“Grace!” Jessica exclaims once I walk through the door. I smile widely at her. “Hey, Jessica!” I exclaim back to her. “What can I do for you?” She asks, standing up to walk closer to me. “Um… I was wondering if you could show me the nurses office.” She frowns, “What happened? Are you not feeling well?” She asks as she starts to put her hand on my forehead. I smile and shake my head. “It’s nothing big, I’m fine. Just need to see her.” Her frown deepens, but she throws her head in the direction down the hall.I follow her until we get to a well-lit room at the end of the hall. A lady looks up from her desk with a huge smile on her face. Her short brown hair is pulled back into a ponytail and green eyes are sparkling at me. Jessica nudges me into the room, “Grace here needs to speak with you.” The nurse stands and walks over to me, “Okay! Hi Grace, I’m nurse Shelia. What seems to be the problem?” She asks nudging me to the bed. Jessica stands in the corner, waiting
My brother’s and I circle around Grace as she clutches her stomach with her uninjured hand and refuses to move her other hand. “Grace, let me see your stomach.” I say aiming to head for her hoodie. My mate is injured and all I can think about is to what extent. She slaps my hands away still grimacing in pain. “No! Don’t touch me. I’m fine!” She yells, causing me to pull back a little bit. Any thought that thought maybe the hoodie wasn’t hiding something falls out the window right then. By the look on both my brother’s faces, I know they’re thinking the same thing.“Okay Grace. Can we pick you up, so we can get you to the nurse's office?” Dean asks calmly. “No. I’m fine.” She says, quieter now. She grimaces as she attempts to sit up. Her breathing labored and I can hear how fast her heart is beating. I want nothing more than to hold her to my chest, easing her pain. I don’t know if that part of the bond can be felt by her yet, but we could try. I can’t stand to see
I wake up, and the first thing I see is Sarah sleeping on a chair in the corner, still wearing the same clothes she was in yesterday. I grimace when I try and sit up, I look down hoping no one touched me in my sleep. I’m still dressed in yesterday's clothes so that’s good. I sit on the edge of the bed dreading the act of pulling my body into a standing position, but I really need to pee, and I wouldn’t mind a shower. I hear a gasp then someone stumbling over to me. I look over at Sarah again, she’s smiling and yawning on her way over to me. “You stayed the night?” I ask, pretty surprised that someone I meant yesterday stayed the night to make sure I was okay. She laughed, “We all did. Your living room looks like the aftermath of a frat party.” I stare at her wide-eyed than laugh. Why would they all stay with me? My thoughts are cut short when her arm lands in front of me. I look up at Sarah and she nudges me to take her arm to help me up. “You’ve been asleep for a while.
I walk myself to the dining hall, granted it takes a bit longer than usual. I don’t know why what Dean says bothers me so much. It’s not like I even like him like that, the thought hasn’t even crossed my mind. Maybe Issac intense stare this morning got to me. Made me think there might be more going on than I thought. But that was with Issac. Why am I projecting those thoughts onto Dean? I grab my apple and water and go to sit down. Issac and Gunner take the spots next to me. Their scents immediately engulfing me, strangely making the pain in my torso not hurt so bad. Gunner has a Caramel and vanilla scent that mixes well with Issacs. I find myself trying to lean more into them just so I can bast in it. Then I remember that I’m just a pack member to them. Not that I should care, even if we were into each other, there literally can’t be a future for us. Their family will only see me as a golden ticket, to take charge in the conflict between our packs. I shake my head, try
I finally get to see my mate again today, after not seeing her since breakfast. She wasn’t at lunch, and I’m not sure where she was, but I’m sure she’ll be here. Issac walks over to me, looking around me. “Is she here yet?” I shake my head. “Where’s Dean?” I finally look at him, he has something he needs to tell us, it’s written all over his face. “What happened?” He grimaces, “Lets wait for Dean.” I’m about to respond when Dean comes over sulking. He’s been like this since what he said to Grace this morning.He wasn’t trying to hurt her, but it’s one of those rules with the mate bond. He didn’t want to say something to make her think we were head over heels after two days, regardless of if we are or not, making her possibly think there’s a bond. “Good, Dean. Has dad said anything more about Mr. Jefferson.” Issac asks, instantly making my hair stand on end. What the fuck did he do to our girl now? Dean looks up at Issac, anger already clearly evident in his gaze. “No.
