The next morning was exhausting, the exam really drained me more than I thought it would, although itโs possible that this looming conversation with Ryan was the culprit.
When I turned the corner to the field Ryan was already sitting on the bleachers, running his hand through his blonde hair, which he never did. He was looking at the ground, and I felt guilty for a second for how rough he looked.
โHey,โ I squeaked out as I climbed up to him.
โYou came!โ He jumped up and pulled me into him.
โI said I would,โ I pushed him back a bit and sat down, โwhat did you want to talk about?โ
โYou know Iโm sorry,โ he started, โbut I just donโt understand babe, like why you wonโt have sex with me anymore, why yo
Dez ended up finding us a place fairly quickly, said he found a smaller city that needed another gym but they wanted someone in the space ASAP. We ended up moving just after Halloween, it was a full day of driving but as soon as we left I felt lighter. Dez looked happy, and I was glad that we could do this, we both needed a fresh start. Our new place was on the edge of the city, the houses were spaced out a bit more and it was surrounded by a beautiful tree line. The house itself was amazing, the driveway was large enough for two vehicles, and when you walked in the front there was a large entranceway with another set of doors that led into the house. There were stairs that led both up and down, where if you went up to the left you would find the living room, and if you went right there was a hallway that led you to the kitchen and dining room and then carried on to the bathroom and two bedrooms. The base
"I'm, I'm so sorry," I stuttered as I realized the thing I ran into was actually a person. I looked up to see a tall man in a suit with brown eyes so light in the middle it was almost golden. "It's fine," his voice was monotone as it ripped me from my embarrassing trance and he stepped to the side and kept walking completely unphased. I found their building not too far from where I was, the front was basically a giant window, which would be awesome for them in terms of advertising what they are, and drawing people in. Dez and Nathan seemed deep in conversation, I paused and debated going in at all, but I couldn't help wondering if all the men here were going to be this handsome. Nathan was no exception with his bright blue eyes, strong jawline, and dirty blonde hair that was short on the sides, but long enough to swoop slightly over on top.
โI promised Dez,โ I started as I put my hands in between us and gently pushed on his chest, backing him up. โUgh,โ he sighed, taking another step back and running his hands through his hair, โme too.โ I was glad for Dezโs interference at this moment because I donโt know what Iโd be doing if he hadnโt said anything to us. It was different with Nathan, it seemed easier to feel attracted to him and he never got upset when I pulled away, he just accepted it. We went back inside for a bit before Lilly, the only one of us who chose to stay sober, offered to drive some of us home. Lilly always looked serious and intimidating with how gorgeous she was, she truly looked like a model, flawless and edgy, youโd never know how sweet she was. She acted like she was the one who was intimidated by me, handing me comp
“Yea, well, my last relationship ended kinda messy before we moved,” I started before Savannah could push the Nathan subject more, “I don’t think I want to jump into another one, and Nathan’s nice, but he’s also Dez’s business partner. Plus, Dez already gave both of us the talk about not starting anything with each other, soooo… that’s not happening.”“Nathan is pretty obsessed with you,” she started as she looked half sympathetic over the whole messy situation but crushed my hopes that she would drop the subject, “I don’t think a talk from Dez is gonna stop him. Him and Mike have been friends forever, and Mike told me that every conversation leads back to you.”“Exactly,” I said, “imagine things not going well, it would mess up friendships, their work,
The next couple of days seemed to fly by, Dez was so busy at the gym and I had a bunch of papers due soon for school that I was laser-focused on until they were done. I was in town on and off to go into work, I had to do some filing in the office and pick up a laptop to be able to remote in from home when needed. Savannah had tried to message me a few times just to hang out, but I pushed her off hoping she would understand, and it wouldnโt ruin how things were going between us.I was trying to put the finishing touches on a paper when there was a knock at the door, but when I opened it, I wished I wouldnโt have. Connor was leaning against the door frame, in much more casual attir
When I went upstairs, Dez was looking pretty sharp, โGoing out?โ I questioned him.โMaybe,โ he shrugged, โNathan suggested I come out with him tonight, is that where youโre going?โโMmm-hmm, Savannah is picking me up right away, but you should come, itโll do you good,โ I smiled at him.โWell, if I come itโll be a bit later, but have fun, be careful,โ he said as he nodded out the front window to Savannahโs vehicle pulling up.โLove ya!โ I shouted as I closed the door behind me and made my way to the vehicle, climbing into the back with Lilly, thankfully the guys were all going separately later.
