Archer
I felt bad for Caleb when Delilah took off like that. Even though Delilah is a werewolf and knew that she’d meet her mate after she turned 18, it was obvious she wasn’t expecting him to find her first. She also wasn’t expecting for him to be so high ranked.
We went into the game room and Brandon tried to cheer Caleb up, but you could tell he was running on autopilot. His mind was probably replaying his interaction with her and the things he could’ve done differently.
Todd and Harry tried to distract Caleb as well. It was cute how hard they were trying, especially Todd. I’ve grown fond of Todd this weekend and Harry is growing on me too. Since the rogue attack and him realizing who I am to Riley, he’s eased up a lot.
I sit beside Riley who has an absent look on her face. What is she thinking about?
I take her hand in mine and it seems to snap her out of whatever daze she was in. She smiles softly at me, and I ask quietly
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Riley Our last night at Archer’s pack was perfect. Delilah ended up staying the night at the packhouse and the two of us shared a room. Caleb seemed elated that she decided to stay, even though she did keep him at arm’s length. Brandon wore Harry and Todd out, they started playing a bunch of virtual reality games that were physically demanding and he ended up carrying Todd to his bed. I think Archer is a little irritated with me though, we haven’t had much time alone. But I think it’s a good thing, we don’t need to grow too attached. We’ve had this casual friend thing going for about 3 months now, it’s less than a year left before I’ll be leaving, and I don’t want to hurt him. I pace around my room nervously knowing that I should see Leviticus tonight. At least, I hope he’ll come to see me tonight. I have so many questions. A huff slips through my lips as I start to do my night routine because it seems like he won’t show up to
Riley I tossed and turned all night in anticipation for what the new day might hold. It’s my senior year and I hope I can go through it unnoticed, but I have a feeling that won’t be easy. I dread the thought of seeing Zane and Breanne and tomorrow is Todd’s first day at the high school. I have to watch over him and I’m nervous he might get in a fight with Zane. I know that both Todd and Harry have bad feelings towards him. Before I know it, the sun has risen, and it is time to get ready for the day. I breathe out as I put on my contacts, braid my hair, brush my teeth, and throw on some jean shorts and a tank top. I go downstairs and start a pot of coffee and realize that I’m the first one up. I sit in the living room with my mug and sit where I can see out the window. I look at the nature that surrounds our house and I wonder where Leviticus is at. He’s always watching me so surely, he’s out there right now. Does he get tired of this? Surely, it’s a boring th
Riley You will not go near them. Zane’s words ring through my head over and over again. Why does he care? He used to always be jealous, and I suppose that makes sense now since I was his mate, but he rejected me. Who does he think he is by trying to continue to control me and what I do? It’s hard to focus on any class whenever all I can think about is him. I’m nervous for my friends and for my brothers. I want us to all be able to enjoy this year, but I get the feeling that that will be impossible. I walk over to my locker and Delilah rushes over to me and says, “Hey Ri, did you hear they’re already talking about the homecoming dance?”I shake my head, “Already? It’s the first day of school.”She shrugs, “Never too soon, I guess. Do you think you’ll try out for homecoming queen this year? You won last year!”I scoff, “Yeah, I won because Zane was my boyfriend. He’s not anymore and honestly if he’s king then I have no interest in being queen.” As we’re talking, I notice Zane’s sis
ArcherWeeks pass, but something is so off with Riley. I don’t know what it is. Throughout the summer we got really close, and I thought we were on the brink of turning into a real relationship. Things were easy with her, it’s like spending time with my best friend. We haven’t gone too far yet, but honestly, that’s because we keep getting interrupted.Every single time we almost get intimate something happens.Maybe it’s fate that it hasn’t happened yet. Maybe we’re not supposed to until after she knows that we’re mates.I’ve been hesitant to tell her, I know she still has some trauma from Zane, and I need to prove to her that I’m not going anywhere, no matter what.She knows that life in a pack isn’t guaranteed safety so I don’t think that it would be the rogue attack that’s bothering her so much, but maybe I’m wrong. She is a human; she doesn’t fully understand these things.Homecoming is today. Riley already said yes to being my date and so far, we’ve got a pretty good group going.
