Mated to the Alpha Twins

I followed Tori into her house, my ankle absolutely screaming in protest. I could in the short time I’d been hanging out with Tori, my ankle had swelled up considerably.

I tried to cover my horrendous limp, but the sharp pain shooting up my leg made it difficult.

“Are you limping?” Tori frowned, her eyes locked on my injured ankle.

“It’s nothing.” I shrugged, “I fell earlier and must’ve twisted it.”

I hadn’t much experience with lying, but I hoped I had enough skill to fool Tori. My heart was thundering in my chest from the simple lie and Tori stood quietly for a few moments. The more seconds that passed in silence, the faster my heart began to beat.

“You should let me wrap it.” Tori pursed her lips, she didn’t look fooled, “It’ll hurt less to walk on.”

I contemplated that for a few moments and nodded in defeat. I could easily cover up a twisted ankle. A simple fall would be the perfect excuse. She knew how clumbsy I was, so it was no wonder I somehow managed to fall.

“Wait here.” Tori called out over her shoulder as she walked down the hall on the first floor.

Tori came back a few moments later with a first aid kit in hand.

“I’m gonna help you up the stairs to my bedroom.” Tori nodded, her lips still pursed.

“It’s alright, I can get up the stairs.” I mumbled, sulking past her.

I gritted my teeth and held in a hiss of pain as I pulled myself up each step. Tori was completely silent behind me. It was clear she wasn’t buying my story about falling. My heart hammered in response. The last thing I needed was for someone to report Frank and Melissa for abuse. They wouldn’t find any proof, and the accusation would only p**s the two of them off.

Tori pointed at a door down the hall, and I let her take the lead.

Her room was huge, full of fuzzy pillows and plush carpets. I plopped down on a couch she had in her room, pushed up against the wall.

I looked around in amazement as Tori pulled out a thick looking wrap. I had never seen a room so huge, or so decorated. Her room looked more like a suite. A four poster bed sat across the room, a white comforter sat on top with tons of fuzzy white and purple pillows. It looked like one of those bedrooms you see in an interior design magazine.

“Your room is amazing.” I gaped, hoping to change the subject.

“Mom’s an interior designer.” Tori grinned. “She went crazy with the entire house.”

“Well that explains it.” I chuckled, “Send her over to my house sometime.”

I clamped my lips shut hastily, hoping I hadn’t implied anything strange. If I had, Tori didn’t seem to notice.

“How’s renovations going over at your place?” Tori looked up and smiled.

“Their going- good, great really.” I shrugged, “Just fixing up the bathrooms and kitchen.”

“Maybe you could stay the night sometime.” Tori smiled, something flashed across her eyes but was gone before I could identify it.

“Maybe!” I grinned back. “Any night is fine with me.”

“Your parents don’t care if you stay over on a school night?” Tori inquired, her eyebrow raised curiously.

“Not really.” I shook my head, “Melissa kinda let’s me do my own thing.”

The voice in my head groaned. By trying to remain relaxed, I was simply attracting more unwanted attention. I was truly horrible at keeping anything a secret.

shoe off.” Tori

clench as I untied my shoelaces. Every little movement made my ankle throb, and I was beginning to worry

my cheek. I let my eyes flicker down warily, and they nearly

of black and purple intertwined and mixed

hand over her mouth,

my teeth together and let out a hiss of pain when Tori gently lifted my

and fell down the stairs. I didn’t think it was this

gave me a hard stare, glancing

my stomach, and I turned my head away from her

face, Aurora?”

sore, painful even when

you mean?” I

huffed and got up from the floor, placing a compact

my eyes trailed over

draw plenty of unwanted attention. The

fell.” I shrugged,

better’, my conscience was telling

hospital.” Tori nodded with finality and

sock back on, “I don’t

the gears in her head turning. Any second now, I expected steam to erupt from her ears. Her hair was

crossed her arms, “He has an office here in town.

slipped my shoe back

way and wrapped an

Tori sighed impatiently,

of afraid of doctors

brain even contemplated just running away from Tori. Even if I

a good friend but the truth could ruin everything for me. Child abuse would get reported to Social Services, and another agent would come out and “investigate”. Melissa would clean up her act and pretend to be the caring and dutiful mother. Once the Social Worker found no proof, they’d leave me with an extremely pissed off

and I care about you.” Tori grimaced, “You’re going to the d**n Doctor’s. I’ll carry you

hissed, my strength was quickly waning. I was

I grimaced. She hit the exact spot I slammed against

Tori’s Mom poked her head from the kitchen, her concerned

and gave her a weary smile. The concern in her voice hit me hard, something I had never

her ankle earlier.” Tori gave me a pointed look before she turned

thinking.” Tori’s Mom nodded, a frown formed on

her head, practically propping me against her

Tori’s Mom.” I gave her a small smile, ignoring

Tori’s Mom smiled softly as we walked out onto

sure how she managed it, but Tori supported most of my weight on

cold when a familiar voice called

Kade’s rough voice called

strolled up to Tori and I. Alec followed behind

Alec frowned,

looked absolutely

on his head. Kade wore a black button down shirt which was rolled up to his elbows. My eyes couldn’t help

Grace in Kade’s arms sent jealousy flooding through

Their widened eyes made me feel smug, and I tried not to let