ZADE“She is going to kill her.”Rowan, my best friend snickers as he continues playing against me in the video game we are matching up against.“She is not going to kill her, because she knows that she is not supposed to,” I correct him, as I defeat him in the game.“Rhea said they are going to be jumping her, do you think she can survive that?”I know his twin sister is a menace and Livie’s best friend. Maybe Rowan is right, that the girl mated to me might be in danger tonight.“Dude, how lucky are you, being fought for by two hot girls, all wanting to be your mates?” Castiel, my other best friend's shoulder bumps me from my right side, as he takes the controller from Rowan's hand and starts another match against me.“he doesn’t want the new girl, he is set on only Olivia, his childhood sweetheart,” Logan who is seated behind us watching us play sounds so bored by the conversation, and his sarcastic tone grates on my nerves.“says the guy who is being driven crazy by a girl,” I stan
“Why do you hate her so much anyway?” a girl who is wearing all black asks as she crosses her arms, looking so bored.“Rhea, she is mated to Zade. What other excuse do you need to support me on this?”Rhea shrugs. “That's enough, it's just that she looks so pathetic. She is shaking.”“And? When has that ever stopped you from stepping on a cockroach?”Rhea shrugs again. “you're right. Let's do this I need to catch up with my show.”“do you think Zade might get back on us for this? I know you are not worried since you are his girlfriend and all, but I don’t want to get on his bad side,” the third girl looks at Olivia with wide baby blue eyes.“Katie, focus,” Rhea snaps her finger on her face.“zade doesn’t mind. He told me to have fun tonight right before he gave me this,” Olivia raised a club stick.“I see why you two are a match,” Rhea rolls her eyes.As they have this conversation, Olivia is still pulling my hair, and then she presses the club on my face.“Should I ruin your face fi
ZADEI am scanning the crowd tonight below, as they gyrate against each other at the loud heavy music, the club lights bouncing off them and the walls.Cass and Logan are still on the inner side, another whole world away from the club gambling. I needed air and decided to just catch a break and get a drink, as I saw if there was anything that would distract me from the way I am feeling.I wasn't given a match today; not a single person was strong enough to fight me, which just ended up ruining my mood even more. I had to find something to keep the edge off and keep my mind occupied, and here I am.I have been antsy since I stepped into the club and I have been wondering why I would feel that way. I have never felt like this before, always going out and debauching with the bys but tonight is a little different. Everything in me wants to go back to school …Hah. So that’s what it is. “fucking hell silvers,” I mutter as I slam the glass down the counter. These are not my feelings. Someo
ARI“Run! Run and don’t look back!”“But- but I can’t leave you!”“You will! You must,” his calloused hands cradle my tear-stained cheeks. “You must be the one who survives so that you will fight for us one day.”“But daddy …”“I know my love. You don’t want to but you must. You are the hope of this clan. So you must run and hide, grow up, and be strong. Then go find those who hurt us and bring justice.”“I don’t understand daddy, I just want to stay with you here. We can fight together. I can’t just leave you.”He pulls me in for a hug and I know he is crying too. I am sobbing as I clutch his shirt, my little fists not wanting to let go. I don’t want to leave my daddy, I can’t not see him again.”“I am not going to die,” he starts lying. “I am going to catch up with you when I am done curbing the spreading fire okay my princess?”“You promise?”He raises his pinky. “I promise.” Our pinkies intertwine. “Now go with Mommy, protect her for me before I get reunited with you okay?”“Okay.
