Asher The punny kid was in our dorm room. What was he doing here? I had thought he left to one of his little nerd friends and now I find out he's here in our dorm room.โAh, you are here,โ I said, prowling towards him, determined in my stride.He picked up a pillow and put it up in an attempt to prevent me from getting closer to him. His eyes were even closed and his head tilted to the side. This was really who Dean was attracted to? He was a fucking moron.I rolled my eyes at him.โRelax, I'm not going to hit you.โ I voiced and he slowly opened his eyes to look at me.โI just came to find my textbook, okay. I'll be out of here in a second,โ he blurted out.โWhat text book?โ I asked, vaguely remembering that I had grabbed a book that wasn't mine a couple of nights ago.โUm, ethicsโฆโI gave him a once over. Dean growled within me, warning me not to touch him.โRelax,โ I said to Dean but he wasn't having it.โIf you hit him again, I'm going to transform in front of him,โ Dean voiced.โ
DanteAs soon as I got out of the dorm building, I began to hyperventilate. He'd kissed me. Why the fuck did he kiss me? This was sexual harassment, right?That had to be it.I ran my hands through my hair, trying to fight the urge to think about what had just happened. I had been expecting him to shove me, push me. Anything else, but kiss me? That was totally out of line.Out of nowhere, Amir stopped his car in front of me. โGet in,โ he said. I did as he told me to without hesitation.โDid you get what you were supposed to get?โ He asked.โhuh?โ I frowned as I got into the passenger's seat.โYour textbook?โ He said, igniting the engine and driving it off.โOh, yeah, yeah,โ I nodded, remembering how passionately Asher had kissed me and how I had almost liked it?No, no, no. I didn't like it. I wasn't gay. It would be gay if I liked the taste of another guy's lips, not to mention ridiculous. He was my fucking bully too. Now, that was mental.โAre you okay?โ Amir asked, looking between
DanteThe sigh turned into a hiccup of panic as I watched Asher turn and approach me, an unreadable expression on his face.Shit!He was barely three feet away now. I panicked and practically ran the other direction. I ran until I got to my destination. When I finally stopped, I realized just how ridiculous running away had been. To passers-by that saw me, It probably looked like I was being chased by the cop.Goodness, I was such a loser.An irrational anger came over me. How dare he do this to me? How dare he even kiss me? I knew he was into guys, but I thought he hated my guts. Now, not only was I scared of being physically abused by him, I was afraid of being sexually abused.โThanks mom, this is all your fault for coming here today, now I've completely embarrassed myself,โ I muttered under my breath.I made my way to the freezer at the bookstore and took two pints of ice cream and a bottle of red wine for later tonight and some of the things my mom had asked to get her. I really
Asher.The scorching sun of the afternoon made me want to rip off my clothes, transform and run into the woods till I couldn't feel it anymore. I had not expected to meet the kids' mom and girlfriend. They were both cute, but it was obvious as fuck to me that the puny kid didn't love his girlfriend like he claimed.โSomeone's jealous,โ Dean boldly said, and I wrinkled my nose in annoyance.Jealousy was a strong word. It was just an observation, but Dean was a total ass and was obsessed with his mate.โNot now, Dean,โโWhy not? You were clearly jealous especially when he kissed her. It's okay I was jealous too,โ he said, annoying me further. Sometimes I wish I could rip him off my consciousness.I scoffed. โReally? I didn't notice. I especially didn't notice when you almost transformed and pounced on the poor girl.โโWell, she thinks our mate belongs to her, I can't have that,โ Dean growled.โActually, that's just her boyfriend, you are the intruder here and can we stop talking about t
AsherI gritted my teeth, the adrenaline kicking in. The rogue hunter had played its games long enough. Tonight, it ended one way or another. The forest was unnaturally silent as I crouched behind a cluster of thick undergrowth. The trap was set a few feet away, ready for its culprit.I could feel the rogue hunter nearby. His scent was faint carried on the soft breeze that rustled the leaves, but it was unmistakable. A musky, bitter odor that reeked of pure malice. Dean stirred restlessly within me, eager to confront the rogue.โDean, are you ready?โ I questioned, watching every direction, wondering where the hunter would come from. He was tricky, fast and cunning, but I was definitely more cunning and that was why I knew this plan would work. Minutes ticked by, stretching endlessly as I waited. The stillness of the night pressed down on me, and I had to remind myself I was doing this for my own good. As long as I was marked, the hunter would not rest.My hands flexed involuntarily,
DanteโI still can't believe you have a girlfriend,โ Slyder said as I came out from my room in Amir's pad.I had introduced Nora to them immediately my mother had gone and they all loved her. Slyder especially didn't forget to remind me how out of my league my girlfriend was. I agreed wholeheartedly with that. I had scored by getting Nora to be my girlfriend. Besides she was just as much of a nerd as I asked, but with a much prettier face and perfect body.โYes, you've mentioned it before,โ I said, trying to hold my tongue. I had been trying to keep my temper in the reins for the whole day, but it seemed like she was trying way too hard I adjusted the cuffs of my shirt, trying to focus on the excitement of the evening rather than the persistent banter from Slyder. She was leaning against the kitchen counter, grinning like a kid whoโd just heard a juicy secret. Amir sat nearby, nursing a drink with his usual laid-back demeanor.โHonestly, I didnโt think you had it in you, four eyes,โ
