Lexi's pov
I spent the school morning with Mini and found her companionship refreshing. I also noticed that Sloan and I were in all of the same classes as well and the three of us were on our way to lunch when the shit hit the fan.Sitting at the table with my new friends Nathan came into the lunch room and spied me laughing with the Beta's son.Hearing growls coming from across the room I glanced up to see Nathan storming toward us with his fists clenched.When he grabbed Sloan by his shirt and jerked him to his feet I scrambled up and wedged myself between the pair.“What is wrong with you,” I snapped and glared at him seething with anger.He was panting heavily and stepped back releasing his hold on Sloan.“You will know exactly what is wrong once your birthday comes, little step-sister,” he snarled in response and I looked at him like he had gone rabid.“Well it's not for two months so back off me and my friends,” I warned and the entire room grew quiet.Glaring at me with his shifted wolf eyes I could hear Nova chortling in my head.Telling her to knock it off I watched Nathan retreat from the lunch room and purposely knock down a stack of plastic trays as he stormed through the doors. The noisy chatter started back up and I turned to Sloan to see if he was alright.I wasn't expecting to see him laughing wholeheartedly over the incident.Raising my brow I asked him what he found so funny about being manhandled.Shaking his head he said, “I've never seen him jealous and found it humorous.”Glancing back at the doors Nathan had exited from I shook my head.“I don't think he's jealous of me. He is just a stupid butthead,” I stressed and sat back down with them snickering.Glancing between them I started giggling as well. Their laughter was contagious.“What classes do I have next, Mini?”“Physics and then physical education,” she said with a blah.I pouted over PE and had no desire to do it.“We could skip and go run in the forest,” she suggested and Sloan hissed.“Coach will probably plan on everyone shifting and running a mile on the trails and you both will get caught,” he asserted and wiggled his black brows.I smiled and his blue eyes followed my lips.My cheeks reddened and I looked down at my hands as I started to feel hot suddenly.“Lexi, are you the step-sister of the two Alpha’s sons,” a girl who had come to our table asked. I looked up at her and nodded.“Oh you're so lucky, those two are so hot,” she squealed and I frowned.“If you're into that tall tan athletic aggressive type, I suppose,” I mumbled and she nodded enthusiastically.“We should hang out sometime, maybe at the Alpha’s,” she prodded and I glanced at my friends for help.Thankfully Mini cleared her throat and said, “Lexi is going to hang with Sloan and me so move along, Courtney.”The girl looked dejected when Sloan told her yep. Getting the hint she huffed and strutted away.Rubbing my eyes I asked them both if the brothers were hooking up with randoms at the school and Mini laughed.“They haven't shown interest in anyone since they returned from their mother’s across state. Rumor has it that they were both refused by who they thought was their mate after getting stood up by her,” Sloan said firmly and I looked at him and choked.There was no way in hell it was me that they thought was their mate and certainly not both of them, right?!I would have to convince them that they were both extremely wrong if that were the case.Grabbing Mimi I smiled at her coyly.“You think that we could skip the remainder of the day,” I asked curiously.She contemplated for a moment and gestured toward Sloan.“Want to go to the lake with us,” she asked him with an encouraging smirk.Grinning slightly he hummed and tapped on the table.“Alright but if we get caught we're blaming it on the Alpha's stepdaughter,” he chuckled and I balked at the pair.Narrowing my eyes at him I noticed that he was just teasing me and I giggled at him and watched as he ran his fingers through his ebony hair. I almost moaned in appreciation, stopping myself before I got embarrassed. He was cute and his eyes were staring back at me gawking at him openly when he winked.My view darted away quickly and I focused on Mini.“Am I blushing, Nova,” I questioned my wolf with a thought.She growled a low no and I relaxed as Mini announced excitedly that we should hurry and go before the lunch period was over.The three of us sneaked out of a side door exit that butted up against the forest.“Should we race,” Mini questioned and I shook my head.“I'm unfamiliar with this forest or lake for that matter,” I muttered, causing them both to laugh.Placing his hand on my shoulder Sloan suggested that I allow my wolf to lead the way.“She will be able to scent the water, silly,” he grinned.Nova was telling me that he was correct as I watched both Mini and Sloan dash off through the dense woods.“The last one there has to kiss the winner!”I gasped and started my way through the branches.Jogging while following Nova's direction I ran for several miles and finally heard my friend's laughter coming from up ahead.Breaking through the treeline my eyes widened at the lake I knew for certain wasn't drawn on any map.