When the shift ended and the sun was already setting, I changed clothes, grabbed my backpack and went back. Maxwell paid me and I said goodbye to him and Scarlet.When I left the cafeteria, I breathed that fresh air into my lungs and felt the drops fall on my skin. I looked up at the sky and kept walking. The rain was starting to pick up when I remembered James's proposal. It was an invitation to meet in that same place. I was starting to worry about the frequency of our runs. Soon we would have to change our route because of the tracks.I started walking towards the outlying shed. My wolf was already restless and at the edge of the surface when I arrived, I caught the familiar scent of that woody scent. He was weak from the smell of camellias and the rain, but James was there. I could still identify it even with the pouring rain.I walked some more and looked around for him. He was leaning against one of the pillars of the shed with his arms crossed. His head was up to the rain, and
"Please understand. " He raised his hands when he saw me."What are you""I heard the guy at the counter tell you yesterday that they needed one more person to work. He stared at me. That's why I asked yesterday about that girl who quit.""Never mind! That was a terrible idea! " I whispered through clenched teeth."Relax Sarah. I just want to help. I found a great opportunity."I shook my head negatively and walked past him down the hallway to the locker room. I couldn't believe it."Ah Sarah, please... "I heard her footsteps behind me."We're going to get caught if we keep this up. You know that, right?" I whispered."I told you we won't be caught." He whispered back.I went into the changing room and left my backpack in the closet. I went to the fitting room to change and put on my uniform before I turned around and flew into his neck. What could I do? He had already been hired by Jake."You would be more likely to be caught alone. Even more so working as a waitress here." He w
Ah! I'm dead! Psychologically at least. After knowing that they are indeed looking for me and that they think there is an assassin in their territory, my she-wolf did not relax at all. Indeed, James was right. Maybe Bruce was after me because he cared, but that son of a bitch cares in a way too extreme. What if the Alpha here decided to settle things his way before turning me over to Bruce? I would be lost!I need Bruce to accept my freedom. No matter what.I don't know what I will do tomorrow. I don't know if I'll go to work. I didn't say anything to Maxwell, but I can't let the cafeteria down. Maybe James can handle it on his own like I did, but I can't stay away for too long.After taking a shower and getting ready for bed, I went to the window and opened it, letting a cool wind into the room. The weather was nice and more days of rain were likely to come. I leaned my elbows on the window and stared outside. Smelling the smells of the city coming to me.I stood there for a few more
Sarah, isn't it? Can I talk to you for a moment? " My body froze. I was unresponsive. I didn't know what to do. James was a few feet behind me, but he couldn't see me and I didn't want anything to get out of hand. After all, Noah apparently had contact with those wolves sitting at the other table. And they are crazy hunting me. Surely Noah knew about me. Just as I know about him now."Yes, of course. " I confirmed with my head.Thankfully, the music was loud enough to camouflage our movement. I followed Noah to a door in the back, away from the tables. He opened it and we both came out. He stopped and took a deep breath as he stared at me. I wanted to stay calm, but the situation didn't help, and it filled my nerves."How did you know? " I was direct and he raised his eyebrow. He probably thought he had an advantage over me."When Maxwell mentioned that there was an escaped she-wolf in our pack, I started camouflaging my scent to stand a better chance. I work in a restaurant that is
We walked back to the hotel and I thanked him for dinner. James soon went up the stairs to his room and I to mine without another word. I went in, put my backpack on the side of the bed, and took off my clothes, throwing myself on the bed and staying there until I fell asleep.I woke up to a light noise coming from the window. I looked up and was surprised to see rain first thing in the morning. For the first time, I stood there in bed just watching. The weather was dark and at least I wasn't going to work. I turned to the side and stretched. On the one hand I would miss getting up, getting ready and going to the cafeteria, because at least I would be busy with something. But on the other hand, I was also grateful. I wouldn't be in so much danger being stuck here.Nothing better than sleeping listening to the rain at the window. James must be awake at this hour and cursing himself for having to go to work.I closed my eyes and tried to go back to sleep. I woke up two hours later with
" Are you sure Jake? " I asked confused." I do. We're closing early today. " I said to myself, to Maxwell, and to Scarlet.We were all looking at each other confused and not knowing what was going on. Jake had arrived at the cafeteria and told us that it was closing early. I decided not to question it and to go and change. Jake paid us half price for the service and dismissed us as soon as the last customer had left.I went out a little after lunchtime and the sky was still falling. The torrential rain was washing the streets and creating some small puddles on the sidewalk.Maybe Sarah and I could go jogging today. We could go somewhere further away from here. A safe place for her.I packed my coat and as soon as I left the cafeteria, I felt a man walk past me to enter." We are closed, sir. " I warned." I know. " I felt a shiver run down my spine and saw the man enter without even seeing his face.I shrugged and walked back to the hotel. I stopped by a convenience store
