Amelia's povI licked my lips, lifting one of my brow. " You know, where I am from, this is considered bullying and harassment."Look away Amelia. Don't stare into his stunning eyes. They'll trap you and make you feel things you've never felt before.One of his thick brows angled up in an amused arch. "Hmm. Where I am from, it mostly means I want to be friends with you."My nose wiggled as if I had smelt something nasty, which was the lies coming from his pillowy looking lips. "Bullshit. You don't want to be friends with me."His eyes danced and his eyes fall to my lips. "You're right. I don't want to be friends with you Amelia," the tip of his tongue draw out of his mouth and he brush it across his bottom lip, causing a stir in my soul. " I want something more." My heart skipped a sharp beat at his words and I interlocked my fingers, licking my rather dry lips as I looked away. " Well you better give up now, because you won't get it anything more." I heard his breathy snort before
Amelia's pov" Please tell me this isn't Raiden's hoodie," Foster's lips are slackened into a gape as he stared at the very oversized hoodie currently swallowing my petite figure.I winced, my fingers playing with the strap of my bag. " It is, but I am to return it later on."Foster looks terrified. " Amelia," he swallowed and looked behind me. Intrigued, I turn to stare at who had made him look like he swallowed a huge marble down his throat. My eyes fall on her, her narrowing eyes lighting up fire on the hoodie. She looks vexed.I rolled my eyes. "He's the one who pushed me to take it. It means nothing and if she has an issue with it, she should speak to him about it." I shrugged. My mom taught me to not fear anyone, including girls like Dayna.Foster doesn't look convinced and swallows, his eyes on Dayna. " I don't know Amelia, she looks pissed off."She does, there's no denying how much steam is coming out from her ears as she shoots me with silent death threats. I tugged at Raide
Amelia's povThe pleasure of feeling her bones break under my knuckles satisfied me enough for me to want to pull my hand back and aim once more.However before I could, Foster grips my hand to stop me and two girls who were beside Dayna held her back as she snarled.I smirked at her as one of the girls lean toward her ear and whispered something that my ears couldn't catch. Whatever she whispered seemed to calm down Dayna who resorted to glaring at me and holding her nose."Sorry, my hand slipped. But I guess we're even now?" I smiled sarcastically, tilting my head and winking at her."What's going on here!" The teacher boomed, seeming now to show his presence. A few minutes earlier would've been much better.The little crowd parted and everyone got to their seats except for Dayna and her friends and me. "New girl punched Dayna unprovoked." Dayna's friend shrilled in, her eyes accusing me. "Wait that's a lie!" Foster yelled and the girl who spoke up turned to give him a hard stare t
Raiden's pov"You're not in this class Raiden," the teacher pointed out bluntly as I slammed the door open.I scan around the room, ignoring the teacher. There's still dirty water on the floor which tells me that the altercation had only happened recently."The principal needs to speak to Dayna." I gritted out when my eyes land on her at the back of the classroom, touching her red nose. From here it looked bad but since she's a shifter it will heal pretty soon. She'd have to postpone it a bit to make it look natural just in case.Dayna looks at me in question, yet there's a hesitant look that crosses her eyes."Are you certain of this?" The teacher baited, already knowing that I was lying. I looked at him, eyes pinning him with a look I knew would make him submit. "Very well." He uttered, motioning his hand for Dayna to stand up."Go to the principal office Dayna.""Raiden man, don't do any shit funny that will get us in trouble with your mom and dad," Damon mumbled behind me. Both he
Amelia's pov"Are you mad at me?" I winced as we came to a screeching halt on the driveway to the house. Dad glared at me and opens the door, getting out without a word.Growing frustrated at his silence, I grasp the bag and throw the strap over my shoulder while stepping out of the vehicle. "You know I am not to be blamed for this! I wasn't the one who threw the water. Can you believe that Dayna didn't even receive punishment too-I stopped abruptly when dad whipped around. Shit. He's really mad."You should have told me you were being bullied!" He snapped, turning back around to continue his path to the door.I followed after him and let out a snort. "Bullied? I don't consider this bullying when I can handle myself! You should have seen her face-I bit my tongue when dad sent me a sharp stare that told me to not dare finish my words. I smiled sheepishly and followed after him into the house."Look, I am okay. I handled it." I sighed, throwing the bag on the couch. He plops down on t
Amelia's pov"I don't feel well," I mumbled under my breath for the last ten minutes or so. Dad didn't believe me clearly since we were now parked in front of a huge two story house.If this is where Raiden lives, I can now understand why he's such a cocky tool. His parents are loaded. All rich kids feel like they're on cloud nine."Amelia," Dad let out a low breath and turn to me, his eyes pleading. "It's just dinner." He reaches out and squeezed my shoulder. "I will be there with you. Right beside you. It's not like I'm dropping you off at some unknown place and leaving you there."He's right. It was just dinner with his boss and family....his boss's son who I am hoping is not the Raiden I know. A little voice in my head told me it most definitely is the Raiden who irritates me.I chewed on my lips nervously as I crane my neck to look at the huge mansion. "Is it Raiden? Are you scared of him?"I brought my gaze back to Dad's instantly, my nose scrunching up. "Scared of Raiden? No, o
Amelia's povI closed my eyes tightly when his voice brushed against my ears. A small voice, mine, repeated words of hope that it really wasn't the hottest boy, I mean most annoying boy in school standing before me.That I hadn't just walked in on him half naked.But as my mind trapped me in my own body, I had failed to realize that the six feet giant was now looming over me with his broadness until I took a strong whiff of his aftershave, feel his heat and hear the soft knock of his palm hitting the wood behind me.My eyes peeled open and green trap me instantly. Drowning, my throat closed up.Raiden is standing, well leaning over me with his impressive height and stunning physique. I try to ignore how a water droplet tickle closer to his lips. And ignore the look in his eyes. This isn't helping.Butterflies flap their wild wings up my ribcage and kickstart fast beats in my heart. "I-The words trapped in my throat along with my heart when he leans closer, his eyes zeroed in on my ow
Amelia's povTruth is Mom always warned me about guys like Raiden. Intimidating. Think they can get what they want. Too handsome for their own good. And just a hundred percent cocky.Stay far away from guys like that. Seventeen years I've done that. Seventeen years I have not failed to ignore guys like him. But with Raiden, something was different.It felt different and that scared me.I tried my best to reel in my composure and tugged at my arm once more. "Is that a threat?" I glared into his stunning eyes, trying to not make those pools draw me in once more.The grin that lit up his face made me clench down below. "That's a promise love."Love.I hated how the word sent a sharp shiver down my spine. I hated how the butterflies raging in my stomach flapped their wings more wildly. In general, I hated everything that single word from his mouth was doing to me."Get away from me," I gritted and tugged my hand out of his hold more roughly. "And stay away." He finally let me free, but hi
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