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Alexis's 18th birthday was supposed to be a celebration, a milestone marking her transition into adulthood. But little did she know, her life was about to take a drastic turn. The party was still fresh in her mind, the laughter and cheers of her friends and family echoing in her thoughts, when her brother Alexandra pulled her aside, his eyes grave with concern.
"Lexi, we need to talk," he said, his voice low and urgent.
Alexis's heart raced as she followed him to the backyard, the darkness of the night swallowing them whole. It was there, under the light of the full moon, that Alexandra revealed the shocking truth: they were mates, bound by a primal, unbreakable bond.
The revelation left Alexis reeling, her mind struggling to comprehend the impossibility of it all. Her brother, her own flesh and blood, was her intended partner, her soulmate.
As the days passed, the tension in the household grew thicker than the fog that rolled in from the ocean. Their parents' anxiety was palpable, their fear and unease hanging like a dark cloud over the family. Secrets long buried began to surface, and Alexis found herself questioning everything she thought she knew about her family, her brother, and herself.
Who was the biological child of their parents? And was it right to feel the way she did about her brother, her mate?
The questions swirled in her mind like a maelstrom, as she and Alexandra embarked on a journey to uncover the truth and navigate the treacherous landscape of their forbidden love.
Alexis's mind raced with questions, but she couldn't bring herself to ask them aloud. The weight of the revelation hung heavy in the air, making it hard to breathe. She felt like she was drowning in a sea of confusion and uncertainty.
Alexandra, sensing her distress, reached out and took her hand. The touch sent a spark through her body, and she pulled away, unsure of how to process her emotions.
"Lexi, we need to talk to Mom and Dad," Alexandra said, his voice firm but gentle. "We need to figure out what's going on and why they kept this from us."
Alexis nodded, knowing he was right. But the thought of confronting her parents made her stomach twist into knots. She had always been the obedient child, the one who followed the rules and never rocked the boat. But now, she felt like she was swimming in uncharted waters, with no lifeline in sight.
As they entered the house, the tension was palpable. Their parents, John and Elizabeth, were sitting in the living room, their faces etched with worry and fear. The air was thick with secrets and lies, and Alexis could feel the weight of it all bearing down on her.
"Mom, Dad, we need to talk," Alexandra said, his voice firm.
John and Elizabeth exchanged a nervous glance, and Alexis knew they were hiding something. Something big.
"What is it, Alexandra?" John asked, his voice laced with a hint of warning.
Alexandra took a deep breath before speaking. "Lexi and I... we're mates. And we want to know why you kept it from us."
Elizabeth's face went white, and John's eyes narrowed. The room fell silent, the only sound the ticking of the clock on the mantle.
"We'll explain everything," John said finally, his voice low and measured. "But you need to understand, it's complicated."
Complicated? That was an understatement. Alexis felt like her whole life had been turned upside down.
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