Dante.As I neared Nora, Asher suddenly took his phone out of his pocket. He whispered something to Nora and walked out of the party. As soon as he left, I walked towards Nora.โWhat did he want?" I snapped without meaning toโWhy so aggressive, babe?โ Nora asked and I immediately felt bad.Shit, I was acting erratic. I really needed to get a grip.โSorry, I didn't mean to be. I justโฆโโAre you jealous?โ she asked, tilting her head to the side in question, biting her lips.โOf course not,โโIt's okay if you are, I think it's very hot.โ she grinned wide.I smiled, forgetting all about Asher for a second. โDo you want to get out of here?โ I asked her, feeling my dick twitch in my pants.โYes, give me a few seconds to say goodbye,โ she said and turned to say goodbye to the friends she recently met. I sent Amir a quick text, telling him that we were leaving the party. He sent back a text saying that I should wait outside and that he was also thinking of getting home. When Nora and I made
DanteโDante,โ I heard someone call my name from a distance, but I refused to open my eyes. I still needed some sleep.โDante,โ The voice was louder now and accompanied with a slap.I woke up instantly to find Nora glaring at me.โNora, hey,โ I said, pulling myself into a sitting position and realizing that I had slept on the couch last night after I couldn't get it up with Nora.โDon't hey me! I waited for you, I was worried and you were here, thinking?โ she glared, clearly very upset.โI'm sorryโฆ I didn't meanโฆโโSave it, Dante. I don't care. I'm leaving,โ she spat, frustration evident in her tone.โBut you were supposed to go by 7am.โ "Yes, but that was before I found out I was such a huge bother to you,โ she said with a shaky voice.โNo, you are not,โ I scrambled up to a sitting position, but she was already walking towards the door.โNora, please wait,โ I added as I ran after her and grabbed her before she got to the front door. I spun around and my heart sank when I saw that te
MATEOI knew the library wasn't an ordinary incident. Everyone tried batting an eye, calling it some kind of prank, but with the way I saw it, I could tell it was a creature. A monstrous creature and my mind was on Asher.โDon't you think you're taking this thing a little too far?โ Slyder inquired as we approached the surveillance room.I planned on sneaking in while Slyder just watched out for anyone that was coming in. She didn't want to, but I had my ways and by that, I threatened her until she had no choice but to agree.โYou want to find out about the library incident? Okay, but do you really think this is the way? What if we don't find anything,โ she blabbered on and on.I was already fed up with her constant whining. โZip it for five minutes. I have to go to work,โ I shut her up.She rolled his eyes. โThe guards are in the room and we're not allowed there. What's your plan, huh?โ she crossed her arms, a smirk on her face.But I had a plan already. I wasn't planning on coming h
DANTE โWhat the fuck man?โ I backed away, making a safe distance between the both of us. โWhy were you staring at me like some kind of creep? Were you trying to give me a heart attack or something?โIt was dark but I could see his movements through the ray of moonlight that peeked through the window. โYou didn't let me sleep, so I figured I had to do something at least,โ he replied.I was confused. What does he mean by I didn't let him sleep when I was perfectly sound asleep and he was the one about to give me a heart attack? โYou were having nightmares and talking in your sleep. I stayed by your side to watch over you and make sure you were okay,โ he explained.My heart felt a warm and tingly feeling. I didn't want to care, but why did he suddenly care about me? It was so insane and touching at the same time.โUmโฆT...Thank you. But you didn't have to go through all those troubles. I'm fine now,โ I assured him, trying to disregard the strange feelings inside me.He scoffed. โLike I
DANTEI sat on the chair, trying to avoid his lingering gaze on me. My breath quickened, getting heavier and heavier by the second. It's been almost two minutesโ I was counting. It felt so awkward being in the same room with him. I wanted the ground to open up so bad and swallow me up, but for some odd reasons I liked his gaze on me.I had to caution myself, refrain myself from the thoughts that were starting to envelop me. โSo, how are we going to do this?โ I broke the silence between us.He looked up at me, I noticed his beautiful gray orbs and then it felt hard to breathe again. My body was becoming hot and my heart raced fast, why was he affecting me in this way?He cleared his throat. โYou can take the bed. I'm fine sleeping on the couch?โ He gestured to the gray cushion not too far from us.I felt a bit bad. I didn't want him to lay down on the floor, especially since I was going to be here for God knows how long. He was tall and for his body size, the couch would be so uncomfor
