Thalia
“You are a slut.” The tiny nagging voice in my head judged me. I lost count of how many times it has judged me in the past week. Not like I disagreed with her or anything. If I am being honest. I might be a slut. Yeah, why else would I have slept with two different men on two different nights within a week? Scrap that, within two nights! It still felt like a surreal experience for me and if I didn’t have the marks on the bridge between my neck and shoulder, I would have concluded that I dreamt it. “It wasn't a dream. It really happened.” I whispered as I put the finishing touches to my makeup. It was the first day of the new school year and honestly, I just want this year to run through so that I will be in my finals. I am so tired of school and just want to run away but I can’t do that. “You can’t afford to not graduate.” I told myself. If I ever don't graduate, I am damn sure my parents will disown me. They have been hinting at it for years now. The only thing still keeping within the family register is my academy excellence and that’s why I try so hard to protect it. I have been the black sheep of my family for as long as I can remember and it all because I chose not to let my parents lord over my life “Lia? Why are you still there? We are so late and I heard the new history professor is hot. His class is in twenty minutes and I don’t want to miss it.” Emily, my roommate and only friend said. I rolled my eyes and got up. I looked at myself in the mirror again. My finger subconsciously went to mark on my right neck and I let out a small gasp as the tingling feeling washed over my body again. I don’t even know what it means but I just know each time I touch the marks that my lovers put on my body, I feel tingles and get horny as fuck. I didn’t want to overthink things and make it what it wasn’t. It has been three weeks. Three whole damn weeks later and I still can’t forget those nights. The first time, I had gone clubbing with Emily and her other friends and then I had wandered off and met the hottest guys ever. We hit off immediately and even though I am the careful kind of woman, I still agreed to go back to his hotel room with him and fuck! I don’t regret it at all. It had been the best night of my life. Okay, one of the best nights because the next night turned out to be another best night of my life. I wish I at least knew the names of my hot lovers but I had been too in heat while in their presence to even think of asking their names and both times, I woke up alone. Fucking alone and with no notes whatsoever. They did leave something behind though, their marks and now I just feel that I can’t be with other men because they just don’t do it as my two hot lovers do. That wasn’t even the highlight of what happened during the break, no. I got asked out by my course rep. Steve. I tried to turn him down but he told me to think about it. Maybe if I hadn’t slept with two hot older men, I would have considered his offer but now? I couldn’t see myself giving him a chance. “You should. It will take your mind off the forbidden.” My inner voice advised. I couldn’t see myself taking that advice. I really don’t want to forget them. I want to meet one, both of them again. Maybe have another night with them. Maybe that will cure the spell they cast on me. “Or you could give Steve a chance and get back to normal life.” I sighed heavily. Maybe I should. It wouldn’t be so bad. I mean, Steve wasn’t a bad guy to begin with. He was hot but not my two hot lovers’ kind of hot. “What are you thinking about? We should leave right now, Lia.” Emily asked me while we rode to school. I shook my head without answering and went right back to thinking. It didn't take long for us to arrive at school. I saw Steve and for some reason, my heart skipped a beat. He beckoned me over and I had no choice but to go to him. “Hey, beautiful, how was the rest of your break?” I sighed inwardly. I didn’t want to have the conversation with him. “Fine,” I told him. Hoping that he would sense my disinterest and give up but he didn’t take the hint. “Have you thought about what I told you?” I looked at him and sighed deeply. “Steve,” “You don’t have to answer now, I can wait. Just don’t say no.” He said before I could turn him down. I let out another sigh. How do I tell him that I can’t accept him? I couldn’t accept him because I was currently hooked on two mysterious men I slept with. I couldn’t tell him that so I am just going to have to turn him down. “Steve, I am sorry but I ca---” I didn’t get to finish what I had to say because a loud, bold, commanding voice stopped me. “Hello, student, I am your new professor. My name is Lucas Thorne and I would like to say that it’s nice to meet you all.” That voice. It sounded so familiar. I looked up and my breath caught in my throat. I recognized him immediately and my heart jumped when our eyes met.Thalia I looked away and swallowed, trying to clear the lump that formed in my throat. Fucking hell, my new professor is one of my lovers. What in the world? I spared him a lot again and he was still looking directly at me. fuck, he remembers me. I looked away again and tried to get my heart to stop beating fast. I hoped to meet him again after the night we had but I never thought it would be like this. At my school. I didn’t want him to be my professor because that would make him off-limits. The school has a rule that students and professors can’t date as long as the student still attends classes within the school. I didn’t want him to be off-limit. Lucas. I finally know his name but at what cost? “Lia, the professor is talking to you.” I heard Emily whisper and I looked toward the front. He smiled and my heart skipped multiple beats. Holy fuck. This wasn’t part of my plan today. “I am sorry, sir, can you please repeat what you said? I was a little distracted.” Good, Thalia, g
