The house was pumping when I arrived at Harper's. I had to park all the way down the street and walk in these now painful heels and it sucked. Guess I should have arrived earlier if I wanted my spot.When I reached the porch, Tate and Harper were there flirting up a storm with each other. Then she saw me and nearly fell from the porch railing."Yay!! You came!" She ran down the steps and hugged me.I laughed as I hugged her back. Tate's brows rose when I looked in his direction and felt a bit self-conscious."Jake is going to lose his shit when he sees you," he chuckled as he shook his head. "Are you trying to kill that boy?"I shrugged with a laugh.This outfit was obviously for him and to secretly shove in Asher's face, but we'll keep that little bit of information to ourselves."Where can I get something to drink?" I asked as I looked around at all the familiar faces. I waved at several of them I knew from school as they waved back. I may not be popular by any means, but everyone k
I placed my hands on Jake's as I ground my hips harder into him. Jake leaned down and began to suck and nibble on my neck as I closed my eyes and let out a moan. My plan was just beginning as I grabbed his hand and trailed him up my body before he took over.My left arm wrapped around his neck as he continued to explore my body. Then his hand slipped into the front slit of my dress and I knew he was about to expose me. My eyes whipped open and right into Asher's. There was so much rage in his eyes that I almost felt guilty.Asher grabbed an innocent bystander's drink right out of their hands as he chugged it down and then tossed the empty cup back at the kid. He never pulled his glare from us, and when I felt Jake close to revealing my breast to the whole party, I spun in his arms."Let's not show the whole school, yeah?"He grinned as he pulled his bottom lip between his teeth. "Just me?"I nodded. "Yeah, just you."Jake grabbed my ass with one hand and squeezed, while his other hand
I woke the next morning with the blanket still over me as I got out of bed and realized my dress was haphazardly clung to my body. Then I smiled at the memories of last night. That was the best sex I had ever had. It was just too bad that it was with Jake. I never knew he was that good in bed. I mean out of bed. Whatever, I knew what I meant.My heart sank when I looked over and saw the condom still in its wrapper on the side of the bed. How the hell did I forget that?! Damn it! What was I thinking?!I straightened my dress and hair as I noticed that Jake's bag was gone. He really was a hit 'em and quit 'em kind of guy, wasn't he? No snuggling required, which was fine with me. I only wanted one night with Jake and nothing more.When I opened the door, I could hear Asher, Harper, and Tate upstairs in the kitchen. They better have breakfast up there because I was starved. I climbed the stairs and was greeted with silence the moment I entered the kitchen.Harper grinned, Tate winked, and
"Hey," I answered as I closed the door and blocked my view from Asher's truck backing out of my driveway."Hey, so Tate asked me to be his girlfriend last night. Can you believe that?! His girlfriend!" Harper shrieked."What?" That was serious news. Tate didn't have girlfriends; none of the boys did. Tate, Jake, and Asher weren't the boyfriend type. "Did you say yes?" I finally asked.She giggled. "Of course I did!! You know how much I like him!""That's great," I laughed."Really. I'm so happy for you." And I really was, but I couldn't help but think that I would lose time with my bestie now. When Tate was around, I was nonexistent."So, I hope you don't mind, but I invited him over for our movie night."There it was. She was already including him in on our time. "Sure. Yeah, that's totally fine." I went into the kitchen to find some breakfast. "I'll see you later then, yeah?"We said our goodbyes and hung up. I really hoped I didn't start becoming the third wheel for everything now.
