Brother’s Best Friends Are My Mates novel Chapter 61

Rain

We needed help to track down Gabi… this much was true. I didn’t know what else to do other than reach out to appeal to the vampires for help. With me being a half-vampire and a registered vampire with the vampire council, I had a good chance to secure their help.

There was just one little problem… I needed to figure out what vampire clan my family was a part of or had past ties to. It was frustrating knowing I could do something but had to jump through these hoops. Time was of the essence!

A werewolf pregnancy only lasted about six months and with Gabi being two months along, we didn’t have much time. I reached out to my mom, hoping she could help me.

Hey Mom, quick question. Do you know anything about which vampire clan we belonged to?

-R

Oh, hi, Rain. That’s… unexpected. Why are you asking about this now?

-M

Just something I’ve been thinking about lately. I feel like I should know where we come from. Like, who we are. It’s been bugging me.

-R

I understand. It’s important to know where you come from. But honestly, Rain, I don’t have much information on that. Your father might’ve known more, but it wasn’t something he ever shared with me in detail.

-M

So, there’s nothing? No family records or hints about which clan it was.

-R

Not on my end, no. I’ve always wondered about it, too. But there are no documents I’ve seen or heard about, no clues that I can think of. It’s always felt like one of those things he kept to himself.

-M

Wow, that’s… not exactly helpful. So, where do I even begin to look for something like that?

-R

Well, if you want answers, you could try the Vampire Association. They keep detailed records for all the clans, including the extinct or scattered ones. If anyone knows anything about our origins, they might.

-M

The Vampire Association? Do I just… call them?

-R

It’s a bit more formal than just calling, Rain. You’ll need to file an official request. It’s a process, but they’re usually good about these things. Be prepared, though-they’ll likely ask for proof of lineage or other documentation before they’ll give you anything.

-M

Proof? Like what?

-R

Anything that ties back to our family history. Maybe an old heirloom, some documents your father kept, or even something passed down from the generations before us. I don’t know exactly what he might’ve held on to, but it’s worth looking through our things. You might find something useful.

-M

Great. Another mystery to solve. Just what I needed.

-R

I know it sounds like a hassle, but don’t get too frustrated. The Association can be strict, but they’re thorough. If there’s information out there, they’ll find it. It just might take time.

-M

Yeah, I guess you’re right. It’s just a little overwhelming, you know?

-R

I understand. But you’re resourceful. You’ll figure it out. If you need any help along the way, don’t hesitate to ask.

-M

Thanks, Mom. I’ll look around and let you know if I find anything.

-R

Of course, Rain. Let me know if you need anything. I’m here.

Lia

I heard the guys upstairs talking and laughing with each other. It filled me with mixed emotions. On the one hand, I was glad that they could find some enjoyment given what was happening at the moment, but I was also angry. Angry at the fact that my brother was able to find the same enjoyment.

He was a wreck, still barely eating and coming out of his room. I had done what I could, trying my best to help him function.

My brother needed to eat, sleep, and survive. Gabi was going to come back with their pup and they needed him at his best. It was only a matter of time before we found them-I was convinced of this.

But seeing this version of my brother was still difficult for me to wrap my mind around The same could be said for the rest of my mates even if they weren’t saying it out loud.

I shook my head, deciding not to rain on their parade. Who was I to lash out and tell them they couldn’t find small moments of enjoyment? It would be very hypocritical of me.

When I checked in on Michael that afternoon, he was feeling no better. Me and my future mates were taking turns taking care of him, trying to make sure we got him through each day as best as we could.

It was my determination that was going to help us get through all of this.

Michael did talk with me a little, but he went right back into his little nest he had made in the middle of the bed. I wasn’t used to seeing Alpha’s nest. It was usually something you saw with omegas when they were in heat or pregnant… neither of which my brother was experiencing because it was an impossibility.

He muttered something under his breath, making me freeze.

“What was that, Michael?”

“Nothing.”

“Michael…”

“I said it was nothing!”

I winced and turned, not wanting to remain there for the conversation. He didn’t mean to lash out. My brother was just hurting, unsure of what to do with himself. It must’ve been difficult to always be looked at as this rock and pillar of your group, unable to allow yourself to be vulnerable.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with being vulnerable, something I wished my brother would understand. He seemed almost shamed that he was experiencing it now as if he couldn’t fully comprehend what was going on with him or didn’t want to I should say.

For a second I stood there, waiting to see if my brother would perhaps stop or apologize to me for his outburst, but he didn’t say anything. All he did was pull the blanket back over his head, muttering more unintelligible things under his breath.

With a heavy sigh, I left the room knowing this was the best option right now because calling out my brother wasn’t going ot help anyone.