A/N: I know you want to read this so I will post the longer author's note at the bottom. For now, I'm sorry it took so long. Enjoy!

Chapter 14

She looks just like Derek! I gasped as I looked in his direction. I could not believe how striking the resemblance was. Nor could I believe that I didn't realize it immediately. I continued staring unseeingly as Derek moved in front of me in a protective stance.

Calm down! She didn't look like she was going to do anything in the brief amount of time that I saw her.

I'd rather not take any chances.

There aren't any chances to take. Can't you see the similarity?

What similarity? You're not making any sense. Did something happen that I should know about, Chloe?

She could be your twin, Derek. Don't brush it off like I know you will. She clearly isn't here because of the rest of us. And what in the world could have possibly happened? Did you forget that we're connected right now?

At this I climbed up onto his back. I knew he would not like this action but I also knew there was no chance of him moving out of the way. I figured I might as well see this new girl, if she decides to suddenly make a move towards any of us. I felt Derek tense under me, as if he expected the girl to jump at what little of my head was showing over his monstrously large form.

You need to shrink.

I pecked Derek's cheek so that he would know that I wasn't serious. I loved how big he was and how I could just be swallowed by his warm form. I knew that I could easily tuck myself into his arms without a care about what was happening around me because Derek would watch out for me.

I briefly glanced over at Simon and Tori who were entering the room. I saw shock on Simon's face and Tori looked as indifferent as always. She hit Simon on the back of the head as if that would shake him from his shock. He didn't even shoot her a glare in reaction just kept on staring. He didn't seem to be glancing at Derek though, telling me that he didn't seem to notice the similarity. I thought I saw a bit of admiration in his glance in fact. I hope not because that could become awkward for the rest of us. The last thing we need was Simon falling for a girl that looked like a female version of Derek. Actually, that might be amusing. I hope for his sake that doesn't become the case. He'd never live it down.

The girl just glowered in Simon's direction as if she could tell what he seemed to be feeling. She did spend a bit of time looking at Derek and I, probably wondering why he would let a girl as tiny and weak as me climb all over him like a jungle gym. I thought I knew every look that could come from those sharp, green eyes from Derek but apparently not. The girl (we really need to learn her name) seemed to be envious of our relationship. Almost as if she wished she could be that close to someone.

While she shared Derek's hair and eye color, she did not share the same muscular build nor his height. That was probably a good thing. It would not have been as flattering on her as it was on Derek. Her gaze was not as closed off and she didn't seem to hide anything from us. I doubted that she was as normal as she seemed. I was fairly certain that the werewolf gene was genetic and could have easily been passed on to her as well.

"Who're you?" I asked from my place on Derek's back. I kissed his ear when I saw him wince from the sound so close. He shivered but continued staring ahead.

"I am Li." She said simply. She had stopped abruptly, though she seemed to want to say more. I knew that that would not satisfy Derek.

"What are you doing here?" Derek growled. See? I know him so well. If only it was a tiny bit better. I shifted my weight on his back at the thought. Not appropriate, Chloe.

What's not appropriate?

Oh. Uh…nothing Der. Listen to the new girl.

No, really. What is it?

At his tone, I was unable to prevent my thoughts from going in the direction I knew that they would. That tone could take me into the worst (and best) daydreams. I cannot believe that this is happening to me right now.

Derek's nostrils flared, apparently picking up something from my scent that let him know exactly what I was thinking about. He growled low in his chest, not helping my situation. I could feel the vibrations from the noise against my torso. I pulled my arms tighter around his shoulders.

Chloe. Stop. Or I might do something stupid.

Your tortured tone says that you wouldn't think it was stupid.

With that I sent him an image of the two of us entangled in a tight embrace. Him pushing me up against the wall. Alternating between kissing my lips and my neck. Grinding against me. His grip tightened on me as he obviously got the message. He was not going to let this go. I couldn't be happier.

