6.78 % Chapter 13 Unusual Behavior Logan's POV The silence in the hospital room feels fragile , like breathing too hard might shatter whatever trust we've started building with our mate . Moira sits propped up against the pillows , her green eyesthe one that isn't swollen shutdarting between Lucas and me with nervous uncertainty . She's still processing what we told her , still fighting the disbelief that someone like us could want someone like her . ' She has no idea how wrong she is about that . ' Through our twin bond , I feel Lucas's emotions churning like a storm systemrage , protectiveness , and something darker that makes my own wolf pace restlessly . His jaw stays clenched , hands fisted at his sides as he stares at the bandages covering our mate's arms . ' Easy , brother ,' I send through our mind - link . ' She's watching you . If you lose control now , she'll think we're just like the monsters who hurt her .' Lucas's mental voice comes back tight with barely contained fury . ' Look at her , Logan . Look what they did to our mate . How are you so fucking calm right now ? ' I'm not calm . Not even close . My wolf wants to hunt down every single member of the Castellano family and tear them apart slowly , starting with their extremities and working inward until they're begging for death. But Moira doesn't need to see that side of us . Not yet . ' Because she needs us to be steady right now , ' I respond . ' Save the rage for later . Focus on her . ' Lucas nods almost imperceptibly , but I can feel his control slipping with each passing minute . " So , " I say , keeping my voice gentle and non - threatening , " tell us about yourself , Moira . What do you like to do ? What makes you happy ? " She looks surprised by the question , like no one's ever asked her about her preferences before . " I " She stops , swallows nervously . " I like to read . Mysteries , mostly . And I used to 21:29 7.34 % write in journals , but " Her voice cuts off abruptly . " But what ? " Lucas asks , speaking for the first time since we sat down . His voice sounds rougher than usual , strained . " Victoria found them once . Read them out loud to everyone at dinner while they all laughed . " The matter - of - fact way she says it makes my chest tight with fury . " I stopped writing after that . " ' She took away even that small comfort from our mate , ' Lucas snarls through the mind - link . ' I'm going to burn that little bitch alive . ' His emotional temperature spikes so high I can practically feel the heat radiating off him . Moira glances at him with growing concern . " Lucas ? " she says softly . " Are you okay ? " He jerks like she's slapped him , then forces what might charitably be called a smile . " Fine . Just tired . " But he's not fine . Something's building inside him , something volatile that's making my own wolf whine with anxiety . In all our years together , I've never felt him this close to completely losing control . " What about you ? " Moira asks , looking between us . " What do you like to do when you're not ... being Alphas ? " " I work with my hands , " I say , grateful for the change of subject . " Carpentry , mostly . Building things , fixing things . It helps me think . " " And Lucas ? " I wait for my brother to answer , but he's staring at the burn marks on her arms with an expression that makes my blood run cold . His hands shake with the effort of keeping them still . " Lucas likes to cook , " I answer for him . " He's actually incredible in the kitchen . Makes these elaborate meals that take hours to prepare . " " That sounds nice , " Moira says wistfully . " I never learned how to cook anything fancy . Just basic survival stuff . " 021 : 29 7.09 % < Chapter 13 Unusual Behavior Get 5 > Menu The word ' survival ' hits Lucas like a physical blow. I feel his emotional walls crack , letting loose a flood of rage so intense it makes me dizzy . Without warning , his chair scrapes against the floor as he stands abruptly . " Lucas ? " Moira's voice is small , uncertain . He doesn't answer . Can't answer . The bond between us fills with such consuming fury that I have to grip the arms of my chair to stay upright . The door to the room opens , and Rosalie enters carrying a tray of food , Jaxon right behind her with drinks balanced in his hands . " I brought the mac and cheese you " Rosalie starts , then stops as Lucas pushes past her without a word . " Lucas ! " I call after him , but he's already gone , the door swinging shut behind him with too much force . Jaxon sets the drinks down carefully , his face creased with.concern . " What just happened ? " I stare at the closed door , my mind reeling . In twenty - eight years of sharing a bond with my twin , I've never felt him shut me out like this . Never felt him walk away from something important without explanation . " Logan ? " Moira's voice draws my attention back to her . She looks smaller somehow , more fragile . " Did I say something wrong ? Is hedoes he not want me after all? " The questions hit me like arrows to the chest . Our mate thinks she's the problem . Thinks she's done something to drive away one of her mates when the truth is Lucas wants her so desperately that seeing her pain is driving him toward murder . " No ," I say firmly , leaning forward in my chair . " You didn't do anything wrong , Moira . This isn't about you . " " Then what " " It's complicated . " I run a hand through my hair , trying to find words that won't terrify her . " Lucas has ... strong reactions to injustice . Seeing you hurt like this , knowing what was done to youit's affecting him in ways that are hard to control . " 21:29 7.27 % < Chapter 13 Unusual Behavior Get 5 > Menu Rosalie sets the food tray on the bedside table , her expression troubled . " I've never seen Lucas walk away from anything , " she says quietly . " He's usually the one who jumps headfirst into problems . " " Yeah , " I mutter , still staring at the door . " That's what makes this so unusual . " Through the window , I catch a glimpse of my brother striding across the hospital parking lot , his movements sharp and agitated . Even from this distance , I can feel the rage pouring off him in waves . 'Where are you going ? ' I try through the mind - link . Nothing . Complete silence where his voice should be . For the first time in our lives , my twin brother has shut me out entirely . And I have absolutely no idea why . Chapter Comment ( 1 ) Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!