Dearest Family Novels & Stories

I asked her as fear crept inside me thinking the possibility. “Oh Ava, I will never… only death can separate you from me,” she said cupping my cheeks making me look at her. “Even that can never separate us. I will always be here,” she said placing her hand on my chest making me smile. “Remember this Ava. Family is not just anyone with who you share your blood. They are someone who you can trust and love with all your heart. Sometimes even when you think it’s not possible, you will find family in person who you didn’t even expect to. You will trust this person and love them and do anything for them. They will make you feel safe and love you like a family would, beyond possible.”

I closed my eyes, letting the last shred of my attachment to family die. "Think whatever you want. But Mom, even if you kill yourself right now, I'm still telling everyone the truth about that matcha."

"What happened this morning ends there. Nico does not leave the elite track because you say so. And whatever you said at the office, I'm treating it as anger." "It wasn't anger." He laughed once. "You're not leaving, Serena." He said it like he already knew. Like four years of waiting had proven it. "You won't walk away," he said. "And you won't cut Nico off from this family." I sealed the last envelope and set it aside. "You can test that." He studied my face, then went upstairs. Claire came the next afternoon. I was in the living room setting up a small birthday dinner for Nico. He had barely spoken since the fire, and I did not want a crowd. Just cake, a few children, and one quiet evenin

It was an unknown number, so I rejected it, only for it to ring again. This time, I answered on speaker. “Hello, is this Miss Harper Grey? We’re calling from a TV program called Family Forever. Your mother contacted us and said you’ve been influenced to cut ties with your parents. We’d like to invite you onto our show to have a proper conversation with your family.” “I’m not going.” “Miss Grey, we’d like to help you reunite with your family–” “There’s no need for that.” With that, I hung up and couldn’t fall back asleep again after that.

“I have been blessed by the goddess moreover than I deserve. I know we have had heartbreak and it as strained us all, but the blessings our weigh our heart break. We are so thankful to goddess that we are able to gather together. Rebecca and Kendall, Mary and Jacob, Kelly and Lucas, Sam and Cindy, Ken and Jennifer, Jake and Athena, Alice and Thomas, Marie and Lewis, Zander and Megan, Zach and Jacks, Luke and Cathy, Vale and Randy, Fred and Emma, Micheal (Fred’s brother) and Crystal, and our baby boy Maxim. Soon Maxim will have a mate, and just like the rest of you they will grow this family. Royalty, Alphas, Betas, Gammas, Warriors, my family. Today we all sit as equals. So raise your glasse

I had thought Ian had sounded angry all the times we had been bantering, but now, he sounded truly furious. "A family picture is supposed to be for the entire family," the woman smiled, "isn't it, husband?"

I nodded thoughtfully as I enjoyed the richness of the strawberry-infused coffee. “So, back to you. What do you consider family, Noah?” “People related by blood,” I said, though I already knew where she was going with this. “Family goes beyond that, Noah. Family are the people we hold dear in our hearts. This is why even a friend can be more like family than someone related to you by blood. It’s these people we can open up to and be vulnerable with.”

After being scolded, the three of them lowered their heads in silence. I couldn’t help but chuckle. When it came to cutting words, no one could beat Lucy. Her tongue was like a blade dipped in poison. Seeing they had come, Lucy patted the dust off her clothes and got up to leave. My family laid the food in front of my tombstone and began talking to me. Mom had cried herself blind. My parents were hunched over, their bodies frail and trembling.

As far as family goes, they’re all I have… and Tyler doesn’t know anyone else. The thought hits me out of nowhere. They’re my family—but is Tyler part of it now, just because we’re married? Even though the marriage wasn’t planned and I’m only staying here for three months? What do I even call him that doesn't sound strange? He’s my husband… but is he a part of my family? This wasn’t supposed to be so complicated. When I reach my room, I unlock my phone. Several missed calls from my uncle and aunt. Two messages from Max. One from Vanessa. A few emails—definitely work-related—so I ignore them.

“My family.” THE END!