The Blood Moon Twins – Chapter 110

HARPER

I felt anxious waiting for Caulder to return. I was surprised he was gone so long, knowing it was my birthday, but I was doing my best to give him the benefit of the doubt. There was too much going on with the pack, so when he still hadn’t returned, I just assumed that he had important pack business to attend to. He had been looking forward to my birthday possibly more than I was, so I knew there had to be a good reason for him not to be here yet.

It didn’t make me any less anxious while waiting to see him, though. I was eager to see if my mate bond had emerged yet. I wanted to feel what the hype was about a mate bond. Growing up, I had always assumed that people exaggerated it more than they should have, but now that I knew I had my mate waiting for me, my stomach was filled with excitement.

as Caulder came through the door. When he saw me, his face immediately lit

as still thrilled to see Caulder, and I wanted to run up to him and hug him, but that was normal for me.

I said with a smile.

atters is that you’re here now.”

After a moment, he said, “So do you, uh, feel any different

to hide my disappointment. I shook my head and

sed the top of my forehead. “That’s okay. We can just start celebrating you

said from behind Caulder. I hadn’t even noticed him wa

ng his hand. I didn’t want to be all over Caulder in front of other people all of the time. “Wh

wed his eyebrows. “I assume she’s

st tighten. “What do you mean? She went to go meet you.”

n patrol with Caulder. I thought I could get back before she woke up. It looks like Caulder and I were both wrong in

r you had a surprise for you. She was all eager to go meet up with you.”

dy completely stiffened. “I didn’t leave her a note.”

as we all realized Remy could be in danger.

y, but I didn’t want to keep her away from Blade. If only I had known…

ntil Caulder said it himself. I couldn’t let myself spiral into the “What if” thinking with Remy.

to be frozen with inaction again. My friend needed me, and I wasn’t going to fail her.

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REMY

ince we had been gone for several days, and my mom was still under supervision.

s just sitting out of sight, but as I got closer, the gazebo seemed empty. I s

aight to voicemail. Right, his phone had been crushed in the car accident yesterday.

d ask him why he wasn’t here. Not that it mattered currently. My werewolf abilities were still being suppressed, and I couldn’

. I had hoped the wolfsbane would be out of my system by now, but Doctor Zayla did say it could take a couple of days, depending on the dose I was given. It was frustrating not feeling like myself. My senses were dulled, and my body ached. I imagined this was what i

out from the little walk and wanted to give my body a little break before going home. Plus, he said he had a surprise for me, and I didn’t want to ruin t

when I realized it wasn’t Blade.

y people in the pack knew about this place, but it was more common for couples to hang out under the gazebo. “What are yo

ulie took a few steps forward, and something felt off about her energy. She didn’t respond right

idn’t want to do this, but I ha

at she said didn’t answer my question, and it didn’t make much sense. I was sure I was missing some sort of context.

cratch mine. If I do well, he’ll see I’m worth the effort. He’ll start to properly love me,” Julie continued rambling on.

as wrong with her, but I didn’t understand what was going on.

dangerous.

t that b***h who tried to steal Caulder f

g more, and Julie wasn’t the only one who Caulder had messed around with.

is information would make Julie realize she was being a little crazy. For the most part, werewolves respected the mate bond.

okay? It doesn’t matter. I don’t want Caulder anymore, because I found my mate.”

want to be alone with her anymore.

What are you doing

e out. “I’m just going to call Cau

her eyes.

op it.” She swung her hand again, and thi

If I could get my magic to work, I could try to shift away, but my magic had been sporadic with the wolfsbane in my system.

e understand what’s going on. Are you in trouble?” I asked. Maybe if I could get her to talk to me, I could get her to stop whatever this strange behavior was.

d it was clear talking wouldn’t get me anywhere.

ground, and the sudden movement made my head spin.