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Lila's POVHew ! So much for a confession. I shook my head and wrapped my arms over my chest as I stepped back into the ballroom. Nothing seemed different except for my thoughts. The lively hum of conversations and the clinking of glasses remained, but my heart was still racing from my earlier conversation with Caden. I don’t know how those words came out of my mouth, but I felt the effect it had on not just myself but Caden too. Could he also have feelings for me too? I sighed. If he did, he would have said something or shown it right? At least, I deserve a pat on the shoulder for being courageous enough to tell him how I felt.Good job, Lila, I thought, offering myself a small, self-satisfied smile. But even as I praised myself, a question gnawed at the back of my mind. What exactly do you freaking want?I knew what I didn’t want. Marriage was not on the list. Not yet, anyway. I didn’t want the suffocating expectations or the obligations that came with it, plus I don’t think
Last Updated : 2025-02-23No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend Holding back
CadenAlpha Ronan, I hope you don’t scare the baby with that constant scowl of yours.I smiled silently at the words that played out in my thoughts. They did sound like what Lila would say to Ronan. She was with them on the stage and saying something to Ronan and Joan, but I could not quite make out what she said. Returning from the garden, I could not bring myself to return to the table in front. I wanted to give her some time to collect herself. I mean she just confessed that She loves me.I thought Ronan said she did not want to love anymore? What changed? She had returned from the stage and stood at the far side of the room, her auburn hair cascading down her back like silk, her smile lighting up the space around her. Watching her laugh, her head tilted slightly as Emily and Ethan cracked some joke, was enough to stir something in me—something I hadn’t felt in years.Ronan’s announcement caused the werewolves to be more merry. That was supposed to have been my plan too. Come
Last Updated : 2025-02-24No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend To me
LilaThe kiss was demanding, almost desperate, as if he had been holding himself back all night. My hands pressed against his chest, initially to push him away, but they betrayed me, curling into the fabric of his shirt instead. Heat surged through me, and my wolf stirred, urging me to respond. Against my better judgment, I did.His hands slid down my arms, gripping my waist and pulling me flush against his already hard erection. “Caden,” I managed to murmur against his lips, trying to catch my breath. We barely made it to the small couch in the corner of the booth. His hands were everywhere, sliding over the curve of my waist, down my thighs, and back up again. My fingers tangled in his hair, pulling him closer as the world outside disappeared.His fingers worked on the zipper of my dress, and I let out a shaky breath as it slipped down mSee. I felt the cool air against my skin, but his touch quickly chased away any chill. His lips followed the path of my dress as it pooled at
Last Updated : 2025-02-24No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend For long
LilaMy eyes widened at Emily's words, but her next words somehow made me know I was out of harm's way.“But we’re going to talk, Lila.” She shot a glance at Caden, her expression sharp and unreadable.He hesitated, his intense gaze fixed on Emily for a moment longer before giving me a nod. Without another word, he turned and walked away, his movements deliberate and commanding. I couldn’t help but watch him go, my heart tightening at the thought of his departure.The moment he disappeared around the corner, Emily grabbed my arm and dragged me back into the booth. She closed the door firmly behind us, leaning against it as she stared at me with wide, accusing eyes.“What the hell, Lila?” she hissed, her voice low but filled with urgency. “Do you have any idea what hell of a risk you’re taking?”I sighed, running a hand through my hair. “Emily, it’s not what you think.”“Oh, it’s not?” she shot back, raising an eyebrow. “Because from where I’m standing, it looks like you just…” She
Last Updated : 2025-02-24No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend Build together
Lila’s POVTwo weeks had passed since the masquerade ball, and I had been doing everything in my power to avoid Caden. My lab and the tiny condo attached to it had become my sanctuary. I buried myself in building cultures and research I was not sent. I just needed a means to distract myself from the lingering thoughts of that night from the way his lips felt on mine, the way his touch ignited a fire within me. I wondered if he was trying to reach me or if he was just as resolved to keep his distance.Yet, as much as I tried, I couldn’t stop my thoughts from circling back to him. My wolf stirred restlessly every time I let my mind wander too long. She didn’t understand why we were staying away from him. I did. I couldn’t afford to risk being near him, not now, not with what was at stake.The buzzing of my phone snapped me out of my thoughts. I picked it up and saw Joan’s name flashing across the screen.“Hey, Joan,” I said, trying to sound cheerful.“Lila,” Joan said, her voice fill
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Caden’s POVIt had been a month since the masquerade ball, and I couldn’t get her out of my head. Lila. Her name alone was enough to stir something deep within me, something I couldn’t name but refused to ignore. And yet, she had been avoiding me—successfully, I might add. I had my own methods of staying away as well. I wasn’t home as often, choosing to eat dinners out and bury myself in work at the agency or the gym. But none of it stopped her image from invading my thoughts.The memory of her sprawled on my bed, her soft, irresistible curves illuminated by the dim light, was branded into my mind. No matter how hard I tried to distract myself, I couldn’t escape her. Even now, as I sat in my private condo’s study, the chair creaking softly as I turned in it, my body betrayed me. The twitch of my arousal brought on a muttered curse, and I dragged a hand down my face, willing myself to think of something else.But it was futile.The buzzing of my phone broke through my thoughts, an
Last Updated : 2025-02-24No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend Breathe again
Lila’s POVThe soft glow of the laptop screen illuminated my dimly lit condo room as I scrolled through pictures of baby carriages. Pastel blues and soft creams, luxurious finishes, and clever features—it was all so overwhelming. I rested my elbow on the armrest, propping my chin in my hand. Was this one too big? Did I need the one with the extra storage? And why did they all look like miniature spaceships? A knock at the door startled me. I froze, my finger hovering over the touchpad. Who could it be? Emily hadn’t mentioned visiting, and Joan was back in the mansion and in her room, likely napping her pregnancy-induced exhaustion away. Ronan was out handling official pack business, meeting with ministers from a neighboring territory. That left… My heart skipped a beat. Caden? The thought gripped me so tightly that I almost dropped my laptop. My pulse quickened, and a strange mix of anxiety and excitement bubbled up inside me. But then I scoffed at myself. Of course no
Last Updated : 2025-02-24No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend First glance
Caden’s POVI didn’t mean for it to happen. Hell, I didn’t even plan to take things this far. But when I found myself standing outside her door, my heart pounding harder than it ever had in any fight, I knew I couldn’t walk away this time. Not again. I had knocked before I had time to second-guess myself, and when the door opened, there she was.She looked at me like she couldn’t believe I was real. Her eyes lingered on me, trailing over my lips, my jaw, before she quickly caught herself and hardened her expression. She cleared her throat and tried to act indifferent. “There’s no need for that,” she said in response to my question if she won’t let me in, her voice clipped.I sighed, already tired of the walls she kept putting between us. Without giving her the chance to protest further, I stepped inside and shut the door behind me. Her scent hit me instantly, soft and intoxicating, a mix of lavender and something uniquely hers. My resolve tightened.“What the hell do you think you
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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
No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend Ever was
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.
No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend Do it
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.
No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend Her again
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,
