Amelia's povThe air around us crackles with intensity, so bristling hot that I may have forgotten how to breathe for a moment. As I stared into his eyes I realized that it wasn't the tension in the room that snagged my very breath but the boy standing right before me, staring at me with heated eyes. His words were like a dare that hung in the air. A dare to see who will crack first and I refuse to be the first one to fall under the pressure. Biting into my lower lip as a silent resort to pull myself together, I sneered up at him. " You can play your little games by yourself Raiden," I snarled under my breath, taking a step back from the heat radiating off of him. " But I won't be your puppet." My heart is still pounding when I turn back to ignore him when his fingers wrap around my arm and pull me back. I made a noise at the back of my throat that sounded close to a gasp and yelp as I whip around and slam against his broad chest. His chest rumbles as he groans in pleasure as tho
Amelia's povHer voice was like a blade, sharper than a knife as it slices through the air that grew thick with tension. She stops just a few steps ahead, her body stiffening with fury as she pins her vexed gaze on me. Raiden's gaze never left mine and for a moment I thought he hadn't heard her approach and stop, however, the next words that washed through the room did not come out of my mouth but his. " Apologize to her," his words and tone did not leave anything to argue, however, it had both Dayna and me confused since we did not know which one he was demanding to apologize. Not that I would when I did not utter or word nor would I let him tell me what to do. His eyes move from mine reluctantly to look at her and the flick of irritation swirling in them when they land on her made my lips twitch. Furrowing my brows at the audacity to feel cocky, I frowned. Why did I like that? Why do I care?" Apologize," his words are blunt and sharp, leaving no room to dispute. The dominant to
Amelia's povThe air tensed and my heart jams against my chest hard while my mind race as I try to process his words. Dayna's eyes widen, the ghost of hurt in her gaze as she looks at him in disbelief. But she wasn't the only one. Mostly everyone stared at Raiden as if he had grown a second head on his broad shoulders. The room was filled with stunned silence, silence that also captured me. " What?" the words struck in a low disbelief spat, her lips curling back into a disgusted snarl. "What do you mean she's yours?" I do notice the way her eyes gleam with a tinge of pink which lets me know she was emotional. Raiden's expression remains unwavered, his eyes on me intensely making me shift on my feet. I hated that he affected me this much, especially his words. I should be furious! Hate that he basically claimed me in front of everyone. I try to channel the anger, try to channel the resentment but my heart beats for something other than hatred and.....My eyes flick over to Pickett
Amelia's povThe cafeteria was safer. I should have known that. I should have also known that Raiden wouldn't have let me go this easily, especially since I had denied him in front of everyone. Though he did not look embarrassed and had only looked the opposite, I am certain he did not like that I told him off basically in front of the entire school. I stormed out of the school, breathing in the scent of fresh air after being stuffed inside there. The slightly cool breeze was a welcoming relief after what transpired and I began to walk briskly away from the school, my steps fueled by the frustration and anger I had because of what Raiden had stirred with his words. But as I walk further onto the driveway of the school, I can't help but still feel the heavy weight of his gaze on me, the intensity of it all, his words...... just the way his body felt against mine when he pulled me flush against him. My cheeks felt hot and I cleared my throat. " I'm in your head," My brows furrowed
Amelia's povI let out a yelp, surprise by the sudden turn of events. Now I am dangling over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes, his bum in my face. " Raiden!" I shriek, now horrified that he had me in his arms in seconds without any struggle on my part. His low chuckle made me bite my tongue. " Put me down," I demanded, my voice muffled by the fabric of his shirt as I press against it. When he did not do what I asked and instead began to walk, I launch my fists against his back. The punches must have been like tickles for him because he only chuckles. " Set me on my feet asshole!" I yelled. He refuse to, instead holding me tighter against him. My head bobbed against his back, my teeth gritting as I feel the warmth of his skin caressing me. I am infuriated that deep in my soul I do not want him to let me go. Because being in his arms feels like we are colliding, the universe colliding around us. Conflicted emotions swarm in me, stirring into a ball of fire. " Put me down you b
