HIS MOTHER “Oh, no. I mean yes, yeah… I like it actually.” My smile widened. When her bright aqua eyes met mine again.“Yeah, I kinda like it too.” I admitted.Things seemed to get awkward for her as the conversation between us slowed to a standstill. We were still holding hands though. Demi started looking around like she was trying to find something to talk about. She’s so damn cute. I decided to help her feel a little more comfortable and tugged at her hand so that she followed me toward a nearby swing. I held the swing still so she could sit first then I found my place next to her. Slowly we rocked back and forth, our hands still interlaced together. I don’t know why I didn’t want to let go, but all I wanted was this contact with her. I caressed the back of her hand with my thumb. She loosened her grip, and I did the same. Our fingers were still touching as we both examined each other's palms. Neither of us said a word as we explored how our hands fit so well together. Her small
“Nothing, it’s just that…” I whispered as I leaned in and let my lips graze hers.It wasn’t a complete kiss, but when our lips connected, for me, it was like the earth stopped rotating. I pulled back letting my eyes roam over her face, taking note of her shocked expression. Both of us were breathing as if we had run a marathon. After the first taste, I had to have more. I grabbed each side of her face with my hands. Leaning down once again, I pulled her close to me and captured her lips with mine. This time the kiss was real. She gave me as much as I was giving her. She was shy, so I didn’t expect her to open her mouth for me. When I licked her bottom lip, she opened, and our tongues met. My entire body tingled with want and need for this woman.We both fought for dominance over this kiss. Every second it lasted our hunger and desire was growing stronger. She clawed at my arms and back, eager to have me as close to her as possible. I craved the sting from the bite of her nails that du
CAN'T BE BACK Sitting on the bed, the door opened and Bryan’s scent pervaded the air. she raised her head and saw Bryan standing in front of her, he was looking at her and she wiped her tears.“Melissa is gone, Chester said he would be staying with her.” He informed her and she nodded her head.“You think Ethan would want to get you back now? I mean there is a reason he banished Rissa, it means he no longer wants to have anything to do with her. An Alpha without a luna is considered weak, therefore he must have a backup plan.” Bryan walked to the wardrobe and pulled his shirt, before placing it beside Cassie’s clothes. She smiled inwardly because of this yet it didn't stop her from thinking about what Bryan had said.“What do you think his backup plan would be?” She asked, looked at him then dropped her gaze to her nails.“Get you.” Bryan looked at her and she raised her head to him at the same time.“I don't want him.” Cassie looked away and hissed.“Why? He is your mate and...”“H
MISMATCHED I tried to take another step forward but this time, I felt a sharp pain by the side of my tummy and I gasped, dropping to the hard floor as I placed my palm on the affected area and groaned a bit.The pain was starting to get unbearable and I bit my lips hard, trying to stop myself from screaming my lungs out. The movement within me was like a turbulent wave and it sent me writhing in pain."Aiden!" I heard the panicky voice of Nicole and in no time, she was by my side, rushing to help me out."What's wrong? Why did you get out of bed?" She asked as she dropped to her knees beside me.I tried to reply but a whimper escaped my lips and I shut my eyes tightly, groaning in pain."What's wrong, huh?" Her voice was shaky. She had now placed my head on her lap and was cradling me to her bosom, placing little kisses on my head.Normally, I would have found that surprising but currently, I found comfort in her actions. Not that my pain had reduced in any way, but knowing that ther
CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWO:- BACK THEREI want to scream in frustration when Kane closes his arms around me. I'm not allowed to feel this way for him. The man doesn't even like it when I say his name. I felt his reaction when I held onto him earlier; he was unhappy about it. I think he hates it when I'm near him. He hates it when I touch him and he hates it when I speak. What was wrong with my body? Why do I act like this isn't the first time we've been this close? Why does my heart tell me that I should remember him? Why do I want to hold onto him and stay this way forever?There is no way that I knew Kane.My stupid heart was crazy for thinking otherwise; that's the only explanation I can think of. If Kane knew who I was, he would have recognized me by now. Instead, he acts like I'm a stranger, someone he doesn't want to ever be around.I'm glad that he's treating me this way; if he'd continued to be kind for no reason, my heart would have continued to waver. It's something that co
NUZZLE I felt the girl smell me earlier. I'm sure of it. Her actions both puzzled and did things to my body that I would rather not think about. Why did she trust me as much as she did? What was it about her that continued to draw me in? She was a puzzle to me, a puzzle that I had to keep away from. She kept doing things that surprised me; I was never sure what she was about to say or do. It was easy to say that I would never have a dull moment with her. I've had people hate me from the moment they met me, who judged me. She was probably one of the first women who thought of me as someone they could trust blindly.Thinking about her while she wasn't even near me was off-limits. From now on, I had to be harsher on myself. I had to do it because I couldn't disappoint the one person that mattered to me.I look up from where I'm standing.I don't know why I'm in front of Maya's home; I wouldn't be here if I had another option to find my mate. I knew that the only way I would be able to
WAKES UPI had the list of their enemies. I needed to remove the ones that didn't have sisters; that would be rare to find, but it was all I had to work with. My plan will only work if the person who wrote the letter about Maya was telling the truth.I hold the paper tightly in my hands; this is the first lead. I'm not going to stop here. The next chance that I get, I'm searching for her.I don't care where you are, Maya. I will find you, and I will make things right between us."Kane!" I heard someone shout my name. I turn towards the sound, and I recognize the person immediately.It's the same girl from before who protected me from Maya's brothers. I didn't want to stay and speak to anyone, but I think I had to at least listen to her after she saved my life. She's why I can live to find out what happened to my mate."What is your name?" I ask her.She looked startled when I asked her, but she quickly answered, "Gabriella."I nod, "not that I'm not grateful that you saved my life bef
UPCOMING "Yes," Kane finally answers. "You weren't waking up, and I knew you had plenty of things planned for us today. I had my friend, a doctor, make sure that everything was okay. He told me that it's important that you rest for a few days."Giselle shakes her head, "I can't rest when we've already lost an entire day together, Kane; we need to make up for the lost time. I have some friends coming over tonight; I didn't realize I'd been sleeping for so long. I want to introduce you to them. They will be happy to know that I've finally gotten the man of my dreams.""Do you think that's a good idea?" he asks her. "I don't want to see anything happen to your health; it was hard being by your side today and seeing you so sick. Please reconsider."Giselle smiles, and it's weird to see her look this happy all at once, "thank you for showing me your caring side. If I had any doubts about our upcoming marriage, they're gone now. You're going to make a wonderful husband and father to our f