Getting up, I completed my morning routine and get dressed for training. Heading down to the training ground, I'm surprised to see half our pack warriors, my parents, brothers, their mates, and both my best friends waiting as I round the corner. Pausing by the corner of the house, I ask “what's going on?”
“What do you mean what's going on?” Liah asked with a mischievous grin.
“Did you really forget what day it is?” Mom asked looking at Ty who was staring at me dumb founded.
“Dude, how could you forget?” Ty asked once he managed to come out of his initial shock causing several of the warriors to start laughing.
“Umm in case you hadn't noticed I've been a bit busy lately” I said shrugging.
“Okay, what month is it Con?” Madox asked with a raised brow.
“May” I said and then it dawned on me seconds before the rest of my family joined the warriors in their laughter. Walking over, Liah puts her arm around my shoulders and says “for our best warrior, you sure are dumb but we love you anyways” before she too descended into laughter. As she doubles over, Madox comes over and wraps me in a hug and says “happy birthday Conner. I hope your mate whoever they are is good to you.”
“Thanks Dox” I said squeezing him before letting go. Seconds later, he steps away and I'm engulfed in a group hug by my family.
“Happy birthday boys” mom says as tears slide down his face.
“Thanks momma” we say together and kiss his cheeks.
“I'm so proud of the men you've both become” dad says smiling.
“Happy birthday guys. I couldn't have asked for better brothers” Kyle says with a grin. Breaking the hug, they step away leaving me feeling loved and happy as the rest of the warriors present yell “happy birthday.”
“Thanks guys. Now back to training, we'll have plenty of time to goof off later tonight at the party” I said and they all chuckle before yelling “yes sir.”
“Time to get a party ready for tonight” mom said with a wink before turning to go back in the house. Rolling my eyes, I square off with Kyle as Ty squared off with Madox.
After practice, Liah and Madox took me into town to buy something new to wear tonight since I'm supposed to find my mate at midnight. As we're walking through the shops, I wonder what they'll be like and if I can actually give up this seemingly one sided crush on Madox to be with them. Smiling, I watch as Liah puts a goofy looking hat on Madox head before bursting into a fit of laughter. The hat she chose was a bright neon green fedora with orange and purple feathers sticking out of the purple band that wrapped around it.
“You know if this was for Mardi Gras, it'd be perfect and if not for the odd color scheme that hat would look good on you” I said laughing.
“Yeah, well that was the only one I found” Liah said still laughing.
“Ha ha ha, you're both assholes” Madox said laughing while taking off the hat and shaking his head at us.
“But you still love us” Liah said laughing harder. The rest of the afternoon passed with us goofing off and shopping for clothes. As we make our way back to the pack house, dad mind linked me and asks to see me when we get back.
“Okay, we'll be there shortly. Where can I find you?” I asked through our link.
“I'm in my office when you get here son” he answered back.
“Alright, I'll see you in a bit” I said and cut the link then added aloud “dad wants to see me when we get back. So, why don't you guys take the bags up to my room while I take care of that?”
“Okay” Liah said with a smile and Madox just nodded. When we get back to the house, we enter the foyer together and then split up with a wave. Heading to dads office, I knocked and then opened the door to find Ty and dad waiting for me.
“Ty, I didn't know dad wanted to see you too” I said closing the door.
“I wanted to see you both since today is both of your birthdays” dad said as I moved to take the other chair in front of his desk. Waiting until I was seated before continuing he said “I was gonna give a speech about finding your mate tonight but since Ty already has his it would be a pointless effort. I really hope whomever your mate is, Con, that they make you happy and know that your mother and I are so proud of both of you and only want you to be happy.”
“Thanks dad. Is there anything we need to know about the party tonight?” Ty asked.
“Only that we've invited wolves from the Wind Walker pack and don't worry Con, we made sure those who had been threatening Madox weren't coming because despite him being a decent fighter we want you to enjoy your birthday party tonight.” dad said making me exhale a sigh of relief before adding “and your mother told me to tell you to he wants you both to wear something nice.”
“Yes sir” we both said and got up to leave the room. As we leave the room, Ty closed the door and said “I got you a little something” before handing me a black velvet box.
“Thanks, yours is upstairs if you wanna come to my room and get it” I said smiling.
