ELEVEN
"No ... this can't be." Alex muttered in disbelief. His voice was barely above a whisper as he stared at his twin brother in shock.
"Really, brother? You seem shocked. Did you think you'd be the only one to feel the mate bond?" Jake asked, an amused smile dancing on his lips.
"Wait, what do you mean?" Emma asked, looking so clueless.
"Don't you worry. I will handle this." Alex quickly said to Emma before turning his attention back on his brother.
"Stop this nonsense, Jake. This isn't one of your pranks." Alex said, gritting his teeth.
Jake's expression hardened.
"A prank? You think I would joke about finding my mate?" He asked his brother but not really expecting a response. Then, he turned to Emma, his eyes softening.
"I would never joke about something so sacred. So beautiful and pure!" He stated, staring intently at Emma's face.
