*Phoenix POV*
Through the years, I have tried to be the level-headed sibling. I have done my best to be the voice of reason for all of my brothers and sisters, and they have done the same for me.
To say it was easy growing up a Young would be a lie. Things were tough at times, but eventually it would all work out in the end. Our parents were strict, but always showed us unconditional love. They showed us what a true mate bond looks like, and how you can go above and beyond that bond, and actually fall in love.
That is how I feel about Cree. The mate bond brought her into my life, but it was her and her heart that had me falling in love. She and I now have 5 kids. Four girls and our son. Up until now, Ava had no idea that her and her siblings didn't share a mother, but she had heard som
