Chris’s POVI was an idiot. That was the resounding thought in my head as I saw Vivian and Caleb kissing on the park bench.They thought they’d picked the perfectly secluded spot to have their lunch date, but not when I anticipated their every move first. I was too far away to hear what was said, but either 1) she told Caleb we were fake dating or 2) Caleb had no morals. Either way, Caleb was a dead shifter by the end of the week.The only reason I didn’t run out now and give myself away was that I was calm and knew I needed to be more discreet. Rock was gnashing his teeth to attack now, and it took every ounce of willpower in me to keep him reigned in.I watched as they stood, saying their goodbyes. And, of course, that asshole stole another kiss from my Vivid. Of course, he did—the sleazeball. Vi watched Caleb leave, not leaving the spot they were just in for a while before sitting back down. Part of me wanted to rush out and confront her, but I remained curious about what she would
Vivian’s POVChris’s lips crashed into mine. He gripped the back of my neck, pulling me into him, deepening the kiss. He was angry, punishing me with his kiss. I responded, pouring my frustration into this kiss.He stepped back, breaking our kiss. I whimpered, disappointed. He smirked as he tore his shirt over his head, displaying his broad chest and abs. My jaw dropped slightly as I felt in-between my legs tingle at the sight. I mimicked him and raised my shirt over my head, leaving myself in nothing but my bra, watching as his eyes lowered to my chest hungrily. I slowly removed my bra, exposing myself completely. He couldn’t hold back anymore, and his lips reclaimed mine as his hands went to my breast, pinching my nipples and sending shockwaves straight to my core.He broke our kiss to start kissing down my neck and then to my chest, where he captured my nipple in his mouth, sucking it into his mouth, flicking it with his tongue while his other hand continued to pinch and roll the o
Chris’s POVShe hesitated. She fucking hesitated. And when I’d told her there’d be no one else, she’d implied she’d go to Caleb later. Like she’d have fun with me now and put him on the back burner. Like I was just something to distract her for now while her life was in shambles.‘Tell her.’ Rock urged.‘She doesn’t want to be with me. I’d look like a fool.’ I snapped back.‘Coward.’I ignored him, not wanting to face the fact that he was right. I’d been a coward when it came to Vivid for years. I never made my feelings known, instead taunting her and letting her grow to hate me. It was my own fault. She couldn’t see me as anything other than her bully, who just happened to be helping her now.But she thought I had ulterior motives to get back at Zeke, and it wasn’t just altruistic. She didn’t think this was just to help her out of the goodness of my heart. Even though it wasn’t that, I wanted her close to me and to begin to feel for me as I felt for her.I needed to change courses. W
Vivian's POV"What happened?" Chris said from beside me.I gripped his arm. I wasn't afraid of the dark, but this was unsettling. A baby cried as the murmurs around us increased, and shouts came from the front of the auditorium. "Everyone stay calm!"Alpha Zade was trying to calm the crowd. His aura washed over us, the panic settling in my stomach. Everything was going to be okay. I still held onto Chris's arm. He patted my hand. "It's okay."I smiled at him in the dark. I felt better knowing that he was here with me. If anything, he'd been my rock over these past few weeks, and I should start recognizing that. I needed to appreciate him more. The realization hit me like a freight train. I should do something to show him my gratitude. But what could I do?A voice interrupted my thoughts "Chris! Chris! Christopher!"Suddenly, Sam appeared, coming straight towards us through the crowd, looking frantic. It was dark, but our eyes had adjusted by now, and her red hair stood out in the moon
Chris's POVI got back to our place in record time. I brought Vi to the bedroom, slamming the front door behind me. She giggled, trying to squirm off my shoulder, but I kept my grip on her firm. She wasn't going anywhere.When I entered the bedroom, I threw her down on the bed. I couldn't control myself; I needed her so much. Tonight may be the night. Tonight was a full moon. I felt my mouth salivating at the thought of marking her. Patience.I crawled on top of her, capturing her lips in a searing kiss. She responded hungrily. She wanted this as much as me. I grabbed at her shirt, ripping it. There were too many layers between us. She gasped as the material shredded.I used her gasp to deepen the kiss. I shoved my knee between her legs, and by instinct, she started grinding against me. She wanted me. I reached around, pulling at the hooks of her bra roughly and then removing the restrictive piece of clothing. When her chest was bare to me, I tore my mouth from hers and lowered myself
VIVIAN'S POVChris stood up, grabbing his clothes. "Where are you going?""For a walk.""Are you really going to do this? Right after we..."He spun around, glaring at me. "Right after you broke my heart?"I gasped. "Chris, I..."He kneeled in front of me. "I can't do this, Vivid. I can't keep pretending that I don't care about you when I do. I've always cared about you. You were always around that bastard, Zeke, though. I pushed your buttons to make the real you come out, and finally, the real you are shining, and the real you don't seem to want me. And I can't take that."I searched his eyes, looking for the joke. There was no way this was the Chris who tormented me throughout school. "It's not you. I know people say that, but it's really not. It's the timing..."He shoved off the bed, standing again. "But the timing was okay for Caleb?""I wasn't going actually to date Caleb right now. I was going to discuss a possible future with him, but I kept my options open. Stop holding Caleb
Chris's POV I watched as Vi stormed off, resisting the urge to chase after her. I knew when I didn't smell Caleb on her, I should have kept my mouth shut. But I had to make sure she knew I didn't trust her. I had to make that dig. She needed to feel as bad as she had made me feel. A slap on my back jolted me from my thoughts. "You okay, man?" I turned towards my friend, Kyle, who was looking at me with concern. "Yeah, I'm fine." "You sure? You look pretty engrossed in thoughts and staring down where Vivian walked off. You two alright?" "Just a lovers' spat. That's all." "Alright. Well, I'm here for you if you need me. Let's get to training. I'm going to kick your ass today." I shoved at him, grinning. I needed a distraction.***** I threw everything into training today. I was physically and mentally exhausted by the time Bailey called time. Bailey called me to his side when it was over and questioned me about it as well,
Vivian's POV What just happened? I needed to find Zeke and figure out what was going on. He was supposed to be with Samantha. He'd help me make sense of what was going on. Then, together, we could confront the two and set the record straight, and things could return to normal. Then I'd talk to Chris and settle what was happening between us. Without outside influences. Just us. Because if he meant what he said, then I needed to listen and stop being so back and forth with his emotions and my own. I was so deep in my thoughts that I overlooked the steady footsteps that started mimicking my own behind me or when a shoulder bumped mine. Only when Caleb said, "Earth to Vi. Earth to Vi." Oh, great. Just what I needed. Like today wasn't complicated enough. "Oh, hi, Caleb. What are you doing?" "I saw you walking like a woman on a mission and wanted to check if you were okay. You alright?" "Just trying to find Zeke. Have you seen him?" I