When I arrived at the hotel, I saw Oliver looking at me from the front desk with a curious face. I took off my glasses and cap in a long sigh before closing the umbrella. " James had come out after you to look for you. " He soon spoke up. " He asked about you before he left." Of course you asked. " He found me. " I tried to give my best smile and kept walking. " Thank you. " He gave another smile. I'm glad he didn't ask about him. I climbed the stairs, made my way to my room, and went inside, closing it immediately afterwards. I put the umbrella by the window and dropped my backpack on the floor next to the bed. I put my hat and glasses on top of the nightstand and sighed again as I threw myself on the bed. "I feel like I've known you for a long time Sarah. I know you can feel it too." His words came back in my head and I didn't understand what it all meant. Suddenly I heard three knocks on the door. I looked toward it and sniffed the air to try to smell it. The faint f
I woke up as fast as I slept. I felt something poking my nose and opened my eyes. The faint smell of lilies mixed with her soft perfume numbed me. The coppery strands of her hair were on my face so I pulled away a little. Only then did I realize that I was almost on top of her. I carefully removed my arm from her body and my leg from hers.How come she hasn't woken up yet with my weight crushing her?Who has seen you and who sees you James... The last time I had such a female in my bed, things were different.I stretched and got up slowly. I looked at Sarah and realized that maybe it would be a while before she woke up, because it was still early. The weather was still gray and it was still drizzling. I went to the bathroom to pee, brushed my teeth and splashed some water on my face. When I finished, I went to find a shirt among the others that were messy on the shelf. I put on a long sleeve shirt and felt my stomach rumble. I was starving. I didn't know if I should wait for Sarah to
AmeliaWhen Abell finally lay down, I was relieved. He had drunk too much and on top of that he had made me accompany him too. The only reason I didn't drink as much as he did was because Abell rolled over before that happened. Just as well. I hope he won't wake up until tomorrow. I put my hand on my head and sat down on the chair in the bedroom. I took a deep breath and stared at my brother's body on the bed. His back calmly rising and falling. "Peace, finally... " I whispered, sliding my body on the seat until I could rest my head on the backrest. I stared at the window. I was so worried that I didn't even realize it was getting dark. The sky was already dark and I quickly remembered last night. That wolf wouldn't come here again, would he? He wouldn't be so stupid as to do that... I turned my gaze to Abell. 'I'll do this until you change your mind.' His words soon came back into my head and my body stood up quickly. "He can't..." my feet moved toward the door. I still helped
AmeliaThat place was already making me sick. Abell didn't do anything to make this place the least bit presentable and I was tired of trying. Bad people came in and out all the time to talk to him, sometimes they left bottles, butts, and the smell of cigarettes was the worst. So I made a point of going into the room and staying there, reading an old magazine or anything I could find lying around, far from it all.It was more interesting than bumping into criminals and loners who every now and then entered the territory to ask a favor of Abell. And at that my brother was great. He loved leaving others in his debt.The deal proposed by Stanley was that he would let us stay if Abell stayed out of trouble. In other words, the lonely. But of course my brother put on a holy wolf mask as he continued with all his dirt under the covers. "We are not born to follow orders." He always yelled that at me when I tried to remind him of the arrangement. I had gotten tired of it all. Abell is sly and
He walked beside me with his hand clutched in mine. His smile spread across his face as he guided me through the trees. The forest was taking on a yellowish landscape and the ground was already lined with dry leaves. It was a beautiful season, to be sure. And a unique moment in the company of my Alpha."What did you think of Liane?" He looked at me."She's a sweetheart.""I hope she didn't say too much." I took one look at him and smiled."We talked a little and she was great." I smoothed her hand with my thumb as we walked. "I'm sure what I want." His words came into my head and I looked at him. I still wonder when exactly was his decision to claim me...After walking another two minutes in the silence, I found myself near a small clearing. Stanley stopped and looked around for a few moments. He had a neutral expression on his face and seemed to be thinking about something."This is where I first shifted." I glared at him as his words broke the silence. I saw a sly smile appear at th
