I could see a faraway expression within Gianna’s eyes telling me her mind was likely distracted. Whether it was distracted by the things we spoke of, or the things that had occurred earlier, that, I didn't know. She seemed reluctant to tell us too much, and it bothered me. How was I supposed to help her... protect her, if she shut me out? I felt I needed to help her. Yet when I tried to reach out and ask if she was okay, she seemed distant. Like she was not willing to share more than she already had. But, I tried once more...“You know we could help you?” I suggested. I looked towards her, hoping she would see that accepting our help might be for the best. I hoped she felt safe within our presence. We could so easily keep her safe if she would allow us to. If Jaxon hadn’t been passing by tonight, I dread to think what could have happened. What that monster of an ex could have done to her…Instead, Gianna seemed to avoid my gaze. Like she doesn’t want to look at me. Or, maybe she simp
The drive from the diner to town seemed to take a lifetime. I desperately wanted to get home and hide away. I was debating whether to take a few days away from work now, to plan and arrange my move as best I could with the money I already had. Time seemed to have slowed as we traveled along the road back towards town. I was sure it did not take this long earlier when I had traveled with Jaxon, though that journey had been filled with his polite and easy conversation. I previously enjoyed Mason’s company, but right now I just wanted to get away. I had already said too much, and him irritating me had only made me say more.“Where do you live?” Mason asked, his voice seemed calm. I wish I could say I felt as relaxed as he sounded…“Why do you need to know where I live?” I snapped, so on edge, and questioning every little thing he was asking me.A small smirk played upon his lips as he focused upon driving. “Well, considering I am meant to be driving you home, Gianna, knowing where you l
The drive from the diner to town seemed to take a lifetime. I desperately wanted to get home and hide away. I was debating whether to take a few days away from work now, to plan and arrange my move as best I could with the money I already had. Time seemed to have slowed as we traveled along the road back towards town. I was sure it did not take this long earlier when I had traveled with Jaxon, though that journey had been filled with his polite and easy conversation. I previously enjoyed Mason’s company, but right now I just wanted to get away. I had already said too much, and him irritating me had only made me say more.“Where do you live?” Mason asked, his voice seemed calm. I wish I could say I felt as relaxed as he sounded…“Why do you need to know where I live?” I snapped, so on edge, and questioning every little thing he was asking me.A small smirk played upon his lips as he focused upon driving. “Well, considering I am meant to be driving you home, Gianna, knowing where you l
My hand is upon her cheek, and her beautiful brown eyes look up at me, like pools of chocolate. I cannot tear my eyes away from them. I wanted nothing more than for her to let me in. I couldn't help but notice her swallowing heavily, telling me she was a little nervous. No, I think I may want a little more than that... I wanted nothing more than to kiss her…But I am battling every instinct within me to stop myself. Trying so incredibly hard to be a good guy. This girl in front of me has been through enough. I know if I kissed her that I would not be able to hold myself back. I had been thinking of her far too much for a woman I did not know…Time seemed to have stood still as I sat gazing into the eyes of the most beautiful woman on earth. My head and my heart well and truly fucked right now. I knew she didn't want me... I mean, she had told me not to come and see her again. If that wasn't her way of saying she didn't want anything else to do with me, I don't know what was. Yet in sp
Sitting in my familiar Alpha office, I turned to look at her. The long blond hair I had once adored so much, twisted up into a sleek ponytail, her make-up done to perfection. She had made an effort today, yet I did not care in the slightest, as my eyes were full of fury, as they set upon her from across the room.I could not stand the sight of this woman, and why she felt it was acceptable to return here, yet again, I did not know. She had not been here in weeks, but out of the blue she had appeared begging to speak to me. I had hoped after the last time she may have got the message...“I won’t keep asking you, Brooke. This is done. We are done. Have been since the moment you decided our matebond meant nothing.” I snarled at her, and her eyes filled with tears. No doubt the fake ones she was so good at conjuring up at a moment's notice when she felt they were of benefit to her. The ones I had so easily fallen for many times early on in our relationship, but had soon learned meant noth
I sat down with a coffee, and tried to distract myself from the worst imaginable beginning of the day, when there was yet another knock at my office door. I released a huge sigh... this was not what I needed. Not off about two hours' sleep...“Come in!” I called, only hoping it would not be Brooke deciding to come back for round two. I would be letting my wolf out if it was, I swear…“Only me. No need to sound like you want to eat me.” Levi said cheerfully as he walked into my office. Levi was the pack’s Beta, and one of my closest friends. He was also one of the guys who liked to drive me crazy. And seemed to be always smiling.I faked a smile at him as he dropped himself onto the seat in front of my desk. “Jeez, Mase, you used up your smiling quota for the month or something?” he joked. "Because you look miserable as sin, dude."“Wow, thanks for that. But, yeah, something like that. What's up anyway?”“Was that who I thought it was leaving?” he asked, and I knew instantly he had to
Despite my reluctance, and trying my hardest to avoid the evening, my friends had ensured I had met them, and soon enough, we were in the town, touring the bars like nothing had changed since we were teens. Having fun, drinking as much as we could, knowing that the alcohol would take little effect on our werewolf bodies. We were out to enjoy ourselves and to ensure that our friend enjoyed his celebrations.One of the bonuses of being a werewolf was our tolerance of alcohol. We could drink it in serious excess before it had any major effect. Though, in some ways, that could also be somewhat of a downside too. For example, if it was you paying the bill, which often fell to me, or if you were wanting to drown your sorrows… which again seem to fall on me pretty often of late…Ah well, tonight, I was here to try to enjoy my time with my friends, celebrating Jaxon getting married. Killian, Leon and Eli, three of the pack’s best warriors, and also three more of my closest friends had come al
I glanced at my reflection in the mirror, before looking across the room at my friend Octavia, or Tavi for short, to where she leaned against the wall. Her long blond hair pruned to within an inch of its life as it always was when we were going out to perform. She smiled at me, as she caught my eye.“Ready for the same old shit?” she asked with a wry smile, before adjusting the purple corset style lingerie she had on tonight. Neither one of us enjoyed our job, but we stayed because it paid well, and both of us wanted out. We were saving for better things. And working here gave us a fast track to getting what we needed. More than a standard job ever could, and that was what continued to bring us back.“Ready as I will ever be.” I flicked back my long dark waves over my shoulder, already uncomfortable in the heels I had on tonight. “I think these shoes were a bad idea.” I grumbled, and I heard Ettie, one of the other girls giggling as she applied another layer of mascara in preparation