Hello Rebels!! Well this date got steamy wayyy faster than I anticipated. These kids are like magnets, cannot keep them apart! Don't worry, more sexy goodness to come in the next chapter! Don't forget to join Emma's Little Rebels to join in the chapter discussion. XOXO Emma Taylor
NORA POV As if my words were the key to unlock a beast within, forcing the self-control he held onto to slither away. His eyes darken to the deepest onyx. Sitting on his heels, he slowly removes his jacket, his eyes locked on mine while goosebumps form along my skin. Sitting up, I kneel in front of him, my fingers closing around the knot of his tie, loosening it until I can pull it over his head. Without trepidation, my hands working quickly as I undo the buttons, savoring the feel of his chest underneath my palm. Xander’s eyes haven’t left me for a second, and I swear the longer he watches me, the more my heart does backflips. Knowing the effect he has on my body, he covers it with light touches, igniting a firestorm of electricity within. Goddess, it’s hard to concentrate with him so close. I cannot even imagine the delirium I would experience if I could smell his scent, too. Finishing with the buttons, I push the shirt off his shoulders before letting my fingers dance against hi
THEO POVMONDAY AFTERNOON- DATE DAY-PRESENT TIMETapping my phone screen, I find it devoid of messages, still. My foot tapping anxiously against the floor as I try to return my attention to the never ending pile of pack paperwork. It’s been two days..why hasn’t texted me? It’s been two days since the paintball game and our moment in the woods…I knew I shouldn’t have engaged in his bullshit…Goddess; I shake my head, trying to clear the negative thoughts forcing their way inside. Looking at the stack sitting in front of me, I can only imagine that Drew has the same kind on his desk. Although New Moon is a much smaller pack… I divert returning to the cynical.‘New Moon is also moving an entire pack,’ Cerberus reminds me, always quick to come to Drew’s defense.‘He could still text us,’ I grumble back, tired of his logical thinking and quick remarks.‘You haven’t texted him either,’ he retorts with a snap, missing Demitri as much as I miss Drew…I swear each day gets more agonizing than th
ANDREW POVI swear my heart is going to explode from anxiety as I look around the room of silent adults. My words sitting in the air between us for what seems like an eternity as they register my confession. Theo’s hand hasn’t left mine, sending me a subtle squeeze of support and encouragement.On the verge of running from the room and their disappointment. The only thing stopping me is the smiles beginning to creep over their lips. Moving my eyes to my mom, she has tears in her eyes, as she rushes from her chair into our arms. Grabbing us both in a giant hug, her simple tears turning to sobs of happiness I can barely understand.Glancing at my father, he sends me a wink, turning to Simon. “I think it’s time to celebrate with some champagne.”“Wait…” I stumble, confused by their reactions. They’re taking the news better than I did. “Did you guys know?” I ask, my mother’s arms still wrapped around me.My question has laughter filling the room as my mom unwinds her arms from us. “We love
XANDER POVPRESENT TIME- NORA’S BEDROOMAs I scroll through the dozens of messages in Nora’s phone, the higher my blood boils, it’s going to melt me from the inside. I am doing my best to hold on to my sanity, to not slip into the darkest parts of myself. Those areas I keep in the shadows, the parts I reserve for my work, not for her.The demon waiting inside, pacing in his cage, urging to have the reigns. But he comprises all the things I hate about myself. Those characteristics that remind me so much of my father, the side I had to create to survive in his house. I have always found a healthy way to exercise him, so that the urges don’t happen in situations like this. Around her. Never around Nora.“Xander?” her soft voice breaks through the growls of my inner demons, tingles sparking across my chest as she buries her face in my chest. The cage lowering as breath returns to my lungs. Her touch calming the inner turmoil raging within. “Are you okay?”Inhaling deeply, I let her lavende
NORA POV“Are you high?” I exclaim, shoving the shirt over my head, “that’s the only thing that can explain why you think this is a good idea!” I whisper, yell as I shove my legs into the underwear he handed me.“I don’t do that,” he says with a shrug, continuing to rummage through my drawers. Annoyed by his continued need to lie to me, I grab behind me for the fuzzy purple pillow and launch it at the back of his head.“Hey!” He says, turning to face me, and I storm up to him, a fire inside me I haven’t felt in a long time. Stomping towards him, I shove my finger into his chest, craning my neck to look up at his towering figure.“Stop lying to me, Xander!” I say, my voice firm, my stare hard, my face all business. “I thought we established I want YOU! All of you, the good, the bad, and the in between. But I swear to the Goddess if you keep lying to me, this is over!”My definitive statements have a growl escaping his lips, but I am having none of it. “I put everything out there, and I
NORA POV -Sparks surrounds me as Xander wraps his arms around me, trying to calm the blood racing through my veins. His warm breath against my ear and cheek, his deep voice coming out in a husky whisper. “It’ll be okay, Nora. I promise, give them a chance.”Turning my face so our noses touch, I inhale his scent, running my nose along his. My lips are about to graze his when the door swing opens suddenly. The sudden movement startles me so badly I jump away from Xander like he’s a bomb.Standing in the doorway is Damon, in basketball shorts, and a towel wrapped around his neck, water dripping from his hair. “Xander and Nora, what’re you guys doing here?” He asks, a knowing little smirk on his face as he looks at us.“We need to talk,” Xander says, his voice gruff and serious, a look passing between the men."Of course,” he nods, “but be quiet. The others are still sleeping. Movie night went late last night."“Fletcher here?” Xanders asks, in a whisper, as we step over the threshold.“W
NORA POVI swear they can see inside my soul as they sit with their black eyes next to each other. I wonder if they realize the effect they have on other wolves, the angst their presences create. Do the others not feel the intensity of their stares?“Nora?” Elle asks, tilting her head slightly, and I try my hardest not to flinch. I do not want them to see my fear, but it’s probably too late. I have a feeling nothing gets past these two. “Are you alright?”Without thinking, I tuck myself behind Xander, as my treachery comes stumbling from my mouth. “My brother sent me to spy on you. That is why I am here.” The words fly out in such rapid succession it was barely coherent.“I’m sorry?” Damon says, with a light chuckle. Peeking out from behind Xander, I meet the Alpha’s eyes. Closing mine to find the strength to repeat my sins. Plus, I don’t really want to see him storm towards me in anger.“Marcus sent me here to spy on you,” I say, clearly and loudly this time. Maybe a little too loud?
XANDER POVNora snuggles into my chest, finally asleep after a long day of plotting, and I know it’s exhausted her. I know she was feeling overwhelmed listening to the three of us talk. Eventually, the Gammas got involved and I could see it on her face, the terror. Charity and Matt might have lighthearted personalities, but Jesus Christ, the things that they suggested, made me flinch.It was at that point that she had been done with the whole thing. Unfortunately, we had to plan for all contingencies, mistakes, unknown outcomes. The reappearance of old enemies, because we all have a few.New enemies that want to have their turn at the chessboard could find our absence as the perfect advantage. We were taking a big risk meeting in a city. Too many eyes, too many variants to cover. Even with Damon, Elle, Matt, Charity, and Fletcher involved, there are too many variables to consider and prepare for.Nora sighs, wrapping her leg around me, her arms pulling me tighter, and I have to be than