The Blood Moon Twins – Chapter 1

ADIRA

\tThey were one year old today. My babies had made it through their first year without any outside forces threatening them or our pack, and it felt like a miracle. I watched them sleeping in their cribs, so beautiful and serene. It felt like a dream. Their father and I had been through non-stop threats and attacks for months on end when we first met, and even though I never told anyone, I feared my babies would be targeted just like I was.

\tBut we had had peace for over a year now. The wolf pack was thriving, and I was truly, undeniably happy. My children, Caulder and Remy, were healthy, and they were safe. The door to the nursery cracked open, and I saw Mark peek his head through the open door. When he saw me in here, he slipped into the nursery and wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling me into him.

of my neck, and my heart started to race.

hands over his. “Can you believe it? They are already a year old. My babies are growing so fast.” Tears pricked at my eyes. I had become much more emotional ever since I became a mother

lady who has to fight away all of the boys.”

. “I don’t want to think about that. I just want to think about my babies staying sweet and

in my hand, ready to attack. The light from my magic lit up the room just enough to cast the shadows away from the stranger’s face, and I quickly realized that this wasn’t a stranger.

ad seen him, I was pregnant with the twins. “What are you doing here?”

ey had since withdrawn that threat, but I knew Mark would never forget it.

forward, and the light outside emphasized the wrinkles on his face. It looked like he had aged ten years since I last saw him.

late for a social call,” Mark g

’s rage. In fact, the smirk on his lips told me he found amusement in it.

ween him and my children, and Mark stepped in between us.

in peace, but I thought I would have longer before they bothered me.

er the prophecy?” Wi

because of a silly prophecy spoken long ago.

hen Adira killed Xavier, we stopped it from coming true.”

ark prophecy at such a young age would put too much pressure on any child. “You have to be wrong.”

ly had Remy in his hands. Mark started to lunge forward, but I grabbed him. It was too risky to att

r head, I will kill you.” My voice was low and steady, but it was laced with a mother’s rage.

harming your daughter. As I said, I have come to give my blessings to the child. The council knew you would fight anyone who dared to threaten your children. We have seen how powerful you are, and we do not wish to go against you. Think of this as a friendly warning. If your daughter is the one who is meant to fulfill the prophecy, she could bring the destruction of this entire world.”

s right, it could mean people coming after my daughter and threatening her life. I didn’t want that life for her, not after experiencing it myself.

ified.

e with a glimmer in his eyes. “I have a proposal for

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REMY

uld finally find my mate. The anticipation had me on edge, and I knew I wouldn’t be sleeping at all tonight.

out the door to make sure there was no one in the hallway. It was past curfew after all. When the coast was clear, I tiptoed down the hall and opened the door on the other side of my room.

ipped into the dark room, leaving the door

groaned, but he didn’t properly res

last part of his name. “Are you awake?”

in. “That’s why I didn’t respond in the first place.”

t you responded now, which mea

now.” Caulder grabbed one of his pillows and tried to shove it in my face.

on his bed, determined to wake him up. I wasn’t going to be the only one awake tonight.

er and put his other pillow over his head. He was clearly annoyed with me, but that was what sisters were for.

birthday present to me.”

ed and moved the pillow off his head. He looked up at me, and there were bags under his eyes. “Fine.”

others in my family. He was my best friend and the most important part of my life. That didn’t surprise anyone, though, since we were twins.

the alpha of the pack, which made us unique. Caulder, my mother, and I were the only ones in the pack who knew magic and had werewolf abilities.

is bed and sitting there zoned out for a moment. I quickly snapped my fingers in his face, and

e more patience,” Caulder groaned, glaring at me.

on, Cauldy.”

followed me out of his room.

rbearing, but our mother and father were the alpha and luna of our pack. They were constantly worried we would be targeted by some enemy of theirs.

r with the ladies, and he took full advantage of it. Our mom and dad were none the wiser to it, though.

ed with everything because of that.

inked to me, pulling me away from the normal exit.

we going?”

you haven’t snuck out much before.”

nd had never ditched class. Caulder had definitely skipped class more than once, but he still had perfect grades. It was like he didn’t even have to try to be perfect. It just came naturall

e for me, cheering me on no matter what. He had been to every dance recital, orchestra performance, and every little award ceremony I had ever had. He

room on the first floor of the pack house. He propped open the little window and offered his hand to me

every time. I rushed forward and grabbed his hand, eager to break the rules just once before I was an adult. He helped me out the window and then jumped out after me with ease. He grabbed my hand and kept leading me on, and soon we were nearing the forest that surrounded the backyard of our home.

e, when Caulder stuck out his hand,