I sat in class, lost in thought, as the teacher delivered the speech they give every summer. The room buzzed with excitement; we'd finally made it through the semester, and summer was just around the corner. We were all restless to get out of school.
But my mind wasn't on the impending break. I was worried about Evander. It had been a week since he'd abruptly run away from me, and I couldn't stop blaming myself. I wouldn't have hugged him if I knew he would react like that. But Evander's reaction had been unsettling. Had I really freaked him out that much? His absence from school only added to my worry. He hadn't been to school since then. I tried to ask Liam, his friend, about Evander's whereabouts, but he'd warned me to stay away. As the teacher handed out our test results, I was surprised to see I'd earned an A-. I had never gotten an A in chemistry before. But it only increased my guilt. It was all thanks to Evander.I could barely control my anger as I stormed back into the house. I couldn't believe my father would risk exposing our secret like that. What was he thinking? Didn't he see how clueless she was concerning our kind? I slammed the door behind me, the sound echoing through the hallway. The silent house, a stark contrast to the violence simmering just below the surface. "Why did you do that?" I should, my voice bouncing off the walls. His calm response only aggravated me more. "You'll do well to remember who's alpha here, son." I growled, baring my teeth. But my father didn't flinch. Instead, he rose from the sofa, his eyes blazing with a fierce intensity. I felt my wolf immediately submit to the. My father's dominance was overwhelming, and I knew better than to challenge him. We locked eyes, the tension crackling between us. "Ever since you've met that girl, you've not been yourself," my father said, his voice firm but laced with concern. "I don't know what kind of effect sh
Sitting cross-legged on my bed, I watch Vanessa and Riley debate over which dress I should wear to the bonfire party – an event I still hadn't agreed to attend. Summer break was finally over, and I was surprisingly eager to get back to school. Who would have thought I'd miss school that much? With my parents both busy at work and Vanessa and Riley away for most of the break, I was ready for some action. I was bored at home, but a bonfire party with people I barely knew didn't sound like my thing. I raised an eyebrow. "You guys know I'm not going, right?" They paused, exchanging a look, then Riley spoke up. "Oh, you're going." Vanessa clasped her hands together, giving me her best puppy eyes. "Jo, come on! It's our last party before school starts. Pretty please?" I rolled my eyes; she knew I couldn't resist the puppy eyes. "You guys are impossible. Fine, I'll go. But if I end up bored out of my mind or stuck alone, I'm blaming you two." Vanessa squealed, pouncing on me with a
I sat there, my eyes clenched shut, bracing for the worst. The sound of my own scream still echoed in my mind. I waited for the pain, for the wolf's teeth to sink into my flesh. But it didn't come. Instead, I felt a grasp on my arms, shaking me gently. Startled, I struggled until I heard, "Hey, hey, it's me." Slowly, I opened my eyes to find myself staring up at Evander. He crouched in front of me, his eyes filled with concern and his face inches away from mine. I tried to speak, but my voice caught in my throat. Every fibre of my body trembled. "D-did you see it?" I stuttered, my eyes scanning the surrounding area frantically. "What?" he asked. "Did you see the wolf?" I whispered, my gaze darting back to him. His gaze flicked to something behind me, and his expression darkened. I clung to him, following his gaze, but there was nothing there. No wolf. Nothing. His expression was
As I pulled into the school parking lot the following Monday, the morning sunlight cast a warm glow over the scene. Cars filled the lot, and students poured out of their vehicles, chatting excitedly as they made their way to the school entrance. I grabbed my backpack, locked my car, and joined the stream of students heading toward the building.The air vibrated with the hum of conversation, laughter, and the occasional shout of greeting. I exchanged smiles and waves with familiar faces, feeling a thrill of excitement for the new school year. As I pushed through the crowded hallway, the sounds and smells of the school hit me—the clang of lockers, the endless chattering, and the faint scent of freshly waxed floors.I made my way to my locker, where Vanessa and Riley were already waiting, leaning against it as they chatted. I grinned. "Hey, guys!" I said, dropping my backpack onto the floor as I opened my locker."Took you long enough," Riley said grouchily.