I look back at Gunner when the kayak stops moving. He’s pulled the paddle out of the water and is just staring at me. I’m not sure why I said it. Maybe with everything happening right now, I just needed someone to know even an inkling of what I’m going through. I wait for him to speak. After staring at me for a really long time, he finally does. “You don’t need a regime, Grace.” He sighs, his eyes softening, “You’re beautiful and frankly, could stand to gain a few extra pounds. That man, doesn’t deserve you as a daughter if that’s what he thinks.” He finishes, and I take notice how he says that man, instead of my dad. Probably taking note of how hard it was for me to say ‘dad’. I glance down at my body. “You really think I’m too skinny.” I smile widely at him, forgetting my bad mood, after he called me beautiful. He chuckles looking down, shaking his head. “I think you should eat. Wolf's metabolisms are so fast, I think it’d take a lot of work for you to be obese. Eve
I watch as Grace walks out of the kitchen door. I’m curious why she got a job, but I don’t know much about her home life. She did share a little bit with Gunner today, but not much, we need to inquire more. Especially, if her dad is that big of a piece of shit. I wonder what else she’s had to endure at his hands. She comes and sits between Gunner and me pushing my shoulder over so she can squeeze between us. I chuckle, but move over easily for her, while tingles fly through my shoulder from where she touches me. No chance in hell I’ll pass over on getting to sit next to her, especially after today. Gunner didn’t tell us everything that was said on the kayak, all I know is she came back having forgiven me. I had never felt so happy, other than perhaps seeing her for the first time. I stiffen, when I see Brycen walk past our table, giving a wave to Grace, which she returns. Goddess, Brycen works in the kitchen with her. Now, I’m considering getting a job back there to keep h
We run into the guys on our way to the dining hall the next morning. I feel like a new person today. The pain in my torso is only slightly there, thanks to it lessening and the help of a few pain killers. After last night, I feel the guys mean something different to me. Not romantic or anything, but like we could be really good friends. I’m still well aware that a relationship with them would only lead to my downfall. Besides they don’t even know my real name. How can you have a relationship with someone built on lies. So, I decide on the next best thing, friends. I jump onto Issac’s back without permission, letting him carry me the rest of the way to the dining hall. “You know it’s not really fair that she gets her own personal taxi everywhere she goes. My feet hurt and my muscles are sore too, thanks to the stupid workouts you make us do every morning!” Jordan whines, causing us all to laugh. Issac arms around my thighs tighten, not letting me remove myself, because of
I rested until kitchen duty, then kitchen duty was uneventful. When I sat at the table, next to Olivia on the edge, the triplets were eyeing me to whole dinner. I can’t eat; I was too nervous for this conversation. I don’t even know why. I’m pulled from my thoughts when Gia squeals. “Midnight moon ball is coming soon?” She yells, beyond excited. I look past Olivia to see her. Her face is bright with joy, I can already see the ideas for her dress running through her mind. I smile, seeing how happy she is.Sarah smiles, “Yeah! My dad just told me! All the juniors and seniors here will have a pass to leave for the weekend!” She claps her hands together practically jumping up and down. I’ve never been to a ball. I’ve had dancing lessons, because Heath said once he marries me off, I needed to be a good wife. I roll my eyes thinking about Heath and his stupid rules.“What balls aren’t your thing?” Justin asks me. Olivia laughs, her mind taking a dirty turn.I look at Justin,
I can’t even think straight, with Grace being mad at us. My wolf won’t calm down, walking around in circles in my head. Us both trying to think of ways to make her feel better about us. Hopefully tonight we can work it all out. I don’t know what I’ll do if we don’t. I watch her and Cole walk down the hill, he starts walking towards us, but she takes a sidestep. Stopping next to the coach, waiting there for instructions on what we’re doing. Cole sighs loudly, when he gets closer to us and realizes he lost her. “Man, I don’t know if she’ll forgive you guys for whatever she’s mad about, but I do know she put Brycen in his place today. His charms are definitely no longer working on her.” He smiles, seemingly thinking of a memory. All of our heads shoot to him when he says that. “He got pissed when she told him she didn’t want to hang out with him tonight because she was hanging out with you guys. Definitely showed some of his true colors. Even had the nerve to act like he mi
“What do you mean, you’ve rarely ever been able to make choices for yourself?” Issac’s cold voice comes low and menacing. I just stare at him, not sure what to say. “It’s nothing.” I say gruffly, not having an actual excuse. I see his eyes narrow, but then he sits down, taking the desk in front of me and turning it around. Crap, I forgot about the group project. This should be fun. Jordan sits next to me, while Justin grabs the seat next to Issac, flipping his around to. We read over the battle and the boys start discussing it. I sit there listening, but not really participating. How has so much happened in my life in five days? “What do you think?” Cole nudges my arm tearing me from my thoughts. I look around all eyes are on me. “Sorry. What?” I ask and Cole gives me a knowing look, before repeating what was said.I somehow make it through the rest of the class, praising the Goddess when the bell finally rings. Grabbing my things and making a run for it. I don’t kno