RileyThe music is horribly loud, I’m not sure how any of the werewolves here are able to stand the sound. But everyone around me seems happy, dancing along to the music.This is by far the most fun that I have had at a dance before and I’m glad I came. I’m glad I have such good friends this time.We’ve been on the dance floor for at least half an hour before I yell to Archer that I’m going to grab a drink, he moves to follow me until the guys grab him and yank him in for a dance off.I chuckle to myself as I walk over to get a drunk. As I pour myself a cup from the punch bowl I sniff it first and my nose cringes from the stench of alcohol. I might need to see if Archer would want to run out with me to get us some bottled water or something.Before I can turn I hear someone say, “Riley?”I turn around with a smile, but my blood runs cold as I see Zane and Breanne across from me. Breanne laughs, “Wow, you know, I almost didn’t recognize you in that dress! I mean, don’t get me wrong, it’
ArcherWhen I got into the back of the limo with Riley, I’m excited for the opportunity to spend some time alone with her. Lately, we’ve been spending a lot of time with our friends and don’t get me wrong, I enjoy doing that. But… I miss having alone time with her. Lately, it feels like we’re more like friends than we are a couple.It’s like we took one step forward then two steps back. I need to get us back on track. Lately, Brandon and Caleb are on my case because they think that I should tell her that we’re mates. They think she’ll view it as a betrayal if I don’t. Honestly, I’m scared of what her reaction will be. I’m not sure if she’s fully over Zane and I don’t want to overwhelm her.I put my arm around her and I smile as I turn to say something to her, but I find her head turned as she looks out the window. Her eyebrows are furrowed and she frowns softly and it makes me wonder if I’ve done something to upset her or if this is all because of Breanne spilling a drink all over her
RileyIt’s only the Monday after homecoming and the day starts out with Zane glaring daggers at me from across the room. I don’t understand what his problem is, I haven’t done anything to him and yet he treats me like I’m the problem.Prick.At least at the end of the school day my brothers and I are able to go over to the Dark Moon Pack. But the moment I walked through the pack house and saw Archer’s face I knew that something was wrong.Normally, he’s smiling at me when I come in. Today, it’s like a dark cloud is looming over him, I frown as his eyes meet mine and he nods back as he says, “Come on, Ri, we need to talk.”My brothers both give me concerning looks and Harry asks, “Archer, is everything alright?”Archer gives a soft smile at my overprotective brother and says, “Yeah, everything’s fine. I just need to talk to Riley in private. I promise, it’s nothing to worry about.”Harry nods hesitantly and I reassure him, “I’m fine. Why don’t you go find Jane?”He immediately brighten
RileyThe moment I step outside, I take off running. I’m moving far faster than I know I should be in order to maintain my identity as a ‘human’. But I can’t help it. The anxious energy inside me is screaming at me to move and to never stop.I’m so wrapped up inside my emotions I don’t even recognize Leviticus’s presence until he’s standing directly in front of me with his arms crossed, his brow furrowed, and his lips in a deep frown.I breathe out as I halt my run and say, “Move.”“What is going on with you?” He questions with his head tilted to the side like I’m a puzzle he can’t quite figure out. Even as he’s talking, I can’t stop moving, I’m bouncing around ready to keep going.I huff out, agitation overwhelming my sense, “Doesn’t matter, just move.”He shakes his head no, “I’m not stupid, Rieka. What is happening with you?”A deep rumble escapes from my throat, surprising us both. I clutch at the sound, trying to force it back inside before it takes over. But it fights its way ou
