My helpless wolf doesn't want to believe Penelope's claim. Of all the humans and wolves I know who could barely lie is my brother. He hates anyone who lies straight to his face. However, after knowing she knows more about Ethan's endeavors recently, my wolf finds it hard not to trust or believe in her words. Let alone her solemn expression is telling me nothing but the truth. And why would she lie to me if I want to believe in Ethan's words that he had visitors last night? So to fill my curiosity, I grab my phone and dialed every possible wolf who might visit him in the apartment. After a few minutes of reaching everyone on my contact list, they all denied the allegations. They were Ethan's closest friends and co-security guards who work in school, of course, Lilith and Mark would be the last people I would reach out to. "Don't waste your time reaching out to them, Aiden." speaking of the devil, Ethan finally appeared behind us. Perhaps he has been eavesdropping o
"Care to share what was currently bothering your mind, huh, Aiden?" Ethan whispered to me right after he shrugs off. "are you jealous of him?" I immediately remove Ethan's arm away from me when I could not believe he would ask me that. Of all the things he could ask me, that undesirable and unexpected one would come out of his mouth. "No, I'm not jealous of them, Ethan." I defensively said, but my eyes were obviously telling me the other way around. "Why would I get jealous of him? Penelope and I are just friends." "The question is, are you seeing her only as a friend?" Ethan insisted. I could not bare being nearby Ethan so I flash to Penelope and Alpha Romulo's spots. Of course, for them to stop talking, whatever it was. "Are you guys ready for the ceremony?" asks Alpha Romulo as soon as we are gathered in the middle of the oval. Around us are hundreds if not thousands of tables filled with food and drinks. Each table was also surrounded by four or five wo
"Do I know who that man is? Is he one of our classmates?" I insisted. No matter how hard I try thinking about one, my brain only ended up getting exhausted. "Just drop it off, Aiden," that was what Penelope told me instead of dragging someone's name. "you only ended up hurting yourself. For what it's worth, our wolves were already mated. Just make sure you can concede your promise to Ethan." I don't want to talk about my promise to Ethan that my wolf must protect Penelope even if it cost my life so I shut my mouth and stop asking questions. Not that I can't do it, but the main reason my wolf disagreed with Alpha Romulo was that I can't afford Penelope mating my brother instead of me. Maybe it will be reasonable if she gets mated to someone else. Ethan is too valuable to me. He is a brother and all I have. That is why I cannot imagine the daily tension, argument, or awkwardness between us when that would be the case. But why is it that Penelope could not bring
I know Ethan was simply telling me that to lessen the guilt that I felt inside me. What irritated me the most is that even if we both know it was my mistake, he still forgives me for what I have done. He always shows me the best side of him instead of punching me or scolding me back. That was supposed to do if I am the big brother. But, no, Ethan prefers peace over chaos. He would rather get beaten to death for me to feel okay. And that is completely ridiculous. Unreasonable. Unrealistic. I know he feels betrayed but he still chooses to act as the big brother. "Want to know why I deserve that punch?" Ethan added before he shrugs me off. "Because I keep one secret from you." then he smiled while glancing at the wide clear sky. "What are you talking about?" I asked. "I cannot blame you if your impression of me will change. It's up to you. But no matter what happens, I will forever be your big brother." "Go straight to the point, Ethan. We don't have much time. Penelope and I still
"Come on, Ethan!" I debated when I could not believe he has to lie to protect me. "We were brothers. Even if my wolf is a burden to you, we should be open with each other. Your problem is also my problem. How can I trust you f you keep lying to me?" Even if my wolf cannot help him in solving those issues but I deserve to know the truth. His truth is also part of my truth. It involves me and Penelope. "Okay." he ejected some air out of his mouth and nose. "From now on, I'd be honest with you. But I need your full cooperation on this case, Ethan." After talking to Ethan, heart to heart, the two of us went back to the apartment to prepare for work and school. Today is our last day of training before the annual game. And players must have to be as early as eight in the morning. Ethan then took charge of the meal while I went to the room to check on Penelope if she was already awake for us to have a proper talk. Our discussion last night did not go well when I could not
"Oh, you're not Ethan," he added. "That rugby uniform proves me that. Because he might be wearing his disgusting school's security guard's uniform." By that sarcastic statement, I concluded that my wolf should not put all my rage toward Ethan for stealing my first love, but toward this arrogant and boastful man in front of me. Clark can say terrible things about me or degrade me all he wants, but not to Ethan who did nothing to me but good. Being one of the school's security guards is all he could get because he sacrificed his dreams for me. And I am so proud of him because of that. Never in my life would I say such words to my brother when I become who I am now because of his sweat and blood. So before I could let out a word to Clark, I punch him in the face. Hard enough I made a cut on his lips before he stumbled to the ground a few times. All the students around us, including Penelope, could not deny their eyes dilated with their jaws being dropped to the gr
How on earth did I miss not recognizing the woman's scent that she is a fucking werewolf? For God's sake Aiden, you are only proving to Ethan and Penelope what they believe in you is all fucking true. That my wolf is completely useless, not worthy to be trusted, and irresponsible one. I even used it as an excuse for me to get away from them, have some drinks, and agreed to have sex with a stranger. "Then it's your chance to do that without brainwashing my brother, you monsters!" Ethan's voice suddenly resounded in my ears before he and two of our packs behind him jump in front of me in their werewolf forms. My eyes could not help but burst into tears when I just confirmed I am no longer in danger. Or maybe I still am but, with the fact that Ethan appeared to save my ass, I know he will not allow anyone from the wolves in front of us to lay the tip of their claws and fangs on me. I don't know how Ethan found me, but it does not matter anymore. What matters to me is
"Consider it done," Penelope said back without any signs of hesitation. "But, I also want to clarify things here," she added. "If I'd be out of this place, what is my assurance that neither of you will bother me?" Of course. Between me and Penelope, she has everything in the world. Money and a place to stay are not an issue to her. She can either get back to her parent's mansion or to her old house while my wolf doesn't have anywhere else to go. My wallet cannot even afford to buy her dinner. As far as I could remember, the cops already approved Penelope and her brother to get back to the house where we had the party. Her parents even made sure to station two or more police officers to keep an eye on the house day and night to make sure the incident will not happen again. "Didn't you hear, what I said, Penelope?" Ethan debated. "You and Aiden are like husband and wife now. That's what the mating night is about. The two of you must stick together through thick and