some business,” he said, an innocent smile playing on his lips.I raised a skeptical eyebrow. “Business, huh? You seem to have a habit of showing up in places where I least expect you.”His grin widened. “Maybe I just e
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EthanThe moment I stepped through the gates of my mansion, the familiar sound of paws skittering across the gravel driveway caught my attention.Thor and Loki, my two beloved dogs, came bounding toward me, their eager barks filling the air. Their excitement was contagious, and I couldn’t help but kneel down to greet them, their warm presence offering a welcome reprieve from the whirlwind of my thoughts."Hey, boys," I said, my voice softening as I ruffled Loki's fur while Thor nudged my arm, demanding attention. "You missed me, huh?"Loki’s tail wagged in a frenzy, while Thor barked enthusiastically, his eyes bright and full of life. I spent a few moments tossing a ball across the yard and watching Thor outpace the others to retrieve it. The playful energy of my dogs was one of the few constants in my otherwise chaotic existence, and in these fleeting moments, I could almost forget about everything else.Eventually, I straightened up, brushing off the dirt from my jeans and standing
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EmilyI let out a sigh as I shut my laptop and leaned back against my chair. Another long day at work was finally over, and my mind had been spinning since Ethan’s announcement earlier. Dinner at his place—what was I even supposed to make of that? I couldn’t decide if I was nervous, annoyed, or curious. Probably all three.By the time I got home, the reality of the evening started to sink in. I kicked off my heels and tossed my bag onto the couch, glancing at the clock. Five thirty. That gave me exactly an hour to get ready. Not too much time but just enough to overthink.As I made my way to the bathroom, my thoughts spiraled. Did Ethan live alone? Did he stay with his parents? Why hadn’t I asked him? I hit myself lightly on the forehead as I stepped into the shower. The warm water did little to stop my overactive imagination. What if his parents were there, waiting to dissect me over appetizers? Or worse, what if it was just the two of us in some grand, empty mansion?“Stop it, Em
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ReubenThe notification on my phone flashed as I was pouring myself a drink, the amber liquid swishing inside my glass, casting a soft reflection on the polished marble floors of my penthouse suite. The evening’s golden glow from the city skyline barely cut through the luxurious darkness of the space, and for a brief moment, everything felt as still as my mood.I glanced at the message, one that seemed almost deliberately timed—a quick update from one of my guys keeping tabs on Emily.Emily’s heading to Ethan’s place for dinner.The words hit me like a slap across the face. I tightened my grip on the glass, the ice rattling as if it too was protesting. Ethan. Of course, it was Ethan.My oh-so-perfect cousin, always lurking in the shadows, waiting for any opportunity to claim what he believed was rightfully his. A familiar bitterness stirred in me, pooling low in my gut. I had never really liked Ethan. He was too polished, too good, always doing what was expected of him. He had an almo
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EthanStanding just outside the dining room, I hesitated before stepping inside. The scene before me was both domestic and disarming. Emily and Lady Tatiana were setting the table together, their movements synchronized as they worked in easy harmony. The soft light from the chandelier bathed them both in a warm, golden glow, and there was an undeniable chemistry between them—something genuine, unforced. I stood there for a moment, watching them laugh together.Emily’s eyes sparkled as she spoke, and I couldn’t help but admire the way she carried herself—graceful, confident, yet somehow effortlessly real. Lady Tatiana, ever the gracious hostess, seemed completely at ease with her, and I could sense a sort of bond forming between the two of them. I leaned against the doorframe, letting the sight of them linger in my mind, feeling a strange mixture of admiration and envy.Would my mother have liked her? The question floated unbidden to my thoughts. I tried to push it away, knowing it was
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No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend Believe him
Emily The moment Ethan and Caden stepped back into the room, I could feel the shift in the air. My heart stuttered for a second as I took in the sight of my husband, his expression softer but still lined with the weight of everything that had just happened. Caden, on the other hand, looked like a man who just put out a fire, calm and assured. He caught Lila’s eye and gave her a subtle nod, a silent message passing between them.Lila turned to me and smiled. “Emily, Caden and I need to grab some groceries. We’ll pick up the kids on our way back.”I knew exactly what she was doing. She was giving us privacy, a chance to talk. A warm appreciation swelled in my chest, and I nodded, smiling back at her. “Thank you.”She waved me off as she grabbed her purse, and with a final knowing glance, she and Caden stepped out of the house, leaving Ethan and me alone.The silence stretched between us, heavy and uncertain. Ethan shifted his weight, rubbing a hand over the back of his neck. I stayed
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EthanI slammed my fists into the steering wheel, the sharp sting running up my arms doing little to curb the frustration boiling inside me. I shouldn’t have let my temper get the best of me. I shouldn’t have snapped at Emily. But goddamn it, everything is falling apart, and I feel like I’m drowning with no way to get my head above water.I wasn’t supposed to make mistakes. I was supposed to take care of her, protect her, build a future where she’d never have to worry. Instead, I got swindled like a fool.Reuben. That bastard. He’d played me like a puppet, and I had danced to his tune, convinced that the deal would put us ahead. My financial advisor had warned me.“Ethan, this is too risky,” He said, but I had been arrogant, thinking I could handle it. Reuben must have been laughing behind my back, knowing full well what he was doing. And now? Now I was standing in the ruins of that stupidity, watching everything I worked for crumble.I rear back and punch the dashboard again.
