Ryder Alex raises his hands in defense, "Hey, man, we were just talking. No need to get aggressive." I step forward, "I said stay away from her," I repeat, I keep my voice low and dangerous. I don't know why but seeing Alex get so close to Ivy made my blood boil. I take another step forward, feeling the anger coursing through me. Alex doesn't seem phased by me. He only stares at me and grins. Ivy is just standing frozen, looking at me with wide eyes. I know I have to keep my cool, but it is hard when Alex is testing my patience. "Come on, man," Alex says, taking a step back when I step closer to him. "I didn't mean any harm. Just talking to your little girlfriend here." I grit my teeth. "I don't care. You need to leave her alone." Alex roll his eyes. "Fine, whatever." After he walks away, I let out a deep breath. I turn to Ivy, who is still staring at me in shock. "Are you okay?" I ask, my voice softening. She nods slowly. "Yeah, but why do you look so angry?" I shrug, try
IvyI can't believe it! Ryder is on board with my stupid plan!It still doesn't solve my problem entirely, but at least I can stall Alpha Maurice now. I am so happy I could die!But then again...Being around Ryder too much doesn't feel too safe because the attraction between us is almost unbearable. When he kissed me...I feel my cheeks flush again at the memory. When he kissed me, I felt a rush of electricity and warmth spreading throughout my body. It was like my heart was beating faster than it ever had before, and I couldn't help but respond to his kiss. The kiss felt both familiar and new at the same time as if we had been waiting for this moment for a long time.This is all wrong. I shouldn't feel like this with Ryder!"What are you smiling about, moron?" someone barks at me, so I stop dreaming about the kiss.I look at the person, and my mood sours.Mindy and her little Barbie wolf pack."Leave me alone, Mindy. I'm not in the mood for your bullshit today," I snap at her, hoping
Ivy"Wow, you are hot!" I blurt out, then bite my tongue. What the fuck is wrong with me!Pheonix laughs out loud. "Wow, thanks. I wasn't expecting that reaction."I look down, blushing. "Sorry, I don't know why I said that. Sometimes, I blurt things out by accident."He raises an eyebrow. "So, are you taking it back? You don't think I'm hot?"I clear my throat and look him in the eyes this time. "I mean...you are okay looking." Fuck...I can't even lie properly. He is so hot he can melt an iceberg. "I just...I didn't expect you to look like this."Pheonix tilts his head, and a small smirk teases his lips. "What did you expect that I look like?"I shrug. "I don't know, someone much older and doesn't look like they belong in a sports-illustrated magazine."Phoenix chuckles. "Don't let my age fool you, Ivy. I may look young, but I'm much older than I appear."I raise an eyebrow in surprise. "Really? How old are you?"Phoenix just smiles mysteriously. "Let's just say I've been around the
RyderDoes she really think she can use me whenever she feels like it but throw me away when another option presents itself?I don't fucking think so.I swiftly lift her off the ground and pick her up in my arms. She gasps, "What are you doing?"I look at her with a fierce expression, "You want to use me, Ivy? Fine. But I'm not some toy you can just toss aside when you're done playing with me. You asked me to help you, and I agreed against my better judgment, so you better start treating me with some respect."Ivy looks at me, her expression confused and a little frightened. "I-I'm sorry, Ryder. I didn't mean-"I cut her off, "Save it." I carry her to her bed and then drop her on the mattress. Placing my hands on her sides, I hover over her so she can't get up and escape. Ivy looks up at me, her eyes wide with shock. "Are you angry at me?"I take a deep breath and try to calm down. "Yes, Ivy, I am angry. I don't like you rejecting me for some asshole named Pheonix."Ivy's eyes widen
IvyI stare at him dumbfounded. "What do you mean you are staying?""I mean, I'm spending the night. We are going to have a little sleepover together," Ryder says, stretching his arms above his head.Oh my god, is he flexing his pecs right now?I let out a nervous giggle. "Don't be silly, Ryder. You can't sleep here.""Why not?" He waggles his eyebrows."Be...because...you are a guy, and it's inappropriate!" I cry.Ryder rolls his eyes. "Oh, please. We've kissed a hundred times.""What? No we didn't. We kissed maybe three times," I argue.Ryder shrugs. "Semantics." He twists a lock of my hair on his finger. "Don't be such a prude, Ivy. Let me crash here. I promise I don't bite." He smirks mischievously.Yeah, why don't I believe him?I watch as Ryder jumps onto my bed, making himself comfortable. I feel my cheeks flush with embarrassment and frustration. "Ryder, get off my bed. This is not okay."But he just grins and pats the space next to him. "Come on, Ivy. It'll be fun. We can wat
IvyI wake up the next day and expect Ryder to be gone in the morning but no.He has proven me wrong once again.Because as I try to stretch and turn to my side, I realize that I can't fucking move.Ryder's arm is draped over my waist, holding me tightly against him. I try to wiggle out of his grip, but he only pulls me closer. I let out a frustrated sigh but can't help the smile that tugs at my lips.I take a moment to just lay there, listening to his breathing and feeling his warmth against me.I gently try to disentangle myself from him again, and this time he stirs. His eyes slowly open, and he looks at me with a lazy smile."Hey," he says, his voice low and husky."Why are you still here?" I whine.He chuckles and tightens his hold on me. "Are you complaining?""Yes, I'm complaining!" I cry out."You should be thankful instead of being an ungrateful brat," Ryder says, brushing his lips over my earlobe.I shiver at the sensation and let out a soft moan. "Thankful? For what?""You
RyderI can't believe it. Ivy dares to reject me? ME?Who does she think she is?I left her alone for now, but I won't let her get away with it. And I need to find out who this asshole Pheonix is.Hotter than me? Pfft..."What got you all pissed off?" Sirius asks me after we finish our training."Who says I'm pissed off?" I counter."What got you all pissed off?" Sirius asks me after we finish our training."Who says I'm pissed off?" I counter.Sirius raises an eyebrow at me, clearly not buying my nonchalant tone. "Well, for starters, your fists are clenched, and your face looks like you just ate something sour," he observes.I sigh heavily and lean back against the wall, crossing my arms over my chest. "It's Ivy," I mutter. "She said she doesn't want to go to the Lunar Ball with me. Can you believe that?"Sirius lets out a low whistle. "Isn't that a good thing?""I don't understand it," I say, ignoring his question. "I mean, who does she think she is? Thinking she's too good for me?"
Ivy "Let me walk you back to your house, Ivy. It's quite dangerous around here during this time," Pheonix offers. I nod in agreement. Not because I worry about danger but because I'm curious to get to know Pheonix. We walk in silence. "So...what pack do you belong to?" I ask when I couldn't hold it in anymore. Pheonix looks at me and smiles. "I don't belong to any pack." I look at him with surprise. "You don't? I thought you were a werewolf!" "I am." My eyes widen in shock. "You are? But you just said you don't belong to any pack..." Pheonix nods. "That's right. I'm what you might call a Rogue." I gasp. Why would Alpha Maurice want me to be mated to a rogue? Pheonix notices my surprise and smirks, "Does that scare you, Ivy?" I swallow thickly and shake my head. It makes me a bit nervous, that's for sure, but I am not afraid of him. If Pheonix wanted to hurt me, he would've done it already. "Don't worry, Ivy. Being a Rogue doesn't mean I will hurt you. It just means I prefe