Amelia's povI stared at him stunned, my eyes ready to pop out of their sockets. The words left me breathless and a bit spaced out. As he starts the engine and it purrs to life as he pulls out of the driveway, I am still staring at him gobsmacked. " Earn my heart?" I echoed in disbelief, staring at the sharpness of his jaw. Raiden was stunning. I pull my eyes off, my face flushing at the thought of being caught staring at him like he was my next meal. " That's right spitfire," he nods, his tone hoarse and firm. " I don't care to earn brownie points. I just want to earn you." My heart skips and my belly twists with nerves. Being in this confined space with Raiden will not help my mind. " And you think kidnapping me and making me miss my next classes will make me give you what you want?" I scoffed, crossing my arms over my chest to somehow get control of my emotions. It doesn't quite work which is frustrating. He let out a low rumble of a chuckle that was embarrassingly to admit w
Amelia's pov My breath catches in my throat, my cheeks reddening more hot. But it's not the heat of embarrassment that I had hoped for. It's the heat of need, desperate tickling need. Which is all the more frustrating. My pulse is racing and no matter how much I try to deny the feeling he invokes in me, my body betrays me and shows me the truth. " You're annoying," I mutter under my breath in a strained voice. Annoyingly tempting. I gripped the seatbelt around me tighter, my nails scrapping against the material. Would this ground me and make me resist him? No, impossible. I don't think anything would help me in this predicament. Raiden's husky laughter vibrates through the air, the tone setting me on fire. I bit into my lip, pressing my thighs together tighter. He knew what he was doing to me. He knew that he had the control. And I hated it. Despise it. I swallowed hard, the lump in my throat returning the second I felt his eyes on me. I looked out the window, my fingers trembl
Amelia's povNo, I couldn't fall for him. I wouldn't. My breath catches in my throat and I press my forehead against the glass, hoping that the coolness can somehow stop the heat running through my body. However, it didn't and this time I actually am not surprised. Raiden's mere presence was too overwhelming. I hated him, I should hate him, my mind tells me I should but my heart, it thrums louder the more I think about him......." You're glaring out that window pretty hard," Raiden suddenly joked. " What are you thinking so hard about in that pretty head spitfire?" I bit into the softness of my tongue until it pained as I riled in my emotions, well tried to. I pull back, pressing my back against the seat while my eyes return to the front, dead set on making sure I look nonchalant as possible. " Just trying to figure out a way to jump out of the vehicle and not having to see your face again," I mutter sarcastically. Raiden snorted. " Something tells me you would rather see my fac
Raiden's povWhat had I ever seen in Dayna? Why did I ever give her the time of day? Why did it take me this long to realize she was a complete monster?My wolf shook through the restraints of my mind, simmering with rage. I could no longer hold back and stand up, startling Amelia when I heard her soft unexpected gasp. My fists clench at my sides, my claws digging into my palm, trying to stop myself from shifting there and then.With my vision sharpening, I knew I was losing the battle to restrain my wolf. I turn around sharply, of course confusing Amelia, but I had to do it in case I revealed too much way too soon." Raiden?" her soft, confused, questioning tone filter behind me where I had left her. I could not respond, frightened that my tone had shifted to that of my wild nature.' Is Pickett okay?' I question, my blood running cold knowing that the only reason she was targeted was because I took interest...more than just interest in Amelia.' She's shaken up, currently in the med
Raiden's povMy wolf felt it. I felt it. Something about this girl and how she made me feel was different. A good different. And as I stare into her piercing eyes, I register that she is no ordinary human, at least not to me. 'Raiden!' Damon's voice pierces through the mind link, pulling me out of my thoughts that were fueled with only Amelia. My wolf growls at the interruption, more irritated that our attention was cut from Amelia. I reluctantly pull my gaze away from the beauty in front of me, knowing that watching her alone would move me from reality, and judging by the sharpness of Damon's tone......I needed to be in reality now. ' What is it Damon?' I try to keep the irritation of being interrupted out of my voice, especially knowing he wouldn't interrupt if there wasn't an issue. ' Your psycho ex did something man,' his tone comes out shaken as though he couldn't believe something happened. My blood runs cold. Dayna. What had the bitch done this time?' What had she done!?
