XanderLater that day, I met with Dannan downstairs in the Compound. "Want to get a beer?"He smirked. "Sure."I nodded, raising an eyebrow. "You bring your bike?""Always." He chuckled. "Where are we going?"I shrugged, walking out to the garage. "There's a bar not far from here that we frequent. I think you might like it.""Sounds good."We headed out to the garage, and my baby was sitting in its usual spot. "A word of warning. The last time we went, we got jumped on the way."Dannan chuckled. "Yeah, well, I'd like to see them try.""We attacked the Nightshade Compound just before you arrived, and we took down a lot of them." I took my helmet off the bike and sat down. "But Rush Balista, the leader, got away,""Balista, huh?" Dannan asked. "I've heard of him."I narrowed my eyes. "Yeah?"He nodded. "He's no one to mess with, but we'll talk about it when we get to the bar.""Sounds good." I slipped on my helmet and started the engine. "Follow me."Dannan nodded, firing up his motorcy
KalyssaWhen Xander came back, I was waiting for him in his bedroom. When the door opened, I listened to make sure he was alone, and stepped out. I had to know, and I couldn't wait until morning to find out."So, what have you decided?" I asked Xander. His brother was leaving the next day, and I wanted to know if he was going with him. I hadn't slept much, thinking that he might leave. But then again, I didn't want him to feel obligated to stay either. Xander placed his hands on my arms, looking into my eyes. "Kalyssa, I'm not going anywhere. But if I did, you could always come with me."I shook my head, my heart breaking. "No. I couldn't leave Elias any more than I could leave you."Xander nodded. "I'm not going anywhere until after we catch Balista. I won't leave you and Elias to fight him alone."I shook my head, willing the tears behind my eyes to stay at bay. "Xander, don't stay because of that. We'll take care of Rush Balista. Don't stay just because of him. If you stay, let it
"Luna, what's wrong?" I looked up, and Seven was standing in my apartment in front of me, his eyes filled with concern. My head snapped up toward the sliding glass doors, and Seven had just finished installing them. His toolbox was setting to the side. I nodded toward the doors, swiping a hand quickly across my cheeks."Looks great. Thank you." Heading into the kitchen, I dumped out the old tea pitcher and set a new pot of water on the stove to boil. It felt good to be back in my own space again."Want some tea?"Seven shook his head. "No, thanks." Then he crossed the room, studying me. "Are you sure nothing's bothering you, Luna?""I'm sorry, I'm not much company right now." I scoffed. There was no way that I was going to tell him that I was ready to strangle Eve, as well as Elias. "I'm okay."He nodded hesitantly and then smirked, nodding toward the sliding glass doors. "Try not to break these this time. Okay?""I'll try," I answered flatly, my voice filled with sarcasm.He watched
"What was that all about?" I demanded from Elias after Seven left. "I'm sorry, but when I saw you here... in your suite... with Seven—""You jumped to conclusions," I finished. I stared at him for a moment and then let out a deep breath, shaking my head. "Elias, you should know better than that. You should have trusted me—""After you stormed out of the dining hall, and then I saw Seven here, what was I supposed to think?" Elias asked, holding his arms out to the side. "You were supposed to know that he was fixing my sliding glass doors!" I yelled. "Nothing else!"Elias motioned toward the Amaretto and pineapple on the table along with the two glasses. "And what's this?""Oh, you caught me!" I yelled, my voice filled with sarcasm. "Even though wolves can't get drunk, I planned to get him drunk and take advantage of him!"He scoffed, shaking his head. "Kalyssa—""No," I cut him off. "Seven explained why you didn't want Eve to leave, that the Alpha mentality is different, and that you
"Okay," Daphne said the following morning, just before we started training. "Today, we're going to learn how to use telekinesis to bring things to you." Then she leaned in conspiratorially. "I'll also teach you the spell for the tea service."I smiled. "Sounds good. Thank you. That's a very impressive spell."She shrugged. "It comes in handy." Then she stood before the kitchenette. "Now, extend your hands and repeat these words. Tea ceruisam."I did as she said and repeated, "Tea ceruisam!" Immediately, the teapot began to shake. As if scared, it turned this way and that, unsure what to do. The tray hid behind the toaster, and the teacups shook, rattling against the saucers. "I'm sorry. They're used to taking orders from me alone." Daphne laughed. "Try it again, but a bit softer this time."I nodded, holding up my hands. "It's almost as if they're alive."Daphne shrugged. "Concentrate."Letting out a deep breath, I tried again, "Tea ceruisam." This time, the teapot dipped slightly a
"Good morning!" Bailey chirped as I walked into the Clinic, ready to start the day."Good morning," I smiled, giving her a knowing look as I put my things away and started getting ready. "So, how's Cruz?" I hadn't talked to her about him yet and I was dying to know how they got along.A broad smile spread across her lips. "He's much better. Thanks.""So, you two hit it off?"She shrugged. "So far, so good. I don't know why I never noticed it before, but he's a great guy once you get to know him."I chuckled. "Yes, he is. Did he tell you how we met?"Bailey laughed. "Yes. You hit him with your car, right?""Yes, but in my defense, he ran out in front of me. I didn't see him coming." Then I thought of something. "I never did find out what he was running from. Now that I think of it, there had to have been someone chasing him.""He said that he was running from some hunters," she replied. Then her expression suddenly turned serious. "I wonder if they were Balista's men."I shrugged. "You'
"Here. Put this on." Xander handed me a shiny black helmet and then slid onto his motorcycle. Suddenly, the engine roared to life under him. Then he looked up at me and smiled. "Ready?"I nodded as a thrill ran through me. I hadn't been riding with a guy for a while, and I'd always loved it. "We're going to have to do this more often." I slid behind him and wrapped my arms around his waist, inhaling his manly, woodsy scent. Elias smiled as he pulled his bike up beside us. "Ready?" he yelled over the rumble of the engine.Xander nodded. "Let's rock!" Elias led the way, and we followed. It was the first time I went to their bar with them, and I was looking forward to it. I felt honored and privileged that the guys had invited me to their private hangout. But we were together now, and this was a sign they were including me in their lives.We drove for a while and then made a right into an unsavory part of town. It probably wouldn't be that bad during the day. But at night, there were to
Elias closed the door behind us and wrapped his arms around me from behind, massaging my breasts through my clothes. Then he proceeded to unbutton my blouse, one button at a time, as Xander stroked my tongue with his, deepening the kiss.When he sat on the bed to take off his boots and jeans, I turned around in Elias's arms and began unbuttoning his jeans as my lips crushed onto his, giving myself over to passion. Soon, his jeans fell to the floor, unleashing his thick length. I enclosed it in my hand and began stroking as his breath quickened. Then Xander pulled me back onto the bed, sliding back toward the headboard as Elias climbed over me, and then kissed my breasts, encircling my buds with his tongue, and then kissed down my stomach to my thighs. He slid his hands under my bottom and pulled me to him.A moment later, his tongue brushed over my pleasure spot, sending shivers over my body. I slid my legs over his shoulders, letting his tongue work its magic. Xander held me, massagin