LW2: Twin Mates

Chapter Seventeen - guilt

ETHAN RICHMAN

I couldn't help the satisfaction going through me as my mate clings to my hand.

She hasn't let me go since I walked into her room hours ago.

I couldn't lie, the bond between us... had changed. It was almost like the feeling of completeness.

Jude's pretty blue eyes find mine and she smiles. Her smile says happiness but there's a sadness in her eyes that's no doubt for Carter.

Carter was gone. He was killed by that bloodsucker. And I'm the biggest asshole for being slightly... relieved.

I feel guilty for having those feelings but I can't stop myself. Rudy is mine. Just mine. Not carters anymore just mine.

I stroke the back of her hand with my thumb and she squeezes my hand causing me to smile.

I take a quick glance around the room and my eyes connect with Allison Gold's. Rudy's grandmother.

I never really got the chance to speak to her much. She never really left former-alpha-Ashton's side. She purses her lips slightly and sighs then a look of understanding fills her face and she nods at me before focusing back on the conversation in the room.

The story behind her and her mate was something everyone knew. She knew what it was like to want your mate more than anything. For no one to get in the way. Even if that was your twin brother.

"So when can I leave this room?" Rudy's asks, causing me to snap my attention to her.

She wants to leave this room?? She could have died she needs the rest.

"You're not leaving just yet." I say. She looks up at me with confusion.

"Why not?" I was kind of surprised there was no fight in her, normally that was an everyday thing for us.

"You need to rest, princess." I tell her while putting and loose piece of hair behind her ear.

Before I can pull my hand away she presses her palm again the back of my hand and presses my palm against her cheek.

"We'll see what the doctor says." Luna Calista says. I personally don't like that but I can't go against the Alphas commands.

After a few moments the doctor walks into the room.

"Good morning." He says before looking at his clipboard and checking one of the machines that are connected to my mate.

"May I?" He asks and I look up. I frown when I realize he's talking to me. He needs Rudy's hand... the one I'm currently holding.

The doctor takes her hand and I growl, however, I don't move. Rune has been more possessive than he was before.

He drops her hand and she immediately reaches for me again. The doctor chuckles.

"Well, your vitals look amazing. You healed well and there's no signs of broken bones or fractures. No more vampire venom in your veins. You may have some minor bruising, which is normal."

So I guess that means she's able to leave.... Damnit.

I couldn't help wondering what would happen when we get out and face reality. Maybe the denial of losing my brother would finally hit. Rudy was gutted when we found her.

The pain in her eyes brought me to tears as soon as I seen her.

What's going to happen when she realizes carters really gone..?

What's going to happen when I realize carters really gone?

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RUDY GRACE SILVER

I walk out of Lesli's room and make it halfway to the bathroom when the strangest thing happens.

The smell of Vanilla and rain hits my nose.

Not being able to stop myself, I follow the scent.

I follow it all the way to the kitchen where Lesli's older twin brothers are staring at me with wide eyes.

There's no doubt that the same expression is on my own face.

"Mate." they both whispered at the same time.

Both. Two.

I couldn't fight it either, "Mate." Comes out of my mouth and I glance between the brothers.

"How is this possible?" I ask.

They share a quick glance between each other than their attention goes back to me.

I know I feel it for both.

The mate bond is strong between both brothers.

And another weird part is I'm only seventeen.

They could have felt it since there older, but I shouldn't.

"How is this possible?" I ask again.

Carter goes to take a step towards me, but I step back once and put my hand out.

"No, Stop. Don't come near me." I say, and the pained expression that crosses his face makes my heart ache.

"How. Is. This. Possible?" I ask once more, this time slightly frustrated.

"We don't know, okay? We weren't expecting this either." Ethan says, drawing my attention to him.

His brown curly hair falls over his forehead which leads to his hazel eyes and sharp jawline.

I glance back at Carter and the sadness is still there.

I take in his similar features to his brother.

There are twins, yet they seem so different.

I awake with a sob. That dream felt so real...

Well it wasn't really a dream. That really happened. I remember that day like it was yesterday. The smell of vanilla and rain was so strong that I was compelled to walk down those stairs.

Ethan and Carters eyes stared at me with the such an odd expression.

I wipe the silent tears from my face and stand up. It's about two in the morning.

"I could use a run" Ellie tells me.

It's settled then.

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I find myself two hours later sitting on a rock in Ethan's garden. The one he took me to a few months ago.

It truly is beautiful here even more so at night.

A firefly lands on the center of the water fountain. It lights up a little plaque I hadn't noticed before. I stand and look at the plaque, reading what it says.

Edith Richman's Garden

Edith Richman. I've never heard that name before. Ethan never told me his grandmothers name.

Edith.

I shift back into Ellie and make my way back to my house.

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