Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Sierra

Well dinner was a total shit show. As soon as Alex leaves the table I instantly feel bad. I help mom clean up the table and do the dishes. She scolds me for being less than a gracious host and tells me to go an apologize to Alex before I head to bed for the night. As soon as the door swings open I see him standing there shirtless. His pants hanging off his hips in the most seductive way. My mouth goes dry as I take him in. Suddenly he clears his throat and I’m embarrassed that I was caught ogling him.

“See something you like” he says

I don’t know what I was thinking inviting him to the bonfire, but I felt bad and its going to be a fun time. He seemed wary about going, but hopefully he says yes.

I head back towards my room when I see Dave rummaging through the fridge for the leftover lasagna. After his comment Dad made him leave without ever getting a plate of food.

“Man, those werewolves are weird as hell aren’t they?” He practically whispers

“Oh they’re not so bad. If you’re going to position yourself for council tomorrow you better get used to them. Have you thought at all about what you’re going to say in front of the town to get nominations?” I ask him

“Nah, just thought I’d wing it. You know me” he smiles shoving a forkful of cold lasagna in his mouth and practically moaning at the first bite. “Man, mom makes a mean lasagna doesn’t she?”

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The next morning flew by in a flash. Before I knew it Alyssa was over at my house helping me get ready for Elder Wynn’s ceremony. She insisted I wear this short blue dress that would bring out my eyes. She always dresses to impress and since her and Jace are broken up yet again she’s on the rebound and will be on the hunt at the bonfire tonight. Why I don’t know, it’s not as if we don’t know every single guy in town, but I’ll always be her eternal wing woman, always and forever.

“You really don’t think this dress is too short?” I ask her.

“Girl you look hot as hell in that dress. Now we just need to do your makeup and hair. Come and sit and let me work my magic” she says excitedly

Alyssa has always had a way with hair and makeup and with the wave her hand my hair pulls itself into a nice up-do with some strands falling to complement my face. The makeup appears on my face, helping to make my blue eyes pop.

“Well that was exhausting” she says as she flops onto my bed.

I turn around in my chair and look at her. “Imagine if you had to actually do it without magic how much harder it would be” I giggled.

Just then I heard someone clearing their throat from my doorway and I look up to see Alex standing there. Alyssa looks over with her jaw practically on the floor.

“Uh hi” I said to him shyly

I take in his attire. I guess his dad was making him dress up a little for the occasion. He was wearing black slacks hanging off his hips in the way that they do and a nice crisp white tailored shirt with the sleeves rolled up on his forearms. It was a nice, but not too casual outfit that made him look even more attractive than before.

“Hi” he replied. “I just wanted to say I thought about the bonfire and I thought it might be fun so if the invitation still stands…”

Before I could even answer Alyssa jumps up from my bed. “You must be Alex, Alpha Leo’s son. I’m Alyssa nice to meet you” and she extends her hand.

“Of course the offer still stands right Si?” She nods my way

“Yea of course. We’ll wait for you by the stage and we can all go together” I say

“Perfect see you ladies there” he says and gives the biggest smile. I notice his eyes and Ajax must be saying something to him. He quickly notices and turns to leave. I stare at the doorway after he’s long gone.

Alyssa breaks me from my daydream, “Uh earth to Sierra! You are totally into him!”

“Am not!”

“Are too!” I throw one of the pillows at her

“Whatever” I say as I roll my eyes at her.

“Just be safe and get it girl!!” She laughs at me

“No one is getting anything I was just being a good hostess” I said smiling sweetly, but with a hint of sarcasm.

“Oh good hostess my ass you want to tap that. I don’t blame ya the boy is fine” she said, making me feel a bit possessive. Jeeze what has gotten into me! I don’t even know him!

Tonight should definitely be interesting to say the least. Hopefully no one minds that he comes and crashes our bonfire. Not all witches and wizards are ok with the werewolves so we will just have to tread lightly.