Thalia “I am sorry sir,” I said, bowing my head. The last thing I want right now is to be in my new professor’s bad book. “See me in my office after class, Miss Thalia. Sit down.” “But sir,” I stopped whatever I was about to say and took my seat. Bloody hell, it wasn’t looking good for me. Maybe I should have stayed at home today. I made a mistake already and it was just the first day of the school year. I really can’t afford to be on a lecturer’s bad side. I don’t want a bad grade because of spite. I let out another sigh and listened as he introduced the course outline for the semester. Each time I look in his direction, I always catch him looking at me. “Maybe you are just paranoid.” The tiny voice in my head whispered. Maybe I was seeing things that weren't there. He might not even remember me. The thought of him not remembering me kind of made me feel sad but if he doesn’t remember me then why did he single me out? He didn't ask any other students to introduce themsel
Thalia “Please, please, please.” I pleaded, wishing for it all to be a dream. It would be better if the whole of today was some kind of dream. I don’t want the men to be off-limits. Not when I wanted a repeat of what happened. Not when my body craves to be touched and taken by them again. “Thalia? Are you okay?” He called my name out loud. Fuck, he remembers my name. But doesn’t he think the other student will find it weird that he knows my name when it was just his first day? Hell, I have better things to be worried about. “Steve drop your phone while I am talking.” He said before I could respond to his question. I realized that he didn’t actually remember my name, he just knew the names of the students in his class and probably their faces too since he could tell who Steve the Course rep was. “I am sorry sir,” Steve said out loud. “Thalia still looks out of it. I know that I am hot but you don’t have to look so taken by me.” My mouth opened and closed in shock. The class
Thalia I stood there for a moment wondering if I had imagined what I had seen in their eyes the seconds they turned to me. It was a split second but I was damn sure I saw their eyes lit up. Yes, their eye color was different. I was close enough to see it even though it disappeared in the next seconds. “Thalia,” Cross said my name. A shiver ran through my body. I tried to shake off the thought of their eye situation earlier. It might have been my eyes deceiving me. “I came to see Professor Lucas.” I managed to say. “Yes, come into my office.” He said and I was about to do that when Cross stopped me. “No, she can’t. I told you to see me in my office.” “Yes, But he asked for me first. I had his class this morning. Once I am done, I will come over to your office if you can point me in that direction.” I told him. It kind of felt weird to stand outside of my professor’s office, addressing the two of them as “Professors” when they both made me beg for more during our intense, stea
Thalia“The marks.” I whispered to myself, my fingers itching to reach and touch them. Fucking hell, it couldn’t be. No way I carry the marks of these men who might be beasts. Werewolves? Vampires? Which one could they even be? And since when did I start to believe that those things were real? No way.“What are you guys? Werewolves? Vampires?” I couldn’t help asking. They both looked at me and each other before Cross spoke.“Wolves.” I gasped and tried my best to stay put. Werewolves. I fucked two werewolves and now carry their marks. What the fuck did I get myself into? No, I refuse to believe it. There must be a mix-up somewhere, someone was playing tricks with me. “Yes, Lia, we are wolves and you are my mate.” Lucas told me.“No, she is my mate. I am not about to do this with you.” Cross fired at him and I watched as they both started going at each other while stood there, going over what they said multiple times, trying to make sure I didn’t hear wrongly. Mate?“What are you
Thalia“Don’t come any closer,” I whispered and moved backward. He stopped moving. At least he listened. The heat inside me grew even though he stopped coming towards me. Fucking hell, why do I have to react to him? To them? Why can’t I be immune to them? It would have been easier to tell them off.“You can tell them off regardless, just think about graduating.” Yeah, my inner voice was right. I just need to think about graduating and not getting expelled because the school found out I slept with not one but two professors.If that ever happens, my parents will disown me and remove my name from the family register faster than they ever responded to any of my distress calls or attended anything related to me.I took a deep breath and reminded myself that no man is worth giving up what I have worked so hard for. Not even if they are my two hot lovers.“You are not in the place of accepting or rejecting, sir. As far as I am concerned, you both are my professors and I would like for it
