What happens when two Alphas, identical twin brothers, discover they share a mate? "Astrid is mine." Kendrick snarled, his eyes blazing with fury as he faced off against his twin. "I'll never let you have her!" "You'll have to kill me first, brother." Kaiden retorted, his voice as cold as ice. ... Astrid, a feisty shewolf who grew up as an omega, always knew she was destined for something more. But nothing could have prepared her for the arrival of two powerful alphas, each vying for her heart and her hand. Kendrick and Kaiden, the Blackthorn brothers, are the epitome of alpha power and strength, ruthless and utterly irresistible. But beneath their rugged exteriors, a fierce rivalry burns. For they have discovered the unthinkable: they share a mate. As tension rise, Astrid finds herself torn between the two brothers she loves. Amidst their pleasured kisses and irresistible charm, will she be able to choose between them, or will a hidden conspiracy tear them all apart?
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Loss
I'm in pain ... Physically, emotionally, psychologically, and mentally. I can't explain the feeling that I am experiencing, and it feels like I've lost two of the most important people in my life.
I feel numb. I feel everything and nothing at the same time. The feeling sucks and I need Cleo right now. I can't do this on my own. I regret how I treated her when I woke up three days ago. I had heard the conversation between her and Daniel, and she was conflicted as to how to tell me what was going on and what had happened.
When I came around I was angry and again Cleo was by my bedside. She was at the receiving end of my rant. I didn't mean to be so mean to her ... I was hurting and I'm doing a very great job at hurting her.
She's always been sensitive, and she has taught me how to be a bit more gentle in the way I approached things but this time I messed up so badly. I lost it at her and she walked out upset. It was only after I spoke to Daniel, that I had realized I was way too hard on her. I called her last night and she sent my calls straight to voicemail. I had also texted her and she didn't respond.
I had two funerals to attend in one day and the first one was Luigi's funeral. Half of me is missing and it's because my brother is gone. I was allowed to be there because as it turned out I am half Massa and half Luca. Nicolai confirmed earlier what Cleo and Daniel knew; that I had inherited the Massa empire. I was at the Luca estate. While I was fixing my tie when the door to the main bedroom opened.
" Massa."
" Daniel, have you heard from Cleo? "
" No. She won't take my calls either. "
" I messed up badly and I love her. "
" She was going to tell you at the right time... Instead you just woke up and asked her to tell you; what was going on, and when she asked for time you kicked her out. "
" I didn't mean to. I was hurting."
" Listen to Angelo; I know that you are hurting and I can only imagine what you're going through because you suffered a double tragedy ."
" You also lost your brother. "
" Luigi and Cloudio loved you. "
" How am I going to get through today without my wife ?"
"She also hasn't checked in with the twins and Ava. My Mom is worried."
I started feeling tried too because it wasn't like Cleo not to call in and check in with the kids
"Where are my little angels? "
" They are with Florence and Nancy. "
"How are you keeping it together."
"Eleanor. She too hasn't heard from Cleo and her phone just rings. Marc too doesn't know where she is. "
I took a deep breath.
" Let me get through today ."
" You've got me. "
" Cleo."
" She didn't leave the country and we have eyes and ears everywhere. She will show up soon remember she also loved Claudio."
" He loved her too. Luigi also loved her and I understand why she can't come. "
" Both your brother and your uncle meant a lot to Cleo too. She wasn't keeping the truth from you. Are you in love with my sister? "
" With everything in me. "
" You of all people should know that she always tries to administer painless painfully. You'll feel it, yes, but she'll take the blow for you to make it feel less severe when it hits. "
" For what it's worth I'm thankful that you're here and Cleo is lucky to have you as a brother . "
Daniel walked over to hug me and let go
" So are you."
" I'm still in denial."
"We are family, aren't we? "
I sat on the chair and cried.
"We are. You are my older brother after all all
" I am. When you are ready to talk to Romano he will listen. "
" Our dad isn't heartless?"
" No, and you also have Salvatore who loves you. He just gives you a hard time because he wanted what you have. "
" My wife is off-limits."
" She'll probably be at your father's service. She refused to speak according to Blake. "
" I just don't know why she wouldn't. "
" It doesn't sound like her but something's going on with my sister and you have to do some major fixing up. For the mess you made."
" I have two funerals to get through and I need her around. "
" Everyone's been busy with a lot and the press is also going to be at your Uncle's funeral too. I've tried all I could to keep the kids out of the papers You have a reputation ."
" Had. I love your sister and with everything that is going on the girls I used to go out with would have bailed."
" Jane is also going to be there. "
" I need to tell Cleo about my history with her now Ex best friend. "
" Please don't fall off the wagon I'm here for you."
" Who's there for you when you are busy taking care of everyone."
" Eleanor and Salvatore. "
I lightly punched his shoulder.
" You have me now too. You are blood and I protect blood with my life."
" You are blood to Michelangelo and I always have your back ."
" You do know that Jane has every right to be at your Uncle's funeral too right?"
" I know and she's seated at the family section. I just hope your sister understands that I was a different person back then. I didn't mean to do what I did ."
" Jane forgave you didn't she? "
" She did. She also cheated on me when I was ready to work things out and she lied to me repeatedly ..."
I heard Daniel's phone vibrate and after one glance he gave me a grim look.
" To be continued ?"
