Rejected, And Became A Heiress

Please Became 101`

Chapter 0101

Cara's POV

My first instinct is to deny Ryan's words, to claim that I never, under any circumstances, would ever consider getting with Alaric ever again.

But when I look over and see my brother's serious face, his expression so open and supportive, I swallow anything I was about to say. Ryan, who was nearly as silly and mischievous as his twin Aidan, was actually having an honest discussion with me about emotions, about his trust in me. I couldn't squander this opportunity to build real closeness, real connection with my brother. "Ryan, I... I don't know what to say... other than that I love you," I say to him, my voice sounding raw and hoarse.

This moment between Ryan and I isn't about Alaric at all, I realize. No, it's about the strong family bonds that tie brother and sister. It's about standing behind a person no matter what, even if they make choices that you might disagree with.

"I love you, too, sister. And I know that relationships are complex... they often don't make sense other than to the two people inside of that relationship... so even if everyone else hates the idea of you and Alaric together, if that's what you want, then you will have my support."

I'm overcome with emotion at Ryan's sincerity and kindness. He must see how flustered I've become because he says, "There's a gas station coming up. Let's stop there and I'll drive us the rest of the way home."

This time I don't refuse his offer. I pull into a parking spot at the gas station and Ryan says he's going to get us some snacks.

When he comes out a few minutes later, he has a bag full of treats with him.

"Can you believe it? They had Furballs!" Ryan says with glee, pulling out a pile of candies, sugar and chocolate spun to look like a great pile of hair that has recently been vomited up.

"And Bone Bites!" Ryan cheered as he showed me the giant hard candy formed into the shape of a femur so large it was meant to be chewed on for an hour or more.

I laugh at the silly candies, ever the favorite of werewolf pups.

Ryan smiles at me, "I'm just glad you're relaxing and having a little fun."

As he says it, I realize I am having fun. My shoulders soften even further as I slide into the passenger seat, letting Ryan get behind the wheel of the car.

I needed that..." I say, gazing out

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continue on our journey home, back

to......?" There is a question in Ryan's voice as he trails off, waiting

I'm conflicted.

sure what my true feelings are. And

I did know, I'm not sure I should share those thoughts with

can tell me..." Ryan adds, noticing my

I say finally. "I honestly don't know how I feel

"But?" Ryan asks.

we have so much history... my heart can't help but think of him sometimes... I hate how indecisive I sound about this. You said I always know what to do..." I trail off again, recalling

you? Consider your complicated feelings a sign of how large your heart is a sign of how much love you have to give to the world."

kind of you to say," I

kind, it's true! You loved Alaric before, right?" he

somehow still too embarrassed to bother responding to the question

easily, then you'd be heartless. You'd be a horrible, terrible, no-good, dirty, rotten VAMPIRE!" Ryan makes a silly but

children,

us that we are re-entering

well and says, "Listen, I'm glad we were able to have this chat tonight. I meant every word I said, but

an eyebrow curiously, "Why

seriously, we all support you, but just keep this between us for now if you don't

* Chapter 0101

says.

between you and I," I say

take some time to think about what we've discussed, okay? You've got plenty of options and opportunitles ahead of you, Cara. But what do YOU want?"

for far too long. I should take the time to really consider my