The Blackwell Brothers

n. Her eyes scanned my body and face, searching for any sign of injury. "

like me, she's special. She receives preferential treatment from everyone, including the teachers. No on

omeone. We both fell to the floor, and I quickly stood up to apologize. Lisa smiled, and we introduced ourselves. It turned out we were both lo

at-home type. We're worlds apart, but she's still my best friend, and I wouldn't have her any other way. Lisa is a stunning blonde

I needed to reassure her. "I'm fine, Lisa. He just yelled

right through me. "Rose, don't lie to me. I can see the fear in

rom Lisa. "He said I'm going to pay for what I did

enched her fists. "That bastard," she mutt

st get to our next class," I said w

I'm worried about you. You know I can talk to his dad

don't worry about me. I like what he does to me, and one day, he'll change and see that I

een any changes," she said, her voice laced with skepticism. "He's still treating yo

Lisa didn't understand. "He's nice

s isn't some romance novel. Besides, don't you want to fin

mates and mate bonds, but I had always thought it was a bit silly. A mate was supposed to be your soulmate, someone who would love you, feel your pai

my mate for Adrien, and I strongly believed that he would do the same for

e, I don't need one," I said

razy?" she asked, her voice laced with disbelief. "Of course, you

ur, and soon it was time to go home. But I couldn't leave without Lisa, so I searched for her face in the crowd of

n, Sasha, and you already know Travis," she said excitedly, pointing to the people stan

say, and the rest greeted me with smiles. "Hi,

ng at Travis and Travis smiled, looking at me shy

and drink alcohol when you can just sit home and read a book? "I don

t smile. Travis is quite good-looking, with his jet black hair reaching shoulder length, his brown eyes, and his spotle

d I smiled back. Sasha whispered something in his ear, and he nodded and turned back to me. "I have to go now, but I'll see you on Friday," he said

eased, and I laughed. "He's just a friend, Li

me to be his first. Ever since the incident in the cafeteria, he has been acting nicer and different. He eve

aising her hands up in defeat. "Fine, Mrs. Blackwell, let's go hom

ds. I couldn't help but smile at the thought of it. One day, it would become a reality