ARIIs this a care package? And who would send me a care package? I know not to take it inside unless it is a package laced with acid or even tiny snakes to invade my room so I leave it outside and continue my way to the cafeteria.By now, all the students have had their supper and I know that if I want anything to eat, I will have to hunt. But going back to that forest is too soon, a little too fresh for me.There is no one in the dining hall as I sneak in, crouching low and going to the back where the door that connects the cafeteria to the kitchen.I hear sounds on the other side and it looks like they are preparing to leave soon by the sounds of it.I lay low, listening and waiting for them to leave until I hear a door shutting somewhere on the other side. I wait a little longer until I am sure none is in there before I push the door open and walk into the kitchen.The lights are off but that doesn’t affect me at all, as I walk over to the large cabinets and opening them all looki
THIRTY MINUTES AGO“I just can't sit down and let her have you!”“Do you think is a game livie? Do you think I want us to be arguing about this right now?” I am so pissed at her.“You have told me that you are doing something to rectify this situation and yet I don’t see you doing anything!”My head feels like it's going to explode. “So you think killing her is going to solve everything.”“You are here with me right now aren't you?”Sometimes I hate how sure she is of herself. I hate how she thinks she can string me along and I will be her puppet, say yes to everything she does. She thinks she is the one calling the shots.“Do you have any idea of what will happen when she dies? Do you?” I take another step towards her and that cocky look she has on starts to crack. Do you know what you almost cost me tonight?” Her long manicured fingers trail on my chest. “I know that Zack isn't happy with me, but I'm doing all of this for you. I want us to be happy he can bond with my wolf, I want
ARI“Open the door, Silvers.”That tone is too calm, too composed for me to open the door. Shit! Zade is here and I am pretty sure he is here to kill me. I wrecked his beautiful sports car, but I kind of don’t care.I take my time walking to the door, and as I open the door, I fake yawn and look at him with a bored expression. “What do you want?”He looks at me from head to toe, before pushing in. he is alone but I don’t dare close the door.“You need to leave, it’s the middle of the night and I have classes tomorrow.”“I am not leaving.”“What? Why?” I need him out of my dorm room now.“Did you forget the dal we had?”“What deal?”He goes and sits on the couch, sprawled and he easily fills it up, sitting like he is the king or something. “My wolf needs time with you otherwise he gives me a hard time. Tonight is one of those nights.”“Ew! Get out, get out!” I grab a pillow and start hitting him grossed out. “I am not some hooker you can come by in the midnight to satisfy you and then
ARIZade’s car explosion is the talk of the school the next day.I keep my head down, hugging my books close to my chest as I make my way to my first class, avoiding anything that might sell me out. If they knew I was the one who did it, they would all eat me alive.Zade is their beloved prince, the most feared boy, and the alpha of the academy. It's clear whose side everyone is on. Starting a war with someone like that is plain stupid because not only are you facing him off but the whole damn school.But I am done trying to be good, fit in, and be liked. He deserved it so I won't waste my time trying to police my morality. That doesn't mean that I slept a wink last night since I kept wondering why he didn’t seem mad, why he didn’t drag me by my hair and execute me for torching his beautiful car.He seemed to … approve too like I made a point and he was pleased with it. I have never been so confused in my entire life as I feel now.I am caught up in my own head I completely miss the s
ZADEI hate parties.A place where people come and mingle, pretend and laugh, drink, make a mess of themselves and then go home. Its too loud, its too much faking for me to handle yet here I am, smiling so effortlessly and even laughing you would never think I am not having the best time of my life.“I am so glad you two are sticking together. Everyone heard that the goddess didn’t fate you and it was just so sad,” the tall man with large eyes that looks like beads, glazed from having too many glasses of wine cocks his head in sympathy.“We are in love, of course, we will fight for our love. Nothing is ever a done deal, especially not to us, who are already arranged to marry.”Kill me now.Olivia touches my arm as she leans forward, her smile gleaming so perfectly and the man sighs in contentment. “yes, you are the epitome of a good daughter. I wish my daughter was like you.”“Kaitlyn is just as perfect mr.Nikolai,” Olivia chuckles and the man man shakes his head.“I was hoping she wo
ARII don’t want to leave the confines of my room.“This is THE gala. How can you think of not attending?” mimi I holding the gowns that Mother sent over for this birthday party I am supposed to attend tonight.“it's too last minute, I am not ready to mingle with the legacies.” She might have told me days ago but I have been avoiding everyone and the world.“believe it or not, you are a legacy too, missing this would be fatal. Like declaring a war or something.”I gape at Mimi. “are you serious?”“no,” she pushes her glasses up. “but missing the birthday party of your grandfather,” she raises her finger up when I narrow my eyes. “step-grandfather, that would mean that you are cutting yourself off the social group.”“I don’t see how that is a bad thing. The more you talk, the more enticing it gets that I miss it and just stay in bed watching Netflix.”“it's bad because this man is powerful and might bring problems to your father-in-law which leads to your mother. You said that you alwa