Thalia“Ste—“ I stopped talking when he smiled and waved at me. I let out a sigh of relief when I realized that he didn’t hear anything and was just surprised to see me and that’s all that it was. I didn’t realize how scared and in shock I had been to see him until he caught me in his arms as I collapsed.I almost pushed him off but realized very soon that the professors were watching and the best way to make them believe that Steve and I were a thing so they could let go of the mating thing.“Can you take me out of here? I don’t feel good.” I managed to whisper to Steve.“Why? Did they hurt you? Do I need to report to the Dean of Students?” He asked with concern, lacing his voice. I shook my head. The last thing I want right now is for anyone in the school to be involved.“No, they didn’t do anything wrong. We were just talking and I suddenly felt sick. Can you just take me away from here?” I pleaded with him. He nodded and helped me steady myself. I held on to him and turned aro
Thalia“You should run away while you still can. Oh, wait, you can’t anymore but still. Run.” My inner voice advised and for a second. I thought of taking her advice and just making a run for it but I held my ground and glared at Lucas. Only for a moment down. I lowered my eyes the second our eyes met and his fierce burning eyes met mine.“Sir,” Steve said in a shaking voice. What the fuck? How can he be so scared? I thought he was tough. I mean, he used to act tough and stand up for the whole class whenever we messed up or a professor was trying to be unfair to us. Maybe I was wrong. Maybe I made the wrong choice.“Thalia, let him go,” Lucas growled but I refused.“He is my boyfriend.” I insisted. He tightened his lips Just as Cross got to us. I looked around and saw some students looking at us with interest. I wonder if my lovers turned professors didn’t see that they were drawing attention. Or maybe they just don’t care. They have nothing to lose anyway.“You shouldn’t be with
Thalia “Because we said so.” I stared open-mouthed at Lucas. Just when I thought he got better, he just had to go spoil things between us. What? Because they said so? Like I will listen just because they said so. Men and audacity. “Can you just listen to us?” Cross added. I glared at him. “So? You expect me to say yes sir and do everything you two want? It doesn’t work that way.” I told them firmly. It was just clubbing with my friend. Nothing too huge. I could have gone without telling them but I chose to be a good girl and look where that got me. “You can’t go around unguarded. We don’t want anything to happen to you.” Lucas said in that voice that made him sound like he was talking to a child. “I have been okay all my life. Why do I have to be watching my back like some fugitive? I am twenty-two. I can’t spend my nights curled up in bed in my twenties. I will do that in my thirties or forties. I am going out and that’s final. I just thought to let you guys know. You c
Thalia “And I thought my life here would be better. What a letdown.” I grumbled. It was only my first night here so I shouldn’t be disappointed but I was. How could he leave me alone in the house on my first night? I spent all day anticipating only to be left disappointed. “Shit!” I complained and got out of bed again. I was bored out of my mind. Alone in the house on my first night. I could do a house tour but I wasn’t the type to go snooping around without approval. In the end, I decided to chat with my friends. “What’s the use of having two lovers when I can’t even get any of them like I want?” I sent the chat to the group and both girls started typing immediately. “Holy, what?” I rolled my eyes at Emily’s question. Both of them didn’t believe me when I told them that I wasn’t getting any. “I am not kidding, not to mention, I am home alone right now. That fucker dropped me off and went away talking about some pack meeting.” I texted. “Oh, pack meetings are very impor
Thalia “Is she okay?” I nodded. “Alright, let’s go?” I nodded and grabbed my stuff from the chair I had kept them earlier. He took the bag from me. “It’s just school stuff that I need for the new week.” I told him when he looked at me with questioning eyes. “Let’s go.” I walked ahead of him and saw his car. I excitedly strolled there but as I got in the car, I couldn’t help but feel a little sad. Cross might have done some crazy shit but he had been a good host so yeah, I miss him already. “You will be back next week. Don’t miss him so much. In fact, forget about him for now. You belong to me.” Lucas told me. He dropped my bag in the back seat and got into the car. “I don’t belong to you or anyone. I only belong to myself.” I let out. He smirked and started the car. I sent a text to Cross that I already left and thanked him for having me. Don’t ask me why I thought of thanking him after how yesterday night turned out to be. “We have arrived already?” I let
Thalia By afternoon, I was all set to leave the house and so fucking exciting for my week with Lucas because I know it will be very spicy. I cleaned up really well. There was no need to pack my bag as Lucas already had stuff I could use over at his house. I only carried my school materials that I would need for the week and my gadgets. I went over to Elena’s house and had lunch with her and her brother’s pregnant wife. Contrary to what I thought, she was actually a sweet woman, just that her hormones were all over the place because of the pregnancy. “You look super excited to leave our pack.” Elena commented as we both made our way back to Cross’s house. I smiled. I couldn’t even deny the fact that I was excited. “I am but don’t worry, I will be back soon.” I assured her. “Can you actually keep doing the back and forth? Won’t you get tired?” I smiled. I have thought of it too but right now, I don’t feel tired yet. Maybe later I will but for now, I am just not going to
