Sparring

I felt like I sprinted to school excitedly just because I was eager for the school day to get over with so I could go spar with Rogan. I knew deep down I should probably calm myself down because I wasn’t sure why he’d asked me and hoped it wasn’t just out of sympathy for the poor priestess. As soon as I got to school Reese made a plan with me and we agreed we’d skip the last period so she could get me ready. Reese was a lot different than me in so many ways but I knew she knew how to get noticed and I needed some definite help in that area. The day of classes flew by and for the first time, I skipped the last period. I wasn’t even sure if the teacher would notice because I’d never done it and it was just a given I’d be there. I made it to the girl’s bathroom where Reese was already waiting for me. I had done like she said and wore tight black crop leggings and a pink tank top. Reese went to work on my hair and did some cute braids that didn’t make me look quite as much like a priestess as they typically always wore their hair down and flowing. Mine at this point was down to my butt and without putting up my almost white blond hair stuck out like a sore thumb compared to everyone else I knew. Reese did a grey-black shadow on my eyes and even brought me some cute earrings.

“Kel, listen to me be the sarcastic brave you that I know is inside. Don’t always hide from everyone and take off that frumpy hoodie as soon as you get into the woods and put it somewhere. Show him some skin and remind him you are a girl.” I nodded in understanding but still was so nervous because I’d never done anything like this before. I gave Reese a big hug and made my way to the west entrance of the forest. All the wolf pack knew the best entrances to the forest as we were taught it from childhood. I’d imagine what it would be like for the first time to actually get to run in my wolf form and wondered what I’d look like. I couldn’t believe it was only a week and a few days away. The school would be out in another week after that and then literally a week after Rogan would have his birthday and be able to show the whole pack who he would be as alpha. It wasn’t like Rogan would be expected to take over right away but in a few years his father would slowly give him more and more responsibility for the pack and it was almost like the current alpha just faded away. Then when Rogan was 21 there typically was a ceremony and all power was passed to him. Whoever Rogan’s luna would be would also have a great deal of responsibility and it was always the hope of every pack for their luna to be mated with the alpha as quickly as possible because it gave the pack more power as they grew into the leaders they would be. It would be very likely the day of Rogan’s birthday ceremony he would turn wolf for the first time and then immediately start approaching every eligible woman in the pack to see if they were his mate. It was a given that after your 18th birthday you would then be able to recognize your mate as you recognized yourself as a true wolf.

But for today, I got to be with Rogan. I got to the entrance and didn’t see anyone so I walked in about 10 feet.  Rogan jumped out on me making me squeal and he walked right up to me and rubbed my arms. “Sorry I didn’t mean to scare you so much, Kellina.” I did my best to laugh and compose myself but I just wasn’t used to touching like this and Rogan’s hands touching my arms felt like electricity running through me. I wondered if it was always like this when a guy touches you.

“It’s okay just remember I am defenseless so panic is about the only thing I know.” I laughed and Rogan grabbed my hand pulling me further to the forest laughing along with me.

“Come on there is a nice clearing not too far away and then we can practice those sparring moves.” We walked into a beautiful clearing where the river in the middle of the forest flowed into a

small pond from an overhang with a beautiful waterfall that kept the water running. Flowers were blooming and the whole area was very serene. I just took it all in and never imagined a place like this. “You okay?” Rogan asked as he let go of my hand which made me want to collapse to the ground because his warm sparks weren’t going through me anymore.

I still played it cool, “Um yeah it’s just so beautiful here. I didn’t know this place was out here.”

“Come on and sit. I grabbed a few sandwiches and soda for us to eat.” Rogan plopped on a nice flat rock at the edge of the water and patted the empty spot next to him as he grabbed his bag that I hadn’t even noticed he had. I took him in for a second and saw he was dressed casually in black athletic shorts and a blank tank top with black sneakers to match. His tan body matched perfectly with his outfit and the tank top allowed me to see every one of the strong muscles on his arms. He was gorgeous to look at and I couldn’t believe me here with him. He looked up and smiled at me. “Come on I don’t bite.” We both laughed as we both knew werewolves indeed did bite and at that, I walked over remembering what Reese told me about ditching my sweatshirt so I took it off and put it down on the rock so I had a cushion to sit on.

