My Dearest Brother,

Being the only person in my life that has ever understood me — seen right through my bullshit — we have created a very special bond that I will truly miss while I'm away. I will always remember how much you've taken care of me when we were young, standing up for me when I couldn't, and even now, pulling me away from the edge and piecing me back together. And Derek, I am so proud of you for finally reaching a really point in your life — a point where you don't need me.

​I will remember the stories that you used to whisper in my ear when I awoke in the middle night from a nightmare about the fire — stories about the all-powerful Alpha that was our Mother.

​I will remember your snide comments and one-liners that always made me want to punch you in the face.

​There were so many things that I wanted to say, but as I sit here writing this, I just can't seem to be able to write them down, knowing that I won't do any of them justice. And as I sit here, I'm struggling to grasp that this is really happening. For the majority of my life, I always brushed off the thought of us ever separating because I never wanted to confront the reality of us actually having to. But when I was thirteen, we parted ways, it was tolerable back them because I was young — but now, now that you're back in my life, I realize how much I need you and how much it hurts to leave someone you never want to let go of.

​I really don't know what to say right now. I've never had to do something this hard. You've always been the one who's put me in my place when you got fed up with my shit. You've always been the one who's made me smile when I'm frustrated. You've always been the one who's made me feel confident, safe, and never alone. Throughout the trials of our hectic childhood, you were right there next to me. We faced everything together. We formed the same friendships. We share the same memories. We can tell the same stories. For us, there will never be a goodbye. I know you'll be in my life until the day I die.

​Though you may not agree with this, but you have served as my role model for the past seventeen years.

​We don't have the typical little sister — big brother relationship. We are separated only by age. We have always felt mutually comfortable asking each other for help. We've shared great times, sad times, bad times, and euphoric times. We've always been there for each other. And I never judged you for the things that you've done — and you've done the same.

​Thank you for making me the person that I am — and I'll see you soon, Brother.

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​Sincerely,
Caterina Hale

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well, this is the official end of Dangerous Liaisons, yet i know it's bittersweet, the prequel Reaping Innocence is now underway...sooo, DRY YOUR TEARS!

and, i know the goodbye letters are a little random and the fact that Carter is leaving, but it will all be answered in the next book!

sooo, let me know what you thought of the crazy story that is Dangerous Liaisons.