If Only We Could Always Choose Family

[dr4gos]

It is late on a Thursday night. I have finished with all the necessary business and have been enjoying watching Jaco dancing. Drinking down the last of my brandy I am about to go down and join him when I feel a presence that jars me. I look out the large window that overlooks the club and see him. He has only just stepped into the club and has

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[vadim_rr]

I sneer, "It would seem you both have made up your mind that I have alterior motives."

Typical of Dragos. Offer me a bone laced with arsenic. Why even bother?

"Same old Dragos I see. Expecting little brother to fail, expecting me to take and not give! You have no idea what it took for me to come ask you for hel... assistance!"

[dr4gos]

My temper flares and I slam my hand down on my desk, "Vadim! I do not have to expect it as you have always come through with flying colors!"

This time I know I see hurt in his eyes. I shake my head calming myself, "You are being offered a place in a very powerful family Vadim. You know the history of this family, Lord Gaspard is a legend. This was once his. Lord Edward has offered you this chance because of your power, not because of me."

Moving around the desk I touch Jaco's lower back letting him know how much I love him. Standing next to Vadim who is looking down at the desk I talk softly, "This is of your own making, make of it what you wish my brother."

[vadim_rr]

I look over at Dragos, I want to believe that is hope I hear in his voice. I want this, I know of the family history, it would burn quite a few to know I was brought into this family. But all would think it was only because of Dragos.. though none would voice that opinion and live.

Can I do this? Can I be apart of something bigger than myself? Can I live in my brothers shadow once again?

"I would be honored to have you by my side once again Vadim."

Shame washes over me as I clench my jaw against it and nod my head, "When do I start training?"

[edward_w]

I watch from my place in the ether as their emotions barter back and forth and am pleased but worried with the result. This will be a test for more than one I suspect.

When do I start training?

I step out in front of him and smile. "Patience Vadim. First we need to get you settled in and introduced to the rest of the family. Once that is taken care of then I will let Jack have his way with you." I cut my eyes to Dragos with a small smirk. "We will require chairs and popcorn I expect." With a chuckle I leave them to it.

[j4c0]

I see there is a lot more going on here than what meets the eye. Maybe I have been a little harsh because of my protectiveness of Dragos. I can see he wants this to work for his brother even with his mistrust, he still wants it, as does his brother.

I take a quick breath and shrug my shoulders. For Dragos I will make the effort.

I wait until Lord Edward leaves then put my knife away and take a step towards Vadim. "Now I can see the family resemblance. Stubborness and Pride." I hold my hand out in greeting. "Jaco..."

[vadim_rr]

I immediately worry about the others seeing me only as Dragos' younger brother. But that is something I will have to overcome.

I lift my eyes as I hear my brother's mate introduce himself and offer me his hand. He is breath taking. I smirk and take his hand only to turn it placing a gentle kiss on the back of it my eyes never leaving his.

"Stubborn, pride and exquisite taste."

I would have even added a small growl but it is impossible with my balls in the vice grip of my brothers hand. With a whimper I let go of Jaco's hand and hope I will regain flow to my nuts at some point in time as I feel Dragos' hand free them.

[j4c0]

I laugh as he drops my hand and I see Dragos release him. For preserving my honour I lean in and give Dragos a kiss then I back away. "I will leave you to it." I hold up a finger. "One more dance, just one, I promise. Then I will do anything you want." I smirk cheekily then I am out the door and bouncing down the stairs to the beat of the music heading for the dance floor to break Tell and Ethan apart.