Alisha's POVI just stood inside that building, hiding from the world outside and wondering how my life ended up here like this. I had mixed feelings about Alvin before and even now it wasn't any clearer. I did know we would never see each other again and that chapter in my life was done. There was a big empty hole in my heart from losing him that much I knew. He was a good friend to me and I cared about him. I didn't love him like he did me, but I didn't want to hurt him either. I've never had to deal with so much in my old closed world and now Bam it hits me hard again upside my head. Ever since my eyes were opened to the supernatural world nothing has gone right. Now more than ever I wish I was back home in my parents home the innocent little girl being watched over and cared for, ignorant of the world hidden around me. The only worry I had was what to wear to school the next day and having to make sure my homework was done. It was so simple then and none of this adult supernatura
Lucien's POV She didn't say another word , just got up and walked out quickly from my office. Not even sparing a glance back at me. She didn't care and it was so obvious in the careless way she treated our new bond. Leaving me when I needed her support the most, cracking my soul in two and leaving me bleeding out to suffer alone. I gave her my heart just to have her toss it back at my feet like it was garbage. I was a fool.The hurt burned in my chest like it had been pierced by a silver knife. I had allowed myself to think she cared about me and now my heart was breaking because I let her in. All the progress I thought we had made wasn't real, the run we had together quickly forgotten when she saw her lover. The imitate touches and words ripped me apart , but I still watched silently at the interaction between them. Fighting back the urge to rip him to pieces the entire time for touching what was mine and speaking to her as if she was his. She was mine not his , the moon goddess had
Alisha's POV I've been sitting in this hard ass chair listening for the last hour as Lucien and my dad kept pounding into my head all the reasons leaving for back home was really a bad idea. How many times do they think repeating the same thing over and over again is going to help no matter how they kept rewording it. First off , I got it the first time but try telling that to any male who thinks it too complicated a situation for a female brain to understand. I can understand why Lucien is doing it because he doesn't know shit about me really but my dad that's another story. He knows how quick I understand things , he's must really be stressing over it is the only reason I can think of.I've sat here giving them both the best resting bitch face I have and yet the talk is still going on about all of the dangers. OK, I'm done here."You can both just stop now , I get it OK , I understood it the first ten times you went over it but you both just kept on and on. I was waiting for you bo
Alisha's POV The rest of the day the only person I saw was my dad and a few pack members who didn't bother to spare me an glance. We took our meals alone, Lucien choosing to avoid any contact with me. Fine, Dad was enough company for me anyway. Now dad isn't a chatty person but he's a good listener and I talked about everything but Lucien. He nodded as I relayed my phone call with Paola acting interested in our girl talk. Living with three females had trained him well for this role. All that female hormones surrounding him poor man had to do it to survive. We called it a early night, Mom would be here around noon tomorrow and I couldn't wait to see here. Sleep on the other hand didn't come easy, my brain refused to shut down until I was just too exhausted to keep my eyes open. I finally crashed around three and was up by seven. I've been trying to entertain myself since then without any luck. So dressed and ready I waited alone in the living area spread out on the couch.There was
Alisha's POV I sobbed like a three year old baby, all snot nosed and blubbering as I let it all out. My mom being here was just the trigger to release all my emotions. She didn't say another word , part of me knew my parents were mind linking as she held me tight against her body. I'm sure Dad relayed the basics going on with me. He had told me he didn't tell her everything because he didn't want her to worry being so far away. I'm sure Mom will lecture him later for that, she isn't one who likes being left out of the loop. Right now all that matter to me was both of my parents were here by my side. I needed to feel that love from them because I was feeling pretty unlovable at his point. It was my fault and there was no one else to lay the blame on. I had accepted that fact but it still hurt deep inside of me. I am so fucked up and that made me cry even harder. I'm not sure how long we were outside , it may have been only minutes I had no conception of time. As I started to settle d
