And Then There Were Four (Lilith Carrie)

Chapter 204: Trixies Plea for Help

Cassie.

All night I stayed up thinking about everything Anna had warned me about. I wasn't sure what I was going to do, but I knew that my warning was clear. Ashley was poisoning my brother's mind, and it didn't matter what anybody else said… I was going to be the one to have to stop it.

The only problem was trying to figure out what she was. Anna had told me to open my mind to my powers, and let it come to me. So, that was what I was going to have to do. I was going to have to get to the bottom of what was going on at any cost.

First though, was breakfast with my mother. A way I hoped could shed light on why Ashley had such influence over my brother. Or if she even knew he was still seeing her.

The sun shone brightly in the sky as I made my way across the grass towards the veranda where I was meeting my mother. This time of year was beautiful in my opinion. It wasn't cold outside, but it wasn't hot. Instead, the breeze blew gently through the air creating a peaceful environment, which was what I desperately needed for the conversation about to take place.

Step by step, I made my way towards her. Her eyes gazed up to meet mine as a smile spread from ear to ear as she lifted her delicate hand to wave at me. I had never seen her so happy, so carefree. I had always remembered her being this stressed out, strict woman, trying to raise all her children, while still trying to be the Luna of the pack.

I had never seen any other side to her before, but I was glad that I could now.

“Good morning, sweetie. I'm glad that you could make it," my mother said softly as she stood to greet me, wrapping her arms around my body as she pulled me into a hug before I sat down.

“I wouldn't miss this with you, mom." Taking a seat across from her, I lifted the glass of orange juice to my lips and gazed down at the array of fruits and pastries she had provided. It reminded me of when I was a kid and her and James would make Sunday morning breakfast this special.

Except it usually had tons of protein for all the growing men she was feeding.

“How did you sleep?"

I hesitated for a moment as I reached for a strawberry, bringing it to my lips as I took a bite. “I slept okay. Can't say it was as well as the night before though."

“Yeah, I'm sure," she muttered softly. “I didn't get to talk to your brother properly about everything yet. He was so angry last night, Damien said I should just let him calm down, but I promise I'll talk to him about it today."

A scoff of laughter escaped me as I glanced at her with a smile. “It's okay, Mom, honestly. I'll make do in the guest house."

“Yes, I suppose you will," she replied with her own soft laughter. “Thankfully, we put in a brand new extra large bed in there for you, so it's big enough for the three of you temporarily."

Laughter erupted from my throat at the thought of them actually sharing a bed with me, or that my mother thought that they would. “The bed was very comfortable, however, I don't know if the guys would say the same thing. They didn't sleep in it."

“What?" she muttered softly as she bit into a pastry covered in chocolate, staring at me in utter confusion. “What do you mean they didn't share a bed with you? They're your mates."

and, well, one of them says he's fated to me, but it's not official. Not to mention,

mother did not find amusement like I did at what I said, and though I laughed, she stared at me, absolutely shocked with her eyes wide as a dumbfounded expression across her face. She couldn't believe I had

little bit in the past, but there was no way in hell I was going to allow them to share my bed… at least not until they earned it. I mean, there were a few things I wouldn't mind them

to be very sweet, caring young men. I want you to be happy." She sighed running her hand through her hair as she

with her, but this was my life and my s*x life had to be

into consideration, but for now let's

her eyes, a smirk crossed her lips as she shrugged her shoulders. “Fine, fine. What would you like to talk

entire Ashley situation. Last time I

my mothers face as her smile fell let me know that things in fact were not fine. There was definitely something going on, and as much as I

even know where to start with that topic. The girl was always so troubled. You remember how she used to fawn all over your brother when you guys were

chair watching her with a raised brow as she seemed to stumble over

different about her. I mean, after you guys left she disappeared for months. Her parents were worried, and no one knew where she

“did she

her head, my mother's frown deepened. “No, but I spoke to her mother not long after she returned, and

whoa, birth parents? Those aren't her real

surprised. Not that I was sure why

a bit of shock to my tone. It made sense now how Ashley would have powers. If she wasn't a purebred wolf and perhaps a half

adopted when she was a baby. I was there when her parents brought her home. Of

do you know what she is then?" My question cut her off and seemed to catch her completely off guard as her open mouth

that she is a halfling, then yes, I do. She isn't a

longer in our pack surprised me as well. Then again, if her grasp wasn't that strong on my brother before, I could see her being

saw Trixie standing there staring at me with

and with the way

important," she

“Uh, yeah, sure."

uncomfortable expression crossed her face as she gestured with her head

nod for me to go, and quickly I stood making my way down a small path from the veranda following Trixie further into her garden where the bushes stood far above my head

could see the panic in her eyes

replied, slightly caught off guard. “What do you