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No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend My attention
EmilyThe lunch had been... nice.Much nicer than I had anticipated. And Ethan, well, he was infuriatingly charming as always, with his smug smile and the way he leaned in just enough to make me lose focus.But I couldn’t stay here forever.In the back of my mind, guilt churned like a restless tide. I hadn’t told Joan what I needed to—that Lila was coming back soon.And now, it felt wrong to bring it up in front of Ethan. He didn’t even know she was coming back. It was supposed to be a surprise. Lila had made that abundantly clear.I sighed and pulled my phone from my bag, hoping for a distraction. The moment the screen lit up, my stomach dropped. A string of missed calls glared back at me.One from my director. Three from Mera. Two from Lila.Oh no! Fuck me.I choked on my own saliva, coughing so hard that Ethan looked up, concern flashing in his eyes. “You okay?”“Yeah,” I croaked, waving him off and grabbing my water. “Just... wrong pipe.”He didn’t look convinced, but I didn’t hav
Last Updated : 2025-02-24No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend Holding back
ReubenThe club was packed tonight, the air thick with smoke, sweat, and the pounding bass of music that made the walls tremble.I sat in my usual spot, a private booth tucked into the shadows, where I could see everything but remain unseen. A half-empty bottle of whiskey sat on the table in front of me, its amber liquid gleaming under the dim lights. A cigarette dangled between my fingers, the smoke curling lazily toward the ceiling.It should have been a good night. I had everything I needed to forget—booze, smoke, and the kind of mindless chaos that usually drowned out the noise in my head. But tonight, none of it worked. My thoughts were stuck, circling around Emily, as they always did.I took another drag from the cigarette, letting the burn sear its way into my lungs before I exhaled. I should have been over her by now. I’d told myself that a thousand times. But every time I closed my eyes, I saw her face—those soft eyes, the way her smile lit up a room. She haunted me, a gh
Last Updated : 2025-02-24No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend To sleep
Emily’s POV The shrill sound of my phone ringing again startled me as I fumbled with my bag in the backseat of the cab."Not again.." I scrunched my face when I saw Mera’s name flashing on the screen."Emily," Mera’s voice erupted the moment I answered. "How much longer before we herald your awesome majesty? Your line has been wide open, and guess who’s been blowing it up? Our dear director!" I grimaced, trying to keep my voice steady. "Do the calms Mera, I only lost track of time, not that I killed anyone. But I’m close to the office. I’ll be there soon." "You’d better be," she snapped, her tone a mix of anger and exasperation. "If our director cuts my allowance because of you, you owe me a hundred bucks. No negotiations!" I stifled a laugh, even though I could feel the heat rising in my cheeks. "I promise, I’ll be there in no time, and I’ll finish all my tasks for the day. Just… cover for me for a few more minutes, please?" "Cover for you?" she huffed. "You owe me so much
Last Updated : 2025-02-24No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend My mind
Ethan’s POV The day had been long, but not long enough to dull the sting of Reuben’s words. As I drove home, the conversation replayed in my mind, his accusations looping like a broken record. Was I truly at fault? Had I overlooked something? No. Emily had been clear. Reuben’s issues stemmed from his own swindling, uncaring attitude—not me. Still, the weight of his words clung to me like an unwelcome guest. The iron gates of my estate swung open, and I eased my car into the driveway. The soft glow of the mansion lights greeted me. As I stepped out, the familiar scent of Lady Tatiana’s cooking wafted through the air, instantly calming me. Inside, I found her bustling in the kitchen, her gray hair neatly pinned back, her movements precise and practiced. "Good evening, Lady Tatiana," I greeted, leaning against the doorframe. She turned, her face lighting up with a warm smile. "Good evening, Sir Ethan. You’re just in time—dinner will be ready shortly." "What are you making
Last Updated : 2025-02-24No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend Of work
Emily’s POV A piercing ring shattered my sleep, dragging me from the warm cocoon of my dreams. Groaning, I blindly reached for my phone, knocking over a book and nearly sending it clattering to the floor.Who in the world was calling this early? Squinting at the screen, I saw Lila’s name flashing. I pressed the green button and groggily mumbled, “Hello?” “Where the hell are you, Emily? Why are you still sleeping?” Lila’s familiar, teasing voice rang out. My eyes snapped open, and I sat up so quickly my blanket tumbled off the bed. “What the hell, Lila? Are you back already?” A burst of laughter filled the line. “Surprise!” “Surprise, my foot!” I exclaimed, running a hand through my hair. “You were supposed to tell me when you were coming back!” “I know, I know,” she said, her tone laced with mischief. “But where’s the fun in that? I needed to make my surprise worth it!” I couldn’t help but laugh, shaking my head even though she couldn’t see me. “You’re unbelievable, yo
Last Updated : 2025-02-24No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend To say
Emily’s POV The Frost Mansion was a sprawling estate, its opulent walls and gleaming marble floors a far cry from the hustle and bustle of the office I’d just left behind. Inside, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, with soft candlelight flickering in the corners of each room, casting an almost magical glow over the gathering. The clinking of glasses, the murmur of voices, and the laughter from a nearby group made the entire space feel alive, yet there was a certain stillness in the air—something unspoken that lingered just out of reach.Lila, always the gracious host, led me through the grand foyer and into the dining area, where the rest of the family was already seated. She released my arm only to immediately pull out the chair beside hers, a clear invitation to join the table. Ethan followed behind us, his steps quiet, almost predatory, like a lion sizing up its prey."Emily! You're here!" Joan, Lila's mother, called from the end of the table, her warm voice cutting through th
Last Updated : 2025-02-24No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend Quite place
EthanI stepped out of the sleek black car, adjusting the cuffs of my shirt as I watched her slide out gracefully from the passenger side. Emily’s auburn hair caught the late afternoon sun, giving her an almost ethereal glow. She caught me looking and raised a brow, a smirk dancing on her lips as she walked ahead, her heels clicking against the stone driveway of the Frost Mansion. Her laughter rang out moments later, light and carefree, as she caught sight of Lila waiting by the grand entrance.I couldn’t help but smile at the sound, a mixture of amusement and something else I wasn’t quite ready to name. Before I could follow, a voice behind me cut through the moment."Ethan," came the familiar deep baritone.I turned to see Caden Frost, tall and imposing as ever, walking towards me. His perfectly tailored charcoal suit clung to his frame, highlighting the sharp lines of his athletic build. His dark hair was neatly combed back, and his piercing blue eyes had that same glint of quie
Last Updated : 2025-02-24No Strings Attached: My Brother’s Best Friend Own time
Emily’s POVDinner at the Frost Mansion was as grand as I remembered. Even the events of the last year seemed forgotten as we sat, laughed and ate together.The hum of conversation filled the room, but there was a tension underlining it.I was seated between Joan and Lila, and their presence grounded me in a way that felt safe. Across the table, Caden sat with his usual confidence, his sharp features illuminated by the soft candlelight. His presence was commanding without being overbearing, a trait that had always made him stand out.“Emily,” he greeted with a slight nod and a faint smile when our eyes met.“Caden,” I replied, my voice steady despite the flutter in my chest. There was something about him that always made me feel like I was under a spotlight, even in the middle of a crowd.We all began to eat, the clinking of cutlery occasionally punctuating the flow of polite conversation. Joan asked about my work in Silver Lake, and I answered with enthusiasm, describing the communit
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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
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,