Alisha's POV I soon found myself between both my parents standing back in front of Lucien's office door, I felt like a wayward child being taken to the principals office . In a way I was, my parents were determined to talk out the issues I had with my "mate" including themselves in the conversation. We were all going to be in this pack for a undetermined amount of time and according to Mom she "Didn't want this hanging over everything the whole time" . I couldn't argue with her logic , because if I had to be here for months and that was very possible at this point. I couldn't deal with the stress of avoiding each other, I would go nuts and take everyone down with me.Mom didn't hesitate as she stood there and knocked softly. She and Dad had been exchanging looks all the way here as I tried to drag my feet to slow this awful moment. How bad is this going to look, a naughty mate having my parents (more so my mother) trying to step in and solve our problems. I'm going to come off lookin
Alisha's POV Being the good daughter I am, at least most of the time, I did as I was told sort of. I really just wanted to hide my head under the covers and wish this whole mess away, but that wasn't going to happen. The "rest" I was ordered to do ended up me just lying on the bed staring at the ceiling contemplating my life's choices up to this point again. Something that I have been doing a lot recently, still no magic answer was found as to the why me question. My pity party ended when a soft knock sounded on my locked door. "Time to get up sweetie, I will be back in an hour to help do your hair. I have the cutest outfit for you to wear too." I could tell she was excited and I half wondered what kind of cute outfit she had picked out. Her definition of cute and mine were totally on opposite sides of the country. I chuckled to myself as I thought of some of the outfits my sister and I were forced to wear growing up. I have never been the frilly girl but knew how to put an outfit t
Alisha's POV Why did I agree to do this?Oh that's right my Mom didn't give me a choice.My shoes made a small click each time the heels made contact with the hardwood floors with every step. The sound echoed in my ears and I chose to focus on it instead of the drama I knew was ahead of me. Trust me there is drama coming and everyone involved knew that. None of us where going blindly into this but I know it was set up with good intentions in mind. My parents wanted me to be happy and felt this was the right path leading to it. The fact Lucien went along with it was surprising, but I'm guessing he must have figured it was going to happen sooner or later. Bite the bullet and get over it kind of thing. We are going to be in his pack for who knows how long and it was unavoidable in the long run. He couldn't hide forever in his office and I couldn't in my room. We wouldn't be able to avoid each other the entire time. Maybe after tonight we can tolerate being around each other at times,
Alisha's POV "Are you going to get up" I poked Lucien's arm hard with my fingernail, yeah I know it hurts but it works so well."Ouch, I'm going to have scars on my arms from you doing that. " He complains with a whine, pulling the blanket up to his shoulder. " I wasn't planning on getting up , it's Sunday and we can sleep in. Go back to sleep""I'm not tired anymore and since I'm up you have to be too. " I attempt to pull the blanket covering his arm back down , it wasn't going to move with his tight grip on it no matter how I tugged on it."Stop that" he growled out at me in a playful tone"What if I don't" I shot right back at him , tugging even harder on the blanket now. "Last warning" was his replyThis was going to be fun and I knew it, there was no way I was going to let it go now. Using two hands now I threw all my weight behind it and pulled hard. He let go of the blanket at that moment and I flew off the bed onto the floor. I landed on the thick rug next to it with the bla
Alisha's POV The heat between our bodies was intense, nothing I have ever felt before in my life had even came close. It felt as if my clothes would melt off. Hot damn this man can kiss and when his tongue slipped into my mouth it was all over. I was ready and willing to go for it right here in his office. I don't give two shits about any rules anymore and the only thing I was interested in was finishing what we started last night. There was no stopping us now.I was so unaware of my actions I didn't even realize we had moved until we were on the couch that was tucked in the corner of his office. My body and his moved on autopilot now, eager to explore each other and fulfill this burning need deep inside. I was on fire and he was the only thing that could put it out.His body was pressed down on mine as we let our passion free. Hands roaming greedily over each other , touching and exploring intimate places. Moans echoed in my ears as the excitement built. I didn't think about what I
Alisha's POV Mom wasted no time dragging my ass down the hall, pulling on my wrist like a child in deep trouble. I guess that isn't too far from the truth right now. Except I'm an adult now and have been living on my own since I was eighteen. I didn't want to be treated like this.I dug my heels in and stopped dead in my tracks. One hand holding on tightly to the towel wrapped around my body as I tugged hard to free my trapped one. "Mom stop, quit pulling on me like this. I can keep up with you just fine. " This wasn't effective as she paid no attention to what I was saying and kept tugging on me hard. "I'm not a small child and don't want to be treated like one""Let's go" her voice was firm and I knew she was still pissed off about everything. Her fingers dug in even harder as she attempted to get me moving again. "Act like a child and get treated like a child"How was I acting like a child, because the way I see it my actions were pure adult until she blasted into the situation.
