Jelena
The drive was arduous and boring, to say the least. I thought we’d never get here. My dad followed the GPS all the way, and my mom tried to keep us distracted with road games, but I honestly considered jumping out of the car’s window at some point. Thankfully, we could get here sooner than expected, but it was still a pain to deal with Jesse. The whole place is filled with trees. I look at my phone, and it shows no bars. I guess my mom is finally getting her wish because we are definitely in the middle of nowhere with no Wi-Fi or fun. The cabin is large, made up of wood like the kind you see in camping movies. The rest of the area is made up of plants and trees. Miles and miles of trees. Once my dad parks the car, my mom releases my baby brother from his car seat and lets the little weirdo run loose. The little brat lets out a whoop and runs up to the front door. The freaking kid is a hazard. Sighing with contentment, my mom wraps her arm around my dad’s waist and smiles. “Well? What do you think, babe?” My dad smiles back and kisses her on the lips. Gross. “I love it, hon. How about you, Lena? What do you think?”
I shrug my shoulders and walk towards the trunk of the SUV. “It’s okay.” My dad snorts with amusement and helps me open the SUV truck. I know he’s trying to make me feel comfortable, but I’m too depressed to care. Why can’t he just let me wallow in my despair? Dad passes me my bag and gives me a pleading smile. “Please try to enjoy this pumpkin. I know your mom wanted this because she wants to spend time with you. Please, it’s only for a few weeks.” I sigh loudly and give him a reluctant nod. “Okay, dad, but I get dibs on the best bedroom.” My dad scowls. “Deal”
Without another word, I wrap the bag’s strap into my arms and stride into the house. It’s not a bad-looking place. The house is larger than I expected it to be. The living room is huge, with a large stone fireplace, and the walls and the floors are wood. There’s a winding staircase that leads up to the bedrooms. Nearly knocking me over, my brother runs up ahead, screaming like a banshee. I get the feeling that this damn kid is going to give my parents a hard time during this trip. Oh well, that’s what they get for making me come up here to nowhere’s land. Chuckling to myself at the prospect, I go up the stairs and open several doors before finding the room that I want. The room is closer to the house’s back with a large white canopied bed and a balcony. It’s beautiful. You can see the whole forest from this vantage point. The windows are large, with opaque curtains mounted on thick rods. Walking into the room, I lay my bag on the bed and walk to the hallway’s window.
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan are here. A moment passes, then I hear little Ricky’s squeals as he rushes out of their car and screams Jess’s name. Great! I watch as my parents meet them at the door. Everyone is hugging and kissing each other in greeting as if they hadn’t seen each other in a long time. When everyone walks into the house, I walk back to my chosen room and open the balcony doors near my bed. It’s a breathtaking sight to behold the endless stretch of trees and the tranquil sway of their leaves.
I’m so entranced that I nearly jump out of my skin when the sound of a powerful howl reverberates through the forest. It shakes me to the core. I had never heard a howl that mournful in my life. Frightened, I move back to my room and close the balcony doors. Somehow, the sound of the howl penetrates my defenses. It frightens me and entices me at the same time. The sound is almost wistful that it breaks my heart. Biting my lip, I feel something run down my face and wipe it away. It’s a tear. I don’t know why, but I’m crying. As if lured, I move back to the balcony door in hopes of hearing the sound again. But before I do, my mother calls out to me. “Lena, come down here and say hello to the Morgan’s.” Sighing in frustration, I let out a deep breath and head down to the living room. As I walk down the stairs, I can hear answering howls off in the distance.
The evening is very quiet. Living in San Francisco, you get used to city noises like traffic, people laughing, the trolley, dogs, and other sounds. Here, all you hear are night owls and crickets.
I’m in the middle of the forest in a sheer white dress. I can feel myself looking for something, but I don’t know what it is. Suddenly, a giant wolf with clear gray eyes appears. Its mouth is open wide, showing large gleaming white fangs. I turn to run, but it follows me until it catches me. Falling on my back hard, I cry out when the wolf straddles my waist. The wolf opens its massive jaws, ready to rip me to shreds. Not wanting to see my demise, I close my eyes tightly. The wolf moves closer, sniffing my neck and face. Breathing raggedly, I bite my lip as tears gather in my eyes. Suddenly, the weight holding me down changes. Instead of paws, I feel a hand brush my hair from my face. Frightened, I open my eyes, surprised to find the most good-looking man I’ve ever seen leaning over me. He has beautiful dark hair and clear gray eyes, like the wolf. His mouth is lush, and his face is rugged. Heart pounding, I gaze up at him, captivated by his beauty. As if in a trance, he leans down and hovers his lips above mine. Enraptured, I lift my head, ready to meet his lips…
“Lena, breakfast is ready. Come down and eat.” I blink my eyes feeling the sun’s rays shine down on my face. It’s morning. The hot guy was just a dream. How disappointing is that? Stretching out, I rise from my bed, open my bag, reach for my bikini, some short cut-off jeans, and a cropped tank top.
