Novel & Cerita Family

“My mum’s girlfriend is over tonight. They pretend they’re just friends when I’m home, as if the entire town doesn’t know that they’re f-king.” “I sometimes wonder if anyone has a happy home life. I mean, is there a single home where people are just… normal? Not arguing, f-king around on their partner, stealing from their work, beating their wife… where are the families you see on TV, where they’re all happy and secure, and safe?”

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" Hey, my Asian cookie, what is new ?" " I'm in a war zone. It has been over an hour that dad is arguing with mom over where we should go for holidays " I heard a door opening in the background. " What are the options? " I just realized we didn't plan anything for this holiday yet. " It's either South Korea or Spain, I would prefer Spain but is not like my opinion has a room in this non-democratic house " " Life is not fair. Look at me, I even had to share a placenta with Jaden "

He laughed and I rolled my eyes and headed into the bathroom to freshen up. We stood side by side by the sink as we both brushed our teeth and every so often, Lucas would make a silly face at me and I would burst out laughing with toothpaste clogging up my throat. I rinsed my mouth and toothbrush and then flicked water off my index finger at him. He shook his head and turned away, smiling. He took my hand as we left his room and went downstairs to the large hall where the pack held their meals. "Does the whole pack live here?", I asked as the hugeness of the house dawned on me.

Small gestures that suggested physical presence and connection. By the end of the meal, everyone had noticed that something was different about Adrian and Eli's dynamic. No one said anything directly. But the shift in energy was undeniable. After dinner, as we were leaving, Eli suggested we go somewhere quieter to debrief about the campaign. Which we both knew was a lie. We both knew he was suggesting we go somewhere private to continue the conversation our bodies were having. We ended up at Eli's apartment. The moment the door closed, the careful professional distance dissolved.

"You're sure? You understand this might mean fighting?" "I'm sure." I looked at all three of them—Mama and Daddy and Uncle Cas, the people who loved me most in the world. "The Council is wrong. Vampires and wolves can be family. You're proof. We're proof. And if they don't like it, that's their problem, not ours."

Their family was complete. Finally.

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Its name was 'One Big Happy Family, Expanded Edition. It included Adrian’s parents, my parents, and every aunt, uncle, and distant relative from both sides.