"You going to share any of that blanket?" He asked as he cocked a brow at me."Get your own!" I didn't want to share anything with him. I did plenty of that last night. Shit, here comes the shivers again. He didn't even have to physically touch me and I was affected by him."It's big enough for both of us." He reached over and took some of the blanket with force until both of us were covered. His knee pressed against me again and I held my breath. Lord, help me.I couldn't pay attention to the movie at all. All I could think about was his knee against mine as I bit my lower lip and stole glances at him out the corner of my eye.He was so damn hot. I wanted to trail kisses down his jaw, over his neck, and further down. I didn't get to explore at all last night and now I was upset that I didn't get to put my hands or lips on him. That would have been solid gold when I thought about him later as I touched myself."Watch the movie." He grinned.I jumped and whipped my head back toward the
The house was dark and quiet as I made my way down the hall and toward the stairs. I looked over and saw that Mr. and Mrs. Creed's door was closed and no sounds were coming from inside. Everyone was asleep.My heart pounded so hard I could hear it in my head as I made my way down to the main level and rounded the corner to head to the basement stairs. If he was asleep I was just going to run back up to Harper's room and pretend this never happened.But as I went into the basement, careful to shut the door at the top of the stairs quietly, I saw the light illuminating from Asher's bedroom.Shit. He was still awake. I was thrilled and my excitement was on overdrive, but I was also upset that he was still awake.I didn't knock. I just lightly pushed his door open and found him lying on top of his covers, staring into his phone.The light from the phone illuminated his face perfectly and I could stand there all night just staring at his perfect features."Hi..." I said softly as my nerves
He laughed. "A notch on my bedpost? Look around, Stanford... I don't have bedposts."But when he grabbed my chin and forced me to look at him, his eyes softened and he looked taken aback.Then he quietly said, "I don't think of you like that. If you were just a conquest, a notch on my bedpost, I would have left it last night..." He ran his thumb across my cheek. "You're not the only one wanting to reenact a fantasy from your dreams."This surprised me. He dreamed about me too? How the hell have I not seen this sooner? I was apparently completely blind."You dream about me too?" I asked softly.He nodded. "And you wonder why we don't get along? This sexual tension between us is palpable." His finger slid down my neck and over my collarbone. "Don't leave..."I stared up into his eyes and saw the truth there. This wasn't a line he would use to get into some girl's pants. No, he had already been in mine and it was not like Asher to taste test twice.So I reached up and laced my fingers in
I was in big, big trouble....I went downstairs in search of some breakfast and thanked the heavens when I saw a plate on the stove with a paper towel over it.I walked up to it and saw pancakes, bacon, and eggs on the plate and my mouth watered."What makes you think that plate is for you?"I jumped and yelped at the sound of Asher's voice. When I twirled around to face him, I came face to face with his naked chest. His smell intoxicated me and I became dizzy."I thought you were still sleeping," I breathed out. I felt nervous being near him, especially when we were the only two in the house."And let you steal my breakfast? I don't think so, babe." He smirked as he reached around and stole the plate of food.Babe. He called me babe. Was I thinking too far into it? It was just a word. After all, he usually called me Stanford.Then he snapped his fingers in front of my face. "Where'd you go there, Stanford?" He stepped back and sat at the table as he started digging into the food."He
Shifting perspectivesMADALINAMy stomach was upset, and my mouth was dry. Apparently, my body underwent a range of reactions due to the most important event of my new life. I would be the center of attention, all eyes filled with judgment on me. Even before, I never enjoyed public events or parties, and rather let my brother fulfill such a role. Alex was an extrovert like no other, never experiencing an increased heart rate or sweating when giving out a speech. And although I wasn't afraid of speaking up my mind, my attitude was more... military oriented? I was not good at sugarcoating or putting on a perfect-smile façade. And yet, that was exactly what I was about to do tonight.I stood before the mirror, my gaze fixed on the reflection staring back at me. Who was this woman and what did she do with Madalina Crud?Carrie had chosen for me a stunning long dress with bare shoulders in the shades of dark red. It was definitely a departure from my usual style of leather pants and milita
When I first learned about Carrie's idea to throw a big welcome party for Madalina, I was a little hesitant. Ever since we arrived at my pack, my mate has faced a barrage of unwarranted prejudice due to her different background. No one dared to confront her or me directly, but the silent whispers were there. People stared. At me. At her.It was mostly due to all those horrible crimes her family was responsible for. Her family had tortured lone wolves, treating them like slaves. Sadly, even my mate took part in it, blindly manipulated by her parents. Though with each new day, I could see how much she regretted all her past actions. I may have gotten a second chance at love, but Madalina got her second chance at normal life. And she was going to prove to everyone that she no longer was the ruthless, stone-cold werewolf slayer.The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as the preparations for the grand evening were in full swing. Decorations adorned every corner, bringing vibrant colors an