The moment his lips touched mine, it was as if the entire world had come to a standstill, leaving only the two of us, lost in the pleasure of his mouth on mine.His kiss was soft and tender, his tongue gently caressing mine. I reciprocated, my tongue touching his shyly. I felt myself melting into him, our lips moving in perfect sync.I gripped his shoulders for balance, standing on my toes to get closer. His hands wrapped around my waist, holding me upright, his fingers pressing gently into my skin.He tasted like sweet whiskey and warm honey, a combination that left me craving more. I felt my face flush, my senses overwhelmed by the softness of his lips, the texture of his tongue against mine. All the exhaustion I felt earlier melted away as our bodies pressed against each other, his arms wrapping tightly around me to hold me close.As the moments passed, his kiss grew deeper and more urgent. He pulled me flush against him, his hands ti
The sound of the ringing bell snapped me out of my thoughts. What was I thinking? It was stupid, really. I mentally shook my head, chiding myself for obsessing over him too much. He probably barely remembered me, yet here I was, daydreaming about him in broad daylight. I glanced around, realizing I'd lost track of time. The hallway was empty, and I was late for class. I quickly grabbed my books and sprinted to class.I burst through the door, five minutes late. Mrs. Martins looked up, her expression stern. "You're late," she said. "Tardiness is not permitted in my class, Miss Wynters."I felt a flush rise to my cheeks as I made my way to my seat, feeling embarrassed and annoyed.It wasn't fair. Evander, the reason I was late in the first place, never got in trouble. But the moment I slipped up, I got scolded.I flashed Evander a glare on the way to my seat. This was all his fault. I sat with a puff.What a day! And it was barely
Although it had taken some time to get my wolf under control, we were now in complete agreement. As much as he wanted Josette, he now understood the consequences of being with a human, and the Alpha in him wouldn't let anything jeopardize his future position. There might be a few moments of weakness, but overall he was mostly under my control. The issue now rested squarely on my shoulders. The time I spent away, trying to distance myself from her, all seemed for nothing the moment I laid my eyes on her at the bonfire. I'd left to avoid temptation because I wasn't sure how much longer I could be around her and not claim her. It seemed like the safer option. But then, she followed me and got lost in the woods. I followed her, watching silently as she called out for help and tried to find her way back to the party. Then Johnny showed up, complicating things. I'd scented him in the air long before she saw him. He'd been out for a run, and I'd hope
I grip my backpack tight, the leather straps digging into my shoulders as I walk down the crowded hallway of Cedarville High School. The scent of freshly waxed floors and stale air fills my lungs. Then I feel it, his gaze on my skin, like a whisper of warm breath on the back of my neck. It's a sensation I've grown accustomed to since the first day I stepped foot here. Evander Lloyd, the boy with dark, piercing eyes that seem to see right through me. He's the star of the football team, ridiculously handsome, and darkly captivating. We'd never crossed paths before, but since my first day of school, he's been watching me with an unnerving intensity. He looked at me like he couldn't get enough of me. At first, I thought it was just my imagination; there's no way a guy like him would want to look at a girl like me, but as I turn to look, his eyes meet mine, and he doesn't look away. Instead, he stares at me with such an intensity that makes my knees weak. Th
Although it had taken some time to get my wolf under control, we were now in complete agreement. As much as he wanted Josette, he now understood the consequences of being with a human, and the Alpha in him wouldn't let anything jeopardize his future position. There might be a few moments of weakness, but overall he was mostly under my control. The issue now rested squarely on my shoulders. The time I spent away, trying to distance myself from her, all seemed for nothing the moment I laid my eyes on her at the bonfire. I'd left to avoid temptation because I wasn't sure how much longer I could be around her and not claim her. It seemed like the safer option. But then, she followed me and got lost in the woods. I followed her, watching silently as she called out for help and tried to find her way back to the party. Then Johnny showed up, complicating things. I'd scented him in the air long before she saw him. He'd been out for a run, and I'd hope
The sound of the ringing bell snapped me out of my thoughts. What was I thinking? It was stupid, really. I mentally shook my head, chiding myself for obsessing over him too much. He probably barely remembered me, yet here I was, daydreaming about him in broad daylight. I glanced around, realizing I'd lost track of time. The hallway was empty, and I was late for class. I quickly grabbed my books and sprinted to class.I burst through the door, five minutes late. Mrs. Martins looked up, her expression stern. "You're late," she said. "Tardiness is not permitted in my class, Miss Wynters."I felt a flush rise to my cheeks as I made my way to my seat, feeling embarrassed and annoyed.It wasn't fair. Evander, the reason I was late in the first place, never got in trouble. But the moment I slipped up, I got scolded.I flashed Evander a glare on the way to my seat. This was all his fault. I sat with a puff.What a day! And it was barely
The moment his lips touched mine, it was as if the entire world had come to a standstill, leaving only the two of us, lost in the pleasure of his mouth on mine.His kiss was soft and tender, his tongue gently caressing mine. I reciprocated, my tongue touching his shyly. I felt myself melting into him, our lips moving in perfect sync.I gripped his shoulders for balance, standing on my toes to get closer. His hands wrapped around my waist, holding me upright, his fingers pressing gently into my skin.He tasted like sweet whiskey and warm honey, a combination that left me craving more. I felt my face flush, my senses overwhelmed by the softness of his lips, the texture of his tongue against mine. All the exhaustion I felt earlier melted away as our bodies pressed against each other, his arms wrapping tightly around me to hold me close.As the moments passed, his kiss grew deeper and more urgent. He pulled me flush against him, his hands ti
As I pulled into the school parking lot the following Monday, the morning sunlight cast a warm glow over the scene. Cars filled the lot, and students poured out of their vehicles, chatting excitedly as they made their way to the school entrance. I grabbed my backpack, locked my car, and joined the stream of students heading toward the building.The air vibrated with the hum of conversation, laughter, and the occasional shout of greeting. I exchanged smiles and waves with familiar faces, feeling a thrill of excitement for the new school year. As I pushed through the crowded hallway, the sounds and smells of the school hit me—the clang of lockers, the endless chattering, and the faint scent of freshly waxed floors.I made my way to my locker, where Vanessa and Riley were already waiting, leaning against it as they chatted. I grinned. "Hey, guys!" I said, dropping my backpack onto the floor as I opened my locker."Took you long enough," Riley said grouchily.
