AshantiI was eating my cereal slowly, trying my best not to stare at Harrison. He was comfortably sprawled on the couch, gaming controller in hand, totally engrossed in his game. He'd occasionally press buttons vigorously, tilt his head in sync with the game's movements, and let out loud cheers followed by boasts of victory.Inside, I wondered how he could remain so calm and collected. The thought alone that he was about to lose his best friend was suffocating; if I were in his position, guilt would have consumed me until I confessed.As if on cue, Harrison caught my gaze. We locked eyes momentarily, and I quickly put on a blank expression, diverting my attention to my cereal. He, too, turned away, scratching his face awkwardly, Then I focused on the magazine in front of me, filled with trivial gossip I had no interest in. Carmen lay on a rug, laptop on her lap, deeply immersed in a movie through her headphones. Beside her lay a notebook and pen, where she periodically scribbled h
AshantiHyper-focused on Chadwick, I paid more attention to the cues, wanting to better understand what was going on.Something inside me knew that he was attacked by werewolves, and the thought alone filled me with panic and I wondered what connection Chadwick had with werewolves."This looks serious," I leaned forward and put my hand up to push a lock of hair off his face. Hastily, he drew my hand away and snuggled his arms around my waist."Chadwick, what happened to you?""Just as I expected," he forced a smile and tried to downplay the situation. "It's nothing, I swear, just a little accident. Banged my head, is all." Fatigue settled in pockets under his eyes, and he looked like he needed hours of long, uninterrupted sleep."I'm not entirely convinced, but I'll let it go for now. You need to get that checked once we're home, okay?""Sure, Doc," he smiled with a grin and a longing look, then moved closer."I fucking missed you so much. I can't wait for us to be alone.""Okay, guy
“Fuck,” he whispered, his eyes fluttering in a sexual haze. His gaze was mad with lust, with molten desire. “Tell me what you want,” I whispered in his ear. “What does your cock crave? Tell me and I'll give it to you. I'll pleasure you till dawn and beyond." I pulled at his clothes, pushing them off his shoulders until his bare chest was exposed, and gasped as I felt his tongue swirl forward to nibble the base of my neck, kissing and biting, while his tongue plunged into my throat.My breath came in jagged gasps now and I felt the warmth radiating from his mouth, the heat flowing through my veins sent waves of excitement throughout my body."Don't tease me,” he groaned. “I’m too turned on to think straight. Let's go upstairs.”“No. I want it here.”Chadwick stared at me, a mischievous smile spreading across his lips. “Do you realize we can get caught if anyone decides to come downstairs?”"Then let's make sure no one does," I smiled back. “Let's be quiet like ninjas.” My breathing
AshantiSomething hot scurried through my belly, burning it and spreading all over it. I realized it was fear, and not just the usual one; this one choked my lungs. Chadwick's announcement was an emotionally disturbing shock, and my mouth gaped open for more than a minute.Although it was no surprise, considering that he'd been attacked by werewolves, I wasn't expecting such a plot twist. Chadwick's eyes were on me, capturing my face, clinging to it, analyzing my reaction, begging me to understand.My lids slid down over his eyes; I couldn't bring myself to speak, and I sat there like an object."Ash, please say something," Chadwick pleaded. "I swear I had no idea. I've thought and spent sleepless nights trying to brace myself for this moment, knowing that you're going to break up with me because I'm a freak. I don't know what to do."He buried his face in his palm, groaning into it, and my initial response was to place my face against the corded muscles of his chest and rock him gent
Chadwick It is impossible for me to describe the relief I felt when Ashanti accepted me for who I am. I was suddenly very light-headed, no, giddy all over, and I spent the entire night holding her to my chest. But I was confused, and I did not understand why anyone would want to be with me after I had come clean and admitted that I was a freak—a werewolf. I stared at her chest, rising and falling, and my throat thickened. I was locked down with her, and nothing could ever convince me to end our relationship, so any doubts I had about whether or not she was the right woman for me were now history. I had no intention of breaking up with her, so if there was going to be a breakup, it was going to happen on her end. In spite of the panic-inducing situations that had been occurring one after the other, she never left my side, satisfied me, made me happy, and understood me. I grinned carelessly and ran a hand nervously through my hair, feeling a delicious sense of accomplishment. Asha
Against my will, I drove to Trisha's apartment. The door creaked open, and her sister Beatrice welcomed me and was shocked as a deer caught in the middle of the road."Well, fancy seeing you here.""Where's Trisha?" I asked, keeping my voice stern and getting around to the cramped one-bedroom apartment. The living space was barely separated from the kitchen by a counter cluttered with loose change."I'll go send for her," Beatrice said, every evidence of smiling and familiarity now disappeared. Well, at least she was sensible.The living room had a set of mismatched furniture: a floral sofa, a rustic wooden coffee table, and one office chair which spoke of years spent thrifting.The air was thick with the scent of stale beer that seeped into the fibers of the worn carpet. My stomach churned in disgust at the cocktail of odors: the sharp tang of alcohol and the saltiness of half-eaten chips strewn across the floor."Why the hell would I want Elen to be introduced to such a careless ind
The air outside the restaurant was heavy with fear and terror. When the local police showed up, they tried to calm everyone down and gave them the go-ahead to leave.After the threat had passed, I crept into the eatery. People ran for their lives while yelling at the top of their lungs. One of the workers even passed out; the stress must have been too much for her to handle, and she would have PTSD for the rest of her life as a result.Not my fault, though.After getting my clothes back, I quickly ran into the bathroom and changed into my human form, looking in the mirror to see if I had any scars. Thankfully, there was none.Then I hastily fixed my hair to hide any signs of distress before stepping out and navigating through the chaos. Chadwick must be scared to death. My eyes searched for him, and I rushed to him. When he saw me, he looked like he was about to cry with relief."I'm fine, I'm fine," I threw my hand around him. He hugged me back immediately, so tight, and his body qui
AshantiCarmen's words and actions made me lose composure. I was lost for words when I was ejected into the night, covering my face with my hands. I cringed and leaned against the wall outside the apartment, gulping hard and wondering why I felt like crying. It's not like anyone died.Rigidly holding my tears in check, I swallowed hard, controlled my emotions, and shoved my hands into my pockets. The only thing I left the house with was my purse, which contained my phone and some cash.Laughing it off, I walked away, each step leading me to the streets' nightlife. Things were never going to be the same again, and I knew that I would never step foot into Harrison and Carmen's apartment anymore.I thought of Chadwick's house. I didn't want to feel any guilt tonight because I had kept my identity hidden. I needed a break from everyone and didn't have the strength to explain anything.I kept walking from street to street without any destination in mind. Carmen’s reaction stung, but hey, n