JasperIn the blink of an eye, we were in front of Gwen's home. From the moment I started driving, my hands were gripped onto the steering wheel more than I would have liked. The steering wheel could break in half if I put in more pressure to my grip. Sitting next to me with her thighs exposed was distracting. I could feel her discomfort too. Her fragile hands spread on her thighs as though trying to shield them from me. "Thanks," she said before she stepped out of the car in a hurry. She ran as fast as her legs could carry her. Her body jiggled with each step until she disappeared into the house. I lost track of time as I gaped at her. That was a jaw-dropping sight. Shit! I released the wheel and let out a deep breath. I could feel my testosterone level peak. All because of Gwen. I pulled out of their driveway and drove home. I had to meet the boys later. We would meet at Lunar Nexus just like we do every weekend. So I must freshen up fast so when my parents get back from the hu
GwenI fell on my bed, my back dipping in and feeling its softness. I spread my arms and wiggled my legs. My joy could light the whole of San Francisco."What's all the noise about? What's making you so happy?" Lionel peeks into my room.I had left the door open. "Shouldn't I be happy?" I rose to close it. He must have been surprised that I was back home already.I could sleep all I wanted. I didn't imagine that it was going to turn out this beneficial for me after agreeing with Jasper. Although our mate bond wasn't real. I wished it was. I have never had anyone stand up for me in my entire life. Except for Leo, who most times wasn't around because he was from a different pack. After what happened today at Lara's house, I wished I had a real mate who could protect me and love me unconditionally.Seeing Jasper swing in action to fetch me from that house had to be the hottest thing I had seen in my life. Not forgetting he drove me home too. I shrieked in my pillow. Don't be stupid Gw
GwenAfter the school closed, I found Leo and we got on the school bus together. I took my usual seat, next to the window, while he sat beside me. Leo was so focused on playing a board game on his phone. I nudged him. "Can't you stay away from this game for even a minute?""I can't. I think this game's my mate.""What!" I laughed loudly. "Are you for real? You must be in love with it then.""You can't imagine. I love the way it forces one to think." "Good for you. At least your affections for it are genuine." "Uhm," he answered, still on his phone and not looking up. "Can I join you guys?" A high-pitched voice asked. Leo And I lifted our faces in unison to see who was asking. "Josh!" Leo's mouth dropped. "Why not? Sit please." Leo moved while I adjusted as well. The seat was meant for two but it could take three and we didn't mind sharing. Josh is Katherine's brother. I remember he used to be nice to me when we were kids. He was the kid who helped me when I fell close to a web of
Jasper Why does he have to come back? I was so pissed. He thinks he can come back and begin to poke his nose into my affairs. I didn't drive home. I needed a place to cool off. "What's up, man? Why is your face fucking red? Who got your face fried? " I walked into Orion who was having a chilly time in the pool with some girls in their swimsuits. His olive skin was warm and golden under the sun. His blond hair darkened as water plastered over it. On a good day, I wouldn't mind joining them.I dropped onto the lounger laying my head on the headrest. The shriek the ladies made was like pins being poked into my brain. I came here because I wanted quiet. Not this. They clamored around Orion. I couldn't take it anymore. "Would you all shut the fuck up and stop screaming like an alien ship?" I growled, loud enough to make the wine glass next to me rumble. The girls didn't think for another second before running out of the house with their clothes in hand.Orion gasped. "What the hell
GwenI dropped my hood, staring at my face in the mirror. Regularly looking in a mirror to check myself out wasn't my thing. But I couldn't stop but appreciate how glowy my face has become since faking a mate bond with Jasper. Being near him is enough to make me merry and notice little changes. What happened after I dropped off the School bus confirmed to me that he would want us to go to school and go back home together. The thought of being with him in the car five times a week was thrilling. Today while he drove me to school, his scent caused me pleasurable shivers. I caught myself leaning in to take in more of his scent. I couldn't help but continue to love his scent. It was giving off a mixture of cedarwood and a hint of musk. I could do anything to smell this earthy and woody mix every day. A loud sound in the bathroom startled me."And who do we have here? PMP's soon-to-be Luna!" Lisa kicked the bathroom door with her feet again. She scowled. "I told you to reject him but y
Gwen"What happened to you?" Jasper asked. He looked dazed.I was waiting for him close to his car after the school bell rang. "I fell. Yeah—I fell.""Fell? What kind of fall will leave you with bruises on those parts of your face." He leaned closer. Maybe he could smell my lie. "I don't believe you. It looked like you were in a fight." "I didn't fight. "I said, "I fell through a flight of stairs." He narrowed his eyes. Not saying another word, we got into the car. I thought he had let the issue slide. "Who laid a hand on you?" I hear him ask. He stared ahead while he drove. "No one." "Don't lie to me!" He growled. He was driving fast now. "Tell me the truth. What did I tell you about anyone who threatened you, huh?"I cowered on the passenger's seat, too close to the door. I could force the door open right now with the way my weight leaned on it. "You said I should report to you.""Do you take me for a fool? That I wouldn't be able to recognize wounds from a fight or a beating o
JasperI pulled a chair from the terrace beneath the large tree just beside the house. I needed to clear my head after today's drama at Lisa's colony. I just had a good swim in the pool but I needed some fresh air on this side of the house. A kid ran in my direction. "Hey, Jasper.""Ethan, hey." He gave me a high five. "Being a while. What have they been feeding you?" I hugged him. He's all grown now. When he left he was ten but now he looked bigger than a twelve-year-old. He laughed. "Good to see you, Jasper. I missed you.""I missed you too," I said. He was my favourite kid, I liked him so much. Whenever Katherine was coming over to my house, she brought him along. That's how we got so close. Even after what his sister did and her death, my affection for Ethan remained. "How are your parents?""They are fine. I have tried visiting you several times but Josh stops me." His shoulder quaked. "He said he would punish me if he ever saw me with you.""Don't worry about that. Let me give
Gwen When I discovered that the book Leo took was the one with the paper containing the terms and conditions of Jasper's arrangement, my heart was in my mouth. This was not good. Although I felt bad that I was keeping the truth away from Leo, I didn't want him to find out like this and it was too soon for him to know.The more time I waste thinking of how to retrieve my book, the greater the risk of the truth being discovered. I grabbed my clothes and now here I am at the Ember Twilight colony. I hoped Leo hadn't started copying the notes. I greeted his parents and flew up the stairs, surprised that I could run despite being punched badly in my belly today. There was no time to knock on the door. I barged in. "Leo, have you started copy—"No one was in the room. But my eyes quickly darted to his reading desk. There it was. I moved quickly in that direction. I opened the book and discovered the paper wasn't there. My heart began to beat fast. I could feel sweat gather on my cheeks