Thalia“Are you having fun?” I cheered loudly so that Emily could hear me over the music. She nodded enthusiastically. I smiled and reached for our hand as we danced together on the filled dance floor. There were so many young people here too having fun for the weekend before the beginning of another school or work life.It was crazy that I even feared I would be unsafe while I walked in here. Funny, I let their words get to me. I was safe and having fun like every other young person in the room right now. The smiles, the laughter, and the mix of smells and sweat were everything. The adrenaline rush. It just felt right.Nothing could possibly go wrong.“Do you want to have another shot?” I called out to Emily and made a driving gesture just in case she didn’t hear me. She nodded, and her smile made me realize that she was already drunk. I wasn’t drunk, but I wanted to get drunk. We already called for a designated driver like we always do. We might not look it, but we are really good
Thalia.“Oh no.” I cried out and tried to stop him but he was so fucking fast. Before I could reach him, he already reached my new friend, lifted him up, and started punching him relentlessly. I ran towards them and tried to push him away but he was bigger than me. By now, all the clubbers were no longer dancing, the music stopped completely.No one attempted to stop him. They were just looking and some were even on their phone, clearly recording. Fuck! “Cross! Stop it! What the fuck is wrong with you?” I yelled at Cross but he didn’t even move. It was as if he didn’t hear me. I tried to stop him again but it was pointless. I looked around and saw Lucas. I ran towards him without thinking and grabbed his arms.“Stop him! He is going to kill him.” I yelled at him but the fucker just pulled me behind him. I pushed him hard.“Stop him!” I yelled at him again and hit him hard but he didn’t make a move to stop Cross who was still busy hitting my new friend. I ran back to him and thi
Thalia “How could you do that to him? What did he do to you?” I let out.“He was hitting on you.” I couldn’t believe it. That’s it? That’s why he pushed him like that and beat him up. I opened my mouth to speak but couldn’t get any words out. I was too stunned to speak. Lucas took that moment to appear.“I took care of him and paid for his hospital bills. You don’t have to worry about him.” He didn’t say that to me. He didn’t even look at me. He said that to Cross and the fucker nodded. I pointed from one to the other.“You both came here to beat an innocent guy up and send him to the hospital? How is that legal?” I asked them.“I didn’t beat him up, he did.”Lucas said, pointing at Cross who fucking nodded. He didn’t even look remorseful. Wow, I must really have bad taste in men.“Why are you two even here? How did you find me?” I asked the most important question.“Did you really think that we wouldn’t find you? I told you to stay at home. Why didn’t you listen to me?” Cross
Thalia“You beat up a guy over two decades younger than you. You should be ashamed and hide your head in shame. You don’t fucking get to talk right now Cross because I am fucking disappointed in you. I expected something like that from him but you? He was nineteen and we were just fucking talking! Think about what you did and be ashamed of yourself.” I yelled at each word to make sure he got every one of them. At least he looked uncomfortable. That’s not enough, he should go bury his head in shame somewhere far away.“He’s nineteen?” I turned to Lucas at his words. He was no better than Cross. I am sure if he had walked in on us talking first, he would have beat the poor guy up too.“You didn’t stop him! I told you to stop him but you let him just keep hitting him. You are just as bad as him. I don’t like you both very much right now.” I told him firmly.“Can we talk about this more at home?” Really? At home? What home?“No, I am not going back to your house. I have decided to sto
Thalia “Don’t” My inner voice warned but I refused to listen. If we are just going to continue disagreeing then, it all should come to an end now when barely anything has happened and we still could easily forget each other. It was best for me as I refused to live the kind of life that they wanted me to live. “You know what? Let’s just put an end to this. I don’t give a fuck what you both want and this is my life. I am my own person and I decide who can be in my life. I don’t want you both in my life anymore.” I said the words loud and firm to make sure they both heard me clearly. “You can’t do t---“ “Yes, I can! Just fucking leave me alone. I don’t want to do this anymore. You guys are no fun. You just want me to listen and do everything you want. It’s not healthy for me. I don’t want this kind of life.” I didn’t want to cry but I felt so choked up. Everything that has been happening all week paled in comparison to what happened today. At least, it had only been about m
Lucas “Why did you let her leave?” Cross yelled at me after the car carrying Thalia left the clubhouse. I ignored his outburst and made my way back to my car. If he doesn’t follow me then I am going to go without him. I wasn’t obligated to drive him back to his pack. He really had the mind to ask such a stupid question when he messed things up for both of us with his actions. Here I thought he was the level-headed one of the two of us. Turned out that with the right provocation, he could be just as bad as me. His actions got us both in trouble. It was my fault too because I didn’t stop him when Thalia asked me to. In my defense, I didn’t know the reason he decided to beat that boy up. I walked in on him already punching him so I just assumed he did something to deserve the beating. Turned out the fucker got jealous. Funny how a week ago, he had been the one schooling me about acting all jealous with that other human boy whose name I don’t even want to think about. At le
