After Clarissa got better, I decided to spend more time with her so she doesn't feel neglected. Although she wanted to go out, I honestly didn't blame her considering that before she came here, she was a career woman and a billionaire's daughter who was used to going to work and partying outdoors, but now, she was locked in the confinement of my house.We'd watch endless movies together while cuddled up under the covers, bond while playing card games, and have deep conversations, about hopes, dreams, and goals for the future. I tried as much as I could to make her feel happy and comfortable.She had a very big sense of humor and made me laugh all the time. We were sitting on the bed, watching a Netflix series and she leaned her head on my shoulder."Get your head off my boobs," she said, trying to push my head away.I chuckled, "Nope, they're my pillows."She rolled her eyes and playfully punched my arm. "You're ridiculous."I wrapped my arm around her and pulled her closer. "But you

I was so shocked that Cade, who seemed like a genuinely nice guy, would reject Jaela, his best friend's sister and I wondered why. I knew that it was best to investigate before taking sides or jumping to conclusions. After Jaela stopped crying, she got up and I hugged her. "Listen, he could have his reasons. Maybe you should just give him some time. You know how these things are."She nodded and walked away and I sat on the bed, waiting for Jalen to return. When he did, I watched him. Although he wasn't frowning, I knew that he wasn't in a good mood. He sat on the bed and reached out for the pizza, taking a slice."Jalen did you by any chance see the phone, " I asked him politely He raised his head and I noticed his hesitation. "Oh yeah. It's with me," he said, bringing it out from his pocket and handing it to me. "Sorry, my battery ran down and I needed a phone to do some stuff," he said."It's okay," I said and checked the call log to see if Genevieve had called. Surprisingly, sh

It was a dark and quiet night. Jalen and his dad were out and I stayed in Jaela's room. The only sound in the room was the soft sniffling of Jaela as she lay in bed, tears streaming down her face. I sat beside her, rubbing her back in slow circles, trying to offer her some comfort."I'm sorry, Jaela," I murmured, my heart heavy with sadness for my sister. "I know how much you care for Cade, but maybe he's not worth it."Jaela's only response was a soft whimper, her tears falling faster. I picked up a tissue and gently wiped her tears away, feeling a pang of guilt for not being able to do more to ease her pain.I leaned in and hugged her tightly, whispering words of encouragement and love in her ear, trying to remind her that she was strong and that there were plenty of other people out there who would be lucky to have her.Despite my efforts, Jaela's sobs didn't stop and I felt a weight on my chest. I knew that healing a broken heart takes time but I felt like I failed to cheer her up

My head was spinning and I couldn't believe what Clarissa was telling me. I had always thought that Lycans were either straight or gay, never anything in between. My mind was reeling with confusion as I tried to understand this new piece of information. I had known Cade for years, and the thought that he might be attracted to males as well as females was something I had never considered before.As I sat there, staring at Clarissa, all I could think about was Cade and how this revelation might change our friendship. How would my sister react when she found out?Clarissa must have sensed my confusion, because she put her hand on my arm and said, "I know this is a lot to take in, Jalen. But think about it, it might explain why Cade has been so distant lately. He's struggling with his feelings and doesn't know how to navigate them."I took a deep breath and tried to steady my racing thoughts. Clarissa was right, And as much as I wanted to be there for him, I also knew that I needed to tal

Cade walked into the room with a puzzled look on his face. The tension crackled between us like electricity, and the air was heavy with unspoken words. I fidgeted nervously, crossing and uncrossing my arms."Hi, Jaela," he said softly to me, his gaze softening. He looked like he would rather be somewhere else than with me. He shifted his weight from foot to foot, feeling uncomfortable.I sat on the edge of the bed, my hands folded tightly in my lap. My heart felt like it was being ripped in two as I gazed into the eyes of my mate. Despite my best efforts to hold back my emotions, my eyes were glossy with unshed tears.His expression was unreadable, a mixture of confusion and uncertainty. He sat opposite me, his hands resting awkwardly on his thighs. The silence between us was deafening, only punctuated by the occasional deep breath I took to steady myself."Listen, I know you're mad at me and honestly, you have every right to be," he began, his voice gentle. I stole a glance at him, a