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knew
you wouldn t. Asling buried her face into her brother s chest.
They are your sisters? Rhys asked, though now looking at the women, he could clearly see the
family
resemblance.
Welcome home, Bethy, Gina said, wiping her eyes. Cecelia s eyes were bright with unshed tears.
We can stay can t we? We can t go back, we can t! Bethy said, sounding close to hysterical.
What happened, Bethy? Damian s voice was gentle but his eyes had hardened.
When we confronted Mom and Dad, the car was still packed from coming home from school. We
both
graduated from LSU this December. We didn t really want to move back into the family home and was
debating getting our own apartment, so we hadn t unpacked yet. Mr. Prescott tried to keep Bethy from
returning. There was talk about an arranged marriage. He may get use of his arm back. Eventually.
Asling
sniffed.
That s my girl. Rian smiled and kissed her forehead.
They still have Dylan. They won t let him out of the house for fear that he would return to Arkadia.
Bethy wiped her eyes with one of the bar s napkins.
We need Liam, Damian said, looking over at Rian desperation in his eyes.
I ll call him. Rian pulled out his phone, stood up, and let Asling take his seat.
They ve joined NOAH, Damian, the entire pride. I swear they are all fucking nuts, Asling said.
Asling, language, Rian said, pulling the phone away.
Sorry, Riri. She smiled at him, he smiled back. His attention was diverted when a familiar voice
came
on the line.
Hey, what s up? Liam greeted him.
They fucking lied! They fucking lied to all the kids and they kept my baby sister from me! I ll kill
them, I swear I will Liam, Rian ranted. Damian sighed. Bethy stared and Asling giggled. Rian began
to
pace.
Rian, who? Liam asked before Rian interrupted him.
They told them we didn t want them. All of those years lost because of those bigoted fucks! They
joined NOAH and they re probably brainwashing all the other kids too!
Rian&
They saw the newsletter, Liam. They saw their stockings and knew that we still thought of them.
They ve come home! Rian started sniffling.
Rian, I swear to all that is holy if you don t tell me what the fuck is going on I m going to have
Sebastian bite your ass! Now calm down and make some damn sense, Liam roared into the phone.
Our asshole parents told our brothers and sisters we didn t want them living in the Lewenhart pride
because they would infringe on our carefree lifestyle. They have joined NOAH and they are holding
Dylan
hostage! Rian shouted.
Rhys looked over. Peyton was watching the entire scene while his hand dipped into the table s bowl
of
chips. He looked as though he were watching one of his soap operas. Duncan was on his cell phone
talking
quickly. Rhys would bet money that it was with his ma.
They have Dylan? He wants to come home? Liam asked sharply.
Yes, Liam. We were already packed, we couldn t get him out, Bethy said.
Bethy, is that you? Liam asked, his voice softening.
It s me, LeeLee, she said.
God, I forgot that you used to call me that. Don t worry about your brother. We are bringing him
home. If he wants to transfer prides there isn t a damn thing they can do about it, Liam said, his voice
sounding harsh.
We knew you would help us, Asling whispered.
Of course, baby doll. You, Bethy and Dylan were our little shadows. Liam laughed.
We hoped, but we didn t know if you really wanted us here. Bethy sighed, exhausted from crying.
She laid her head on her brother s shoulder.
I m hanging up and calling Lachlan now. Girls, no more talk about not being welcome, or I ll put you
over my knee, Liam threatened, though everyone listening knew it was an empty threat. It was proved
two
seconds later when both women giggled.
I am Alpha you know. They giggled again.
I get absolutely no respect, Liam said, but Rhys could hear the smile in his voice.
See you girls in the morning. Liam hung up.
Now, let s head home. I have so much to show you, Rian said, sounding excited.
The four got up and waved good night. When the door shut. Emmett let out a deep breath.
Damn those girls grew up pretty. He was still smiling when Rian popped his head back in.
I heard that. Paws off, bear. Rian hissed and left again. Emmett gulped.
Rian is going to have his hands full. Those two women are lovely, Rhys said, grinning.
Makes me glad I don t have any sisters. Brothers are a lot easier to deal with. Duncan punched
Emmett in the arm.
Ma said she would be working with Lachlan to get any more family members transferred to Arkadia
that request it, Duncan said.
How long were they gone? Peyton asked.
Fifteen years. The entire pride moved fifteen years ago. Bethy and Asling were about six at the time.
Those girls worshipped their brothers. They must have been heartbroken all this time. Emmett s eyes
hardened.
Rian was devastated when they left. He was fifteen when Asling was born. He was both mother and
father to her before he left for college. Damian was the same with Bethy. A year later Dylan was
born. It
was nothing to see Rian walking around town, hanging out with a baby on his hip. Duncan laughed.
I learned how to change diapers from helping to watch Bethy and Asling. I can t wait to see Gavin s
reaction to them moving back to town. Emmett smiled at the memory.
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