The Blood Moon Twins – Chapter 24

CAULDER

\tAs Remy climbed into the car, something felt off. I glanced back at her, and I noticed that there was a leaf stuck to her shoulder. She had been very vague about what she had been doing after school as well, and I had this feeling there was something she wasn’t saying. I knew she wouldn’t admit the truth, especially not in front of Harper. I held my tongue, not sure how I would even go about confronting Remy about where she actually was.

\tThe distance between us felt like it was growing again, and it made my chest ache. Remy and I had always been best friends, but ever since our birthday, it felt like a wedge was being driven between us.

ed at her and shook my head. I could believe she tried to get me to leave her behind to find her way home when she was that tir

wing distant and isolating herself.

sked, but it wasn’t that simple.

especially with Remy sleeping in the car. If she woke up and heard our conversation, I knew it would only make it worse.

the door quietly behind me.

ool. She didn’t want anyone to think less of her, which I understood. Although I had a sinking suspicion that people already thought less of her.

knew the rumors were already flying around. I had very little privacy in my life.

orced.

ose. “Oh, some girls were a little jealous

her again and then said, “I’m so

he only one who has managed to get the title of girlfriend.”

friend?” another voice said.

I saw Beta Rie staring at us with wide eyes.

” Harper said, her c

than needed, especially when Harper and I were still getting our sea legs under us.

eta Rie said, staring at me with a paled face. She looked almost horrified, which was not the way she normally looked at me. “Did you just say you’re his girlfr

to my own parents. But in that moment, she looked at me like I was the enemy.

mom in the eyes. “He did. Caulder and I are dating.”

he swallowed hard, and it was clear she was struggling with the idea. “When did this happ

dating her daughter.

alk to you for a moment?” She looked over at me and

.

little conference room, and Beta Rie made sure to shut the door behind her to make sure I couldn

ed how our parents would react to us dating, and I was now worried it would cause strain on our relationship.

\t-

\tHARPER

and forth, biting her nails. “You and Caulder are really dating?” She was in disbelief of this relationship, and I already had a sinking feeli

priority. I didn’t want them to affect my decision before I had even made it. This wasn’t the reaction I had expected though.

lder. Clearly, it was the opposite.

a problem with it?” I challenged. Now that I had finally decided Caulder was worth the shot, I

id you really have to make him your first boyfriend? Wouldn’t someone like Bennett be better for you?”

ett. I thought you would be happy about this.”

“Look, I love Caulder, like a son almost. However, he doesn’t have a great track r

rt me,” I said instantly. There was a small fear inside of me that my mother was right, and Caulder would end up hurting me, but I refused to say that to her, especially wh

you really thought about this? You’re still young. You’re not even eighteen yet. You’ve gone this long without having a boyfriend. Can’t you just wait until you’re eighteen and find your mate? Caulder is going to be the alpha after al

r much longer than I wanted to admit, and my hopes were already high. I knew there was the chance that Caulder would find his mate at any moment, and that would mean the end of the relationship. I could also find my mate when

ve it a shot.

I’m not going to break up with Caulder. That’s final.”

\t-

\tCAULDER

though.

, but I felt his prese

Harper, huh?” he

“Are you here to scold me?”

owing more serious. “Look, I know you’re a good kid, and you care about people, but be careful with Harper. She’s not like the other girls you’ve been with.”

n I was expecting. “I know she’s not. She’s special, and I plan on treating her that w

nt, and the smallest smile pulled

ebrows as I looked ba

u know?” I asked him.

’s the same way I look at your mother.”

nyone. I didn’t want to freak her out and make her feel pressured.”

“And don’t worry. I’ll deal with Rie. She’ll be fine.”