Unexpected

chapter 5: truth

[Bay’s pov]

After Alex and Sarah came back from the bathroom they told me we had to leave. They wouldn't say why but I have a feeling something happened. I’m not quite sure what's going on and neither of them will tell me.

Alex has been way too quiet. After what feels like a lifetime of walking in utter silence, we finally made it home. As we approach the porch I'm Surprised to see Gram sitting in her chair still awake.

“Are you guys gonna tell me what's going on?” I asked, Neither responded.

“What are you kids doing back so early?” she looked at us concerned “did something happen?”

Alex nodded looking at her in the eyes “Gram, how is it possible that I have a mate? Humans don't get mates?”

My eyes widened, what the hell? Is she talking about Adam? Please tell me I heard her wrong. We can't have mates.

“Alex, what the hell is going on?” I questioned. Curiosity running through me. Why wouldn't she tell me? We tell each other everything.

“Oh dear, I was hoping to talk to you guys about everything on Sunday, But alas some things change” she stood up, looking between the two of us “let's head inside, I'll make some tea and we’ll talk about everything”.

We followed her in, and sat at the kitchen table while she filled the tea pot up with water.

[Alex’s pov]

Gram hands us each a mug full of chamomile tea and takes the seat next to me. “First and foremost, I have a letter from your mother. It was left with the two of you at my doorstep.” She handed me a folded piece of paper. “If you two would like to read it in private you can. If not, we will be right here with you.” She held my hand, as I looked over at Bay.

“Go ahead, it's okay.” he reassured me, although I could see the uncertainty in his eyes.

With a wavering breath, I unfolded the old piece of paper.

“Anna, please take care of my dearest children, my daughter Alexandria and my son Bay, they were born May 31st 2003. Bay is the eldest of the two, born 5 minutes before his sister. Please, keep them safe, don't tell them anything of who they are until they are of age to gain their wolves. They are in danger. As you most likely know, we were attacked at the castle. We are going into hiding and having them away from us is the only way to keep them safe. If Lucian finds them he will kill them. They are of the Alpha King's bloodline and on top of that, a set of twins of different genders is unheard of in the werewolf world. They are destined for power. Tell them their parents love them. And no matter what, we will meet again, and for that day I can't wait.

-Andria Casal”

I had tears in my eyes, Bay had his arm around me comfortingly. I couldn’t find the words to say at this moment. My mind is filled with questions. We’re werewolf royalty? I don't understand? Why hide this from us our entire lives? My parents were attacked.

“Gram why...why keep this from us?” Bay whispered while staring at the floor.

Sarah intervened “Bay, don't be angry at her. She was only doing what was asked of her by her queen. If you want to be mad at anyone, be mad at me. I knew too.” Both our eyes snapped up at her in disbelief.

And this time it was my turn to talk “Explain. This note says we're in danger. How do you know who we really are if it's supposed to be some big secret?”

She sighed “I'm a witch. Don't freak out! You promised me earlier you wouldn’t. I didn't know who you were, I just knew what. I could sense it in your aura, even before being of age to get your wolves, it's extremely powerful.” My eyes go wide. I look over at Bay and he's making the same face I am. My best friend's a witch and she never told me.

Gram broke the tension and asked “Now, what's this about a mate?” I told her everything that happened, starting with Jase shoving Adam off of me. she looked at me wide eyed “Jase? Jase, who? Did he tell you his last name?” I shook my head. “Listen to me and listen to me carefully, child. If this vampire you speak of is who I think it is, he is very dangerous. He has murdered millions, decimated entire villages just for fun. He likes the chase. Over the past decade he hasn't been seen. Jase Fain is a royal vampire, one of the few out there born into life instead of bitten. He is the oldest vampire we know to be alive”.

She paused, taking a sip from her mug “If you really are his mate I worry for the safety of those around you. Vampires are extremely possessive when it comes to their mates.”

I stiffened at her words. I don’t want anything to happen to my family.

[Bay’s pov]

This is all too much to process at once. My heart is pounding. Our parents might still be alive and our family is royalty? This has to be some type of fever dream. There is no way this can be true.

“I'm not mad at either of you. You guys were doing what you thought was right by keeping this from us. That I can understand. What I am mad about is the fact that my sister, my twin, the person who is supposed to tell me everything like I tell her, didn't tell me about what happened at the party when I found her. Why didn't you tell me Alex? You know what. I don't even wanna hear it. Goodnight guys, I'm going to bed.“ I got out of my chair and headed to my room without so much of a glance at them.

Maybe I'm being irrational. It hurts that my sister didn't want to confide in me about something as life altering as what happened tonight. I didn't need all the details she probably told Sarah. A simple explanation would've been fine. If this guy is who Gram thinks he is, I will do everything in my power to keep her safe. Even if it isn’t much. And we’re werewolves? Our whole life I lived in fear of these creatures, of going too far away from town, and this whole time we were just like them?

I close my eyes and let out a sigh. Putting my headphones in and drowning out everything around me, including my own thoughts, soon enough I drifted off to sleep.