Alisha's POV His eyes were fixed on mine, watching me with the intensity of a predator . The normal naturally dark brown eyes were darker now and the whites were barely visible. The emotions he felt at this moment were raw and open , he wanted me and he wanted me really bad. That seemed to trigger a response from deep down inside of me, a need that I have never felt so strongly filled my mind. I wanted him too. Any thoughts of rules were driven from my mind at that moment. Fuck the rules I wanted my mate and my primal instincts weren't going to be denied. This was more than just lust, it went way deeper than that.Moving slowly towards the large hot tub of water I began to peel off my shirt, dropping it at my feet carelessly as I stepped forward. My eyes never leaving him, my desire for him leading my actions as I had his total focus. He knew I wanted him just as badly as he wanted me. Stepping out of my shorts , kicking my feet free they were quickly left on the floor the same as
Alisha's POV Lucien insisted that I shift back into my wolf form before his guards arrived, it went without saying that he didn't want them to see my naked body. Usually something like that would set me off, I don't like anyone trying to dictate what I should and shouldn't do. But this time I didn't argue with him, he had just killed four male rogues to keep me safe. He was ruthless in his attack and I just stood there watching as he tore them apart with ease. I was so impressed he could ask me anything right now and I'd do it without arguing. It didn't even bother me he killed four men, of course they were in wolf form and didn't look like men. Maybe if they had been in human form it would have bothered me , but right now I didn't give two shits about them. They wanted me dead and now they are. Reluctantly I pulled out of Lucien's embrace and shifted back into my wolf form. He stood naked in front of me without a hint of modesty. Nudity wasn't an issue with these people that was
Lucien's POV Alisha followed behind me as I led the way outside, neither of us speaking but true to her promise she stayed within the required distance but no closer. Once we got to the changing rooms she moved quickly to enter inside , once we were in wolf form the chance to speak was gone. I couldn't let that happen, there was so much between us that needed to be said and ignoring it was just going to damage any progress."Alisha, could you wait a minute please." She stopped dead in her tracks at my words, I could see her back stiffen. "Could you please face me, I have something to say. " that was a rule after all.She hesitated at first but did as I asked, her eyes focused on my face and for a moment I was lost in those eyes. Those emerald green eyes seemed to peer into my soul , making me forget what I was going to say. I began stepping closer to her automatically , not even aware I was doing so until she put her arm up to stop my forward movement. "What did you need Lucien"
Alisha's POV Does he want me or not?"It's wouldn't be fair to my daughter to be left in limbo waiting for your decision. " Dad's expression not changing. "You can't expect her to put her life on hold until you make up your mind. I need a better answer than that.""I understand that sir but it's not that easy a decision to make right now." Lucien is right, this isn't a easy decision not with the shit storm I've created around here, he had a hand in part of that too. "I know the two of you started out with a lot of issues but my wife and I think this is something that can be worked through . But it would take a commitment from the both of you to do this." Mom nods her head in agreement with him.Lucien turns his head and looks at me, the first time since we first came in the room. His eyes meeting mine again and I can't read his expression. His dark brown eyes stare into mine with intensity."What do you want Alisha? This isn't all on me, you have a choice in this matter too. Do you
Alisha's POV Why did I agree to do this?Oh that's right my Mom didn't give me a choice.My shoes made a small click each time the heels made contact with the hardwood floors with every step. The sound echoed in my ears and I chose to focus on it instead of the drama I knew was ahead of me. Trust me there is drama coming and everyone involved knew that. None of us where going blindly into this but I know it was set up with good intentions in mind. My parents wanted me to be happy and felt this was the right path leading to it. The fact Lucien went along with it was surprising, but I'm guessing he must have figured it was going to happen sooner or later. Bite the bullet and get over it kind of thing. We are going to be in his pack for who knows how long and it was unavoidable in the long run. He couldn't hide forever in his office and I couldn't in my room. We wouldn't be able to avoid each other the entire time. Maybe after tonight we can tolerate being around each other at times,
Alisha's POV Being the good daughter I am, at least most of the time, I did as I was told sort of. I really just wanted to hide my head under the covers and wish this whole mess away, but that wasn't going to happen. The "rest" I was ordered to do ended up me just lying on the bed staring at the ceiling contemplating my life's choices up to this point again. Something that I have been doing a lot recently, still no magic answer was found as to the why me question. My pity party ended when a soft knock sounded on my locked door. "Time to get up sweetie, I will be back in an hour to help do your hair. I have the cutest outfit for you to wear too." I could tell she was excited and I half wondered what kind of cute outfit she had picked out. Her definition of cute and mine were totally on opposite sides of the country. I chuckled to myself as I thought of some of the outfits my sister and I were forced to wear growing up. I have never been the frilly girl but knew how to put an outfit t