“Yeah, I'll come up before the party. You gonna open it?” he asked with a grin.
“Oh yeah sorry” I said before opening the lid. Inside the box was a beautiful silver chain with a Crescent moon pendent that held our birthstone at the bottom of the curve.
“Oh my god, Ty it's beautiful!” I said before wrapping him in a hug.
“As beautiful as my baby brother” he said hugging me back and kissing the side of my head. Releasing me, he stepped back and said “now, go get ready. I hope tonight will be the happiest night of your life.”
“I hope you get to confirm what you already know” I said before turning to head up the stairs.
Entering my room, I found Madox and Liah standing next to the bed seemingly deep in thought. Guessing they didn't hear the door open, I closed it silently before sneaking up behind Liah who was closest to the door. Seconds before I touched her, Madox turned and saw me. Putting my finger to my lips, I told him to keep quiet before touching her sides making her scream and jump as Madox and I burst into laughter. Doubled over laughing, Liah turned to us angry before she let it go and laughed with us.
“You guys are assholes” she said through her laughter. As we finally calmed down, I turned to my two best friends and said “thank you guys for always being by my side and loving me despite my terrible personality.”
“Your terrible personality is part of the reason we love you” Liah said followed by Madox adding “life is more interesting when your friends are sarcastic assholes” to which we all burst out laughing again. When we finally calmed down again, we started figuring out what we were going to wear tonight. Getting ready for the party, I got dressed in a forest green dress shirt leaving the top three buttons undone and a pair of black slacks with the pendent Ty had given me as a gift. As I finished hooking the clasp of my new necklace, a knock sounded on the door. Opening it, Liah stepped aside to allow Ty to enter.
“You came for your gift I'm guessing” I said smiling at him. Ty looked good in a teal dress shirt with black jeans.
“Yeah, and mom wants us to come down together” he said with a similar smile. Handing him a similar box to the one he'd given me, I waited as he opened it to reveal a bracelet with a similar Crescent moon with our birthstone attached. As he saw it, he began to laugh before saying “I guess twins often get the same ideas.”
“I guess we do. Would you like help putting it on?” I asked smiling at him.
“Yeah please” he said still smiling at me. Taking the bracelet out of the box, I helped him clasp it around his left wrist. Turning to the sound of a door opening, we watched as Madox came out of the bathroom wearing a black button down shirt that he'd left the top three buttons undone on and a pair of black slacks making him look so damn sexy I almost couldn't breath.
“Wow, you look hot as fuck” Liah said breaking the tense silence that had enveloped the room. Forcing myself to breath and look away, I said “your turn Liah” telling her to go get dressed. Using our mind link, Ty asked “are you okay little brother?”
“Yes and no. Is it that obvious?” I asked trying not to look at Madox.
“Only if we know you well enough” he laughed back.
“Damn it. I really hope he couldn't tell” I said making an obvious effort not to look at him.
“Imagine if he's your mate” Ty said making my head snap to him in shock.
“I'm not even sure that's possible but honestly it would make me incredibly happy if it was true” I said my expression changing to sad. Seconds later, we heard the bathroom door open and watched as Liah stepped out in a purple dress with a tight bodice and fluffy tule skirt and her caramel hair pinned up over her left shoulder.
“Oh sweetie, you look gorgeous” I tell her as soon as I see her.
“I agree with Conner on this one” Madox said and Ty nodded his head in agreement.
“Well thanks boys. Now I think it's about time for Madox and I to head to the party” she said bending down to grab her black wedge heels.
“I think you are about right, my lady” Madox said extending his elbow to her then turning to us added “we'll see you guys down there.”
“Alright, see you shortly” I said with a nod. As they went out the door, Liah mind linked me and said “don't worry I'm sure your mate will love you even if it isn't Madox.”
“Geez, what is with everyone and thinking Dox is my mate?” I asked as I rolled my eyes.
“Well, the way you look at him says you're in love with him even if he can't see it” she replied with a giggle.
“Hmm well I guess we'll know for sure later tonight” I said back with a hint of sadness in my voice.
“I know you love him but I also know you'll love your mate so cheer up babe” she said back before cutting the link. Checking his watch, Ty turned to me and asked “you ready little brother?”
“Yeah, I really hope everything goes well tonight” I said as we made our way to my bedroom door.
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