I take a deep breath as I prepare myself to walk down the stairs that lead to the basement. I know Matts down there, I also reckon he’s not happy about his many unanswered messages he’s been sending. This has gone beyond being petty or proving a point. The whole situation between us just feels toxic. The sooner we can part ways and never see each other again the better. Then we can both move on. As I make my way down the stairs I see Luca and Doctor Stevens.
Standing off to the side is Matt with his back against the wall and unsurprisingly he’s scowling at me. Great here we go again. “Nova! Nice to see you again!” Dr Stevens is smiling at me so warmly I can’t help but return the smile “hello Dr Stevens!” I say enthusiastically. I wink at Luca as I step past him towards the wolf and make a point not to glance in Matts direction. “So Dr Stevens, you need me to make him shift?” I peer over my shoulder at him and he nods with a soft smile. I don’t think I can actually do thisOk nova we can do this. “Why are you smiling?” His eyes crinkle with amusement. “It’s hard to believe such a little woman can tell 3 grown men what to do!” He chuckles. Yes yes very funny. I roll my eyes at his words. “What’s your name?” He raises an eyebrow at me , his mouth hanging slightly open. Did I activate a kill code or something? “That’s really the first thing you want to ask me?” He sounds confused. I shrug my shoulders “if we are going to talk I’d at least like to know what to call you. The last surviving wolf that attacked the pack and got turned to stone doesn’t really roll off the tongue now does it?” To my surprise he actually laughs. “No your right it doesn’t and would be a nightmare if I had to fill out paperwork” now I’m laughing , what the fuck is going on here? I’ve heard of sleeping with the enemy but never laughing with them. “My name is Paulo, I’ve heard the men call you Nova so no need for an introduction “ he says with a wink. Is he flirting w
Fuck. I know she’s right. Someone out there is gearing up for a war with Fuck knows how many super enhanced wolves at the ready. I pull doctor Stevens to the side while Nova and Luca quiz Paulo. “Doctor , I want you on this full time now until we know exactly what we are dealing with and how to stop it” he nods and glances at Nova “I wonder if he would of been so forthcoming with information had we not had Nova here” his words make me grind my teeth.The mut may have a soft spot for my mate but I’ll rip his soft spot clean off his body if he touches her. I glance over at Nova and Luca who are whispering amongst themselves. Oh great now what? I walk over to them and they both stop talking and look at me. “Don’t stop on my account” I say through gritted teeth. Luca sees my frustration and shakes his head. “ I was meant to do more wolf training with Nova tonight but she doesn’t think it’s a good idea with all this going on” he motions vaguely in the muts direction with his han
I wake up feeling like I’ve gone 10 rounds with a sumo wrestler. My neck is cramping and my legs feel like they belong to someone else. Luca may have agreed to train me but he never said he’d go easy on me. Most of the time I’m glad he doesn’t because it means I have to really work for it, but right now as my body screams in protest as I try to peel myself out of bed I think fuck you Luca. And fuck your ever laughing face. Training was hard last night but I’m getting more control slowly but surely. Each time I shift it seems to drain me completely but Luca bless him , he never leaves me. Like my own surfer bodyguard. My legs buckle as I stand and my arse meets the floor with a hard thump. “Ahhhh mother fucker” I howl as pain shoots up my back , I landed on my fucking tail pain! “Maybe we can use it as an excuse to get out of training, I think I saw a wheelchair in one of the spare rooms” Nala says with a yawn and a stretch. I giggle and push her back even if she does
Geoff glares at me from the doorway. I do my best to smile but I’m sure my face has guilt written all over it. “Who the fuck are you?” Comes from behind me. Oh nice to see Matts using his words like a big boy now. Geoff crosses the room and holds out his hand with his eye arched. “Geoff Rhodes, director of Heretic HQ” I turn and see Matt look from me to Geoff and I nod discreetly. “Ah welcome , sorry you walked in on our training” Matt lies and Luca gives a smile and a nod. “Training?” Geoffs not buying it. I step forward ready to bullshit my way through. “Yeah after the attack we’ve been doing some training with surprise attacks to see what weakness can be found” ooo hello idea. “For example ive learnt that..” I spin on my heel and swipe my leg downwards at Matts ankle. I catch him by surprise and he falls backwards. His arse hitting the floor with a hard thump. “Alpha Matt doesn’t see women as a threat so it’s surprisingly easy to drop him” I continue. Luca sta
Matt glares at Geoff across the table as Luca whispers to him. I glance at Geoff who looks completely unbothered by the exchange. “Nova , can I have a word with you outside while they discuss?” I nod and Geoff and I leave the kitchen. Once we are in the main hallway I say “you wouldn’t really go back on your agreement for me to oversee the treaty would you?” He gives me a small sharp shake of his head. “You know I’m a man of my word Nova but they don’t know that. Unfortunately this situation calls for some underhand tactics” I know he’s right but it still doesn’t sit well with me. Even still I’ll support him. Geoff has been the closest thing I’ve ever had to a father. Even if sometimes we want to kill each other. Geoff seems to read my mind as he says “it’s good to see you” from a man that doesn’t say much or show much emotion it’s about as good as hearing your parents say I love you and I’m proud of you. “Love you too Geoff” his face flushes at my teasing b
I’m struggling here. How do I make her understand I’ll do what ever it takes to make this work. She feels it too , I know she does. I’m past playing games , I just need to know what she wants. She opens her mouth but no words come out, looks like I’ve stunned her. If I’m honest I’ve fucking stunned myself. Words just pour out of me when I’m around her but they are all honest and true. I’ll give up anything and everything for her. I inch closer to her like I’m approaching a trapped wild animal because I know she could run at any moment. She looks confused and I don’t know what else I can say to make her understand. I know I haven’t been easy to deal with and she’s right it’s not her job to fix me. “Just give us a chance” I whisper. She bites her lip and I mover closer so our chests are now touching. “It can’t work” I can barely hear her words over the sound of my blood rushing through my veins. “Just try” I murmur against her lips. Her breathing hitches and I take
“She’s my mate” I tell him with such force I surprise even myself. It’s amazing how the thought of losing her really drives it home. Geoff doesn’t say anything. He just sits in silence as I drive through the centre of the pack. “That certainly complicates matters” he mumbles after some time. Tell me about it old man. “You think I can’t look after her is that what this is?” He’s surprised by my question but shakes his head “I’ve known her since she was a child. She’s been hurt and abandoned so much she’s learnt to protect herself. But she was never the best at detaching from people and emotions, I blame myself really. The ones that can’t detach are never meant to make it in the organisation, but she was so young and so small, so alone. I couldn’t bare to send her away” his words are so gentle I almost pull over. “If she loves you , she will die for you and the world will lose one of the best heretics we’ve had. I want her to have to best life, maybe what the best life for her is
Well today’s definitely been one for the books. My heads scrambled about Matt and I. Geoff , Leon and that poisonous plastic bag are here. The fight between Matt and Luca. It’s a lot. Geoff nudges me with his shoulder. “What’s wrong?” Ever since I was a little girl he could always tell when something was wrong just by looking at my face. That’s why it’s easier to lie to him over the phone. “I’m just tired , it’s been challenging” he gives me a slight nod “why don’t you take couple of hours off. We can manage between us for now” ooo it’s like music to my ears. “You Geoff are one of my favourite people” I tease. “Yes , yes , go before I change my mind” I practically skip towards the basement door. Matt gives me a quizzical look as I pass him so I whisper “taking a break” he smiles and turns his attention back to doctor Stevens. I pull my phone out as I head up the stairs. Finding Leahs number I decide it’s coffee time. Nova to Leah :Coffee?As I