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ALEJANDRA“Your mom was my sister,” she says. “My only sister. My only sibling. Our mom died when I was a baby.” I frown, thinking how hard it must’ve been to be raised without a mom. Especially considering who her dad is— Robert Westwood isn’t exactly a warm guy. She and my mother must’ve had it rough. “My sister was only ten months older than me.” Margot smiles sadly. “I used to tease her for two months out of the year when we were the same age. She hated it. But I thought it was awesome.” I laugh. Sounds like Zaire, Katherine, and me. “When your mom was eighteen, she met her mate,” she continues. “It’s rare for our kind to meet their mate so young in life. It never happens. I mean, I’m thirty-six and haven’t met my mate yet. That’s pretty normal, actually. Until my mate comes, I am happy waiting for him.” “I’m lucky then.” “You are,” she agrees. “Who is my mom’s mate?” I ask. “I don’t know,” Margot answers. “Your mom never introduced me to him. She kept it a secret from ev
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ALEJANDRA.I feel safe—safer than I ever have in my life.It’s not an usual feeling for me. I’ve always felt safe. I grew up with two older brothers and an older sister who always looked out for me. I’ve never had a true reason to fear, aside from being scared to touch people. But right now, it’s a different kind of safe. I feel like, for the first time, I can truly be myself. No hiding being a fake diagnosis. No half truths.When I wake up on Saturday morning, it takes me a few seconds to remember that I’m not at my home in Jacksonville. I’m at Shifter Academy—with my mates. All four of which are currently in my bed. They were all in here with me when I fell asleep, but I assumed they would leave after I went to sleep. Though, I should’ve known better. After what happened, I doubt I’ll be left alone much anymore.All the guys are still sleeping and I try to climb out of bed quietly, not wanting to disturb them. But as I go to climb over Phoenix, he grabs onto my arm and opens one
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ALEJANDRA.Saturday was nice. After breakfast, the guys said I could choose what I wanted to do, so I forced them to watch Harry Potter with me. I thought it was finally time to introduce them to ‘muggle’ entertainment. They seemed to think it was hilarious witches and wizards were so good in the story. I guess witches in our world aren’t so powerful.I still can’t believe witches are real.Magic is real.I have a shifter boyfriend.Boyfriends?Mates?I don’t even know what to call them, honestly.On Sunday morning, only two of the guys are in my bed. Last night they decided my bed was too small for all four of us, so they’re taking turns staying with me. I feel like maybe I should protest, but I like having them in here with me.“Go back to sleep, P.” Puma’s eyes are still closed as he says it.“I’m not tired,” I say, then sit up. I scratch my arm where my scar is. Or was. When I look at my arm, I see that there isn’t even a mark left behind. It’s completely healed.“Stop
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ALEJANDRA.I’m on a private jet.A private jet!I guess the pack owns a few of them for emergencies, but since Forrest is alpha he has access to them, which is absolutely incredible and kind of strange at the same time.While I’m on the plane, I calm down a little bit. When I first heard about Dahlia being in labor, I was in a panic wanting to get to her so I could be there for the birth of my niece. Now that I’ve had time to calm down, I’ve had time to think about things. Like the fact that I’m bringing four guys home.In Jacksonville I never had a boyfriend. How could I have one when a guy could never even touch me? Everybody thought I had a fear of touching. But I could never date a guy when I would know everything he’s ever thought. It’s too… invasive. It’s different with the guys. They only share what they want, which is how a relationship should be.Oh, my gosh.I’m bringing four guys home.How the heck am I going to explain that to my family? I can’t exactly introduce t
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ALEJANDRA. Dahlia still hasn’t given birth when we get to the hospital, which I am grateful for. I wanted to be here when she gave birth even if I’m not in the room—I don’t want to be in the room. I feel like it would be too stressful and probably make me never want to have kids. When I walk into the waiting room with four guys, all of my family just stares at me. Well, they’re more staring at the guys than they are at me. I can’t blame them. It’s the first time I’ve ever brought one guy home, let alone four. “Who are the hotties?” Katherine asks the question that nobody else has yet. I clear my throat. Uh. This is so awkward. Also, I really don’t like Katherine calling my guys ‘hotties.’ I know she doesn’t mean anything by it—Katherine is a flirt—but still, they’re mine. “Hi, I’m Forrest Romano,” Forrest says, stepping forward. “I’m Alejandra’s boyfriend.” He’s greeted by silence. And stunned looks. Yep. This isn’t awkward at all. “I’m Phoenix Felix. Alejandra’s… friend.
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ALEJANDRA.Adeline Rose Smith was born an hour ago.I’m an aunt.Now, I finally get to go back and see her and hold her.Adeline and I share a middle name, which I think is so sweet. I love that Dahlia shared a part of me with her child. It makes me feel special, like I really am part of the Monroe family, even if I’m not biologically part of it. Of course, they don’t know that and I hope they never do. Since I can’t tell them about me being supernatural, I’m not sure how I could explain it to them. They’ve been compelled with false memories. Memories of me coming home from the hospital with Katherine and things that never happened. It’s strange to think all the stories my parents told me about my birth just aren’t true.I need to talk to Margot Westwood if I want to know anything about my birth or anything about my biological mom. I have a lot of questions, but I’m not ready just yet to ask. Soon, hopefully, I will be.When I walk into the room, Dahlia is holding the baby. She’
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ALEJANDRA.I hate saying goodbye to my family.I honestly didn’t think I would have to say goodbye so soon and the fact that I have to is really frustrating, but mostly I’m sad. I wanted more time with them—especially with Adeline. I only got to hold her one time.When Dahlia first got pregnant, she told me that she wanted me to stay with her on the weekends to help out at first. I was going to help with changing diapers and midnight feedings to give Dahlia and Alex a break. But now… now all I will have is the occasional picture that Dahlia will send to me and little updates every now and again. It breaks my heart to know that I won’t be there.I don’t understand why we can’t stay the night. My parents’ house is plenty big enough for everybody.Still… I can’t argue with the guys about this in front of my family, so instead I say my goodbyes, going along with what the guys are saying—that we all have a big test tomorrow that we have to be at school for.When we leave, I expect fo
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ALEJANDRA.We wake up early on Monday morning to head back to school. I’m sad to be leaving my family behind but also excited to get back to my new normal. I’m mostly dreading going to school. Maybe this week will be different. Maybe I’ll get past the stigma of being the new girl and I will actually be able to make friends. But even if I don’t make friends, at least I have my guys.I’m no stranger to being an outcast. I’ve heard the things people whispered about me as I walked down the hallway at my old school. I remember how people would give me dirty looks. And I remember how those same people would be nice to me if Zaire or Katherine was around. I can’t imagine how horrible high school would’ve been without them protecting me.I’ve always tried not to be too offended by the way people acted. I, of all people, know exactly how hard high school can be. Plus, I’ve learned a lot from the horrible way that people have treated me—I have learned that I never want anybody to feel the wa
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