“You are the loser and owe Sloan a kiss,” Mini shouted out playfully.Seeing a pile of their clothes my brow rose seeing them both frolicking in the clear blue water.Breaking the surface, Sloan flipped his wet hair back and my eyes traveled down his bare torso.“Wow,” I muttered seeing that he also had firm abs and tawny skin.Swallowing nervously my eyes went to Mini splashing around and waving for me to come in.“Just stay in your bra and panties if your chicken,” she laughed.Shaking my head I unbuttoned my jeans and slid them down my legs.I wasn't wearing a bra but a bralette and pulled off my light sweatshirt to expose the matching lavender lace set.Feeling Sloan’s eyes on me I quickly dove in and immediately went to the surface and cursed.“The water is freezing! You both are insane,” I snapped.Mini laughed as she swam over toward me and began to pull me to Sloan.“You owe the winner a kiss,” she teased and I glanced at her and over at the glistening Beta’s son as my lips quivered from being chilled.Once his hands were holding my hips I felt warmth from them. Looking up I see Sloan smiling and following his mouth until it connects briefly with mine.Mini was cheering and I grinned over the chaste kiss before I splashed him and giggled as I tried to escape.All of us played far after the end of the last school period and Sloan plopped down beside me on a rock where I was drying.“You should probably get dressed and head back to the Alpha's or the Alpha will send out a search pack and they have great noses,” he said firmly while tapping his straight nose.“Shit, I gotta go!”Laughing he laid back on the rock and gazed up at me.“I had fun Lexi, we should do this again without Heather.”Eyeing him incredulously at his directness. I curled my lip and told him, “Maybe.”After quickly dressing I waved farewell to my two new friends and followed Nova’s directions to the Alpha's house hoping that I didn't get my butt chewed.Pulling my cell phone from my pocket, I called my mom.“Alexandria Mitchell! Where are you, everyone is looking for you,” she said angrily with a touch of worry.“Sorry Mom, I met a friend and I hung with her after class to work on an assignment,” I responded, and could hear her relaying what I had said.“Well hurry home you already missed dinner,” she scolded.Ending the call my stomach rumbled from hunger and I frowned as I shuffled my feet up the long driveway. Hearing a vehicle racing toward me I turned to see Nathan and Nolan.Both of them looked pissed and I groaned inwardly as I looked skyward.Lexi's povThe cloud of dust from them skidding to a stop billowed around me causing me to cough and sputter. My still damp hair, skin, and clothes were like a magnet to the dust and clung onto me.Wiping my eyes I heard Nathan who stopped the vehicle right beside me start berating me.“You smell like that bastard Lexi, were you off fucking the Beta’s nerd son?!’’“No, I'm not a whore like you,” I spat.Nolan had gotten out of the passenger side and handed me his shirt he had removed.“Use it to clean yourself,” he said firmly.Glancing at his tan, firm chest I thanked him as I used it to wipe off the dust covering my face.“You skipped Physics class but I covered for you,” he mumbled softly, bringing my eyes up to him.“Thank you, Nolan. I was just with Mini,” I explained and Nolan grinned.“You were with Sloan as well, I can smell them both on you,” he sighed and then hugged me.“What are you doing,” I muttered.“Hiding their scent, silly. Our dad’s senses are stronger than ours,” h
Lexi's povWaking up before Lilly invaded my domain I wiped the drool from my chin and sat up.Raising my hand to my hair I cringed.“I slept with damp air and have a rat nest on my head,” I groaned and hurried to take another shower.Drying off I heard Lilly calling out for me.“I'm just getting out of the shower,” I called back and heard her say, “Okay, miss.”Blow drying my hair I made a mental note of what I was going to wear. Once I finished I ran my naked self to my dresser to grab my panties and bra then headed to my closet. Choosing a pair of denim jeans and a plain t-shirt I dressed quickly and rushed down to the kitchen.Seeing the room empty I frowned but wasn't concerned. I often didn't have my mom home to greet me so it was nothing new. I just grabbed an apple from the bowl on the counter.Munching on the apple I tilted my head hearing laughter heading into the kitchen and raised my brow watching Nathan with that Courtney chick coming in.Nathan glared at me, turned her
Lexi's povOnce I opened the front door my mom was standing there grinning at me.“Johnathan is taking me to Vegas to get married tomorrow,” she exclaimed in excitement.“So you're going to be gone this entire weekend,” I asked her with less enthusiasm.She hugged me tightly and said, “ It will give you the chance to get closer to your new step-brothers.”Rolling my eyes I sighed.“Fantastic, Mom. I hope you have a great weekend.”“Oh, we will have a great month. We're going on our honeymoon afterward in Barbados for a month,” Johnathan stated and I swallowed uncomfortably.“Sounds good. I'm sure you both will have a fantastic time,” I answered seeing Nolan making faces at me behind his dad.Johnathan turned around and told us both to get presentable for our guests and I glanced at my mom in protest but she just nodded.“Wear the cocktail dress,” she said softly and I balked.“But mom!”“Don't argue with me Alexandria and do as you're told,” she asserted and I eyed her oddly.She had