" Yes. "
" Come on we need to go and say goodbye..."
" I'm not ready to say goodbye... "
" None of us are ever ready to say goodbye but let go. Fear holds on."
I wiped tears that were starting to spring out again.
" Love...Let's go."
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I was in the library, fingers skimming over ancient texts, trying not to lose hope.I’d gone through so many books, my eyes burned. Still, nothing explained the words I’d heard in my dream. The voice, the symbol, the fog—it all felt too real to dismiss. And yet, nothing. No answers. Just page after useless page.I was about to close another book when footsteps thundered past the door.Stefan.He was rushing—toward the study.I froze.Something about his stride, the urgency in it, made my heart race. I placed the book down and followed, keeping close but quiet as I trailed him.He didn’t see me. When he reached the study door, he didn’t knock. Just barged in."Would you knock, Stefan?" Kendrick snapped."I'm sorry, Alpha. But you must come with me.""What is it?""There's a woman downstairs. Says her name is Cara and she's looking for Alpha Kaiden."I stopped breathing.
ASTRID – FIRST PERSON POVThe moment my symbol touched Kendrick’s skin, a blinding light flashed across the room—and then he was gone. Thrown.I screamed as the force flung him away from me like he weighed nothing, and my hands reached instinctively for Kaiden.But the second I touched him, something else happened—something just as strange.Kaiden winced, and his hand flew to his side like he’d just been stung. His breath caught in his throat as he looked down. At first, I thought he was hurt. But then I saw the shock in his expression. His eyes widened and his mouth fell slightly open in disbelief.His fingers came away slick, but not with blood. They were clean. And then I realized what he was seeing.The wound.The wound Kael had given him in the fight—it was gone.He turned his body, staring down at his bare side, sweeping his hand over the spot again and again like he couldn’t believe it. The scar. The bruises. The blood. Every trace of it—all gone. His skin was flawless."You he
Astrid's POV"Who said you could pleasure her in my absence?" Kendrick's voice rasped, low and thick with something dangerous.My whole body jolted at the sound. Gods. His voice alone could undo me.Before I could speak, his fingers tangled in my hair, tilting my head gently back, and a wave of heat rushed through me. Kaiden didn't flinch. He only grinned wickedly, his red eyes hazy with lust as he sat up behind me and wrapped an arm tighter around my waist."I didn't know I needed your permission to please our mate," he murmured, voice soft but laced with challenge."She's mine," Kendrick growled."Ours," Kaiden corrected smoothly. "What are you going to do about it, brother?"Their eyes locked. For a terrifying second, I thought they might go back to fighting. My hands moved between them."You both promised not to fight," I whispered, heart pounding.Kendrick's gaze slid to me, heat burning behind his cocky smile. "Don’t worry, my love. Kaiden and I know better now... right, brothe
ASTRID POV"How are your eyes now?" Kaiden asked gently.I blinked up at him from where we lay on the bed, still feeling a little raw, but warm and safe. The glass that had cut into my face earlier had healed completely, but the memory of it still clung to my skin."It doesn’t hurt anymore," I whispered, my voice smaller than I wanted it to be.We were in a different room now. Kendrick had ordered the maids to clean up the disaster in the bedroom, and a few of the lycan guards had already started repairing the shattered windows. The glass had exploded like something out of a dream—or a nightmare.Outside, the sky had darkened. Heavy clouds rolled in, thick and gray, casting the mansion in a silver gloom. Wind howled around the edges of the windows, and a thunderclap split the sky. Rain followed, steady and cold.Kaiden got up briefly to shut the windows, sealing out the chill, and then returned to my side, tucking the blanket up around my shoulders. His hand slid around my waist, grou
KENDRICK POVI paced the study like a wolf too long in a cage, each stride a poor attempt to burn off the unease building inside me. Kaiden stood by the hearth, arms crossed tightly over his chest. Stefan leaned on the desk while Andrea perched on the windowsill, her eyes locked on the symbol we'd all seen burned into Astrid's hand."This can only mean one thing," Andrea finally said. Her voice was low, grim. "Astrid is a descendant of the Keepers."Stefan shook his head. "Not just a descendant. She is the Keeper—the last of their kind."The words sent a chill through the room."But that’s impossible," Andrea muttered. She turned to Kaiden. "You said she’s wolf-less.""She is," Kaiden confirmed. "She’s never shifted. But she can feel the mate bond."Stefan frowned. "Shifters who haven’t found th
ASTRID POVThe crescent moon shimmered against my skin, delicate and unreal. My breath caught as I stared at it.It was the same mark Kael had burned from me all those years ago. The one he told me never to speak of. I used to think maybe I imagined it—that it was just some trauma-scabbed memory clinging to me. But it was real. It had always been real.And now it was back.How? Why now?The symbol pulsed softly, almost like it was breathing. I was so lost in thought I didn’t notice Kendrick and Kaiden staring at me until I finally looked up.Kendrick looked like he’d seen a ghost. Kaiden’s eyes had narrowed, calculating. There was something in their silence that chilled me more than the mark.They exchanged a glance. Then silence.I knew they were speaking through the mind-link. I could see it on their faces.What aren’t they saying?Kendrick blinked and finally spoke. "This is..."He trailed off."Strange?" I finished. My voice sounded small. "Kael burned this off when I was eight. H
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