Thalia “I am very needy. Can you put up with me?” I asked. They both nodded.“Try me.” “Okay, I will just call my workplace and quit. It’s not like I liked the people I work with, I just work because I need the money.” I told them and made to leave again but something else occurred to me. I turned to them and they both lifted questioning brows.“Are you both really smart or are you so rich that you can get anything you want?” I blurted out and bit my lips after. Maybe I shouldn’t have asked but when I am with them, I tend to lose the ability to control what I say.“Both.” Cross said with a smug smirk. Was he bragging right now?“Which is it? Who is rich and who is smart?” He laughed and so did Lucas. Were they really making fun of me? Wait until they find out that I am pretty smart and from a very rich family too. I wasn’t really proud of my background so I don’t talk about it and work part-time to earn money so as not to depend on my parents. They tend to rob it in my face wh
Thalia “I am glad you agree with me. I think I am being punished too. Why else will my life be in danger just because I had sex?” I let out.“Yeah, it’s pretty bad. I have heard of the council from my aunty. Part of the reason she moved away to be with her mate was because the council was always meddling. I don’t know the full details because I was young then but it was pretty hard for her. I saw her crying and talking with my mom multiple times. She even thought of breaking up with him at one point, but she loved him too much so in the end, she moved away just so they could be together.” Wow, I didn’t know what to say. No wonder Rachael had been so sweet with me earlier.“Is it okay if I steal your aunty and make her mine too? I think I might need her more going forward.” She nodded even before I finished talking. “Of course, you are my best friend, Lia, so my family is your family too. I am just sad that you have to leave.” I smiled and spread my arms out. She moved closer and
Thalia “Don’t worry, you don’t have to tell me that. She’s going to break up with him.” “Tish!” I let out, at Lucas’s words. It was because of him that I plan on keeping my relationship with Steve going. I want to see him melt with jealousy since he decided to be a meanie towards me. “Mily, you can’t just keep doing that. Do I need to remind you of the school rule?” I let out. “You are the only one who cares about that rule, honestly. I know a lot of students who have been in intimate relationships with unmarried professors. Some even with the married ones. No one has been sent away because no one has been caught. Plus, we are graduating soon. You have been a good girl, you are allowed to be bad just this one. I mean for these.” She let out, pointing at Cross and Lucas. “For these, I will gladly sin and get caught. Too bad I love my boyfriend and they already belong to you.” She commented and walked away like she didn’t just say what she did. “They don’t belong to me.”
Thalia I froze. Literally froze everywhere except my mouth. My lips couldn't freeze when the heat of his mouth was pressed hungrily on mine. His tongue preyed my mouth until I was forced to open and his tongue drove into my mouth. The kiss went wild pretty fast. He pushed me until the back of my head was touching the car window glass, his mouth exploring mine. The heat from his mouth hot on mine spread through my body. God, how I missed his kisses even though we only shared one night together, it felt like a lot of time because he kissed me so many times that night.He kissed me harder, exploring every contour of my mouth, occasionally taking my tongue in his and sucking, then driving his tongue into my mouth. It went on and on.I finally reacted when my neck started to cramp. I tapped him, trying to break the kiss but he didn’t stop. He just continued kissing me. No, he was practically eating my mouth. As if he lost control and didn’t want to stop. I went from tapping him to wra
ThaliaBy the time we arrived at his house or what I thought it was, I managed to overthink until I couldn’t even look at him anymore. I was so sure now that if I moved too much, he would change his mind and send me away. I don’t even know how I managed to get that thought in my head.I couldn’t even look up or look around, I had both hands in my lap in front of me, staring at them and waiting for the moment it would happen.“Darling? We are home.” His voice shocked me because he didn’t even know he stopped the car, got out, and was now at my side of the car holding the door open for me.“Hey, what’s wrong?”He asked in a soft, kind voice that warmed my heart. I shook my head and tried to get out of the car but he blocked my exit and made me look at him. I couldn’t escape even if I wanted to. It felt like he was staring into my soul.I tried to look away but he didn’t let me.“Lia, you have to tell me what’s wrong for me to fix it. You might think I don’t know you well enough but I c
Thalia“You are thinking again.” Cross pointed out, bringing me out of my thoughts.“I just want to know what happened. Why did you guys break up? Did you fight over a woman?” I let out. Only a woman could make two best friends fight and break up forever. “What the hell? I have better taste in women than he does. Plus, when we stopped talking, we were pretty much virgins.” Oh, I didn’t think of that. They were pretty young.“So what happened? And why would you say it like that? The way I see it, you both have similar taste seeing as you are both mated to me.” I pointed out.“Aha, true, I didn’t think about that but, aside from that, I know he dated below my style.” “Tish, that doesn’t help and you still haven’t told me why you guys fought.” I reminded him. He let out a sigh and looked away like he didn’t want to talk about it.“Can we not talk about it? Like you didn’t want to talk about your parents, I really don’t want to talk about it.”Even though I really wanted to know, I
Thalia“Your mate? Really? Since when?”My inner voice questioned but I couldn’t see past the rage inside me to even think of that right now. I wanted to tear the bitch away from my man and send her out of the house. They were talking but I couldn’t even hear what they were saying because I was too busy being angry at the fact that Cross held her close and even played with her hair.Jealousy, mad jealousy blew up inside me. How could he do that when he was kissing me in his car just a while ago? How could he smile at another woman with me in the room with him? Did he bring me here to meet his other woman?My hands clenched into fists and terror threatened to blind me. Was that it? Did he pick up girls from my school and lie to them about being mated and then bring them to his house? I don’t even know how that makes sense because he just started lecturing at my school today and they act as if they have known each other for a very long time.I moved away from them so as to stop myself f
Thalia“Yes, I am the alpha of the pack.”I stared at him mouth opened.“Alpha? You?”“Why? Is it hard to believe? Don’t I give off alpha vibes? Isn’t that how you young people talk these days?”Why was he acting like he was ancient?“Why are you acting ancient?”I blurted out and bit my lips. Alpha? Isn’t he like supper important? Like a king or president? What if his people find out that I have been disrespectful towards him? Will they come for me? I sure hope not.“You should rest for today. You have a class tomorrow. Elena will show you to your room. You can tell her if you need anything. We will talk better tomorrow.”He told me. It felt like he was dismissing me. I wanted to argue but decided against it. What will it help? I already followed him home.“I will take you to your room.”Elena told me. She smiled again. I nodded and followed behind her. I still had many questions, but I figured it would be better to ask them tomorrow. Or I could just ask Elena. She stopped at a door
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
Thalia “Em, I am so—“ She put a hand up to stop my apology. “No need! Don’t say sorry because I know that you don’t mean it! I should leave. As it stands, to you, u don’t belong here. Maybe I deluded myself too much.” Wow, things just went from back to worse and that’s not what I wanted at all. “No, I swear Emily! I don’t think that you don’t belong here.” I let out, trying my best to fix things but it seemed Emily was hell-bent on not believing my words and I couldn’t even blame her. “I get it! Okay? I get it and I am done. I am out of here and going back to where I belong! Calista please tell Elena I already left and I will talk to you guys tomorrow.” Emily told Calista who tried to stop her from leaving. “She said that she is sorry, can’t you let her off just this once?” Calista asked her. “No, I can’t! I can’t because this isn’t the first time that she doesn’t trust me! What’s the point of being friends with me when she doesn’t trust me?” Emily yelled at Ca