Sean’s POVI pulled up to our house to the sight of a brunette carrying a box from an unfamiliar car parked in our driveway. I gritted my teeth as I watched her walk into the house like it belonged to her.My father’s new wife was here. Her daughter must be here too. As if marrying a gold digger was not enough, my father just had to go and find one with another leech attached.And now, he expected me to accept them as my family, and treat one as my mother and the other as my sister. He must be crazy. I only showed up because he threatened to cut off my money if I acted out. But there was no way in hell was I going to accept the two intruders as my family. If I had anything to do with it, they’d be gone from our lives as soon as possible.I left my car and walked into the house. The woman was in the living room, looking through a few boxes. When I walked in, she saw me and rose, approaching.“You must be Sean, right?” she asked, smiling big at me. She looked younger than I’d imagined.
Ivy’s POVBy the time we finished unpacking our stuff, it was time for dinner. Not that I noticed the time going by. I was too busy avoiding Sean and trying to come to terms with my new situation.Never in a thousand years would I have thought that my mate would turn out to be my new step brother. Seriously, what were the chances? Only I would be so unlucky. Finding him had seemed like a miracle at first, but now, it seemed more like a disaster.We ordered takeout for dinner and sat together for dinner, as a family. My mother and I sat on one side, while Sean and his father sat on the other. Much to my discomfort, Sean was sitting directly opposite me. The food we’d ordered was delicious, but my appetite had disappeared. Too bad I couldn’t excuse myself out of this meal, being our first meal together as a family. I wasn’t going to ruin things for my mother from the get-go.“Sean, I did not tell you about how I met Janet,” Ken began as soon as we all had our food and began eating.“Yea
Ivy’s POV“Ivy, do you have any plans for tonight?” my mother asked me. Everybody turned their attention to me, anticipating my answer.Well, sorry to disappoint… “There’s a book I started a few days ago that I haven’t had time to sit down and finish. I’ll be reading that.”My mother was clearly not impressed by my plans. Sean wasn’t either, as he loudly commented, “Bookworm.”I ignored him and kept on eating.“Come on, dear,” my mother told me. “It’s summer, you should have fun. You read a lot, maybe you should take a break and go outside. You can’t spend all summer cooped up in your room with a book.”I very much could…“Reading is fun for me,” I told her.“Other things can be fun too,” she insisted. “If you tried going outside, you would realise that. Also, you won’t make any friends if you stay indoors all the time, will you?”She was wrong. I made many friends…okay, fictional friends, but whatever. They were much better than the people I had to deal with outside. Compared to my r
Ivy’s POV‘Your friend Catherine?’Zoe’s words about Sean’s reputation jumped to the front of my mind. Whoever this Catherine was, she was definitely not just a friend to him.I could not help the jealousy that awakened inside me. She must be very close to him if she came to look for him at his house.“I better go see about that,” he said.“Yeah, go,” I said, holding the door open for him. I can’t believe I forgot what kind of guy he was. Did I think his playboy ways would vanish just because he met me? He came towards me and reached for me, but I stepped back. “You should go, Sean.”He hesitated for a few more seconds before leaving my room and heading downstairs. Before I closed my door, I heard his voice.“Hey, Cate.”A feminine laugh that did not belong to my mother floated upstairs. Seconds later, the front door closed as they left together. The sound of Sean’s obnoxiously loud sports car pulling out of the driveway reached my ears.I shut my door and stomped to my bed. Well, it
Ivy’s POVIt was almost one o’clock at night when I heard Sean’s car driving into the compound. This had been his habit for the past week.He was rarely at home, leaving early and coming back late at night. This had been happening since the day that girl showed up here.He must be having so much fun with her.Against my better judgement, I rose from my bed and went to my window. I caught sight of him just before he disappeared into the house. My heart squeezed painfully in my chest.I’d thought I could control my longing for him, but that had been wishful thinking. Every day I did not spend with him only made me want to see him more. And yet, he seemed to have forgotten that I existed. After making a scene in my room the day I moved into his father’s house, he had moved on to his fuck buddy without a single glance back.I hated how it made me feel–angry, desperate, and so jealous it felt like I was choking. He was busy fucking someone else, and here I was, nursing heartbreak.I could
Sean’s POVI wanted to punch something.How could she be so…dismissive? She had looked at me like a worm crawling all over her food, then told me blankly that she wouldn’t date me.How was she able to remain so cold to me? I understood that she did not have her wolf and could not feel our mate bond, but did I really have no effect on her whatsoever?I looked at myself in the mirror. If any other she-wolf or woman saw me like this, they would be drooling all over me. My grey sweatpants hang low on my waist, leaving enough hint of what lay below. Not to mention my toned abs.How could she look at me like this and remain indifferent? Had she really forgotten everything and decided to treat me like her brother?I scoffed.No woman had enough of me after we had sex. They always came back begging for more. How could she have a taste of this and then act like she had crossed me off a list and moved on? No woman had ever reacted like that to me. Ever.‘What do you think is wrong with her?’ I
