RIVER LAVERNEAs I sit at home, trying to relax after a long day at work, my mind keeps wandering to the upcoming dinner with Raini, Zavier, and Caleb. I know Raini means well, but I can't help but feel a bit nervous about introducing Caleb to the family so soon.I like him, I really do, but it's only been a few weeks since we started seeing each other, and I don't want to come across as too serious. I don't want Caleb to think that I'm some desperate chick who's trying to lock him down.But then again, Raini is not one to take no for an answer. She's been pushing me to introduce Caleb to the family since the day I told her about him. And I know that if I don't do it, she'll just keep nagging me about it.Maybe I can just play it cool and not make a big deal out of it. I'll just tell Caleb that it's a casual dinner with my sister and her boyfriend, and we'll just see how it goes.But what if it goes well? What if Caleb gets along with the family and Raini starts planning our wedding i
ZAVIER CROSS A lot of things were on my mind right now and I needed to let some go.I was sitting in my office, going over some reports when Damon walked in. He asked me about my trip with Raini and I told him it was challenging. I couldn't help but think about how she looked in that red dress, and how badly I wanted to touch her. But I knew I had to keep myself in check."It was tough," I said. "I tried my best not to give in to my desires, but it was a constant battle."Damon chuckled. "You're a strong man, Zavier. I don't know if I could have resisted her.""It wasn't just about resisting her," I replied. "We also had to deal with a rogue wolf who was causing trouble in the area. I had to keep that secret from her, which was another challenge."Damon raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean, keep it a secret?""I mean, I couldn't tell her about the rogue wolf. I didn't want to worry her or put her in danger. But at the same time, I had to make sure she didn't stumble upon any evidence
Giselle POV Fucking incompetent fools I work here with, so unreliable.I was sitting in my office, staring at my computer screen, when my secretary Anita walked in. As soon as she started talking, I knew it was going to be one of those days."What is it?" I snapped, barely looking up from my screen."I just wanted to remind you about the meeting you have scheduled for this afternoon," she said, trying her best to sound cheerful."What meeting?" I barked, my frustration mounting. "I haven't received any invitation for a meeting."Anita's face fell. "I sent you an email about it yesterday. I thought you had seen it.""I don't have time to check every single email that comes into my inbox!" I shouted, standing up from my desk. "You should have made sure I received an invitation! This is unacceptable! If this ever happens again, I'll make sure you're out of a job."Anita looked like she was about to cry. "I'm so sorry, Giselle. I didn't mean to cause any problems.""Well, you did," I sna
RAINI LAVERNE This dinner was going to be epic and I damn well make sure about that. As I picked up the phone and saw Trinity's name, I knew something was up. She was always the first to cancel plans, but I couldn't help feeling a little disappointed that she wouldn't be joining us for dinner."Hey Trinity, what's going on?" I asked, trying to sound upbeat."I'm sorry Raini, I'm feeling a bit under the weather and I don't want to risk getting you or anyone else sick," she replied."Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. You take care of yourself, okay?" I said, feeling sympathetic."Yeah, I will. Sorry to cancel on you guys again," she apologized."It's okay, don't worry about it. We'll catch up soon," I reassured her.After hanging up the phone, I started to feel a little anxious about cooking for everyone. I wanted to make something special for River and Caleb, but now that Trinity wasn't coming, I felt like there was even more pressure on me.But I took a deep breath and reminded myself
RIVER LAVERNE Fuck, I could barely catch my breath. I'm really looking forward to tonight's dinner with Raini, Zavier, and Caleb. It's a chance for me to show Raini that Caleb is not just a rebound guy, that he really cares about me. I want her to see that I'm happy and that I'm moving on from Damon.But at the same time, I'm feeling nervous. What if Caleb and Zavier don't get along? What if they don't like each other? What if Raini doesn't like Caleb? I know I shouldn't worry so much, but I can't help it.I just hope that tonight goes well, and that everyone has a good time. I want to show them all that I'm happy and that I'm moving forward with my life. And who knows, maybe there's a chance that something might happen between Zavier and Raini... but I shouldn't get my hopes up. I'll just focus on having a good time and enjoying the company of my sister and Zavier.I stood in front of my closet, scanning through the hangers, trying to pick out the perfect dress for tonight's dinner
RAINI LAVERNE As we sat at the table, I couldn't help but feel a sense of contentment wash over me. The meal was finally being enjoyed by River and Zavier and everything felt perfect."So Caleb, have we met before? You look familiar," I asked, trying to break the ice.Caleb smiled politely, "I don't think so, Raini. I'm pretty sure this is the first time we've met."I chuckled, "Well, maybe I've seen you around in River's photos or something. She tends to talk about you a lot."Caleb blushed slightly, "Oh, really? What does she say?"River chimed in, "Nothing but good things, Caleb. Don't worry."Zavier added, "Raini actually cooked this meal herself, with a little help from Karla of course."I blushed at the compliment, "Zavier is too kind. It was a team effort."Caleb took a bite of the food and his eyes widened, "This is amazing, Raini. You're quite the cook."I beamed with pride, "Thank you, Caleb. I'm glad you like it."River teased, "Raini can cook better than this, actually. S
ZAVIER CROSS I was sitting in my office, trying to focus on work, but my mind kept wandering to Raini. I hated that I couldn't allow myself to be with her, but I knew it was for her own safety. The last thing I wanted was to bring her into the dangerous world of the supernatural. Just then, Damon barged into my office, interrupting my thoughts. "Zavier, I've got news about the Rogue wolf," he said, looking serious. I sat up straight in my chair, instantly intrigued. "What happened?" Damon leaned against the wall, crossing his arms. "I followed him to an abandoned warehouse, but then a group of wolves ambushed him and killed him. They were trying to silence him so he wouldn't reveal who sent him." I let out a frustrated sigh. "Dammit. We're back to square one." Damon nodded in agreement. "Yeah, but at least we know there are other wolves involved. We just need to keep digging." I rubbed my temples, feeling the weight of the situation. "I know. It's just frustrating. I need to fi
RIVER LAVERNE If I could ever be grateful for something I would be for how yesterday went, I had overthought all the possible outcomes and I am more than grateful non of them happen, else there may or may bit be a tsunami coming. I was sitting at home, feeling content with how the evening went. My sister Raini and Caleb seemed to hit it off well, and I couldn't help but feel happy for them. But just as I was settling in for the night, I received a message from Raini asking if we could meet up. Instantly, my heart sank a little. Had something gone wrong with the dinner? Did Caleb do or say something to upset her?I shook my head, trying to rid myself of those negative thoughts. Maybe Raini just wanted to catch up, or talk about something else entirely. I quickly got ready and headed to the café where we agreed to meet.I tried not to overthink it and got ready to meet her at the café. As I walked over, I tried to push those negative thoughts out of my head. I knew that Raini had alwa