#Chapter34ANIYAH_I walked toward the steps to go up to my room. I looked back, watching as eyes analyzed me from head to toe. Strange that I found myself excited about it. I ran up to my room and stripped, running straight for the bathroom. I hopped straight into the shower. I was running on limited time. Bathe. Brush your teeth. Shave. Don’t forget that deodorant. Cycling through my closet, I found the perfect dress to wear tonight. That elegant and flattering black dress that catered to my curves. Backless and fitted. Knee length and smooth. That even wear that paired perfect with my gold heels and jewelry. A splash of makeup and a sleek bun that I mastered in a just a few minutes, I was ready to go. Standing in front of the mirror, I was nervous to walk down the stairs. I wasn’t sure which reaction I would receive from him. I also wasn’t sure how my body would react being near him again. What’s wrong with me?I shook off my thoughts and grabbed
#Chapter35He stopped talking and stared at me, waiting for my reaction. I was still speechless, wrestling with the information he had just given to me."Okay." I took a deep breath. "So what’s a Luna?"He sighed. I was sure this topic was one to be discussed. "A Luna is the Alpha's mate, a soul mate. We know when we find our mates.""So, Keira and Aaron?""Yes." He confirmed.Something I remembered rushed to my head."The day after the party, when I met you, I overheard you tell Keira that someone was your mate. Me?”He nodded. "Yes."My body tensed up as my heart rate picked up."So I’m supposed to be your Luna?""Yes." He shifted his eyes out toward the ocean. "If that’s not what you want, you are free to say otherwise.”The day he told me to reject him popped in my head. That is why he looked so nervous?"I never said I didn't want you, Jason."He looked at me. A moment had passed before a trickle of rain tapped the tip of my nose.
#Chapter36I was driving myself insane. I was sitting here debating with myself. Should I just go see him or should I just stay here?God, why must I be so stubborn?But I need to go for what I want right? What am I waiting for?"Ugh." I groaned.I ran over to my dresser and pulled out a pair of jeans and slipped them on. I put on a T-shirt and pulled my grey American Eagle hoodie over it while I slipped on my black and white rain boats and grabbed my keys.I ran out of my room, tip toed down the stairs and out the front door.The rain had picked up. "Shit." I complained.I pulled my hood over my head and stepped off the porch. The rain smashed against my hoodie, practically soaking it before I even got to the next block. I began picking up my pace, running down the murky streets. As I neared the home, a growl erupted from the trees, causing me to stop. Out of the thick trees appeared a wolf, a familiar one."Brent?"He ran over to me and stopped
#Chapter37I inched open my eyes, gazing at the window the sun was shining in to. The curtains blew, dancing with the wind that swam into the open glass.An arm was wrapped around my hip, keeping me from moving even the slightest. I smiled, blushing from the arm's amazing owner.With significant force, I rolled around to face him. His eyes closed as he snored lightly. He looked so peaceful, as if he never got sleep as good as this in a while.I eased my way out of his grip and ran over to his dresser. I pulled out a T-shirt and a pair of the smallest shorts I could find which still were too big. I pulled my hair up in a tight bun and walked out of the room in to the direction of the kitchen. I walked in, stopping when I saw them. I noticed Keira, Keisha, Brent, and Aaron all standing around the kitchen island. "Um-uh Good morning." I mumbled. I was a little embarrassed that they had to see me like this. By the way they were staring, I was sure they knew why I was
#Chapter38I realize I was here all day. I looked. Six in the evening. My mom was going to kill me. She must have noticed I was gone by now, and is wondering where I'm.Cops? Swat? No need. She was going to kill me herself. We finished getting dressed and ran out the door to Jason's SUV and he sped off toward my house.When we pulled up in front of my house, everything seemed normal."Doesn’t look like she called a search party yet." I stated. "Oh relax." Jason laughed. "Do you want me to come speak to her?""And what are you going to say? Oh Ms Ross, um- Aniyah, your only daughter, left in the middle of the night to come see me last night. Then we sex. Now I’m returning her.”He stared at me then burst into laughter."Your sarcasm is... Something to get used to." Leaning in, he left a simple yet fiery kiss on my forehead.I smiled at him.I took a deep breath and stepped out of the vehicle. Jason followed behind me as we walked up the walkway. Once we
#Chapter39Rise and shine. For the first time, I didn't mind the rays of sun shining in to my room from the window. I just felt so well rested and relaxed. I even managed to wake up before my alarm woke me. That’s a first.I rolled over and noticed I was sleeping alone now. Sighing out, I suddenly felt alone, empty, lonely. I unlocked my phone to read a text message from an unknown number:-'Baby I had to go but I promise I’ll get you after school. 'I knew who it was from. I just could not help but smile.I stood up and skipped over to my bathroom. I showered, dressed and skipped down to the kitchen to greet my mother."You're looking happy this morning." She smiled.That’s because I was. Normally, I was not a morning person but this morning I was feeling good. "Let’s just say I’m feeling different."Her eyebrow rose as she finished off her bagel. I pulled myself a bottle of water and a granola bar. After she picked up her purse and grabbed her co
#Chapter40Jen returned with our drinks and requested our order."I’ll have a bacon cheeseburger with cheese fries." I requested."I’ll have a steak with potatoes and broccoli." Jason put in his order."I’ll be back with your orders." As she turned to leave, I stopped her. "Jen." She looked at me. "I’m Aniyah and its genuinely nice to meet you. I hope to get to know you a little better."A large smile danced its way across her face. Her look of satisfaction made me smile. She walked away. I looked back to Jason who looked happy, almost proud."What?" I asked."You did good." He smiled."Thanks."We ate our food, shared small talk and left the diner. We walked out, immediately greeted with an amazing sun set and cooling breeze.We drove for about fifteen minutes until we arrived at Jason's home. Lighting was faint, the house was quiet. I looked to Jason for confirmation. All he did was smile and motioned me toward the stairs.Jason guided me up t
#Chapter41It seemed like everything in my life was falling in to place. It’s been over two months since Jason and I started dating and everything seemed to go good.In that time, I could receive a little more information about the people I spent my time with. Information that will help me learn to live with them. It was confusing, yet interesting. I learned about how the mating process works where Jason is supposed to mark me to officialize our bond. However, he has not made the move to do so and it confused me. Did he even want to mark me?I was feeling muddled, left wondering what I should do. It became clear that there was nothing I could do, except wait. "Good morning." His voice could weaken me."Good-morning." I was sitting at the kitchen island enjoying my breakfast when Jason walked in. "So, what are you doing today?""Just running a few errands." I lied.I was putting together something for Jason and I. He did so much for me I wanted to do so