Marked Twins

- Nikolai Volkov:

After I marked Alexei, the bond surged to life between us, stronger and more profound than I ever imagined.

It was as though a door had opened in my mind, connecting us in ways that words couldn't describe.

I could feel every emotion he was experiencing—his awe, his excitement, even the faint undercurrent of nervous energy that he tried to suppress.

It wasn't overwhelming, though. It felt… right. Like his emotions had always been there, just waiting for me to tune in.

Alexei's eyes widened as he stared at me, and I could feel his astonishment before he even said a word.

"Oh my God," he exclaimed, his voice filled with disbelief. "I can read your mind!"

A chuckle escaped me, the sound carrying both amusement and fondness. "No," I said, shaking my head slightly. "You can't read my mind. I'm talking to you through it."