RiekaArcher’s agitation with Leviticus’s presence seems like it’s going to explode at any moment. Leviticus still meets my gaze, his words, “For as long as I’m needed,” seem to leave a lingering presence in the room.I say, “Unless there’s something else you need to add to this conversation, Leviticus, I think it’s alright for you to take your leave.”Archer asks, “Does that mean we’ll actually have privacy or will he just be watching us from afar?”After the question leaves his lips, a startled expression crosses over his face and he looks at Leviticus and asks, “How often do you watch her? Like… have you watched her when she undresses? Have you watched us when we’ve been more… intimate?”Leviticus’s nose scrunches up in distaste as he says, “I’m not a creep, Archer. I’m here to watch after her safety. I listen and intervene as needed. When she’s dressing or fooling around, it’s not my concern. So, no, I have never seen your precious mate undressed or her private moments with her ma
RiekaThis is it, I told him the truth and I can’t take it back now. Archer stares at me as he absorbs through this information. His face doesn’t show his thoughts and it’s impossible for me to know whether or not he believes me.He lets out a long drawn out breath and says, “You didn’t trust me?”His voice almost cracks in that sentence and I frown, “You didn’t trust me enough to tell me that I’m your mate.”Archer argues, “Because I thought you were a human! A human who had just been rejected by a fated mate she didn’t even realize that she had. I was trying to protect you, it had nothing to do with a lack of trust!”“And I couldn’t feel the mate bond, Archer, surely you can understand that I couldn’t just tell a random wolf my deepest secret!”“I’m not a random wolf, I’m your mate, Riley, surely you can feel it too.”The urge to correct him about my name is strong, but I let it slide this time, trying to focus on the argument at hand. He’s right, now I can feel it, this glimmering
ArcherMy head spins as Harry’s words register in my head. She’s shifting.She’s shifting.How is this possible? Riley is meant to be a human. I couldn’t sense the presence of a wolf.But she lets out an agonizing yell that almost resembles a howl. Her voice is getting raspier and I watch as the bones in her hands contort as they slowly rearrange to make paws.The transformation radiates through her body, a ripple of movement beneath her skin. Her arms buckle, re-shaping, pulling tighter, smoother, muscles bunching with an alien grace. It’s as if she is emerging from herself; all the while, a guttural keening tears from her throat, part human, part wolf. It’s a pain I can relate to all too well, the only difference is that I knew what to expect when I shifted. I don’t think she did.Or maybe she did. It’s hard to tell, I feel like there’s so much I don’t know about her. There’s so much that she’s chosen to keep secret from me.Her eyes meet mine and I’m startled to see them blazing pu
RileyThe moment I step outside, I take off running. I’m moving far faster than I know I should be in order to maintain my identity as a ‘human’. But I can’t help it. The anxious energy inside me is screaming at me to move and to never stop.I’m so wrapped up inside my emotions I don’t even recognize Leviticus’s presence until he’s standing directly in front of me with his arms crossed, his brow furrowed, and his lips in a deep frown.I breathe out as I halt my run and say, “Move.”“What is going on with you?” He questions with his head tilted to the side like I’m a puzzle he can’t quite figure out. Even as he’s talking, I can’t stop moving, I’m bouncing around ready to keep going.I huff out, agitation overwhelming my sense, “Doesn’t matter, just move.”He shakes his head no, “I’m not stupid, Rieka. What is happening with you?”A deep rumble escapes from my throat, surprising us both. I clutch at the sound, trying to force it back inside before it takes over. But it fights its way ou
RileyIt’s only the Monday after homecoming and the day starts out with Zane glaring daggers at me from across the room. I don’t understand what his problem is, I haven’t done anything to him and yet he treats me like I’m the problem.Prick.At least at the end of the school day my brothers and I are able to go over to the Dark Moon Pack. But the moment I walked through the pack house and saw Archer’s face I knew that something was wrong.Normally, he’s smiling at me when I come in. Today, it’s like a dark cloud is looming over him, I frown as his eyes meet mine and he nods back as he says, “Come on, Ri, we need to talk.”My brothers both give me concerning looks and Harry asks, “Archer, is everything alright?”Archer gives a soft smile at my overprotective brother and says, “Yeah, everything’s fine. I just need to talk to Riley in private. I promise, it’s nothing to worry about.”Harry nods hesitantly and I reassure him, “I’m fine. Why don’t you go find Jane?”He immediately brighten
