Chapter 52

Book:Werewolf Burke Sisters Published:2024-5-1

As for me … I really didn’t like the idea of being placed into an arranged marriage from the beginning; especially since, at that time, I hadn’t even met the wolf I was supposed to marry, or had any idea what he was like. But now, after having had the disappointing misfortune of meeting him, and realizing what he’s like; I definitely don’t want to be in it.
Admittedly, when I was in his presence that day, I couldn’t keep from being strongly attracted to him; and, found myself highly aroused sexually … more so than I’ve ever felt before on any of those rare occasions when I found myself being slightly stimulated around another male-wolf. … In all honesty, frankly speaking; the only other one who has ever sexually aroused me more than him was Bellona, at times … which of course, since she’s my sister; I know that I can’t act upon those occasional impulsive, desirous feelings I sometimes have for her.
However … I’m guessing when it comes to that attraction I feel towards Casper Whitmore; it must only either be because … at least, according to Daphne … we’re each other’s mate, or because of his overwhelmingly powerful Alpha pheromones. Regardless … now that I’m not in his presence … I can’t stop thinking about all those insultingly belittling remarks he made about my appearance; and, how pathetic of a creature he thinks I am, just because I can’t shape-shift into my wolf-form … as if I need him to remind me of these things about myself. I’m fully aware of all my flaws; thank you, very much.
I truly despise him … and; hate that I’m being sent off to be married to that jerk bastard, next week.
Even still … I’m excitedly anxious; and, eagerly looking forward to going down to California. And; that reason, of course, is Brianna. I can’t wait to see her. I felt a strong, bonding connection when we first met; and, I’m yearning to be with her … and, this time; once we’re together, we won’t have to be separated from one another ever again.
When I enter our bedroom; Raina and Rhiana are sitting on the edge of their beds, applying a thick coating of sparkling, gaudy-looking nail polish on their toenails. And, as I sullenly pass them, while silently keeping to myself; I hear Daphne begin grumbling in my head…
“Looks like the sluts are dolling themselves up for another night of whoring out on the town.”
I know Daphne’s still feeling the sting from his rejection, and a touch of resentment towards the twins for having sex with him; but, I wish she’d just get over it already. … Even though I love Bellona the most, I still love all my sisters; which includes the twins, as well. … Sadly, Daphne’s been forcing me to be cold and distant towards them since that morning; and, I really hate this.
Please stop badmouthing Raina and Rhiana like that, Daphne; they’re our sisters, after all.
She flippantly quips, “Don’t you mean ‘slutsters’?”
Enough already! Knock it off! … Why can’t you just stop harboring all those hostile feelings you’re having towards them; and, quit being so hard on the twins?”
It feels like Daphne’s a bit confounded now; and, she asks bewilderingly…
“What are you saying, Pomona? Do you really want me to just forgive and forget what those two little, whorish sluts did to us?”
Forgive; yes. But, as far as forgiving goes … there’s nothing to forgive; because, they didn’t do anything wrong against us.”
She scoffs, “‘They didn’t do anything wrong against us’?” Then; snaps, “They fucked our mate!”
First of all; the twins had no idea he was our mate. And; secondly … and, most importantly … whether or not they had sex with him doesn’t matter; because, truth is, he really isn’t our mate.
“Yes he…”
He turned us down, and shunned us away; Daphne! … He said so himself, with his own mouth; that he’ll never accept us as his mate. … Sorry, girl; but he flat-out rejected us. … Please; just let it go, and move on.
“But…?”
Daphne; regardless … unfortunately, if you ask my opinion … he’s still going to be our husband. You’ll be able to be with him. … But, as far as the twins having sex with him is concerned … what’s done is done; so, you need to get over it, and just accept how it is … how it’s probably going to be. Whether it’s with the twins, or some other random females; he’s never going to be faithful to us.
So, please; forgive the twins already … and, stop hating them.
Through my eyes; Daphne looks over at the twins, and … unable not to admire, nor deny it to be true … once again realizes just how truly attractive the twins really are. Still feeling a bit dispirited; she resignedly sighs…
“No offense … but, I wish you were that pretty; Pomona.”
Not only am I not offended by that; but, I also unabashedly reply…
I’d be happy even if I was just half as pretty as they are.
Meanwhile … in the woods, near the outskirts of the Rainier Pack territory…
**Helena’s POV**
I can feel my inner-wolf, Aphrodite, nervously stirring about within me; as I remain quietly concealed within a dense thicket, anxiously waiting for Walter to arrive…
Calm down, Aphrodite; it’s going to alright.
“But; Father’s going to be really mad at us if he finds out that we’re meeting Walter.”
Nobody’s around out here; so, I doubt he’s going to find out about it. Besides, Father’s already mad at us; so, it doesn’t matter if he finds out, or not. Just relax.
“What about Alpha Gordon?”
What about him?
“He knows about your relationship, and affair that you’ve been having with Walter … obviously, that’s why he’s insisting that one of the twins marry Walter … so, I’m almost certain that he must have you two under constant surveillance, now; reporting back to him.”