Chapter 145: Her True Friends

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Chapter 145: Her True FriendsEvaline: I thought promising Draven a week would buy me some peace. But as the time crept forward, I realized I was nowhere near ready to reveal the truth. Not even close. It was gnawing at me - this growing fear. Of what I would lose. Of how they would look at me once everything was out in the open. Of what I would destroy with my own words. Because somewhere along the way, without even realizing it, I had started falling for Oscar and Draven. Not just because they were my fated mates, but because they were... good. Gentle, loyal, frustrating at times, yes.. but good. They both had showed me that I could build a future with them. Oscar with his quiet strength and the way he made space for me to breathe. Draven with his cocky smirks and surprisingly thoughtful gestures that always caught me off guard. And now... I was terrified. What if the truth shattered everything I had with them? I carried that weight into Sunday. My chest was heavy with thoughts that refused to settle. Thankfully, River was absent again. According to the receptionist, he was handling an important business deal at his company. I didn’t ask for details, I was just relieved. The headquarters felt almost serene without him. No intimidating aura lingering in the office, no silent judgment as I tried not to mess up my tasks. I spent the day at my desk, filing reports, reviewing submissions from various rogue packs, drafting responses for River’s review. These were just mundane tasks... but peaceful. And I needed that peace. Even if it was fragile. By Monday, I tried to fall back into my usual routine as a first-year student at Silver Moon. As classes began, I tried to focus on what the professors were teaching during their periods, or working on my ’Werewolf History and Politics’ assignment that was still far from completion. During ’Herbs and Potions’ class, we got to learn that Kieran wouldn’t be attending the classes for the rest of week as he was away for work. But instead of his classes getting canceled, a senior from final year turned up as our temporary teacher for the entire week. I was too lost in my own thoughts and worries that I completely overlooked Kieran’s sudden absence from the Academy. Fortunately, I was able to complete my assignment on time and submitted it on Tuesday. And despite not doing my best preparation for the test, I was still able to answer all the questions, though not as well as I might have if not for my distracted thoughts. I just stepped out of the building when a strong hand curled around my wrist. "Hey," Kyros whispered, tugging me away. "Come with us." Before I could have collected myself from the shock of his sudden appearance and asked anything, he was already dragging me to somewhere. Rowan appeared at my other side, but offered no explanation. He just gave a silent nod and guided me down the east corridor which was rarely used outside of late evening classes. The moment we turned a corner and stepped into one of the small, shaded courtyards tucked between the buildings, I knew something was up. "Alright," I sighed while crossing my arms. "What’s going on?" Kyros raised an eyebrow. "That’s our line." "You have been off," Rowan added. "Quiet. Distant. You have been avoiding the entire group for days now." "Not avoiding," I muttered, "just... busy." Kyros tilted his head, clearly not convinced. "We have known you long enough to fall for that. Something’s eating you up, and we want to know what. Before the rest of the group comes swarming in with their own questions, especially Mallory." The tightness in my chest expanded, then cracked open. I glanced between them. These two were the only ones who knew about my mate bonds with Oscar and Draven. I sucked in a breath before finally speaking, "I... made a promise. To Draven." Kyros folded his arms and leaned against the tree beside him. "Go on." "I told him... I would tell him everything. All of my secrets. By the end of the week." Rowan’s eyes softened as realization hit him. "That’s a good thing, Eva." "No, it’s terrifying," I snapped, then winced. "Sorry. I just-" I dragged a hand through my hair, feeling my voice faltering. "What if they hate me after they find out? What if they can’t look at me the same way? I have built something real with them and now I might destroy it all." Neither of them responded immediately, and for a second, I wanted to turn and run. But then Kyros stepped forward and placed a hand on my shoulder. "You are doing the right thing," he said firmly. "Hiding it forever isn’t the answer." "I know," I whispered. "Look," Rowan said gently. "I won’t pretend to know exactly what you are scared of. But I do know this - Draven and Oscar? They are not going to walk away just like that. Not if they know it’s still you. Not if they have already seen your heart." I looked down, blinking quickly. The lump in my throat was burning. "And if they do?" Kyros added. "Then they are idiots. And they don’t deserve you." I didn’t respond, because I couldn’t tell them exactly why I was so worried. This fear wasn’t from the brothers learning that they both were my mates, but about my other secret. One moment, I was feeling all alone and cold, and then I felt strong, warm arms surrounding me as Kyros pulled me into a hug. "Whatever happens," he said in a softer voice, "you are not alone in this. Not anymore." "He’s right. You have us, Eva." Rowan added as he gave my shoulder a light squeeze. I pressed my lips together and nodded slowly. I wasn’t calm, not entirely. The fear was still there, lingering just beneath the surface. But the panic had quieted. The chaos in my chest had stilled, if only for a moment. Because I wasn’t alone. I had friends, true friends, who weren’t just there for the good moments. They were here for the fear, the doubt, the vulnerability. They were here for me.

Chapter 145: Her True Friends

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