ArcherWhen I got into the back of the limo with Riley, I’m excited for the opportunity to spend some time alone with her. Lately, we’ve been spending a lot of time with our friends and don’t get me wrong, I enjoy doing that. But… I miss having alone time with her. Lately, it feels like we’re more like friends than we are a couple.It’s like we took one step forward then two steps back. I need to get us back on track. Lately, Brandon and Caleb are on my case because they think that I should tell her that we’re mates. They think she’ll view it as a betrayal if I don’t. Honestly, I’m scared of what her reaction will be. I’m not sure if she’s fully over Zane and I don’t want to overwhelm her.I put my arm around her and I smile as I turn to say something to her, but I find her head turned as she looks out the window. Her eyebrows are furrowed and she frowns softly and it makes me wonder if I’ve done something to upset her or if this is all because of Breanne spilling a drink all over her
RileyThe music is horribly loud, I’m not sure how any of the werewolves here are able to stand the sound. But everyone around me seems happy, dancing along to the music.This is by far the most fun that I have had at a dance before and I’m glad I came. I’m glad I have such good friends this time.We’ve been on the dance floor for at least half an hour before I yell to Archer that I’m going to grab a drink, he moves to follow me until the guys grab him and yank him in for a dance off.I chuckle to myself as I walk over to get a drunk. As I pour myself a cup from the punch bowl I sniff it first and my nose cringes from the stench of alcohol. I might need to see if Archer would want to run out with me to get us some bottled water or something.Before I can turn I hear someone say, “Riley?”I turn around with a smile, but my blood runs cold as I see Zane and Breanne across from me. Breanne laughs, “Wow, you know, I almost didn’t recognize you in that dress! I mean, don’t get me wrong, it’
ArcherWeeks pass, but something is so off with Riley. I don’t know what it is. Throughout the summer we got really close, and I thought we were on the brink of turning into a real relationship. Things were easy with her, it’s like spending time with my best friend. We haven’t gone too far yet, but honestly, that’s because we keep getting interrupted.Every single time we almost get intimate something happens.Maybe it’s fate that it hasn’t happened yet. Maybe we’re not supposed to until after she knows that we’re mates.I’ve been hesitant to tell her, I know she still has some trauma from Zane, and I need to prove to her that I’m not going anywhere, no matter what.She knows that life in a pack isn’t guaranteed safety so I don’t think that it would be the rogue attack that’s bothering her so much, but maybe I’m wrong. She is a human; she doesn’t fully understand these things.Homecoming is today. Riley already said yes to being my date and so far, we’ve got a pretty good group going.
Riley You will not go near them. Zane’s words ring through my head over and over again. Why does he care? He used to always be jealous, and I suppose that makes sense now since I was his mate, but he rejected me. Who does he think he is by trying to continue to control me and what I do? It’s hard to focus on any class whenever all I can think about is him. I’m nervous for my friends and for my brothers. I want us to all be able to enjoy this year, but I get the feeling that that will be impossible. I walk over to my locker and Delilah rushes over to me and says, “Hey Ri, did you hear they’re already talking about the homecoming dance?”I shake my head, “Already? It’s the first day of school.”She shrugs, “Never too soon, I guess. Do you think you’ll try out for homecoming queen this year? You won last year!”I scoff, “Yeah, I won because Zane was my boyfriend. He’s not anymore and honestly if he’s king then I have no interest in being queen.” As we’re talking, I notice Zane’s sis