Lexi's povNolan intercepted me and handed me a glass.“Drink this,” he offered.Furrowing my brow at him I tipped the glass and swallowed the contents then hissed from the burn.“What was that,” I sputtered as he laughed.“A hundred and twenty proof Moonshine,” he chuckled and I sneered.“I don't want to get wasted!”Still grinning at me he took the empty glass from my hand and placed it on a tray of a passing waiter.“Let's dance, Lexi,” he offered, lifting his hand out to me.Feeling the alcohol already dulling my senses my lip curled as I gave him my hand.“You did that on purpose,” I accused him.Pulling me against himself as he swayed he grinned.“What do you mean?”“Getting me buzzed,” I muttered.Instead of denying it it twirled me around and pulled me closer still.“I only meant to help you loosen up,” he smiled, causing my eyes to narrow.Feeling his fingers splayed out on my lower bare right hip I growled low as I pushed him away.“I'm going to find Sloan, he is not my step
Lexi's povThrowing on a t-shirt and nothing else I pressed my ear against the door to listen. Sloan did the same minus putting on a shirt.“I was looking for her and thought this was the first place I would check,” Nolan replied.“My mate better not be off screwing the Beta's son,” Nathan announced and I gasped. Panicked Sloan put his hand over my mouth and put his index finger to his lips.“Don't be a hypocrite brother I'm certain Courtney is spread out on your bed,” Nolan growled sourly.Chuckling Nathan said, “I have needs, and besides she is going to be your birthday gift in a couple of weeks.”Nolan grunted, “Yeah I get your used-up seconds.”Hearing shuffling feet it sounded like Nathan must have patted his brother's back. His next words burned me to my core.“I will be Alpha since I have found my mate first, don't be sour. You will find out yours on your eighteenth birthday just like Lexi will know that I am her mate on hers.”Shaking off Sloan’s hand covering my mouth I frown
Lexi's povGlancing down at my shorts and tee I looked at Sloan in worry.“Shift into your wolf if you get cold. Nolan told me you were gifted with the moonless shift like several others in this pack,” he said with urgency.Nodding, I stepped into the chilly room and watched while he went to the locking mechanism.“Hide behind the shelves where the light is low,” he grinned and gave me a thumbs-up.Going behind the farthest shelf stacked with wine bottles I glanced back to see that he had already gone up the stairs to open the door.Rubbing my arms I narrowed my eyes to see him return with both Nathan and Nolan. I gritted my teeth seeing the two wine glasses on the table. Furrowing my brow when Nolan slid one covertly around his arm that he propped on the tabletop.“He knows that I was with Sloan. I mean he is rubbing his nose and glancing around the room,” I muttered softly to my wolf.Nathan’s shouting could be heard through the tempered glass enclosure and I felt sorry for Sloan b
Lexi's povGoing up the stairs to my room to retrieve my cell phone I gritted my teeth thinking about the two guys and Sloan.What happened to him and why hadn't he come back to unlock the door to the wine cellar, I wondered to myself.“Nathan is nuts if he thinks I will wander off alone with him at some human mall to purchase a gift for Nolan,” I mumbled bitterly.“What else would you do? Stay secluded in your room like you did before. Go and experience life. You have never been to a mall before,” Nova growled and I rolled my eyes. It was true I hadn't left the pack lands and had only seen humans during the road trip with my mom.Grabbing my phone I see several missed calls and a missed text from Mini asking where Sloan and I had gone during the party.There was also a text from my mom and a picture of her and Johnathan.“She looks so happy,” I mused and glanced at my bedroom door.“I can't ruin this for her,” I growled, determined to face those two brothers no matter what.“You can'
Lexi's povLeading me into a formal clothing store I side-eyed Nathan.“Why are we here?”He stopped in front of the women's section and grinned.“Thought you would want a different dress for Nolan’s birthday bash,” he surmised.Lifting a skimpy black number he smirked as he held it out in front of me.“This would look delightful on your curves,” he said huskily.Grabbing it from his hand I put it back on the rack.“That is something a high-paid escort would wear,” I muttered harshly.Giving me a pout he ventured further into the section as his eyes scanned the racks.Spying a cute cream lace corset dress I headed toward it and lifted the lovely dress from the rack.“This is more my style,” I commented as I searched for Nathan.He was pointing at a manikin wearing a sheer black form-fitting catsuit with sequins covering the private areas.“Why are you such a pervert,” I asked and laughed when he pouted and started toward me.“I'm not a pervert I'm a risk taker,” he responded and eyed