Once I’m done getting ready, I head down the stairs. Everyone is already eating breakfast and laughing. Pulling out a chair, I take a seat and pour some orange juice into a cup. Ricky and Jesse are both having a sword fight with their spoons. My dad and Mr. Morgan are talking about a game, and Mrs. Morgan and Mom discuss god knows what. My eyes focus on the sunlight outside and the dream from this morning. It felt so real. I’m pulled from my thoughts when my mom leans over and asks me something. Shake my head, I give her a questioning frown. “What?” My mom snickers in reply. “I said, how about we go down to the lake. There are canoes and kayaks. I shrug my shoulders in reply. “Sure.”
Once everyone is done with breakfast, we head down to the lake and rent a few canoes. The lake is very beautiful, with its crystal clear water. Unfortunately, the canoeing didn’t work out quite the way we expected it to. As soon as we go to the middle of the lake, Jesse and Ricky began jumping and hollering. This, in turn, made Jesse sick. He ended up puking all over mom. Ricky didn’t want to be left behind, so he puked on his mom. I swear if I weren’t stuck in the canoe with them, I would have laughed. That’s when everyone decides to give up on the idea of canoeing and head back to land. My dad and Mr. Morgan go their own way to do who knows what, and Mom and Mrs. Morgan go up to take the boys a bath. Some family vacation this is turning out to be.
Unwilling to let this bring down the mood. I decide to take a walk in the woods. I mean, everyone else is busy doing their own thing. I walk for a while, passing beautiful trees and fauna that I’ve never seen before. I don’t know how long I walk, but it’s probably close to a half-hour when I spot the most beautiful lagoon. It’s beautiful with large boulders and a small waterfall in the middle of it. My heart soars at the sight of the beautiful tranquil water. Running my fingers through my hair, I move closer and dip a toe into the water. The water is perfect, with its warm, soothing flow. I look around, making sure that there is no one around, which is funny considering that I’m in the middle of nowhere. Better to be safe than sorry. Stepping back, I slip my slippers off, followed by my shorts and top, which leaves me with my white string bikini. The bikini is very revealing, with only triangles covering my breasts and my mound. I always feel sexy when I wear it. It shows my flat stomach, firm breasts, and my cute butt to perfection. Too bad there are no hot guys here to see it. Sophie and Kaya say that I look like a model. They’re so sweet.
Climbing up some nearby rocks, I dive into the cool water. Reaching the surface, I push my hair back and float on my back. I’m happier than I’ve ever been right now. The water caresses my face and shoulders sensuously, making my nipples tighten into hard knobs. After a while, I walk towards the edge and prepare to go home. As I’m bending down to pick up my clothes, I hear a strange cracking sound. It’s coming from the rocks above the waterfall. It looks like I’m going to be eaten by a bear.
Chapter 4: A gift from the heavensTraegerGrey’s fist flies towards me, but I manage to block it. Leaning close, I kick out and knock him onto his back. We’ve been working on fighting tactics since four in the morning. Thankfully, Lycans don’t need much sleep. Sweat trickles down my face and chest with my exertions. At around ten in the morning, Dr. Shepard walks into the gym and calls out to us. Our gym is large with high-end exercise equipment and an octagon for sparring.Dr. Shepard is an older man with gray hair and a bald head. His right-hand man, Dr. Spencer, claps loudly, indicating that he needs our attention. We all stop and stand in attention like the good little soldiers we are. Dr. Shepard tightens his lips and clears his throat loudly. “It’s time for breakfast, boys. Meet us back here when breakfast is over. There are a few tests that we need to run before you go back to your training. You may go.”Once he
JelenaJesse and Ricky beat me several times at connect four. After an hour of playing, I bow out and head to my room. Once I step into my bedroom, I’m drawn back to the balcony doors. I don’t know why, but I felt a presence following me when I walked back to the house this morning. It was odd because the presence felt comforting. I wanted to turn around and ask it to come out. It scared me how bad I wanted, whoever it was to come out, so I kept quiet and said nothing.Closing my door, I remove my clothing and head over to the shower. As the water courses down my body, I can’t help but remember last night’s dream of a wolf’s eyes roving over me. He was so alluring. My body heats at the mere thought of having him inside of me. Too bad he’s not real. Running my hands down my chest, I scrape my nipples and caress my fingers down my stomach until I reach the juncture of my thighs. My clit throbs between my legs as water dro