Cross “Have you decided to calm down?” Lucas asked when he got into his car. I could easily call for a cab or someone from my pack to come pick me up but I chose to ride with him even though he was so fucking annoying. “I have been calm” I grimaced. He ignored me and started the car. I waited long enough for him to be out of the club before I spoke again. “You were the one who agreed to let her walk away. You were the one who asked me to stop talking to her when I tried to stop her. Now what do you think would happen? What’s your fucking plan?” I fired the questions at Lucas. I couldn’t understand his sudden change of character, it was so unlike him to be so calm. Heck, he wasn't even calm before we got to the club. I shouldn’t have listened to him when he told me to let Thalia leave just like that. Yes, I made a mistake. I admit that I shouldn’t have lashed out at the guy like that. I didn’t think my actions through and I regret it now. If I could turn back time and just
Thalia “Lia! Help me!” I jolted awake and looked around, trying to figure out if I had been dreaming or if someone really called my name and asked for help. I looked around trying to figure out where I was. The room was familiar but at the same time, it felt like I shouldn’t be here in the first place. “LIA!” Emily’s voice yelling my name got me out of bed so fast that I stumbled and almost fell but I managed to steady myself and made my way out of the room I was in. I finally figured out where I was and why the room was familiar when I walked out of the room. Everything that happened last night came rushing back to me and a sinking feeling took over me. I suddenly felt nauseous but I held back and managed to find my way to Emily’s room and pushed the door open.Last night turned out to be what I didn’t want it to be. I didn’t think they would find me but they did and things went out of control after that. “Lily?” I called and heard her groan from her bathroom. I didn’t nee
Cross “Why do we need to leave?” I asked him. The thought of leaving the school while knowing that that bastard was after my mate didn’t sit well with me. I hated it. “That’s what's best for her. It won’t take long for us to be linked to her.” “What does that even mean?” I asked him. I did my research before I took the job. If it was because of the no professor-student relationship then I don’t fucking care about that. I didn’t care before and I won’t care going forward. “I mean that if our relationship gets out, she will be expelled from the school and I don’t want that to happen.” He was talking crap. “That’s not going to happen!” “I wish it won’t but think about it! It’s not just one but two of us! Shifters are accepting but humans? They won’t! We don’t want her to end up sad, right? She really loves school and she has worked so hard to get this far. I don’t want us to ruin it for her.” I saw a lot of sense in what he said but that doesn’t mean I agree with it.
Cross “I am going to kill him. I swear on my life that I will kill him!” Lucas yelled on the phone. I couldn’t blame him. I felt the same too. I wanted to kill that bastard the moment I got the message from him. That bastard not only found out about Thalia but he has been following her for a while now and told me about it himself with picture proof. It wasn’t just a handful of photos that he sent. If it was, I wouldn’t have been so mad right now. He has been following her for a while now. Even before Lucas and I met her. I still couldn’t believe that bastard met my mate before I did and even talked to her. Thalia might not remember because he may have met her as a regular person but he did so and has been watching her for so long. I wouldn’t have believed his words if he hadn’t sent pictures of her from over a year ago. Just thinking about the conversation I had with him pissed me off so bad. I wanted to find him and murder him in cold blood. “You are not alone! I want to
Thalia “I can’t lie. Cross, I am scared. Honestly, I don’t know how to be calm and not anxious when someone out there is probably watching my every move. What if they find me when you aren’t there? It’s not like we are together every time, and it’s not like I can just stay home. I have school.” I told him, and he pulled me back into a hug.“Nothing is going to happen to you, Lia, I promise you. Don’t worry; I will take care of that bastard and make sure to put an end to the madness.” He assured me. I let out a deep sigh and snuggled closer to him. I just have to keep believing him and hoping that it will all end without me getting in trouble. After a while, we eased out of the hug, and only then did I remember that the other girls were in my room, and they probably heard our conversation. Not that I mind. “My friends are in my room. We are spending the night here.” I told him. he fixed my hair and nodded.“You go study, and I will take care of everything else.” He told me while