DANTEโWhat are you doing here?โ He smirked, handing me his helmet and I scoffed trying to avoid his gaze that was lingering on me. โAre you stalking me? I could've sworn I saw you following me this morning,โ I accused him.He smirked. โDon't get ahead of yourself, Dante. Aren't you a darling? Thinking I'm following you around, like I'm what? Your bodyguard?โ He chuckled.I ignored him, still looking around for a cab, but it felt like the road was scanty and it was as if there were no cabs around. I held my breath, in hopes that a cab or something would pass.โYou know there's going to be a storm and no cabs are going to be available for the night right?โ He told me.I cursed my luck. This was not what I wanted to happen and this was leaving me in a situation, I could already picture him with a smirk on his face thinking he has already won.But I was adamant. โI know about that but I'm still willing to try my luck and if not, then I can take the subway instead,โ I said.He chuckled l
DANTEYesterday, I retired to bed with lots of thoughts going on in my mind. I woke up this morning, my breath becoming heavier. I checked the time, it was almost seven a.m, which means I have to wake up early otherwise I'm late for class already.I managed to get my sore body off the bed and started staggering towards the fridge, taking a glass of water to help myself. I gulped down everything in one go,trying to even my breath.โYou are already involve. Just act normal.โAsher's word kept going through and fro in my head, making it hard for me to stop thinking about it. I knew that there was something up with him and suspected he was involved in this werewolf stuff, but hearing the confession from him just hits different.That confirms Mateo's suspicions, but what I don't understand is what Matteo is trying to benefit from all this. A part of me felt like I had to do my best, like I had to do whatever it takes to make sure that Asher is safe. Definitely bizarre.It's better to stay
DANTE I didnโt believe him.Or maybe I did, and that was the problem.Asher was sitting there, calm as ever, like we werenโt talking about something that shouldโve been impossible. Like I wasnโt sitting across from him, trying to pretend that my whole world wasnโt flipping upside down.I looked down at my tray, at the food I wasnโt eating. I picked up my fork and stabbed at the scrambled eggs, pushing them around like they were the most interesting thing in the world.I could feel Asher watching me. He wasnโt saying anything, but he didnโt have to. He was waiting.I sighed and set the fork down. โYou know,โ I muttered, โthis would be a whole lot easier if you just said something.โAsher tilted his head slightly. โLike what?โI shot him a look. โI donโt know. Something that makes sense.โHe smirked, and I hated that it still had that stupid, cocky effect on me. โEverything Iโve said makes sense.โI scoffed. โRight. Sure. Claw marks show up at the library, you claim it wasnโt you, and
DANTE I woke up feeling like my head had been smashed against a brick wall. For a few seconds, I just lay there, staring at the ceiling, trying to remember where I was. My dorm. Right. Safe.Sort of.The last thing I remembered was walking out of Asherโs place. My mind had been racing, my body sore, my stomach twisted into knots. Even now, my muscles ached, like Iโd run a marathon in my sleep.I turned onto my side, groaning as my shoulder throbbed. My blankets were tangled around me, half on the floor, half wrapped around my legs.I had slept like crap.I reached for my phone on the nightstand and squinted at the screen. 10:12 AM.Great. Missed my morning class.I sighed, rubbing my eyes. Normally, Iโd be freaking out about that, but today? I couldnโt bring myself to care. Everything still felt weird. Not just because of last night. Not just because of Asher. It was me. I felt off.Like something wasnโt sitting right in my own skin.I pushed the thought away and forced myself to get
DANTE I blinked my eyes open and the first thing I noticed was the quiet. The room was dim, only a ray of light coming from the window. Everything felt still like the air was holding its breath. My body ached, my head was heavy, and the faint smell of pine and earth filled my nose.I wasnโt in my dorm.That realization hit me all at once, making my pulse pick up. The bed was too big, the sheets softer than the cheap ones in my room, and the smell? It was familiar, but not mine. Panic crept up my spine as I pushed myself up, groaning at the stiffness in my muscles. I barely made it halfway before a voice stopped me.โYou shouldnโt be moving.โI froze.That voice. My heart slammed against my ribs as I turned my head. And there he was.Asher.Sitting in a chair near the window, arms crossed, watching me. His expression was unreadable, his blue eyes unreadable. Memories of last night crashed into me all at once.The chase. The shadow in the trees. The monster with black eyes.And Asher,
DANTEThe library was dead silent. It always was at this time of the night. Most students didnโt stick around after dark, but I liked the quiet. No one bumping into me. No distractions. Just me, my books, and the hum of the flickering overhead lights.I stacked my notes into my backpack, stretching as I stood up. My back was stiff from hunching over my laptop for hours, and my eyes burned from staring at the screen for too long. I glanced at my phone, it was 11:47 P.M.Damn. I wasnโt meant to stay this late.I slung my bag over my shoulder and made my way toward the exit. The library felt different at night. The long, empty rows of bookshelves cast weird shadows, and the dim emergency lights near the doors gave everything a bluish glow.I shook off the eerie feeling creeping up my spine. It was just my imagination.Pushing the heavy doors open, I stepped out into the cold night air. The campus was practically deserted. A few distant streetlights flickered, casting long, twisting shado