KnoxI have managed to bury myself in work this last week to avoid Thea.That kiss, though, fuck! It has been all I could think about. My wolf comes forward anytime we catch her scent or hear her laugh in the hall. Why the hell did I put her across from me?“Hey man, you wanted to see me?” Bennet says as he steps into my office, pulling me from my thoughts.“Hey, yeah,” I say as I motion for him to sit, “I’m concerned with the rogues. The fact that the fucker came back here after killing Lyra and tried to take Thea…it seems desperate. You’ve been tracking all the findings the other packs have given you, right?”“Well, I’m fine, thanks for asking. Yes, I had a lovely evening last-”“Bennet,” I growl.“Geeze tough crowd,” he says, raking his hand through his blonde locks as he leans back into the chair. “But yes, I have been keeping a spreadsheet of the locations, numbers, incidents- everything.”“Good. I want to take it up a notch. I want you to put together a team here, but I want i
Thea“Hey Thea, how's the ankle?” Travis asks as he sits down beside me at one of the long tables in the dining hall.“Much better, I think I’ll even be able to walk again. It’s a miracle really.”He chuckles softly, “Good, I was worried.”“Well, save it. I’m sure I’ll manage to hurt something else tomorrow too,” I say in between bites of lasagna. “Maybe I can help with that?” He turns towards me, “I know my sister is helping you with the basics and you are doing good, but if you wanted some extra training, I, uh, I could help you out.”“Uh, yeah, that would be nice. Thank you,” I say, smiling over at him.His icy, blue eyes light up as he smiles widely at me. “Cool we’ll start tomorrow.”**I snuggle into the plush blankets of my bed, sleep is still something that doesn’t come easily. After that tea infused memory dream session thing last week, I have found myself getting lost in my thoughts more often.Training has been helping. It is wearing my body out and is a good distraction.
KnoxDejected.That was the look on Thea’s face when I came home the other night. I’ve never felt guilty for fucking someone…until now.I thought at that hour she’d be well asleep, and I’d be able to shower away any trace of that waitress. My sad attempt to fuck away my feelings only went to show me that I do feel something for Thea.I don't know what it is. Maybe it’s hero’s syndrome or some shit. I mean, I did save her, and she is easy to talk to. Fuck, even my wolf is calm around her.As I step into the dining hall to grab my breakfast, her soft and floaty scent of peach blossoms hangs in the air. She hasn’t been down to breakfast over the last couple of days, but since Bennet’s gone on a mission, I guess she is tired of eating alone.I really need to talk to Bennet about her. I don’t like the idea of him adding her to his list of hookups. She’d been through enough, and she doesn’t need him fucking with her mind.I grab a bowl of my favorite peaches and cream oatmeal and turn to he
Thea“Grip the bag like this, and alternate driving your knees into the center. Stay on your toes and draw your leg out and around to gain power,” Travis says, demonstrating knee drills on the heavy bag.I bite my lip and nod. I step up to the bag and grab it like Travis instructed, the vinyl cool under my hands as I grip onto it. I let out a breath before I start to mimic Travis’ actions.“That’s good, Thea, but a little harder. Put force behind it. Show some anger,” He encourages me. “Your knees, elbows, and shins are going to be your biggest assets in defending yourself. You don’t have to be big or strong to do damage when you use those.” Anger? I harness my conflicting emotions and let them wash over me. The way Knox kissed me and then ran off. Knee.How he reeked of that woman the next night.Knee.How he’s avoided me since I got here but put me across the hall from him. Knee.Was I delusional? He made the moves first…ugh, he's so frustrating!Knee.“Nice! I’d hate to be the
KnoxI’m four cups of coffee deep as I am sitting in my office, trying to come up with something to discuss with Bennet. I overheard him wanting to spare with Thea today on my way to my room last night, and the thought of Bennet rolling around with Thea in her workout clothes…I…Well, I don’t know what it did to me, but I knew I needed to stop it.I am on edge. My wolf is on edge.I didn’t sleep much last night, either. If the adrenaline from dealing with the rogue wasn’t enough, hearing the muffled mewls of pleasure coming from Thea’s room when I went out for a run agitated me further.Who was she thinking about? Why do I even care? I have noticed her spending time with Travis now and getting closer to Bennet. Does she want one of them? Does she ever think about me like that?I shake my head to clear the thoughts out of my mind. I take another gulp of the burning hot caffeinated liquid while I wait for my bullshit meeting to start.A few light taps on the door frame catch my attentio
Thea My body practically vibrates with excitement when my alarm goes off. I know I’ve only been training for a little over a week and working with Travis for about the same, but the thought that I have done well enough to try sparring with someone… Eeek! I’m just so pumped. I never pictured myself training or thought that I could do well at it. I hope you are proud, Apollo. I walk over to the closet, discard my jammies and pull on a pair of burgundy leggings and a heather gray sports bra. I’m just starting to french braid my hair when a funny rhythm of knocks plays out on my door. I smile to myself, knowing it’s Bennet. ‘Come in, I’m decent,’ I mind-link him. The door opens before he steps in and nudges it shut with his hip. “I’d be happier if you weren’t.” I feel my face flush at his comment. I bite my lip and finish braiding my hair, before popping up from the vanity stool and take the cup of coffee he brought me. “I didn’t think I’d see you until lunch. Don’t you have a meetin
Knox I slam my fists into the heavy bag repeatedly. The chains jingle, and the support in the ceiling groans with each punch. Harnessing all of my anger, I land one last blow and the bag drops to the ground. I push my sweat-drenched locks back and draw in a deep breath, trying to calm myself. My chest heaves up and down, the calming breaths not doing a damn thing. “AHHH!” I scream as I kick the bag, sending it into the cinderblock wall. Fuck! Why am I so agitated? My wolf scratches at the surface. Seeing Travis on top of Thea has left him unsettled. I thought a gym session would be enough, but it seems like I won’t get any rest until he gets to run. I grab a towel to wipe off the layer of sweat as I head up the stairs from the packhouse gym. The cool night air hits my sweaty body, sending a chill down my spine. I slip off my black sweat shorts and toe out of my sneakers, lazily kicking them to the side of the patio. My wolf presses forward quickly, eager to get out. The air fli
Thea The slightest tingles tickle my cheek as Knox swipes his thumb across my face. His touch has been the only one to bring me and my wolf this level of comfort since we got here. I guess his saving us from being raped or killed gave us a deeper connection. I don’t want to leave this moment. I feel so at peace. I suck in a breath, sighing softly, and the knot in my stomach loosens as Knox accepts my secret and insecurities. “Thank you, but what about the pack?” I lift my head away from his touch, and his hand falls gently to my thigh. “A white wolf can be dangerous for a pack. My Father said if anyone ever knew, I’d be hunted. I don’t want your pack to be in danger.” Knox’s handsome face softens, his dazzling, forest-green eyes sparkle with an emotion I can’t quite place. “Thea, this is your pack now too. We’ll make it official during the next full moon, and no one in the pack will care about a gift.” His eyes glass over, a flash of pain and sadness dancing across them before he