"I'm here because I was told that I had a brother and that I should probably try to find him." Li's voice broke me out of my thoughts and brought me back to the current problem. My gaze snapped up to the girl in front of me. She definitely did not speak like a girly-girl.

"Let's get one thing straight. You do not speak to us like that. You're here to find your brother. That's fine. But do not snap at my pack." Derek growled, all the while stepping forward menacingly. I quickly sent him comforting thoughts. We definitely did not need another fight on our hands; the one with the Edison Group was enough.

"Who's the chick?" Di's voice asked from behind us. I squealed but was luckily unable to jump because I was still hanging on Derek's back. He shifted his, our, weight and turned so that he could see both Li and Di.

Sorry. I can get down if you want.

Don't worry about it. You don't weigh anything.

Whatever you say.

Li's gaze drifted back to Simon causing me to believe that he was obviously not as undesirable to her as she had let on. I really didn't know if I wanted Simon near her. She would obviously have the ability to crush him and his poor heart if they dated. That was not a good idea.

"The 'chick' is Li and she does not appreciate the way you speak," Li stated, grabbing Di and pushing him up against the wall. "You will not call me that again."

Di simply smirked at her and then at Derek, probably figuring Derek would have a problem with his treatment of women. Boy, was he wrong. The only girls Derek defended were me and, on a good day, Tori.

"My brother is my twin. I do not know anything else about him," Li said abruptly, getting back to the reason she was here.

"Well, it's obvious who it is, isn't it?" I asked. "Obviously, Derek doesn't know as much about his siblings as he thought he did."

I do too. You're just being delusional.

Oh, I'm being delusional?!

Yes. Clearly.

I hopped down from Derek's back. I really wished I could separate myself from him but I couldn't so I settled for glaring. He would not be getting out of this so easily.

"And who are you?" Li sneered in my direction. I could sense Derek getting ready to step in front of me but would not allow him to do that right now. Instead, I stepped closer to her.

"I-I-" I took a deep breath before starting again. "I'm Chloe."

"Yay. Little miss perfect has a pretty name. Back off," She retorted. This girl obviously wants to get hurt. I knew it wouldn't be me doing anything but I wasn't quite so sure about Derek. The boy had a penchant for seeing threats in unexpected places.

"I agree with Chloe. This…whatever…is obviously Derek's sister," Tori said. I knew she would agree.

"Are you a supernatural?" Derek asked.

"Yes."

"Kind?"

"Werewolf."

Derek stiffened. He clearly didn't want to face the obvious fact and I wasn't going to deal with it. He could figure it out.

What? No way.

Who's delusional now?

I cut off the link before Derek could reply. He did, however, peer at me, unsure of whether I was upset. This guy was so oblivious I'm surprised he admitted his feelings. He picked me up and took me into the other room.

"Please forgive me. I didn't mean it in the way you took it." He begged. He gave me the puppy-dog eyes. He knows I can't resist those.

"No. That's not happening. I'm not delusional. I'm not stupid. I am not any of the things you seem to say but not mean." I was so beyond upset with his actions.

"Please, Chloe." Derek pulled me close and started kissing me before I could protest. Another exploitation of my weaknesses. I couldn't resist kissing him back. When his tongue licked my lips, I granted him entrance to my mouth and wrapped my legs around him. He walked towards the wall and pushed me against it. I could feel his body against mine. I knew that we were getting lost to the world but I also knew there was little I would do to stop it.

Suddenly, Derek pulled away from me. His head snapped towards the door but he didn't move the rest of himself. I knew that he didn't want the others to see his reaction. He probably did not expect what happened next.

A/N: And that's the end. I'm really sorry that it took over a year to update. I had a lot going on in my life and was completely disconnected from a majority of things. Everything has settled down a bit now and I will hopefully be able to continue this story. Also, I have a new DP story coming out. It's another cliche but I will be putting my own twist on it. I hope you guys will check it out.

Thanks for reading and reviewing (hint, hint),

~MSOMS

P.S. I might do a name change so don't be alarmed.