The Twin

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Day melted into night as I sat out on my balcony, watching the sky slowly turn darker blue. The cool breeze gently combed through my loose curls, blowing a few into my face. I tightly clutched my mug, my head aching from everything that had transpired today.

Before Dominick's funeral I had thought I would get at least a day to myself, where I wouldn't be meeting my next alpha. I hated the idea of being his brother's mate, despite them being twins. It twisted my heart with many emotions, breaking it slowly as I thought over my future. I had hoped that the elders wouldn't force me to accept Dominick's twin, that they would waive this rule for me. I knew with twins, once one either dies or rejects the mate, the twin gets the chance to accept them. It was an awful situation to be in, how does one fall in love with someone who shares the same face as their deceased love? How am I supposed to even kiss him?

These questions cantered through my mind, giving my heart a series of palpitations as I imagined needing to sleep in the same bed as him. I breathed in a calming breath, attempting to gain control over myself again. Whether I agreed with it or not, I have no choice but to accept Vincent as my new mate. Unless, I wanted to challenge him, to claim the alpha title as mine and only mine. But that would be idiotic of me, by the sheer power flowing off of him in waves, I stand no chance against him.

"Such a foolish thought, Olivia,” I mumbled to myself.

I mused over my problems a little longer, until the moon was high in the sky and the stars were shining brightly beside it. My eyes grew heavy and the tea in my mug was no longer there, only the few droplets of it left behind. I pulled myself from my chair and walked back into my room, closing the doors behind me. I glanced at my necklace as I placed my mug down, frowning as the beautiful gold chain gleamed in the moon's silver light. I softly ran my fingers over it, tilting my head slightly as I went back to that night.

Sighing, I pulled myself away from the jewelry and allowed my robe to gracefully fall from my frame. I quickly slid under my covers, enjoying the soft caress of the blankets. I pushed the events of today to the back of my mind, allowing myself to fall into a decently peaceful slumber.