Rejecting the Alpha Twins

Chapter 152

Fiona POV

The mood was quiet as we sat at the kitchen table together, Liam, for some inexplicable reason appeared to be rather tense, his facial expression giving nothing away, making me wonder what on earth was wrong with him. It couldn’t be the training he had been the one to encourage it. Something was bothering him, I knew it instinctively and as the tension grew even thicker in the air, I finally plucked up the courage to ask him what was wrong,

“Liam? Earth to Liam,” I waved my hand at my mate who blinked and then focussed his eyes on me, “What’s wrong “You’re been silent since we entered the kitchen,” I added with half a laugh.

He looked slightly surprised. “Oh it’s nothing” he said and my eyes narrowed in suspicion.

He had a tell whenever he was trying to keep something from me and I was seeing it now,

“You’re lying, What is it? Does it have to do with my family?” I asked, trying not to show how hurt I was they hadn’t contacted me.

I hated that, I hated that no matter how strong, I was trying to be, some small part of me would always remember them, my memories of my family refusing to fade and leave me in peace. It was all I could do to keep the tears at bay away. So much for walking away and leaving everything behind.

Even though I had declared my ties were severed, part of me still wished they had made some sort of effort to come see me. It would have shown they cared. My mate as though reading my mind let out a low growl and then glanced at me with a solemn expression on his face. He looked as though he was struggling inwardly with what to tell me. I waited.

“It’s your sister’s birthday tomorrow,” he finally said gravely.

My mouth parted. With everything that had happened, Celeste’s birthday hadn’t entered my mind at all. I blinked and then pinned my mate with a gaze. This was what he had been so concerned about? I felt slightly remorseful for thinking the worst of him. Then I sighed, realizing I needed to come up with a decision on what to do about Celeste’s birthday. Did I simply pretend it wasn’t happening or should I be the bigger person and congratulate her, even though part of me was jealous that she would receive a wolf while I still didn’t have one? It was petty of me, but the pain of not having a wolf continued to beat harshly in my breast. I felt as though I didn’t belong in the shifter world, let alone with Liam sometimes.

“What does that have to do with me?” I asked slowly.

I avoided his eyes. I didn’t want to see any sympathy on his face. It was what it was and there was no changing people. No matter what you try. In the end, they had to want to change, I thought a little sourly.

hands out, looking apologetic. “They sent an invitation. I understand that you won’t want to go so I can

perhaps under the assumption that I wouldn’t want to be anywhere

it’s her eighteenth as well and it would be rude not to

feeling obligated to

Celeste’s birthday and seeing my parents, if only to stave off my curiosity? I nibbled

contact off with family and my heart was aching to go and to see if maybe, something had changed within them all.I doubt it but there was always some small inkling of hope that maybe, they would

to go.”

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being prompted. This opportunity might be the only one to go back. I needed to take it. My mate is astonished with my answer. He hadn’t been anticipating it. I didn’t blame him. I had almost refused to go but in the end, my heart would not allow it.

his eyes as he

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“they’ve hurt me so many times that I’ve lost count. But Celeste is my half sister and to miss

the ones who hurt you. Didn’t you tell me she was a manipulator? What is your true purpose for going?” he asked gravely.

though he didn’t believe my reasons for it. I chose my words

simply faked. I want to see my old pack even if I don’t have fond memories of it. Besides,” I smiled tentatively

rather make sure you are safe than take you back to the likes of that pack. Not

be able to anyway?” I pointed out

able to mind–link him, marked or not. The sudden change of subject was slightly surprising to me. Since when did

mate and it should show. Besides, your parents may wonder why you aren’t marked” he added with an arched brow.

mark me yet. I had been hesitant but the truth was, I had simply believed that perhaps, I was not as important to him as I thought. Now