The Lost Lycan Princess

Chapter 22 - Brothers

Sitting in a local coffee shop, I sat waiting patiently for my visitors to arrive. Last night I decided to spend the night in a nearby hotel. It was cosy, nothing too glamorous or extravagant but more homely and refreshing. After the events of yesterday, my mind is still a bit blurry trying to process what happened. But right now, the excitement of seeing my brothers is overgrowning the anger and hurt I have been feeling.

Playing with my coffee using a straw, I sat lost deep in thought until a familiar sound of bell ringing caught my attention. Looking up from where I was seated at a table in the back, I saw five tall strong muscular young men standing at the entrance of the shop. All five were busy looking around as if they were searching for or something or in this situation, someone. Standing up, I could help but feel the rush of euphoria run through my veins as I stood staring at the familiar faces of my dearest brothers.

Sam was the oldest, being almost 13 years older then me which would make him in his early thirties now. He met his mate, Ella, about 8 years ago and they now have a beautiful 6 year old little boy called Theodore, but I call him Teddy. Sam is the leader of the family, and by that I mean he is the one who keeps the boys in line and makes sure they dont go wild. His very strict and holds a lot of authority but behind that his a loving guy.

Jake was the second oldest, just three years younger then Sam. He just celebrated his 30th birthday recently with his mate Chloe. I was a bit upset with myself that I didn't take the time off working at the diner to go visit and celebrate with him. But he insisted it was ok. I would have to make it up to him soon. Jake has what you may call anger issues which makes him a danger to both himself and others. When provoked, his ruthless. But he always held a soft spot for me. I guess he is the most over protective of all my brothers but it's one of the things I love about him.

Zack and Alec are the twins. They are just seven years older then me. They are the jokers in the family, always laughing and joking around with everyone and playing pranks on Sam and Jake even though it usually ends up in an argument, with Jake chasing them around with a sword or chainsaw trying to murder them.

Zack met his mate Gabrielle who is actually a human, five years ago. It was strange at first, having a human knowing about our kind but after explaining everything to her, Gabs excepted Zack with open arms. Crazy what love can do.

Alec met his mate not long after Zack but unfortunately she passed away in a car accident just three weeks later. It took a lot out of him losing his mate but because the mate bond wasn't strong enough, it was easier for Alec to move on. Even though he wont admit it, I know he envies others who have mates. I just hope the moon goddess decided to bless him with a second chance.

Seth is the youngest boy in our family. His five years older then me but you would take him to be about 21. His a charmer, sweet and passionate. His basically the perfect gentleman, always opening doors for ladys or giving them his seat. His kind with a big heart. Unfortunately he didn't find his mate yet even thought I know deep down its killing him. We're extremely close. Growing up, he was one of my best friends. I would tell him everything, about school, guys....
He would tell me all about the girls he liked or the dated, his secrets and his dreams. Even when Kiera and I moved away from home, Seth and I always kept in contact. I missed him so much, I missed all of them.

"Hey" I yelled the whole way across the coffee shop. Everyone's eyes suddenly turned from the boys to me and back to the boys again. Alec's eyes were the first to see me as he almost ran down to the table I was at. Meeting my brother half way, he wrapped his strong arms around my tiny waist as he swung me around.

Giggling, I wrapped my arms around his body when he stopped swinging and rested my head against his chest. I couldn't stop the waterworks from starting as I cried with joy, a huge smile taming over most of my face.