Ivy’s POVI was expecting Sean to take me to one of those flashy expensive restaurants that the rich and famous frequented, so I was surprised when he brought me to a charming little place.It wasn’t shabby or cheap by any measure, more like a hidden gem. The atmosphere was quiet and private, with a lot of indoor plants that made it feel like you were outside in nature. Soft classical music floated through the air, adding to the relaxing vibe. It was the perfect spot for an intimate date–Not that this was a date, of course.After taking our seats, a waiter brought the menu.“You can have anything you want,” Sean told me, gesturing to the menu.Looking through the menu, I realised that they had a large section offering my favourite, Thai food. Was it a coincidence that he had brought me here, or had my mother told him about my preferences?“Do you like it here?” Sean asked after we made our orders.“It’s fine,” I said nonchalantly. To be honest, I was impressed, but I did not want him
Ivy’s POVI did not want to be involved in their argument, so I rose from my seat and headed for the restroom. But as soon as I got out of my seat, Catherine stood in front of me, blocking my path.She sneered, her eyes taking me in from head to toe. She crossed her arms over her chest and scoffed. “Seriously, of all the girls in the world, you take this slum trash out?”Excuse me? What did she just say?Catherine lifted her hand to her nose and pressed her nostrils together. “Ew, no wonder it stinks in here.”I didn’t think twice. Reaching for my bowl of red curry, I dumped it over her head. “Get out of my way, ugly raccoon.”Catherine shrieked in horror as food dripped down her face. “You bitch! How dare you?”“You must think everyone is like you, spreading legs for whoever asks,” I retorted. “Don’t bring me into your stupid drama.”She lurched at me, her grabby hands reaching for my hair. I was ready to give her a taste of my fist, but Sean stopped her before she touched me. He sna
Ivy’s POVI wrapped my arms around myself as the cold night wind brushed against my bare arms. In my hurry to leave the car, I’d forgotten to bring my coat.But the chilly air was the least of my concerns as I walked down the sidewalk towards home. My brain was reeling from what just happened, and more than anything, I felt ashamed of myself.I had a problem, and I wanted more than anything to solve it. How come I ruined it all again by myself? Sean was right, he did not force me to have sex with him. I could have ignored his stinging words and left the car. Instead, I let him goad me into giving it to my desires, and where did that leave me?If I wanted to solve this, I could not afford to go on like this. I’d even made plans with another guy, but what did I do in the end?A tear slipped down my face and I wiped it away angrily. I don’t know what was happening to me. I’d never been like this.I was supposed to be the responsible girl my mother talked about at dinner. Instead, I’d bec
Ivy’s POVAs I regained my breath and the haze of lust overwhelming me cleared up, I realised the gravity of what I’d done.This was not how the night was supposed to go. Right now, I should be at the movies with Luke. Instead, I’d just had sex with Sean, the very person I’d been trying to avoid.It’s like I lost my mind for a moment and did things without thinking about it. Now, I’d successfully brought us back to the beginning. I’d been determined to run away from this, but I’d eagerly walked right into his arms.I could no longer go on the date with Luke. I’d looked forward to it, thinking it could be the beginning of something meaningful with someone I could be with freely. And yet, I’d ruined it before it even started.Anxious to put space between us, I lifted off Sean’s lap and settled back in my seat. I did not look at him, but I could feel his eyes on me. I reached for my phone to cancel the date with Luke.“Come back here,” Sean said, reaching for me. “We’re not done yet.”I
Ivy’s POV“No thanks,” I said when Sean offered to give me a ride to the theatre I was going to meet Luke at. “I’ve already hailed a cab.”I hadn’t yet, but there’s no way I was going with him.“Let Sean take you,” my mother said. “He’s going in the same direction anyway, and it’s safer with him.”Is it? I wanted to ask.The last time I was in car alone with him, I almost fucked him. I was going on a date with Luke to get him out of my head. I did not need any kind of temptations getting in my way.“Your mother is right,” Sean said, as if he cared about what my mother said. “It’s a waste of money to take a cab when I’m passing right by MX. Come on.”A waste of money? As if his wealthy ass ever thought about where the pennies and dimes went.With our parents' insistence, I agreed to his offer. Sean took my purse–as if holding it hostage–and led the way out of the restaurant. We got into his car and on our way to the theatre.I could not mistake the smug look on his face. I knew without