Thalia “Hey, did something happen?” I asked with concern. He didn’t respond immediately, just hugged me tighter until it got a little hard to breathe and I had to tap him. “I can’t breathe.” I managed to say and he let go immediately. He looked me over as if trying to make sure that I was okay. I smiled at him to ease his worry but he seemed even more worried. Something must have happened to make him so worried. “Are you okay?” He asked with so much concern lacing his voice. Yup, something definitely happened. “I am okay. Did something happen? Why are you so worried?” I asked him. He pulled me back into a hug. “Thank goodness,” He let out in relief. “Hmm. Why did you think something happened to me? I have been at the pack all afternoon and you told me that I am safe here.” I reminded him. He pulled out of the hug again and nodded. “You are safe here.” He assured me. “Okay, so why were you worried for me? You literally look like something big happened tha
Thalia “Yes, claim her. If he doesn’t, she might never know. Also, she has to be attracted to him too.” Those two are definitely attracted to each other. I literally see sparks flying around when they are in the room together. “You will see. I am betting money on the fact that they will get together.” I told her. She looked unconvinced. “I doubt it but let’s see how it goes. I really like her so I will definitely approve.” Emily called out to us again and We didn’t say anything else as we both made our way upstairs to the balcony outside my room where the other girls were already sitting and waiting for us. I realized that even though I have been here for about two weeks straight now since I returned from Lucas’s pack, I haven’t been into my room. I use Cross’s room and everything I need is there so I don’t even bother coming here. “You guys took forever to do the dishes.” Calista scolded us. I waved her off and sat next to Emily and turned on my laptop. Good thing I asked
Thalia “I am not tall enough.” I knew that wasn’t an excuse even before I said it out and Emily knew too. She eyed me. “Don’t piss me off,” She warned me in her motherly voice. I shook my head at her. Elena showed up just in time to save my ass from more talk and to eat. She sat down without asking questions. “Did you see your brother?” I asked her when I remembered the reason she had to go home first. “I did and he said to not worry and that he and the alpha will handle things.” She told me and started eating. She looked sad which made me worry for her but I didn’t ask any questions while she ate. “What happened at home? You don’t look okay.” I asked her when we started piling the dishes we used into the dishwasher while Emily and Calista went to up our reading spot. She forced a smile. I knew it was forced because her real smile was always more beautiful and carefree. “What happened? Did he not believe you?” I asked her. “No, he believed me. Someone else from th
Thalia “I told you before that he owns a booming business. They both do.” I told her again. she dropped her fork and widened her eyes. “I thought you were just saying.” “Girl, you literally searched for them, remember?” I reminded her. “Yeah, I did. Why did I forget that? anyway, you are one lucky girl. You are born into a rich family, got mated to two rich men and on top of that, you are a literal genius and a beauty goddess, honestly, I don’t know why you aren’t exploring your full potential. What’s stopping you? Remember that modelling job?” I rolled my eyes at her. now, she was back again with the same shit that I already told her that I wasn’t interested in. she wanted me to go into modelling. I asked why she didn’t and she said and I quote. “This is not about me, this is about you and using your beauty for the good of all.” as if that made any sense. It all started a month ago when I got stopped by a talent agency that wanted me to sign with them as one of their mod
Thalia “I am sorry,” I repeated when I finally found my voice. We hugged for a few seconds more before we broke apart and stared at each other. She cried. I could see the aftermath of tears in her eyes. I made her cry yet she didn’t not leave. “I couldn’t leave. I hate fighting with you but I couldn’t continue pretending that you weren’t hurting my feelings.” Emily told me. “I am sorry for how I have been acting. I promise that it won’t happen again. You were right, I need to work on my trust issues. It's not you. It’s me and I will work hard to become a better version of myself.” I promised her. “Thank goddess,” Elena said and we both turned to her. “Do you know that you both fighting will ruin the mood of our small friend group? Don’t do that again. I was gone only a few seconds and you guys broke up?” She let out and shook her head at us in disapproval. “Agree. One moment it was cool and the next moment, they both wanted to tear each other apart. I am just glad th
Thalia “It’s worrying because this is a no-drone area. No drone should be able to get close to the pack.” Now I was even more confused because I didn’t know there was something like that. She saw my confusion and explained. “Our packs, both the Silver-crust and the Rhae Blood Moon pack do not allow drones. We have an official permit from the government and all! Drones are not to be seen in the pack, especially around the woods, I don’t know what happened.” She explained, looking back the way she came from and looking up too as if looking for the drone that she had seen. I looked too but there was nothing. “I don’t know if it's a lost drone or if someone is deliberately sending drones in the direction of the pack to watch us.” Now it made sense. With everything that’s happening with the council, I hope it was a lost drone and not one sent to watch the pack. “I have to speak to the alpha and tell him what I saw.” Elena said in a hasty voice. She looked around again. I re