Ari's POVI grabbed Dale and pushed him to the back with Dev and Lee closely behind us.This was my last resort and I wasn't doing it lightly."Ari" I could hear the panic in Dale's voice as he spoke to me. I watched the boy. He was closer to my age than Storm's. He was a squirrely looking beta blood that was struggling to live up to his family name and I was sorry to put him on a spot but Aniston stood more chance of not getting hurt with him."You are going to take my place and fight Aniston Powell" I told the boy as a matter of fact.The boy blinked "I am? Why would I do that?" Dale asked him."Because I am asking you to, Dale. And maybe because I will rip you apart if you say no. You don't want an enemy out of me, do you?" I held his jaw as I talked.Great! Now I was threatening my pack member, a line I should have never crossed if not for a certain brown eyed girl out for a pound of flesh."This is ridiculous. You should let me snap her like a twig for daring to challenge you" D
Chapter 90: Like a sister Ari's POV I took a threatening step forward. (What the fuck are you doing, Jack?) I asked through the mind link but Lee closed the communication without giving me an answer. Aniston frowned "I have never lost a fight before" "Lucky me then!" Jeremy stood up from the ground. "No! It means now I have to win again" she took the hand Lee offered and he pulled her up. Next few seconds were a series of fights designed to win. Lee was fast and it didn't take much to subdue her but he let go of her quickly. But I didn't fail to notice the slap on Aniston's back when he was trying to subdue her. It made me wince. He wasn't going to hold back and she was going to get hurt. I couldn't let that happen. I just couldn't. I took a step into the circle and everyone stopped to look at me. "Ari! What the hell do you think you are doing?" My father yelled. He was appalled over my blatant disregard for the rules of the fight. I ignored him. "It's my fight. Lee, g
Ari's POV I kept tossing and tossing on the bed. I turned to the left and my eyes went straight to the clock on the table next to my bed. It was a few minutes till midnight. I looked away. It's been two hours since my body hit the bed yet sleep was far away from me and all because of what?! A girl with a penchant for trouble and a vindictive spirit My whole body was bruised and painful because she wanted a pound of flesh and I thought as soon as she got it, she would be remorseful and look for me to make peace but after a few hours and counting, I am yet to catch a glimpse of Aniston.I closed my eyes and counted to fifteen before I gave up. I wasn't ten anymore and the trick hadn't worked in a long time. I sat upright on the bed and hissed again.Exhaling through my mouth, I rubbed my face like it would take away the invincible cobwebs on it. I switched on the light and searched for my slippers with my feet. Soon, I was out the door of my bedroom to the kitchen to grab a bottle o
Ari's pov My next major encounter with Raven was a few days later when I went to the Riverside house to see Lee.I was almost close to Lee's door when the door opened and I almost bumped into Raven. She had tears in her eyes.I stopped and looked at her. This was awkward. I hated seeing girls cry. It made me uncomfortable."Oh, it's you. I thought it was Lee. What are you doing here?" She said hands akimbo."Looking for your brother. Are you alright?" I asked her."I am perfect. Now, go away" Raven almost slammed the door but my boot stopped it."What are you doing?" She asked me as she looked at me curiously."Believe me I am asking myself the same thing but the only answer that comes to mind is I was raised right. Just tell me why you are crying and I will be on my way" I said and fished out a tissue from my pocket and gave it to her.She took it and blew her nose. She tried to give it back to me but I declined and took a step back.Then it dawned on me, If Raven was crying it only
Storm's POVAniston slept by my side on my bed and occasionally she would wrap her arm around me and murmur some words I was too tired to decipher.I watched her. Even in her sleep she was a grumpy person. After the fight earlier, she had snuck into my bedroom to lie beside me, it was weird because a few days ago she was a total stranger and now, I would do anything for her. I am already letting her share my bed without harboring a dirty thought about it, I never let anyone I don't make love to share my bed. I know my father would have a heart attack if he saw us because he would never believe that we didn't make love to each other…I mean I am me, I am not made out of wood.No one would. My reputation kinda precedes me but that was a reputation from a long time ago, it was my reputation before Bella.Bella.Thinking about Bella made me wince. And thinking about our encounter a few hours ago was unbearable, so I settled for a memory of the past.The first time we met. I was barely thi
Storm's POV Bella almost made it inside when she fell on her back. I rushed to the window to find her on the floor, laughing. "I see you made it. You need to work on your window climbing skill, darling" She kept laughing but she used her palm to cover her mouth. "Go away before my father finds both of us and glares at you while calling you Sir" Bella knew how uncomfortable her father was towards her friendship with me. He considered it improper. "Okay, Good night, babe" "Good night. I can't wait for Tomorrow, Storm" *** I hissed. Well, tomorrow came eventually and it turns out I had a witch for a mother. I exhaled and turned around. "Geez!" I murmured and clenched my fist. I completely forgot, Aniston was on the bed with me and she was starring. "Don't do that, you weirdo. You almost gave me a heart attack!" I said in-between my gritted teeth. "Sorry. So do you want to tell me what happened? Did you find your girl? Please, tell me if one of us at least gets to have 'hap
Ari's pov "No, I am not expecting Someone. Are you?" I asked her back."How is that going to work? It's not my room and I am not exactly thrilled to be seen with you!" Raven snapped at me and I made a face at her."Oh…there is a peephole. You can just check" she suggested."If it's your brother, I am throwing you out the window" I told her.I went closer to the door and took a peep and turned around immediately. I looked like I saw a ghost."What? Who is it?" Raven asked me.I checked again and turned to stare at her in horror."Is it Lee?" Raven asked me.I shook my head."My Dad?" She asked again.I shook my head."Then who the hell is it?" Raven asked him.It was Aniston."Oh my God, is it your dad?" Raven asked " Oh crap! Oh double fucking crap! Yeah, I am going out the window" Raven tried to leave but I stopped her."Are you an idiot or something? If you slip and fall from this height, forget the hospital…you would be dead!" I yelled at her.I have made the jump several times bu
Aniston's POV I could perceive the aroma of freshly baked bread as I stirred on the bed. I opened my eyes and for the first time I stared at the ceiling. Slowly, everything came to focus. There were little faded stars all over the ceiling and someone had tried to paint over it. I don't why anyone would do that, they were beautiful."Hmm"A voice inside the room startled me and I jumped. Earlier today after the encounter with Ari, I went home feeling like crap and I probably dozed off soon after.I looked around. It was Ari."Didn't mean to scare you""I wasn't scared. I was just... vigilant, Ari"Ari stepped into the light. I wondered how he had been able to sneak up on me or be in the same room with me without me waking up.He was holding a plate containing freshly baked bread. He sat on the bed and offered one to me. I took it. That I was angry at him didn't mean I should pass over a perfectly edible bread.I didn't ask him what he was doing in my room and for a few minutes, we s