EthanIf I said that Liane hadn't pissed me off about calling Stanley, I'd be lying. Ever since she said they were at the store, she hasn't stopped asking questions. How she was, how Stanley was, and a hundred more after that.It was obvious that Stanley seemed to have a great deal of attention directed towards that solitary one. Which made me curious, after all, if there was one thing he hated the most, it was lonely. Then why? Was it because of that cunning female?No, our Alpha wasn't shallow like that. There was something else.And when I said that to Liane, she was speechless. She didn't ask any more questions. She just left and came back with two bottles of wine. And when I saw that, I almost had a heart attack. Where have you seen a pregnant woman drinking?"Not for me you idiot!"It was a relief to hear that from her."Do you think it's too boring?" She asked inside the car. Holding the cases of wines in a bag on her lap. The round belly taking up most of the space, the black
After Stanley made delicious sandwiches, we ate and he went back to his room. He said he needed to call Lucas back."So…" I raised an eyebrow at James upon hearing him. "You agreed to stay in Stanley's pack after all."Well…" I took a deep breath. "I actually haven't thought about it. I just...accepted Stanley. "Even though my mate came with a 'pack' package with him.I sat next to him on the couch."And what do you intend to do now?" He looked at me seriously. “Are you comfortable with the idea?” I took his hand and played with his fingers."I don't even know what they're going to think about all this. About me. It must be pretty crazy, right?"Sarah... They don't have a choice." He whispered to me and winked. "If you're Stanley's mate, they'll understand. And you think you're a lousy wolf, but...you're amazing," She smiled and I felt my chest warm at the sweet words. "I'm sure they'll be surprised just to know that you won the Alpha's heart." I looked away when I felt my face heat u
SarahI woke up with my body incredibly calm and relaxed. It was hard to have nights like that, and I don't think I've ever slept so well in my life. When I took a deep breath, I soon smelled my wolf's favorite scent.I smiled snuggling closer to that soft and warm place. Feeling a light caress from my waist to my shoulders. I frowned and blinked slowly. The still blurry image of those pale eyes almost took my breath away. I was leaning on his strong arm, my leg wrapped around his. His welcoming warmth and his smile spreading as he looked at me."Good morning, wolf." He said, still stroking me."Stanley..." I lifted my head off the pillow. Memories of last night flooded my mind again. I felt my cheeks heat up quickly. "Stanley!" He smiled wider and squeezed me into his body. He was stunning with just one leg hanging out of the blanket and his abs defined under the touch of my hands. The image of him stoking my mood first thing in the morning. "We really…" I whispered appalled. "I thou
JamesI had left that restaurant extremely irritated after I saw that woman. My temper has never changed so much after taking a simple whiff before. That Abell guy had something very strange about it, as Stanley had told me, but that woman...Amelia, isn't it?She was alone at that table. Sarah had gone to the bathroom and Stanley ended up leaving to go find her after taking five ages to get back.That blonde woman looked at me from time to time. His cold blue eyes somehow stirred my wolf in a way I still couldn't tell if it was good or bad.I looked toward the restrooms for a moment. No sign of either. Abell isn't at her desk either. There's something going on, isn't there?A minute later I saw Abell walking through the front door of the restaurant. He went to his table and talked with his sister before they hurried out. Her eyes were wide as he grabbed her wrist and practically pulled her away.What is happening?I glanced toward the restrooms and back at them as they left. What's g
"Thanks." I put on my clothes with Stanley's watchful eye.He ended up making great sandwiches. I ate it all too quickly. It was the middle of the night and James hadn't come home yet. I tried not to worry too much, but it was impossible. He had helped me a lot so far and we had created a very strong bond with our wolves. What if he needed help? What if he ended up getting into something really bad with that Abell chasing after his sister?"You're putting on a straight face again." Stanley woke me from my thoughts."Are you sure Abell or Amelia won't cause any problems?" Stanley studied me and ended up pulling my stool closer to him. A nice view of his shirtless body."Yes. Not now that I've brought it to his attention. He needed to. I suspect that bastard has been doing illegal things and getting into trouble on the outskirts of town."On the outskirts?" I swallowed hard as I remembered the day I went there. "What kind of mess?"Street fights." My eyes widened when I heard him."And
StanleyShe looked at me with those wide, magnificent amber eyes as I held her thighs open for me. I couldn't help myself as I rubbed against her hungrily with desire. My wolf was worried that maybe she wasn't ready enough. "Sarah?" I said resigned. I wanted her so much it hurt. Hell, she was so sexy in my bed. And her smell... I was completely itching to tag her. "Is everything okay?" I took aim at her beautiful breasts rising and falling with her uneven breathing. Moonlight bathing your body. As if to bless her. "Everything, I just forgot it was that big." I looked at her and raised an eyebrow as I looked down. My dick? Are you afraid I'm going to hurt you? "My wolf..." I let out a light laugh and leaned my forehead against hers. "I'll be careful. If that's what you're worried about." She nodded, glaring at me. I smiled condescendingly and glued our mouths together again trying to reassure her. I could feel her warm body under mine despite the fear. Her nails her nails lightly g