Ivy’s POVWe had a meal to celebrate my graduation at a 3-star Michelin restaurant. It had a lavish decor and an elegant atmosphere and even better food.I was having a great time enjoying the food until my mother started telling embarrassing stories from my childhood. It started as her praising me, but little did I know we were about to dive into my embarrassing past.“I’m really grateful that Ivy has grown into such a sensible young lady,” she began. “Even when I was busy with work, I was never worried that she’d get in trouble. My life has been much easier because she is responsible and doesn’t get into unnecessary trouble.”“It seems that you had an easier time than me,” Ken said. “Unlike Ivy, someone here likes getting in trouble and doing the opposite of what I tell him.”“Oh, she wasn’t always like this,” my mother said. “She was quite a handful when she was younger. It’s good that she’s independent now, but back then…it was more of a stubborn streak. She wanted to do things he
Ivy’s POVAfter a long, gruesome senior year, it had finally come to an end. I was graduating! Nothing could wipe the smile plastered on my face from the moment I woke up.I’d been looking forward to this day for so long, and finally, it was here. Not only was I graduating from high school, but I would also be going on my first date with Luke.Since adding him as a friend online, we had chatted consistently. Despite the lack of attraction in the beginning, it turned out that we clicked quite well.We talked about everything, from school gossip to our plans for the future. He was easy and fun to talk to, so we often chatted for hours on end.As far as distraction went, he was perfect. I liked talking to him, so I always looked forward to our conversations. Even though we had never met, I felt like I could confide in him. I shared my happy days and my bad days with him, and he told me about his life too.All that remained was meeting each other in person, and we would do that in the eve
Ivy’s POVLuckily, my mother did not try to stop me when I left the car. After saying a quick greeting to her and Ken, I hurried towards the house.I flew up the stairs in a hurry to get inside my room and behind a closed door. With every step I took, I became more aware of the dampness between my legs soaking through my panties.There was no doubt about it. If we had not been interrupted, right now, I’d be on top of Sean, riding his dick like my life depended on it.Even after being almost caught by our parents, I was still aroused as hell. If Sean hadn’t left, I would have probably ended up in his bed.I beelined for my bedside drawer and retrieved my vibrator. I undressed and got beneath my comforter, pressing the vibrator to my centre.I moaned loudly and threw my head back on the pillow as the sensation between my legs intensified. My core pulsated with need, the feeling of emptiness amplifying.It was not enough to have my vibrator inside me. It was nothing compared to the real
Sean’s POVI hid my frustration as I walked Ivy to the car after we left the restaurant. Where the hell had Catherine come from?She had ruined my plan to seduce Ivy with her sudden appearance and crazy accusations. How dare she confront me like that, as if I was a cheating boyfriend?We might be fucking, but one thing was clear, we were not in a relationship. She was not my girlfriend, and she had no right to cause a scene because I was on a date with another girl.She must have misunderstood our relationship because of how frequently I slept with her. I wanted to set things straight as soon as she showed up, but I didn’t want to embarrass her in public.Besides, I’d thought that Ivy would get jealous about me and Catherine. But like always, she showed me that she did not have any such feelings towards me. She even went as far as introducing herself as my sister then leaving.For the life of me, I could not figure out why she kept rejecting me like this. She was my mate, and yet, she
Ivy’s POVI did not want to be involved in their argument, so I rose from my seat and headed for the restroom. But as soon as I got out of my seat, Catherine stood in front of me, blocking my path.She sneered, her eyes taking me in from head to toe. She crossed her arms over her chest and scoffed. “Seriously, of all the girls in the world, you take this slum trash out?”Excuse me? What did she just say?Catherine lifted her hand to her nose and pressed her nostrils together. “Ew, no wonder it stinks in here.”I didn’t think twice. Reaching for my bowl of red curry, I dumped it over her head. “Get out of my way, ugly raccoon.”Catherine shrieked in horror as food dripped down her face. “You bitch! How dare you?”“You must think everyone is like you, spreading legs for whoever asks,” I retorted. “Don’t bring me into your stupid drama.”She lurched at me, her grabby hands reaching for my hair. I was ready to give her a taste of my fist, but Sean stopped her before she touched me. He sna
Ivy’s POVI was expecting Sean to take me to one of those flashy expensive restaurants that the rich and famous frequented, so I was surprised when he brought me to a charming little place.It wasn’t shabby or cheap by any measure, more like a hidden gem. The atmosphere was quiet and private, with a lot of indoor plants that made it feel like you were outside in nature. Soft classical music floated through the air, adding to the relaxing vibe. It was the perfect spot for an intimate date–Not that this was a date, of course.After taking our seats, a waiter brought the menu.“You can have anything you want,” Sean told me, gesturing to the menu.Looking through the menu, I realised that they had a large section offering my favourite, Thai food. Was it a coincidence that he had brought me here, or had my mother told him about my preferences?“Do you like it here?” Sean asked after we made our orders.“It’s fine,” I said nonchalantly. To be honest, I was impressed, but I did not want him