February 28th - Happy Birthday

Her arms were pinned against the wall above her head as Ethan effortlessly held her up with his other hand cupping her ass while her legs wrapped around him holding her into position for him to pound in and out of her slick opening. He was so big that she never understood how she was able to handle the beast down there.

"You're so fucking tight baby. It feels so good," Ethan said as he continued to fuck her.

A few more thrusts and his head flew back as she could feel his dick jerk inside, letting his load fill the condom. He let her arms go, and she grabbed his neck as the two of them panted heavily within the janitors closet at school.

Beep...beep...beep... Riley groaned as she woke from her dream of her and Ethans sexcapades from the other day. She had never had this much sex before. Not even with Nathan. Nathan felt more like an experiment, just to get the experience needed before meeting her mate. Ethan, though, Ethan was passionate, and she could truly feel how much he cared for her. She felt like the luckiest girl alive.

"But he's not our mate."

Riley shot up as she sat there listening to the voice inside her head.

"Ethan is not our mate."

"Are you my wolf?"

"Yes, Riley. It's so great to finally meet you. My name is Ava."

"Ava! It's so great to finally meet you. Will we get to shift together later? And what do you mean Ethan is not our mate? I thought for sure he would be because of our connection."

"We will shift together tonight after your party. Sadly, no, Ethan is not ours. We've met him though and I hope he will be at the party tonight."

This couldn't be happening! She was growing more and more certain that Ethan was her fated mate. The connection, the sex, everything just felt so right. What is this stranger she has apparently met wasn't at the party tonight? What if she never meets him again? No, Ethan was hers. If not, she would make him hers by choosing him as her chosen mate. This couldn't be happening. She was falling in love with Ethan. No one else could stand a chance.

Riley flew backward into her pillows, groaning.

A knock came from her door just then, and her dad peaked in.

"Rise and shine, baby girl. Happy birthday! Do you feel any different?"

"Ugh, dad! It's too early for this. And yes, I've met Ava. She's my wolf."

"That's wonderful news! I'm so happy for you. We all got an invite from Ethan to your birthday party tonight. Are you excited?" He said as he came to sit down on the edge of her bed.

"Excited is an understatement. I'm so thrilled and excited."

"I'm so happy for you," He said as he leaned in for a hug.

"Oh, dad! I wanted to mention that you should ask Sarah and Landon to move in here. With me moving out this weekend, you can use my room as the nursery. It's not like I'm going to need it anymore. Would save on having to go house hunting."

"Riley, you don't know how much that means to me. I'm sure Sarah will feel the same. Thank you. You have truly grown up to be a respectable young woman. Anyways, when you're ready, head downstairs, im making breakfast. "

Dad got up and left the room. Riley decided to throw her hair up into a bun and grabbed a cropped sweater and some tights, and headed down for breakfast before school. Dad had made chocolate chip pancakes, which she ate quickly before grabbing her backpack and heading out the door. Lily surprised her by already being there waiting for her. Lily ran up to her and hugged her tightly.

"Happy birthday, bestie!"

"Thanks, girl! Ready for my party tonight?"

"You know it! Everyone who is everyone is going to be there. Ethan is amazing, and I'm so happy I got to work with him on this. I think you're really going to enjoy it."

"Aw, I can't wait. I just know this is going to be the best day ever," both Riley and Lily giggled as they started walking to school. As they reached the end of the driveway, they noticed Ollie standing there with a stern look on his face.

"Ollie, hey, how are you? Haven't seen you around lately."

It was true. The last time she saw or even heard from him was that morning at the diner. It was like he was avoiding her. She had even reached out to him through text after the incident to see if he was alright and to let him know there were no hard feelings. She never received an answer, though. So him being here was a total surprise. Even Lily hadn't seen much of Ollie either. He'd sent her short texts with one word answers. It was a total mystery to what he had been up to.

"I wanted to wish you happy birthday," he said with a devilish smile.

"Thanks. Do you want to walk with us to school?"

"That's not a good idea. I'll see you later at your party."

"Okay," Riley said, looking at Lily like what the hello was this all about.

Riley knew at that instant that Ollie was not her fated mate. Ava assured her and offered a warning to stay away from him. She didn't like the smell or bad energy radiating off of him. When had their friendship taken such a turn for the worse? Ollie always seemed like such a great kid. Riley, Lily, and him had been so close. Having sleepovers, going on day trips, running around the neighborhood. Now it was like her, and Lily didn't even know him. Was this all because of a crush?

"Riley, don't worry about him. I can see your mind going a mile a minute, and it's not worth it. Let's just get excited for your party tonight!"

"You're right. It's not worth it. Come on, let's get to school and get the school day over so we can have fun!"

"That's my girl!" Lily exclaimed and grabbed Rileys arm, practically jogging them off to school.