Aunt Esther sighs and pulls me close, hugging me tight. “It’s okay, Aria. You’re going to be fine.” “No… no. I don’t know how much longer I can take this. He’s been trying to mind-link me, and I’ve been blocking it. Even my friends… I don’t know how much my wolf can handle. It’s weakening us,” I wh
**Eight Months Later** Aria "Aria, get your ass downstairs already! You're gonna be late for your first day of college!" Aunt Esther yells from the kitchen. "I'm coming!" I shout back, rolling my eyes as I smooth my hands over my hair. With one last glance in the mirror, I nod in approval. Palaz
And just like that, she pulls me into a hug. I clutch her back, squeezing my eyes shut. "I’m sorry… so, so sorry." After a few minutes, we’re all sitting together in an empty lecture hall, still processing the absolute mindfuck that we’ve somehow ended up in the same university. "I can't believe
Aria All throughout classes today, I couldn't concentrate. My mind keeps replaying what Mia and Lily said. Apparently, they and Damon and Theo—had been just as shocked as I was when they found out Lucas was attending this university. But I know the real reason why. It’s because of me. I told him
Aria The moment the lecture ends, I practically leap out of my seat, ready to escape. But, of course, Lucas doesn’t waste a damn second…he’s already heading for the door, and, surprise surprise, she’s right there beside him. I exhale sharply. Great. Just fucking great. As we step out of the cl
Aria I rush outside, chasing after Lucas, my heart hammering like I just ran a damn marathon. "Wait, Lucas!" He keeps walking. Of course, he does. I push harder, practically jogging now. "Lucas, wait, please!" I finally catch up, stepping right in front of him, blocking his path. Up close, I can
Damon sighs, squeezing my shoulder. "We’re just glad you’re okay." I nod, but deep down, I know I’m not okay. Not when Lucas looks at me like I’m a stranger. Not when every word he speaks feels like a dagger to my chest. Not when I know…know that I did this to him. I'm glad you're okay too. I was
Aria Lucas doesn’t even blink. "Well, I don’t have anything to say to you, so get the fuck out." He starts to shut the door, but I throw my hand out, stopping it. "Are you seriously not gonna give me a chance? Don’t you wanna know what I’ve been up to all this time?" My voice comes out frantic, d
Aria School’s almost over, and Lucas is still a no-show. To make things worse, he’s completely ghosted the mind-link. The only thing he managed to do was send a half-assed text saying he’d “probably” be home late. Probably? Seriously? What the fuck is his problem today? Annoyed, I grab my bag and
"And probably gunning for your heart too," Mia smirks. I snort. "Yeah, right." "Come on, Aria," she drags out my name like she’s personally offended by my denial. "You really think all those flowers were just friendly? The guy wants more. Lucas sees it. That’s why he stepped up and took you on a
Aria I manage to drag my ass to campus before noon, but damn, my body is wrecked. Yesterday was fucking great…I had the time of my life with Lucas…but holy hell, my bones feel like they got hit by a truck. I’m definitely walking funny, and I know people are staring. And, honestly? I don’t blame
Lucas The second I step into Sarita’s apartment, I don’t even make it past the couch…I just collapse onto it, completely fucking exhausted. She chuckles, settling into the chair across from me, her eyes practically dancing with amusement. "Damn, you look like you got run over by a truck." I g
"Lucas, please…" I whimper, already desperate. "No," he says. "This is perfect. I love how fucking desperate you are, how tight you get every time I slide in." I squeeze my eyes shut, biting my lip to keep from begging too soon. He’s got me right where he wants me…helpless, bound, at his mercy.
Aria It’s been over thirty fucking minutes. The vibrator is still buried deep inside me, buzzing mercilessly against my soaked pussy. My entire body is trembling, my breathing ragged. My thighs quiver, and I swear I can feel every nerve in my body screaming for relief. I’m losing my fucking m
I ache for him. I drip for him. And then he speaks. "If you really want my cock, Aria…" He peels off his jacket, his voice turning firm. "You’re gonna have to earn it." "What the fuck?" Lucas smirks, unbuttoning his shirt. "Get down on your knees." My pussy clenches so fucking hard I almost co
Aria We take the stairs, and Lucas stops in front of a door, punching in a code quickly. The lock beeps, the door swings open, and then he turns to me with that cocky-ass smirk. "After you, baby." He gestures inside. I inhale deeply, trying to keep my legs from giving out beneath me. I need him,
Aria Lucas doesn’t even acknowledge the man…just walks straight ahead, leading me to a table. He pulls out a chair for me. "Sit, baby." My heart flutters. He’s being such a fucking gentleman, and it’s wrecking me. "Thank you, baby." I sit, and he takes his seat across from me, picking up the