Thalia “Lia, I saw your calls. Are you okay? Where are you?” He asked with concern for me, lacing his voice. He sounded out of breath which made me wonder what he has been up to. I called him and waited for him for hours. “I don’t need you anymore Lucas. You didn’t answer when I called.” I let out. He sighed. “I am sorry, I was busy. I didn’t notice my phone was ringing because it was on silent.” He explained. Busy? What was he so busy doing that he was so out of breath? Fucking some random woman? The thought found its way into my head and I couldn’t let it out. “What were you doing,” I asked and swallowed the lump that formed in my throat. What the fuck was my problem? The man doesn’t owe me any loyalty and why did I even have that kind of thought to begin with? “I was far from my phone. I just got back. What did you want me to do? Are you okay?” He asked me. “I am fine. Where were you?” I let out. Was I really trying to find out where he was so that I could deci
Thalia “This place is expensive.” I whispered. “I know.” “And yet you brought me here just because I said I wanted to eat? I am not particularly dressed for dinner tonight.” I let out. I wore a runaway outfit and not a date night party. Why would he pick a place that most people only visit on very important occasions and dates? Maybe it’s a werewolf thing. “It doesn’t matter. No one will see you.” Good for him to say. He was dressed properly. I wondered how he was able to suit up before coming to find me. “Did you look through your wardrobe and find the most expensive suit, wear the nicest perfume, and pick out the nicest shoes before coming to look for me?” I questioned him. “I always dress this way.” “Huh? Do you always wear a suit? Don’t you have casual clothes like jeans and T-shirts?” I asked him as my mind went over the times I had spent with him. I realized that I had never seen him dressed in anything other than suits. Wow. Even in the house, I have only see
Thalia“Did I say something wrong?”I asked Cross when he went silent after I jokingly called him ancient, he looked at me and looked away. Okay, maybe he didn’t get the joke. I was just kidding why did he have to take it so seriously? It’s not like he was really ancient.“Cross? I was just joking.”I whispered to him. He didn’t look at me, and I decided to give it up. I realized what he was doing. He didn’t want to answer my question about the number of women he had been with, so he was acting all offended.It’s not like I wanted to continue that talk anyway, I already told him that he doesn’t need to answer. A man like him would surely have had his share of lovers in the past. I am not the kind of girl who gave a fuck about things like that.“If it’s because I asked about your past lovers, don’t worry about it. I am really open-minded. I don’t care.”I assured him.“I care.”I whipped my head in his direction to make sure he was being for real. He was. Which was crazy. Why would he
Cross "Are you going to ignore me forever?" Thalia questioned in a whole whisper. I looked at her and looked away, choosing to concentrate on driving instead of her question or the many thoughts that were running through my mind. I almost lost my mind while I searched everywhere for her. I didn't know where she was and that drove me fucking crazy. I called her plenty of times but she didn't take my calls. I tried to call that bastard but he didn't take my calls either and that made me so scared. I drove around looking for her car. I even went to her old house and found the door locked. I asked around and found out that her friend went home for the weekend which meant Thalia couldn't have been with her. It had been the scariest three hours of my life. I kept blaming myself which I should. It was all my fault. I was the reason she had left the pack. If I had just—fuck! I don't even want to think about that right now. When she finally took my call after I decided to call her
Thalia“That’s not true.”I told him but he looked like he didn’t believe me and that made me both angry and sad. Why wouldn’t he believe what I say? Yes, my parents wanted me to marry Burke but that doesn’t mean we will get married. I never accepted or agreed to it.“I am telling the truth. I am not marrying him. he is crazy and delusional.”I hated raising my voice to get my point across but that’s the only way to get him to understand. He was pissing me off again after getting a few minutes of redemption. Fucking men!“I don’t doubt your words. I just wonder why he thinks you guys are going to get married.”Oh. That’s it? Maybe I need to work on reading this man’s facial expression because I seem to be getting him wrong all the time. First with the anger thing and now with this. I scratched the back of my head.“He is the guy my parents want me to marry. Don’t worry, I won’t marry him. Never.”I made sure to emphasize the last part of my sentence. He smiled. He fucking smiled and m