The Blood Moon Twins – Chapter 53

CAULDER

As Harper and I approached the pack territory, I could already feel that something was off. We shifted back into our human form. We started heading back to the pack house, and I could feel the energy of people rushing around. My first thought was that something had happened to Remy, so I picked up my pace and started running.

When we reached the front of the pack house, I froze when my father burst through the door. He was fuming, and his entire body was tense. I hadn’t seen him this angry in a long time, but I already knew this wasn’t good.

caught. Something must have happened. “We just went out to run our wolves and blow off steam. I couldn’t take the pressure of everything that was h

of the night unsupervised? On top of that, you left the territory when we’ve been under attack. What were you thinking?” His alpha tone was slipping into his voice, but it didn’t affect me like it used to.

hit my peak for my wolf senses, my own alpha energy was flowing within me, so

complete lie. With all of the extra security, everyone visiting Remy, and all of the extra training, there was rarely a moment to breathe for the past week.

ther is beside herself, and she needs to know you’re okay.”

ate to run into the house.

it. I just didn’t care.

doing it for the right reasons. The training against vampires could mean the life or death of my pack members, but I didn’t know how to explain that.

uture alpha, and you need to start-”

me having to do this or that because of all of the responsibilities falling onto my shoulders, but I didn’t have the energy to listen to another one right now. “I’m tired of having to follow all of these rules because I’m supposed to be the stupid alpha. Have you ever once asked me if I even wanted to be alpha?”

lking about?”

l like I’m going to break at any moment. I have to be perfect, because this pack’s future relies on me. I have to protect Remy, because we have to keep all of these secrets from her. I can’t do this anymore. Dad, I’m exhausted, and I don’t even want to be the alpha.

o desperate to please you and prove that she is worthy. She cares more about this pack than me, but you all just treat her like a child who can’t protect herself.”

ared at me like he didn’t even know me, and in some ways, he didn’t know me. He only knew the version of me I showed him because

didn’t want anyone’s pity.

hen we are both calmer.”

g else mattered.

crowd of people have their moment with her. Remy was smiling, and her eyes were open. That was enough to satisfy me for a moment. She was finally awake and here.

my body just a moment ago, I smiled with relief. I would have my moment with

me, and I knew she was furious. I already knew she didn’t like the idea of Harper and I dating. She likely had an idea of my dating history, since it wasn’t exactly a secret a

tective of her daughter, but so was I. I would jump in front of danger to protect Harper, but after tonight, I knew it woul

shoved my phone in my pocket before I got a response. I felt the buzz in my pocket, but I didn’t check my phone again. I didn’t want to risk anyone picking up on the conversation between the vampire and myself.

night, people lingered around, taking their time with Remy. I waited in the corner for my opportunit

g over Remy. Remy made eye contact with me, begging me to help her, and I only chuckled and shook my head. I wasn’t about to interrupt our mother, especially when I knew I was already in the hot seat for getting caught sneaking out.

don’t have to keep making that face. I get it,” my mother said. She leaned in and kissed the top of Remy’s head. “I’m so relieved t

didn’t look happy or relieved. She looked scared.

when she looked at me, she pointed at me and gave me a ste

o enjoy a few moments of peace with my sister.

om quieted. I watched Remy, but I didn’t move. Emotions suddenly filled me, and it took everything in me not t

ng, standing so far

eks were suddenly wet.

nto Remy’s neck, holding her tightly. I didn’t know what I would have done if I had lost my sister.

you,” Remy said back. She was holding me just as tightly, and

“Don’t ever scare me like that again,” I said. I was sure I