Unwelcome newsAIDENUpon Jerome's resignation, I was faced with an enormous workload that made me truly grasp the extent of his responsibilities on my behalf. An Alpha was like a lost puppy without his Beta. Despite Scott shadowing Jerome for many years, he struggled to fulfill the role with the same efficiency. Regrettably, Scott was caught between his previous Gamma duties and attempting to assume the Beta position. Our pack was huge in size, and leading it was never meant to be a solitary endeavor. It necessitated a cohesive team, which, unfortunately, I did not have.Days started to merge, and I couldn't tell the difference between light and dark, granting me less and less time for my mate. And I hated it. I hated leaving Maddie alone, even though I could count on Carrie to keep her company. But it would be irresponsible of me to just ignore the escalating situation in my pack and simply lock myself in the room with my gorgeous woman. I was an Alpha and sometimes I needed to put
Notre DameMADALINAIt has been a whole week since I moved to Black Forest pack, but nothing has changed significantly.My mate was incredibly busy, leaving our room early in the morning and returning at night. His Beta stepped down and he now had only his Gamma to support him. Aiden's father tried to help too, but it wasn't common practice to see a retired Alpha interfering in the pack's business. Moreover, it would shed a bad light on Aiden, putting him in the position of not being competent enough to lead the pack if daddy needed to hold his hand.. Eventually, it would motivate ambitious males outside the pack to come and conquer the place, seeing Aiden as a weak element that could be easily challenged and eliminated. Status was everything in the werewolf's world.Aiden spent the entire week searching for a proper candidate for the Gamma position. He wanted to promote the current Gamma to Beta. That man seemed to be one of a few who were loyal to Aiden and openly supported him desp
"Go back to your own kind. Leave our pack before facing further humiliation."I cleared my throat before speaking, controlling the fiery rage that tortured me. Oh, the fantasies that danced in my mind - to give her a taste of her own venomous words, to unleash that never-ending thirst in me, and sink my fangs deep in her flesh until she begged for her life. To punch that nasty mouth and show her true fear.But could I afford such scandal on my first day among werewolves? As much as I wished to make her pay, I concluded she simply wasn't worth the trouble with my mate. I came here to be a better person.Hence, I put my old habits aside and kept the fight on a verbal level."Oh, wow, thank you so much for your unsolicited prophecy! How fortunate I am to have you... whoever you are, enlighten me about my inevitable fate. Your concern for my well-being and humiliation is truly heartwarming. Clearly, your wisdom knows no bounds. Perhaps I should bow down and seek your guidance on all life
Fire tangoMADALINANerves fluttered in my stomach when his family first approached me. Will they grimace in disgust? Will they be bothered by the presence of a vampire? I had all those questions clawing at my mind, terrifying me. But what I experienced... it was something entirely unexpected.In a flurry of introductions and warm smiles, my unease began to dissipate. I stared at Aiden's mother, who exuded a genuine kindness which I found both comforting and bewildering. Not like my own mother, who only veiled her real personality under a sweet, innocent face. My mother carried the mask of kindness, pretending to be a good person, a victim of horrible crimes for which, after all, she was primarily responsible. But the warmth in Amelia's eyes and the way she squeezed my hand indicated she was genuinely happy for her son and accepted me as I was.Aiden's sister, Carrie, was a vibrant young woman. Her presence required attention as she effortlessly owned the room with her wild and loud p
"I'll get some drinks. It's time to celebrate." Carrie winked at us and rushed to one of the Omegas, splashing instructions."Okay, I guess." Maddie placed a light kiss on my lips to ensure me she would manage to survive my family. I didn't need to worry about her. My mate wasn't any shy damsel in distress. If anyone annoyed her, she would deal with it. I promised her not to be away for long and left her with mom and Carrie.On the way to my office, I met my dad. He had arrived at Black Forest pack before us."Jerome knows." He informed me shortly. I sighed, feeling how a big lump formed in my throat. My Beta had already learned about the death of his son.~~~~~~~"We are currently providing shelter for over a hundred lone wolves. The majority of them have already applied for asylum but some haven't decided yet. They still consider returning to their original village once all is settled. Anyhow, we can't accommodate them all permanently. We are running short on resources. But the disc
. Bitter tollAIDENMadalina squeezed my hand when we passed through the main gate to my pack. The Black Forest pack was one of the largest packs in Yukon, providing a home to thousands of people, mostly werewolves. We had several witches among us, as well as humans. Overall, it was a great place to live in. Despite the isolation within the mountains, our civilization thrived.The air carried the scent of freshly bloomed flowers, intermingled with the sweet aroma of home-cooked meals waffling from the houses. The streets were alive with the joyous spirit of community, as people strolled leisurely, their smiles radiant and genuine. Children reveled in their innocence, their laughter echoing through the pathways, while the sun cast a gentle glow upon their carefree games.We lived in peace, surrounded by beautiful nature, and I couldn't wait to show it all to my beautiful mate. Therefore, I was stunned when we finally arrived at my pack and the streets were empty. Gone was also the melo
Raindrops farewellAIDENI was glad that my mate agreed to live with me in my pack. I understood the depth of sacrifices she had undertaken to be with me. Her departure from her family was due to forbidden love and it led to her being estranged by her own parents. They cut off any future physical contact with her and although she tried to be strong and not to show it, I knew it bothered her tremendously. At least her brother, despite being a sick psychopath, stood by her side.And now, I was going to be her family and I would do anything to make her happy.When I returned to the safe house together with Madalina, the place was emptied. Only my father stayed with a couple of soldiers. He was eager to meet my mate and shook her hand a bit too enthusiastically that I had to remind him to keep it cool. As surprising as it was, my dad was very open-minded and didn't care about Madalina's origin. I assumed after all he had to go through in his life, he understood how precious true love was.