Amelia's povHis hand was warm, the feeling alone sending jolts of electricity through the veins in my arms until my entire body could feel his touch. His thumb starts to trace little circles on my skin, and I am instantly aware of how much bigger his hands are compared to mine.I swallowed once more. Hating him seemed to be more tortuous for me than it was for him. A shaky breath left my lips as I stare deep into his soul.There's a flash of something in his gaze, a flash of something wild and unknown. But it's quick to leave, quick to hide away from me to understand such a strange emotion.I gulped, my eyes shifting away from the pools that somehow undressed me and left me completely naked and bare. " It's not like I had a choice...." I drawled while trying to keep the vulnerability he seem to push out of me, away from my tone.My eyes on their own, slide down his straight nose to those lips I like to feel sliding across mine. " It seemed as though you'd hunt me down if I did,"A sw
Amelia's povI narrowed my eyes on him while trying to fight off the warm flush creeping up my neck by his words. " You don't get to boss me around," I huffed. Despite my words, I find myself settling on the red and white checkered blanket. I crossed my legs beneath me, thankful when a gust of cool wind brush against my flamed cheeks. I had a feeling my face was red from being teased every second by him. Raiden's lips curved into a grin that made the already wild butterflies in my stomach flutter more savagely. He settles on the blanket, stretching out beside me and angling his body toward me as he propped himself on his elbow. He stares at me intently. " I'm in your head again," he commented with a curved smile. I rolled my eyes and attempted to conceal the fact that he was absolutely right. " You wish," I scowled. Raiden doesn't say a word, only stares at me deeply. I feel instantly bare under his gaze, and with the way his eyes held mine, like he could see right through me...ho
Amelia's povRaiden's smile grew more as he gently pulled me out of the car, his hand strong and warm, clutching me like he was scared I'd let go. The feeling of him holding my hand, just my hand sent more tingles racing through me. My feet sink into the grass, the blades brushing against my ankles. The place felt like it was untouched, like an unrevealed world tucked away from everything else. It felt magical. And as he holds my hand tight while moving to the back to pull out the basket, I can't help but feel like he had brought me here to see a side of him I had never seen before. And perhaps, that was the side I needed to see. Perhaps, that was the side that was the real him. He clasp me like I was his lifeline as he started for the lake, me right by his side. I can't help but steal a glance at him. Trying to build my walls back up seems almost impossible now. Not when I am seeing this side of him. " This doesn't change anything you know," I murmur, my eyes drawing to our inter
Amelia's pov The excitement started to build as we moved deeper into the forest. I am not sure if it was the thrill of the unknown or just the thrill of being alone with Raiden himself, but something was making my heart race and my stomach fill with butterflies. I chewed on my lower lip, wondering if I would ever be able to control myself around him. " Are we there yet?" I cleared my throat, putting some bite into my tone to seem as though I was not looking forward to this date. Raiden glances over at me with that very same infuriating smirk that made my belly do knots. "Someone seems excited," he points out with a glint of happiness in his eyes. I rolled mine and remained quiet. " We're almost there baby," he commented after a little pause. " I know it's a long way but only the best for you. It will be worth it." My heart races faster, the bundle of nerves and excitement making my mind foggy. The way he said 'baby' got under my skin....in a good way. It was intimate and I hate
Amelia's povRaiden's grin widened and I knew he could see right through my lying excuse. " Right baby, let's go with that lie," smirking while he shifts the car back into gear. My ego would not make me stay quiet or let him be right so with a glare I snapped. " It's not a lie!" His chuckles move loud and deep in the confines of the vehicle as he pull away from the curb. " Sure baby," he was clearly amused by my defensiveness. " Keep telling yourself that." I glared at him, feeling my cheeks hot with burning frustration. His cockiness and playfulness were irritating and I hated that he could see right through me. Hiding my true self from Raiden was impossible. He already knew. " I don't know how you manage to be so annoying all the time," I mutter, crossing my arms over my chest and turning away from him so he'd not see the burn of red on my cheeks. Even though I was sure he had already seen it. Raiden didn't reply and I had a feeling he just didn't want to poke the bear also kno
Amelia's povNo, I couldn't fall for him. I wouldn't. My breath catches in my throat and I press my forehead against the glass, hoping that the coolness can somehow stop the heat running through my body. However, it didn't and this time I actually am not surprised. Raiden's mere presence was too overwhelming. I hated him, I should hate him, my mind tells me I should but my heart, it thrums louder the more I think about him......." You're glaring out that window pretty hard," Raiden suddenly joked. " What are you thinking so hard about in that pretty head spitfire?" I bit into the softness of my tongue until it pained as I riled in my emotions, well tried to. I pull back, pressing my back against the seat while my eyes return to the front, dead set on making sure I look nonchalant as possible. " Just trying to figure out a way to jump out of the vehicle and not having to see your face again," I mutter sarcastically. Raiden snorted. " Something tells me you would rather see my fac
Amelia's pov My breath catches in my throat, my cheeks reddening more hot. But it's not the heat of embarrassment that I had hoped for. It's the heat of need, desperate tickling need. Which is all the more frustrating. My pulse is racing and no matter how much I try to deny the feeling he invokes in me, my body betrays me and shows me the truth. " You're annoying," I mutter under my breath in a strained voice. Annoyingly tempting. I gripped the seatbelt around me tighter, my nails scrapping against the material. Would this ground me and make me resist him? No, impossible. I don't think anything would help me in this predicament. Raiden's husky laughter vibrates through the air, the tone setting me on fire. I bit into my lip, pressing my thighs together tighter. He knew what he was doing to me. He knew that he had the control. And I hated it. Despise it. I swallowed hard, the lump in my throat returning the second I felt his eyes on me. I looked out the window, my fingers trembl