I wake up with a splitting headache. I don’t even know if it’s from the alcohol, drowning, or the yelling. I groan loudly into my pillow, when I hear my door creak open. I pull my pillow off my face and see Gia standing there with a smile on her face and a mug in her hands.She walks over to me handing me the mug, along with some pain killers. “Tea, with my secret ingredient. It’ll help with the hangover. I take both from her, giving her a grateful smile.Gia sits down on the foot of my bed, looking at her feet. She finally speaks after what feels like forever, “You know I’ve known about Justin’s crush on me for a long time.” My eyes widen, she always acts oblivious to his crush. She continues, “I knew before the triplets were even aware of it. One day Dean hit on me.” She looks over at me, reading my face, but I give her nothing. Even if my heart feels like it’s shrinking on the inside. “Justin wouldn’t talk to him for days. Dean had no idea why. Finally, he put two an
We decided we shouldn’t all bombard Grace’s ‘whatever’ with Brycen. I could see if her eyes how much it freaked her out when the bond tried to take effect, making her not want to leave. Her not understanding why I had that effect on her. I wish we could just tell her. Maybe none of this would be happening. Dean wouldn’t be out there, making sure our girls okay after being out with another guy. Fuck, the jealously is real though. I can’t even sit still, I’ve been pacing since we left the dining hall, Gunner’s been brooding in the recliner. Jordan not understanding what’s going on, and Justin trying to help, but not knowing what to do. We need to find a way to figure out her birthday, so we know how much longer this has to go on. This is going to kill us. I hear the door open, and slam back shut. My head whips up to see a fuming Dean. Fuck. “I fucked up. We fucked up. I mean. Fuck! This is all fucked up!” He yells angrily, walking over to the fridge, swinging it open a
We walk in silence on the way to my cabin. She pushed me in! Was she actually willing to kill me? Just because I wasn’t willing to be her friend? Did it really effect her life that much? I’m pulled from my mind when a body comes flying out of no where, grabbing Brycen and throwing him into the nearest tree. “Why is she soaking wet? What the hell happened?” Dean yells at Brycen. Goddess, this is the last thing I need right now. “Dean!” I run over to him and try pulling Dean off of Brycen, but he doesn’t budge. “Dean, stop! He saved me! Stop!” I yell at him, and he finally relents, pulling himself off of Brycen, the latter falling to the ground coughing. Oh my Goddess. Was Dean choking him? I go to help Brycen, patting his back. Dean looks at me, “What do you mean he saved you? Why did you need saving?” I flinch at his tone but look up into his eyes. “I fell into the water. If he wouldn’t have helped me, I would have died.” I explain, getting angry. If it wasn’t
I change my shorts and Hoodie and then hear a knock at my door. I go to open it, being graced with a beaming smile from Brycen, “You ready?” I nod, giving him a slight smile. I’m still reeling over the turn of events from dinner.We walk in silence, til we get closer to the pond. “Are you okay?” Brycen asks, and I look up at him. “I’m fine.” He nods, “I saw what happened at dinner. It doesn’t surprise me that the triplets are trying to claim you.” My brows furrow in confusion, “I don’t think they’re trying to claim me. They’re just worried about me.” I say, not understanding why he’d think that. He chuckles, “Trust me. They’re trying to claim you. They have like a pact or something to sleep with every girl here.” My heart sinks when I hear that, regardless of it having no reason to. Why should I care that they’ve slept with every girl here. Granted, I guess I should care if I’m their latest conquest. Is that why they’re so nice to me? Is that why they don’t want me h
I managed to only slip and almost fall a handful of times before we finished. That was so exciting, so exhilarating! I’ve never done anything like that before! I end with a beaming smile on my face, having decided to forget about the weird moment I shared with Dean. “That was so exciting!” I lean into Gunner, who’s smiling down at me. He wraps his arm around my waist pulling me closer, laughing at my reaction. I quickly pull away, having forgotten he doesn’t like being touched, “Sorry.” I say quickly once I’m no longer touching him. He frowns, “For what?” “I was told you don’t like being touched. I’m sorry I didn’t realize.” I rush out, wanting him to forgive me for my previous transactions along with this one. His face changes to one of almost… Panic? That can’t be right. “No… I mean, I don’t mind. I don’t mind when you touch me. I mean its only certain people.” He stutters out, and my eyes soften. Before I can respond, Justin walks up, “Oh, please. You won’t eve
Music class was fine, I’m still miserable at the piano, but I think I’ve learned a couple things.Now, I’m sitting in Art, Cole by my side. Kids are still slowly making their way into class, when I see Brycen apart of the mix. He smiles when he sees me and starts walking over to me. “Hey Grace, Hey Cole!” He exclaims and I smile and give him a little wave. “Hey, Brycen!” I look at Cole, he just frowns and nods his head at Brycen. Weird. “Mind if I sit with you today?” Brycen asks, I nod my head pointing to the empty chair next to me. “So, Grace, me and a few friends are hanging out tonight, down by the lake. I was wondering if you wanted to join? You can come to Cole, if you want.” Brycen says, looking at me expectantly. I grimace slightly, thinking about hanging out at the lake, when I can’t swim. Then I realize I’ve been doing that all week. Cole shakes his head, “We’re busy.” My head whips to him. Did he just say we? “Doing what? I don’t remember making plans.”