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Emily I knew something was wrong with Ethan before he even opened his mouth. The way his shoulders tensed when he thought no one was looking, the dark circles under his eyes from sleepless nights he never spoke about, the way he ran his hand through his hair when he thought too hard about something these were the little signs that only someone who truly knew him could catch.And I knew him. Knew him well enough to understand that he was keeping a secret. A big one.Lila and I stepped back into the living room, balancing the glasses of pineapple juice in our hands. I handed Ethan his glass, offering a soft smile. “Here you go, love.”He accepted it without looking at me. “Thanks.”Lila, ever the smooth one, slid onto the couch beside Caden and passed him his drink, shooting me a quick glance, almost as if to ask, Are you ready for this?I wasn’t. But I had no choice.I cleared my throat. “Ethan.”He sipped his juice. “Yeah?”I hesitated for a moment, gathering my thoughts, and then
No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend The kitchen
LilaThe mood in the living room had shifted. The tension was palpable, as though the walls themselves were closing in on us. Ethan was unusually quiet, staring into his drink as if it held the answers to questions he wasn’t ready to ask, let alone answer. Caden and I exchanged looks, but neither of us dared to speak up. It had been a while since we’d all been together, and I could sense the heaviness that hung in the air, especially around Ethan.But it wasn’t until I caught Emily’s face, suddenly drained of color, that I felt a shiver of unease. She had been laughing just a minute ago, her usual lighthearted self, but now she sat there, a shadow of herself, her eyes flickering nervously. She was hiding something. I knew her too well.I didn’t want to push her in front of everyone, but I also couldn’t let it slide. I stood up, my feet carrying me toward her. "Emily," I called gently, "You good?"She froze for a moment, then forced a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. "Yeah,
No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend We realized
EmilyTen years had passed and for two weeks now the rain had not let up. It was as if the clouds themselves were mourning, drenching everything in their sorrow. The funeral was anything but ordinary. Reuben had taken his own life, leaving behind a legacy as dark as the storm above. Pack traditions dictated that the body should be cremated, the ashes scattered to allow the soul to roam free. But for me, it wasn’t so simple. I’d known Reuben, and although his narcissistic and manipulative lifestyle had led to us going our separate ways and ultimately his sentence to the prison, I could not deny that I had once loved him and that he was also Ethan’s relative. “Ethan,” I whispered, my voice barely audible over the howling winds, “Are you sure about this?”He didn’t answer immediately, his eyes fixed on the freshly dug grave. His jaw clenched, his brow furrowed. I could tell he was fighting with himself—struggling with a decision that felt so wrong but so necessary. Finally, he turne
No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend Epilogue
Emily's POV Two years had passed since that life-changing day when everything seemed to fall into place. I stood at the kitchen counter, gazing out the window at the garden beyond. The sun was shining, a golden light spilling across the earth, painting everything in soft hues of warmth. The twins were playing outside, laughing as they chased each other around, their tiny feet kicking up little clouds of dust. Joan's son, almost two years old, was toddling along beside them, his innocent grin lighting up his entire face as he followed the twins’ every move. Lila’s baby, just a year old, was content in her arms, the tiny bundle snuggled against her chest, peacefully asleep.And then there was mine. My son. Our son. He had just turned one, and his bright eyes followed the others, his small hands reaching out to touch the world around him. I couldn’t help but smile as I watched him, my heart swelling with a love that felt boundless. He was the perfect combination of Ethan and me, with
No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend It together
Emily’s POVThe morning was crisp, the air just chilly enough to make me wish I had a scarf but not so cold that it drove me inside. I had grabbed my camera before heading out, planning on capturing the beauty of the city and the world around me for my blog. It wasn’t the most glamorous job, but I loved it—those quiet moments, the things most people overlooked, caught forever through the lens of my camera. I had started blogging as a way to reclaim some of my life after everything that had happened with Reuben, and over the past two months, it had been an escape. But now, it felt like something more—a way to share what I had found in the quiet spaces between moments, my own healing journey.I’d never been much of a morning person, but I had to admit, there was something beautiful about the way the world woke up. The soft golden hue of the rising sun filtering through the trees, the chirping of the birds, and the occasional rustle of leaves as a gentle breeze blew through the streets.
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Ethan’s POVThe tension in the air was thick with the weight of what had just transpired. My wolf, still surging with adrenaline, felt like it was still in the thick of the fight, the echo of my claws scraping against Reuben’s skin. But the battle was over. Reuben had been captured, and now all that remained was to ensure that the twins were safe and that justice was done.I couldn’t help but glance over at the twins as I carried them, still unconscious but alive—thank the gods. The small bodies of the children felt impossibly light in my arms, but the fear gnawing at me wasn’t going away anytime soon. I could already imagine the damage done to them—mentally and physically. The kind of trauma they would have to overcome.As I moved through the woods, my thoughts kept drifting back to Emily. Her tear-streaked face haunted me. She’d been through too much—more than anyone should have to endure. I hated that Reuben had forced her to go through all this, but at least, for now, we had saved
No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend The war
Ethan’s POVThe forest was eerily quiet, the air thick with tension. My pulse pounded in my ears as I led the way through the thick trees. Every step felt heavier than the last, each footfall a reminder of what we were about to face. The twins were close. Too close. I could almost taste the fear in the air, the bitter tang of it sinking into my chest.The plan had been simple: get in, get them out, and deal with whatever came next. But there was no plan for what was about to happen. The forest was quiet now, too quiet, like the calm before a storm, and I could feel it deep in my bones.As we moved deeper, I could sense them—Reuben and his men—waiting. Their presence, looming in the shadows, thickened the air. The anger was palpable, like a storm cloud ready to burst. I didn’t know what to expect, but I knew one thing for sure: we were walking into a confrontation that could change everything.When we finally reached the clearing, there they were. Reuben stood at the edge of the trees,