I saw Rogan look at me dumbfounded for a minute but not for sure why as I sat down which made me blush a little just because he was staring at me. His eyes on me were something I’d only dreamt about it. He handed me a ham and cheese sandwich and we both started to eat. I placed my sandwich on my lap and did my best to eat properly as I was always supposed to in front of someone as powerful in our pack as Rogan. I saw him watch me and when I finished my bite took a quick drink of soda but he still watched me. I finally had to break the silence, “Okay why are you looking at me?” I smiled to let him know I wasn’t upset or anything.

“It’s just you eat your sandwiches like a slow waltz or something. I’m sorry I guess I’ve never been this close to a priestess to watch before and I never thought a sandwich could be eaten that way.” He laughed but I knew he was right. It was something that was expected of us to be proper at all times and always be perfect.

“It’s just what I was always taught I guess.” I tried to smile but it made me feel dreadful I couldn’t just chomp down a sandwich like everyone else but at this point, I would have anxiety if I did it differently.

“Hey, I’m sorry I didn’t mean to make you feel weird or anything.” Rogan seemed genuinely sorry.

“It’s okay just one more difference between us and everyone else.” I shrugged. “Just don’t like that we have to be so different.” Wow, I’d never shared that before and the first person I share it with is our future alpha. I must be losing my mind. “I mean it’s an honor I just also want to feel like everyone else.”

“Hey don’t apologize to me. I mean your right the priestesses are so separated from us at times and it makes you feel scared to even talk to a priestess. I mean I’ve been trying to find a way to talk to you for a long time but until I got hurt I didn’t know how I could approach you.” Rogan looked like a deer in headlights after he said his last sentence and I was a bit taken back myself.

“You’ve wanted to talk to me?”

“Um yeah.” He stood up. “But uh hey, we should get started, and don’t worry someday when I’m alpha the priestess will get to learn to spar too, how does that sound?” He laughed and put his hand out to help me off the rock. My whole body was ecstatic just to hear Rogan wanted to talk to me and now here we were but I tried to remember what Reese said about being relaxed so I just reached for his hand and laughed too. I pounced up and pressed upon his chest. My whole body felt like it was on fire being that close to him and I had to shake it off. “Okay so let’s say someone is grabbing your arms and holding you tightly a good way to get them down to the ground and get the upper hand with someone stronger than you is to wrap your leg on the back of theirs right on the back of their knee and cause pressure. This will cause them to lose balance and then you…….” I was trying to pay close attention and was trying to move with his directions because it was distracting me from the fire I felt in my body with his touch. As I did this I felt him be surprised and bam! Rogan went down with me on top of him to the ground. Now my whole body was on top of him and I was stunned by how close we were to each other.

I tried to make light of my move, “So how’d I do with my first move?” I smiled. My body was so hot being on top of him and I could feel his whole muscular body against me. I felt breathless and my vagina felt like it was begging me to rip off his clothes.

“Pretty good.” Rogan laughed with his arms holding on to my waist and squeezing tightly. “But that trick also works for me to get the upper hand.” My eyebrow raised at him in question when I felt his leg wrap around mine and twirl me around until my back was now on the ground and he was now on top knocking the breath out of me for a moment until I couldn’t help but laugh because he sure showed me quickly. Rogan joined in but still, he stayed on top.

I poked his ribs on the side, “Hey I think this is taking advantage of your pupil’s lack of skill.” I laughed and for the first time, I felt like I was myself.

“Well, you are the one who took down the teacher within the first few minutes of lessons.” We both chuckled.

“I’m a fast learner.”

“You really are.” I felt Rogan shift his body and allow me some more air and I met his eyes. Rogan’s eyes had swirls of silver in them and they seemed to get brighter as his eyes looked into mine. My body didn’t want him to move and instead of poking his ribs, I found my fingers tracing his sides. Rogan lifted his hand and pushed a curl that had bounced out of my face. I felt every bit of his rough tan skin touching my cheek. He continued to look deep into my eyes and I felt like his head was getting closer and closer to mine. I wanted my lips to reach up and touch his but I was too scared because I wasn’t sure why he was looking at me that way. “Kellina, you are beautiful.” He whispered and I felt his breath go into my mouth and I inhaled all of his words. Could I be that quickly falling for him?