TraegerArsenal, Grey, and I are running through the obstacles this morning. But our obstacle is not the kind that you imagine a normal human would use. This one has deadly blades, spikes, and fire pits. If you miss the mark, you’re dead. I run through the motions, never missing a beat, which is strange considering that my thoughts are filled with thoughts of her. I need to see her. The need is tearing me apart. After we run through the obstacle, we all head towards our rooms. I pace for a few moments feeling like a caged animal. The urge to see her is nearly overwhelming in its veracity. Unable to take it any longer. I head back out of the Institute. The guards pay me no notice since I routinely leave the Institute for a jog.It doesn’t take me long to get to the lagoon. Same as yesterday, I crawl up the stone wall, mindful of keeping my presence hidden. Almost as if I imagined her, the girl appears before me. This time she’s in a thin white
TraegerI can’t believe that I’ve spoken to her and touched her. She’s incredible. I didn’t know what to say. I touch the cheek where she laid her lips and feel energized, powerful, and frustrated at the same time. When I get to the Institute, I’m met by Dr. Shepard. Tightening my jaw, I let my guard up and maintain a blank expression. Over the years, I have learned that maintaining a calm expression is the best way to keep the researchers off my back. The last thing I want is for them to find out about Jelena or any feelings I might have for her. “Traeger? Out for a jog again?” Dr. Shepard asks with a feigned familiarity. I nod my head, not giving an inch. “Yes, sir.” The doctor gives me the once-over before he replies. “You know Traeger, your training has been exceptional. Is there something you wish to tell me? Any difficulties?” I shake my head, remaining stoic. “No, sir. Everything is well.” St
JelenaI can’t believe what I’m seeing. One moment I’m about to be torn to shreds by a giant wolf, and the next, a gorgeous guy tosses the wolf-like a feather against a tree. He’s built. His body is golden with muscle. He’s at least a few inches over six feet. His hair is pitch black, and his eyes are the color of steel. I gasp in shock when he moves closer and peruses his gaze down my body. We stand there in silence for a few moments. I don’t know what to say. What I do know is that he’s the one that was watching me yesterday and today. My eyes roam across his body again. The only thing he’s wearing is a pair of black cargo shorts that fall low over his six-pack abs to the v of his stomach. I lick my lips at the sight of the large bulge between his legs. I want to lick him. My body heats, and my heart speeds up. I’m getting wet. The man sniffs the air in an animalistic way, then roams his eyes across my body
JelenaFor the past two days, I’ve gone back to the lagoon, but Traeger never showed up. Frustrated by his absence, I refuse to go back. It hurts that he didn’t show up. Horny and Frustrated, I wipe a stray tear away and lie back on my bed. I don’t understand why I feel this way. I barely know him. What is this hold he has on me? Something in my mind echoes that it’s more than a hold, but I quickly reject the idea. My mind wanders back to our earlier encounter. I can’t help but think about how aroused and consumed he made me feel.A knock on the door interrupts my thoughts. It’s my dad. “Lena, pumpkin, we’re going to go to build a campfire out front. Let’s go, sweetheart.” I watch the shadow of his feet move beneath the door and wipe my eyes. “Okay, dad. Let me finish getting dressed. I’ll meet you guys there.” He hesitates for a moment. “Okay, sweet, but you better hurry
TraegerIt has been several days since I left her. When the alarm resounded, a switch turned on in my brain, urging me to leave. I didn’t know what to say, so I ran. To my regret, I went back to the lagoon to find her, but she wasn’t there. I went back a few more times, but she never came back. Every time I go back to the Institut, I feel resentment growing inside of me. Because if it weren’t for the interruption of the alarm, I’d have already been with her. Even after days of not seeing her, my body is still aroused. I’ve also been unable to sleep at night. All I can think about is her mouth and body. My frustration has risen to such a level that my fighting has become more aggressive. Every time I kick, punch, or shoot something, I imagine it is the Institute’s researchers.Arsenal and I are sparring when I land a hard shot to his sternum. He falls on the floor, clutching his chest and choking as the air constricts in
JelenaMy body shudders as pleasure courses through me. Nothing has ever been this good. Running my fingers through Traeger’s silky hair as he lays his head on my stomach, I close my eyes and take a few deep breaths. After a moment, I rise up and look into his beautiful gray eyes, kiss his beautiful lips, and whisper. “It’s my turn now.” Traeger’s eyes sharpen with desire as I push him onto his back and straddle his waist. Traeger stretches his beautiful body across my bed and groans when I run my hands across his carved chest and pull at his shirt. “Take it off,” I whisper. Traeger reaches behind his head to remove his t-shirt, exposing his chiseled abs to my hungry eyes. Leaning down, I kiss his collarbone and work my way down to his nipples and abs. My hands wander his body, memorizing every curve and muscle until I finally reach the top of his jeans. Traeger releases a ragged breath when I rub the bulge between his l