105\u2013Let\u2019s Stay Close, Sister\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yuvonne:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing my sister with such a handsome man really surprised me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I watched her from the window of my room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I had been sitting there, keeping an eye on her, and when I saw her return with such a dashing man, I almost lost my breath.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I knew her husband was here, I\u2019d heard about it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But seeing him in person, from so close, stunned me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still, he wasn\u2019t as good\u2013looking as Baxter. I\u2019d scored a better one.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Sawyer was a good catch, someone who looked good, who was probably good in bed too.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When I tried to introduce myself and apologize to my sister, she shocked me by shutting me out. I was so disappointed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I expected her to forgive me right away. It\u2019s not like she had any other family.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But ever since she\u2019d returned, she\u2019d become this strange version of herself, always trying to prove she was better than everyone else.\u00a0<\/p>\n
First of all, how the heck did she become so popular?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Second, her attitude sucked. And third, how the hell did she manage to land a husband like Sawyer?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even though she wouldn\u2019t let me introduce myself, I followed her anyway.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When I reached the porch and placed a hand on the door, I overheard her and her husband talking inside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Their conversation stopped me from barging in.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her husband\u2019s voice carried a strange, angry tone when he asked if I had hurt her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I wasn\u2019t scared, I knew I was safe with Baxter on my side.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was no way she could get me punished, and no way he could hurt me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But something about the way he asked who had hurt her, it had power in it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then I reminded myself that he might be powerful in the human world, maybe even rich too, but in the werewolf world, he was nothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Baxter was an alpha. Not just any alpha, the most powerful one I\u2019d ever seen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
So I stepped back, thinking I could use Baxter as my shield. I turned around and walked straight back into the mansion, where I saw Baxter walking downstairs to the first floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The others weren\u2019t around, probably in their own rooms.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBaxter!\u201d I called, opening my arms wide.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I hadn\u2019t seen him all day because I\u2019d stayed up watching movies all night and only woke up about an hour ago.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
100\u2013let Stay Close Sister\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 Bonus\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a quick shower, I got ready, sat by the window, and that\u2019s when I saw Madeline coming home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou seem to be in a good mood,\u201d Baxter remarked, not hugging me but gently pinching my cheek.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCome on, give me a hug,\u201d I insisted, pouting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He smiled at my silliness and hugged me softly. But his scent, it was mesmerizing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat were you doing outside?\u201d he asked casually, not suspecting a thing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI went to speak with Madeline and apologize, but she just stormed off with her husband. It was weird, the way she wrapped her arms around him, like I was interrupting their moment. Maybe I picked the wrong time.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I tried to sound casual but slipped in a few details on purpose, and I saw Baxter\u2019s face tighten slightly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo you didn\u2019t get to talk to her?\u201d he asked, and I shook my head.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, I really do want to apologize. Can you please come with me?\u201d I pleaded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, sure. But let me speak with her first. I want to make sure she\u2019s comfortable seeing you right now,\u201d Baxter said, walking toward the kitchen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I followed behind him, and thankfully, I was behind him, because even though my mood soured, he didn\u2019t see it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I was honestly annoyed. I didn\u2019t like the fact that he wasn\u2019t telling me I didn\u2019t need to apologize.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Instead, he was suggesting that he\u2019d ask her if she, the queen, wanted to see my face. That really rubbed me the\u00a0<\/p>\n
wrong way.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But as always, when he turned around to face me, I forced a smile onto my lips, trying to look perfectly understanding.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, please do, but make it quick. I really want to apologize. I kind of miss the kids, you know?\u201d I said, pouting.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I noticed the way Baxter frowned at me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cReally? You like kids?\u201d he asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was deep confusion in his tone, which only made me more upset.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, why are you asking me like that? Don\u2019t you think I can like kids?\u201d I laughed awkwardly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou used to hate even going to schools with me when I volunteered at the orphanages. Remember how you said you couldn\u2019t stand the kids running around and all?\u201d he replied, reminding me of something that made me clench my jaw in secret.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Did he really have to bring that up? Apparently, yes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBaxter, that was different. Honestly, seeing these kids changed my mind. There\u2019s something so wonderful about them. They\u2019re adorable, aren\u2019t they?\u201d I said in the cheerful tone I always used with him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He smiled at me, that soft, innocent smile someone gives when they think the other person is being cute.\u00a0<\/p>\n
So I guessed my act was working.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, fine. Let\u2019s have some breakfast, and then we can go speak with her,\u201d he finally agreed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I didn\u2019t want to apologize. I just wanted to be involved, to see what was happening between her and her husband.\u00a0<\/p>\n
2\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
105\u2013Terr Stay Close, Sister\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 Bonus\u00a0<\/p>\n
And if I didn\u2019t stay close to her, how else would I hurt her? 1\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy breakfast? It\u2019s already lunchtime. Let\u2019s go there and have lunch with them. What do you say?\u201d I suggested, clapping my hands happily.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat would be too much. We shouldn\u2019t go uninvited. But yes, we can go and apologize to them. Let\u2019s just eat lunch first,\u201d he replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As he spoke, I got a notification on my phone. It was a message from my mother:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mom: Make sure you make amends with Madeline today. That day we made foolish mistakes. We shouldn\u2019t have driven her away. This time, be nice. Remember, staying close to her is important for us.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I glanced briefly at Baxter before replying to her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Me: Already working on it. Her husband doesn\u2019t seem to like the idea of anyone hurting her. But don\u2019t worry, everything will be fine and taken care of.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I hit send, giving Baxter a deceptively sweet smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
BIG SALE: 3500 bonus free fou you\u00a0<\/p>\n
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