ARII wake up in a gasp, my whole body feeling so sore and achy.Startled, I touch between my legs, and a blush creeps up my neck to my ears. My sleeping shorts are soaked.“uuurgh,” I groan, burying my face in my palms. What was that dream? Is that why I feel like I ran a marathon?I have never had such a dream before, let alone think of something like that. I mean I have always been curious but I thought I was asexual since none of the boys or girls I have met ever aroused such emotions from me.But that dream … why did it feel like it happened in real-time? And worst of all, it had to be with that stupid boy?!“This is so fucked up,” I groan as I push the covers off me and run to the bathroom. It is embarrassing enough that I am still tingling down there, worse than the moment he comes into my mind I want to feel as I felt in my dreams.Ahh, this is driving me insane!I set the water to ice cold as I strip and toss the wet shots and the tank top into the dryer before stepping into
ZADE“I don’t plan on being cute with you tonight.”My hand slowly caresses her skin, from her ankl,e to her thigh, traveling up her leg, watching fascination how she trembles and goosebumps leave in my wake, the higher I go.I kneel on the bed, slowly hovering above her, my elbow beside her head as I glide my palm softly on her skin, reaching her waist, to her ribcage, going up … feeling the swell of her breast, as I go further up until I reach her neck.I finally look at her face, her eyes hooded, her lashes fluttering as she looks up at me. I blink and I don’t see Livie but…Ari as she looks up at me, those smoldering eyes looking up at me.My breath hitches, freezing in place. I blink again and it's back to Livie, who is looking at me with desire, her hand going up from my chest, to my neck and finally to my jaw.“Baby?”What's going on?I lower my head towards her and kiss her softly, my lips pressing on hers, not going in, just feeling her plush soft lips on me.But it feels dif
ZADEAs I watch the orange flame, I flick the lighter in and off.I can hear her. She is fast asleep.I push off the door and make my way toward the room I am meant to be in.I don’t have to knock, the door slightly ajar. I push it open, eyes adjusting to the slightly dark room and there she is.Standing at the front of the room, wearing nothing but lingerie that accentuates her body, looking like a sinful wet dream.“you came.”I odnt bother removing my leather jacket, stiding ovet to her. her gasp arouses something in me that akes me curl my hand around her neck and push her agsint the wall.Fear and … hesitation flashes in her eyes as I tighten my fingers around her throat.“Zade,” she tries to claw my hand away but it's useless.I don’t wait for her to utter another word, swallowing it in my mouth as I take her puckered lips in my mouth. I am not gentle, as I unclench my fingers, and I give her a bruising kiss.My teeth clang into hers. I can feel she is trying to keep up but she
OLIVIA“I want to be with you tonight.”He doesn’t seem to be breathing, frozen in place. A bitter taste fills my mouth and I ready myself for the excuse that's about to come.I have known for a while now that my boyfriend doesn’t desire me anymore. He doesn’t touch me nor look at me the same way he used to look at me. At least back then, he pretended to care enough and be present enough to make me believe.He pretended enough with me and I was content with it, as long as I held onto the illusion of a happy couple, as long as we pretended that we were both happy with each other, then everything was perfect.When was the last time things were seamless and smooth and it didn't feel like we were characters just saying designated lines?“livie.” His sigh tells me everything. I nod, the burger feeling like metal sitting in my stomach. Turning my back to him, I sigh as I look around the rooftop.This damned place.It was where we escaped together, where we were just two kids in love. We had
ZADEMy lips take in her lower plump one, sucking it into my mouth. She moans in my mouth when I sweep my tongue in her mouth, draw her closer, hand around her waist.Why is it … so dry? Why is there no passion I feel, no excitement nor spark between us?I pull away, eyes lowered as Livie breathes hard in front of me.“Wow.” Her breathy whisper tells me she enjoyed it. She doesn’t know how I feel or what I am thinking. “I missed that.”I cannot lie.I look at her round face, which is so beautiful in an aristocratic way, with full curly hair, and red lips from the kiss. She is beautiful and sexy. and yet …I rush her hair off her face, cradling her face. She looks happy, those eyes are hopeful, before she closes them and leans into my touch, her face pressing into my palm before she kisses it, hands clutching my wrist.“I brought you something.”Her brown eyes open and she smiles. “what is it?”Why is it this way?“you have to come with me to find out?” I stand up and offer her a hand.
ZADE“there you are.”I walk in the greenhouse to the girl laying on her back watching the butterflies, surrounded by the flowers.“How did you find me?” livie asks, her voice quiet, her attention on the butterflies flying above her face.“Isn't this the place you come to when you need to be alone?” I stand above her, looking down at her.Her dark hair is splayed on the ground, her eyes a little red at the corners."then you know I need to be alone right now.”I take the stool nearby and sit on it next to her. “why did you leave?”Her hand outstretches, a butterfly sitting on her finger. “I didn’t wish to see you and your mate flirting right on my face.”“that's not how it was.”She exhales. “I want to be alone, I am not in the mood for you right now.”“I know you, if I leave right now, you wont want to see me for a week.”“then you don’t know me at all.”The silence stretches between us. “I keep messing up,” I exhale, looking up at the greenhouse. “I am sorry livie”She sits up, wipi
ARI“New girl, you are paired up with Zade. He is the best at getting you up to par with things.”Amazing. The one person who wanted me gone is now going to teach me how to punch. Maybe that isn't such a bad idea, then maybe I can punch him like I want to so much.I wait for him to say no or complain but he doesn’t. He only clenches his jaw and walks off to the back of the class. Mimi is nowhere to be seen, probably left when I was busy hitting the jerk with handballs.Olivia doesn’t say anything, as she squares up with another student, but still watching me. I don’t miss the way her throat bobs up and down as I follow Zade.They always say it's not good to show your enemy your weakness, because then the chances of you being exploited get significantly high. These two have made my life a living hell, to choose to be a saint is to ask to be a doormat.Do as the Romans do, they said.“are you going to take the whole day?” zade’s annoyed voice grates on my nerves as I finally reach where