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 the window watching

10

past as we continue on our journey home,

are you and Alaric going to......?" There is a question in Ryan's voice as he trails off, waiting for me

I'm conflicted.

hand, I'm really not sure what

did know, I'm not sure I should

tell me..." Ryan

complicated," I say finally. "I honestly don't know how I feel about him. I

"But?" Ryan asks.

sometimes... I hate how indecisive I sound about this. You said I always know what to do..." I trail off again,

a sign of how large your heart

you

just kind, it's true! You loved

nod at him, somehow still too embarrassed to bother responding to

love so easily, then you'd be heartless. You'd be a horrible, terrible, no-good, dirty, rotten VAMPIRE!" Ryan makes a silly but menacing expression in my direction, contorting his features

my chest, unable to be contained. I look back at the sleeping children, confirming that I hadn't awakened them

us that we are re-entering Pack Bloody Moon territory. Our journey.

this as well and says, "Listen, I'm glad we were able to have this chat tonight. I meant every word I said, but if you could do me a favor... please don't mention this to any of

an eyebrow curiously,

me hear the end of it! But seriously, we all support you, but just keep this between us for now if

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says.

I'll keep this between you

okay? You've got plenty of options and opportunitles ahead of you, Cara. But what do YOU want?"

it off for far too long. I should take the time