The Blood Moon Twins – Chapter 9

CAULDER

\tRemy’s chest heaved up and down, and there were tears in her eyes as she stared down at me. Another rumble of the earth shocked me into action. I started to get up, when I saw my mother appear in front of us, standing between us and the c***k in the ground.

\tShe looked at me with fire in her eyes. “Get Remy out of here!” She turned back to the c***k and lifted her hands up. A bright light emerged from her hands and shot forward. At the same time, a dark shadow emerged from the ground, aimed straight towards us.

easily crushed the darkness as bright white lights emerged from her. I could feel her magic sending a layer of protection around us, and I couldn’t believe how easily she fought.

re. It was a little difficult to pull my eyes away from her.

esisted.

out there!” She tried to rush back, but I hooked my arm around her.

s.” I understood Remy’s feelings. I wanted to go back out there and help everyone, but our parents gave me an order. Keep Remy safe. This wasn’t the first time they had said this to me either.

had approached me on more than one occasion, asking me to protect Rem

\t-

I was only ten years old at the time.

What do you need?” I had stopped playing wi

er lap and started stroking my hair.

after all.

. You’re not only her brother. You’re Remy’s twin. The two of you will share a special bond for the rest of your lives, and I need you to make sure your sister stays safe. I may not always be there to protect you two, so I need you to promise me you’ll be there for her.”

Okay, Mommy. I promise I wi

\t-

finally pulled Remy inside, she collapsed against a wall and let out an ex

moment. “How do you know

earby chair. “I don’t know. Something magical, but it wasn’t good.”

old me this really rattled her.

se is safe.”

er myself. It felt wrong hiding, knowing others were out there fighting. “You stay here. I’m going to make sure everyone else is safe.”

y pushed herself off the wall and grabbed m

stay here.”

there to help others? I’m part of this pack, too.”

ving Remy behind.

eemed like the threat was over. My mother was no longer fighting whatever that thing was. She and Ginger were working together to mend the ground with their magic. My father, Scythe, Rie, and Mason were going around and ch

ys need any help?”

mother looked at me with concern in her ey

an adult now after all.

t need any help here, but I’m sure your father could use help checking on people,” Ginger said.

my way over to the crowd of people where my father was directing everyone.

l help you in whatever way she can,” he announced. I could feel his calm, alpha demeanor radiating out among all of the people. “If you are not injured, please make your way home. The situation has been dealt with for now, but we still don’t know what caused this or why it happened. When we know more, we will hold a pack meeting

y he did.

d out to get his attention.

“Where’s your sister?”

ne. She’s in the house,” I said.

on my shoulder. “Thank you for protecting her.”

as safe, too, but I didn’t understand why my parents were so eager t

hings. I’m sure the extra hand would be nice,” I said. I know I had stopped her from joining, but the look of betrayal on her face was still h

e things. I’m sure the extra hand would be nice,” I said. I know I had stopped her from jo

d with the double standards being placed on us.

this conversation. Just go help whoever you can now, and your mother and I will talk to you both later.”

nor injuries from things falling or people tripping, but we were lucky with everything that went down.

of Harper, and she was talking to Jessica, who was holding her arm close to her. I started walking towards her, but Scythe stepped in

lly sorry, but we have to cancel t

ave been ridiculous to keep the party going after this. “It’s okay.” I tried to

sure Remy knows we’ll make it up to her? I know she was looking

ecially that kiss. She had seemed so hesitant, but that kiss had been so passionate.

narrowed his eyes at me. He took a step to the side. “Go on.

run the moment he stepped off to the side.

d she looked up at me and instantl

ing my life.” Jessica’s face was tear-stained.

ssica no

side,” Harper said, starting to lead her away.

efore they got too far.

contact with me. “Sure.”

l off. I started to worry that she regretted the kiss, but I didn’t want to overthink it. A lot j