Swallowed Twin
Josh “Safe to come out, brother!” I mind linked Ashley as he came forth from within me. I never knew I had a twin until I was 5 years old, but I talked openly about having an imaginary friend. It must have been my connection to him that I felt. I was privy to Uncle Jonas’ constant insults and physical bullying that when I did realise I had a swallowed twin I maintained his secrecy to the whole pack. It was my job to keep him safe! Ashley felt everything I felt, and he and I were so much a part of each other as oxygen to live. As he came forth, he jumped on our bed kicking his legs over into a crossed position and put his hands behind his head. He looked at me and I knew what he was thinking, because I couldn’t stop thinking about her either. How perfect she was for us. I didn’t even
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