And Then There Were Four (Lilith Carrie)

But no, of course, that wouldn't be the fucking case.

"Okay then," I said in a very dramatic tone as I waited patiently for her to explain. "What else it is that I needed to know?"

Hesitating for a moment as if she didn't like my response, she seemed to ponder over what I said. "You're irritated by me." I groaned. "Now I am."

You would think she would listen to her mother. Maybe I can make her.

"You can't," she replied, crossing her arms over her chest with a smug smile. "I'm far older than you, regardless if you are the mother to the person who I belong inside." Holy shit, had she just read my mind?

Like... she can actually read my mind! What the fuck is going on?

"Yes, I can read your mind now. Will you please stop swearing so much? It's not ladylike." Anna complained as she rolled her eyes, walking another twenty feet before stopping again.

"I'm sorry. I just wasn't expecting all of this, ya know? God, this is so aggravating that I honestly can't remember anything."

"Honestly, it's probably better that you don't." She gave me a pointed look as she glanced over her shoulder at me.

"No one died, right? Like no one that I care about, anyway."

Groaning in protest, she let out a heavy breath and pinched the bridge of her nose. "No, they didn't."

"Well, that's good then," I said with a sigh of relief. "So what exactly is it you wanna tell me before you shimmer me back to wherever I came from?"

for a slight moment, as if collecting her thoughts. "Technically, you're

been asleep for a very long time, but now it's

then. Well,

Things have changed... people have changed. Your absence cause small havoc to rip through your family, and in the future it may

she talking

that. Me and the guys are going to finally be

to your mates," she sneered, rolling

then, who are you talking

about Castor.

on a lot already, and even though she's still young, you're going to face challenges between her and her brother. They're not like the others,

she was

normal and happy... thinking about them made my

they are my children. I will never, ever, under any circumstance, turn my back on them. I'm their mother." I

my sincerity. However, considering the fact she could read my mind, she should have been able to tell I

to mention the deal that has been made. You have to hold your part of the bargain. Even if it wasn't a deal

I checked, I had

believe they would do something to upset me like that. They were the men who swore to protect

hit her own head and has

I promise. I