I sat there, my eyes clenched shut, bracing for the worst. The sound of my own scream still echoed in my mind. I waited for the pain, for the wolf's teeth to sink into my flesh. But it didn't come. Instead, I felt a grasp on my arms, shaking me gently. Startled, I struggled until I heard, "Hey, hey, it's me." Slowly, I opened my eyes to find myself staring up at Evander. He crouched in front of me, his eyes filled with concern and his face inches away from mine. I tried to speak, but my voice caught in my throat. Every fibre of my body trembled. "D-did you see it?" I stuttered, my eyes scanning the surrounding area frantically. "What?" he asked. "Did you see the wolf?" I whispered, my gaze darting back to him. His gaze flicked to something behind me, and his expression darkened. I clung to him, following his gaze, but there was nothing there. No wolf. Nothing. His expression was
Sitting cross-legged on my bed, I watch Vanessa and Riley debate over which dress I should wear to the bonfire party – an event I still hadn't agreed to attend. Summer break was finally over, and I was surprisingly eager to get back to school. Who would have thought I'd miss school that much? With my parents both busy at work and Vanessa and Riley away for most of the break, I was ready for some action. I was bored at home, but a bonfire party with people I barely knew didn't sound like my thing. I raised an eyebrow. "You guys know I'm not going, right?" They paused, exchanging a look, then Riley spoke up. "Oh, you're going." Vanessa clasped her hands together, giving me her best puppy eyes. "Jo, come on! It's our last party before school starts. Pretty please?" I rolled my eyes; she knew I couldn't resist the puppy eyes. "You guys are impossible. Fine, I'll go. But if I end up bored out of my mind or stuck alone, I'm blaming you two." Vanessa squealed, pouncing on me with a
I could barely control my anger as I stormed back into the house. I couldn't believe my father would risk exposing our secret like that. What was he thinking? Didn't he see how clueless she was concerning our kind? I slammed the door behind me, the sound echoing through the hallway. The silent house, a stark contrast to the violence simmering just below the surface. "Why did you do that?" I should, my voice bouncing off the walls. His calm response only aggravated me more. "You'll do well to remember who's alpha here, son." I growled, baring my teeth. But my father didn't flinch. Instead, he rose from the sofa, his eyes blazing with a fierce intensity. I felt my wolf immediately submit to the. My father's dominance was overwhelming, and I knew better than to challenge him. We locked eyes, the tension crackling between us. "Ever since you've met that girl, you've not been yourself," my father said, his voice firm but laced with concern. "I don't know what kind of effect sh
I sat in class, lost in thought, as the teacher delivered the speech they give every summer. The room buzzed with excitement; we'd finally made it through the semester, and summer was just around the corner. We were all restless to get out of school. But my mind wasn't on the impending break. I was worried about Evander. It had been a week since he'd abruptly run away from me, and I couldn't stop blaming myself. I wouldn't have hugged him if I knew he would react like that. But Evander's reaction had been unsettling. Had I really freaked him out that much? His absence from school only added to my worry. He hadn't been to school since then. I tried to ask Liam, his friend, about Evander's whereabouts, but he'd warned me to stay away. As the teacher handed out our test results, I was surprised to see I'd earned an A-. I had never gotten an A in chemistry before. But it only increased my guilt. It was all thanks to Evander.
I could barely keep up as Mr. Charleson droned on and on about alkynes, or was it aldehydes? Honestly, I didn't know anymore. I might have to speak to him after class for assistance; exams were around the corner, and my grades were already low. I couldn't afford to fail chemistry. Vanessa was currently absent; she had been recruited for an interschool competition. Without meaning to, I found myself doodling on my notebook, my pencil scratching out random patterns. I must have zoned out because the next thing I knew, the bell rang, and everyone started packing up for lunch. In a rush, I called out. “Mr. Charleson.” I quickly grabbed my bag off the floor and picked up my books, heading to the desk at the front of the class where Mr. Charleson sat. He sat, arranging his textbooks in a leather bag, focused. Without looking up at me, he said, "Young lady, I noticed you weren't paying attention in class." I replied quickly, trying to dissuade his thought, "No, sir, I... I did try.