โWhat is your plan exactly Brianna,โ Dezโs tone was already hurting my feelings, โto just lead every guy on in town and then what? You donโt think itโs going to have repercussions?โI sat there stunned as he fired more questions at me, โYou think I want to up and move every six months when your life doesnโt turn out as planned and you donโt want to deal with the people youโve hurt anymore? You think I enjoy watching my baby sister flaunt herself out there to anyone who shows her attention? Itโs like you think this is a game, itโs not. Youโre fucking around with peopleโs feelings Brianna.โAll of his words flew around in my head with shock and anger, I felt like I was vibrating inside as tears streamed down my face on their own accord. Did Nathan get up
When I got in, he had already picked up coffees and drove us to a place by the path we ran on, leading me to a little area that branched off and had a few benches with a tiny swing set.“I thought we could talk here, a little more private than a busy coffee shop, fewer interruptions,” he sounded worried that I was going to object to the idea.“It’s perfect,” I smiled, “and thanks for this,” I motioned to my coffee, “it’s just how I like it.”“Look,” he started and was slightly fidgeting with his hand around his cup, “I wanted to apologize for last night, I uh, clearly wasn’t all that sober and that’s not the impression I wanted to give you.”“Oh,” I sai
Alpha Heirs is now live! Born of fireโฆ that's how we became triplets, and now that the ashes have given us life there's nothing that can keep us apart. Not my sister trying to ignore her royal status, not my brother trying to destroy a whole species, not even death. Weโve grown up training and aligning ourselves to fulfill part of our parentโs prophecy, but the path to get there is growing more and more complicated. Our destiny is peace, but it takes death to get there. *****This is the 4th and final book in the series and all update information is available in our group on F B GoodNovel - Marie Night- Readers https://m.goodnovel.com/book_info/31000211002/Werewolf/Alpha-Heirs?shareuser=22318084&ch=apps
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โToday?โ Xanderโs tone was bordering on angry in his surprise, making the twins squirm. โTell us,โ Alaric was surprisingly calm, and I was hoping that it was his genuine emotion. โWe want them all to be raised together donโt we?โ I asked and they all nodded immediately, โNo differences? Because if thatโs changed, you need to tell me right now.โ โNo differences Precious,โ Xander was back to being himself, โthatโs what we decided and nothing has changed. We want them to be raised together, rule together, and for everyone to regard the new Phoenix as a member of the royal family.โ โRight,โ Alaric picked up the conversation, โonly our parents and Secondโs will know that they are a Phoenix until we canโt keep it a secret any longer.โ
โDezzyโฆ you better link some people,โ Logan was scooping under my arms to keep me upright as Dez took in what was happening, trying to take me to the couch. โIโm NOT sitting,โ I half snapped out. โLogan, go wait outside please,โ Dez looked a bit terrified, โyou donโt want to be anywhere near her when the kings get back.โ โIโm notโฆ Iโm not ready Dez,โ the tears started to roll down my face. โYouโre strong Love, you-โ โNO!โ I interrupted him as another wave of pain started to creep around my stomach, โConnorโฆโ I tried to wipe my tears before the boys got back, โI didnโt think it was going to be this hard to let him go, and heโs not even gone yet.โ โLove,โ Dez grasp
** 9 months later** โItโs hard to believe I found out I was a royal a year ago already,โ I smirked up at Connor as we watched the sun slip behind the trees. โI donโt think Iโve ever gotten a grasp on time,โ Connor kissed the top of my head as he continued to brush through my wet hair from behind me, his legs perched on either side of me as we sat staggered on the steps. I would miss this, I would miss him, and an annoyingly familiar pressure started to build in my chest. โIโm not ready,โ I could feel the tears building in my eyes, not a huge surprise lately, it felt like thatโs all I ever did was cry. โYou are,โ Connor tilted my chin up to look at him, โyouโre going to be an amazing mother Brianna, and the next Phoenix couldnโt have lucked out better havi
“Shh Sugar, you’re ok, we’re here,” he lifted my chin and locked eyes with me, his golden hues grounding me and his sparks soothed me, “she doesn’t need you right now Artemis.”Alaric and Xander surrounded me, the perfect storm of my mates back in place as I let their scents bring me back to safety. Connor’s fire was nothing compared to Alaric’s. His smokiness filled my senses and drifted through me as it connected with Xander’s warmth and Wyatt’s sweet dew that lifted my mood.‘Tell us,’ Alaric linked the four of us.‘I don’t know where to start,’ I let my hands drift up Wyatt’s shirt, and he pulled it off so
“I know it’s a lot to ask,” Connor started with a pained look spreading across his features, and he stared between the boys, “but Brianna being my Keeper is nothing sexual in nature. My phoenix is losing his shit wanting to feel her touch, they are super affectionate creatures and she’s connected to us, may I?” He held out his hand but the boys hesitated, “Would it be better if he was in shifted form? Once I shift back we can discuss what being my Keeper means.”“Shifted,” Wyatt grit out through his clenched teeth. I could tell that he could feel the pull as well, but him and Alaric were having a harder time reconciling that information than Xander was.“Close your eyes Doll,” Connor winked at me as he started undressing, “or don’t,” he laughed wildly as the boys sco
** Two months after the council meeting ** โBob Ross would be proud Dearest,โ I smirked over at Alaric as I caught a glimpse at his sketch. He was surprisingly talented, although I wasnโt sure I was surprised anymore. It seemed like everything he set his mind to, he became talented in. His level of control and perfectionism coupling his desire to master things perfectly. โI very much doubt that my Dear,โ he smirked at me, โbut thank you,โ he leaned over and kissed the side of my head. I loved these moments with him, where we laid on a blanket over the grass on our stomachs, sketching the tree line and he was relaxed and casual. โWeโre about to be interrupted,โ I whispered, and without warning Alaric tackled me into the grass, crashing his lips against mine in such a hot, wild, mess that had me moaning
“I assume you’re all familiar with each other at this point,” Wyatt started as soon as the door had closed, “we have a matter to discuss before you are released.” Several of them rearranged themselves to sit next to one another leaving space for me and the boys to sit together with them at the table.“Alpha Samuel is on-premise,” Xander took over, “he denied our right to take our Goddess-given mate as our Luna over our betrothal agreement to the extent of bringing a war to our territory.”“He demanded we kill our mate,” Alaric had a hard time gritting that sentence out, “we have since stripped him of his Alpha status and placed him in the care of Alpha Jason of Red Rock, a smaller pack that borders Moon Valley.”“Speak freely,&