My head spins as our kiss grows, deeper and deeper. I can't believe he's kissing me right now. The boy I have loved since I was eleven is finally holding me in his arms. I sigh as his hands explore my body. I reach up to run my hands through his brunette locks. We roll around on the bed and hot and heavy when suddenly everything begins to shake. We both open our eyes, lips still locked before he pulls away.  “What was that?” He asks, looking around the room at the unfamiliar cabin.  “

Four months ago Cassie squeezed her hands together nervously as she sat in the dark boot at Lenny’s and waited for her date to show up. It was her first time saying yes to someone from the dating app, and she was bubbling with nerves. What if she doesn't like her? Or what if she isn't her type? Or what if someone at her school was playing a joke? After all, she had used her picture and name, so it could be plausible that someone would know who she was and catfish her. Cass, however, hoped she is wrong, prayed tonight would go smoothly. Instead of one of the many ways she believed it would go wrong. Feeling anxious, She checked her watch for the third time. She had arrived fifteen minutes early, and only ten minutes had passed, so her date wasn’t late. Still, she couldn’t calm her nerves. And it only got worse when the five minutes passed and then another ten. Her date was now ten minutes late; she looked at the barely visible door and fumes. She had not thought of the possib

“Get away from her.” I snarl. Resisting the urge to rip his throat out. “Xavier. Happy birthday: I was just bringing El a drink. She looked a little lonely.”He says with an obvious smirk.  “I already told you I’m fine. Eric.” She says as I pull her towards me.  “If I ever see you near her again, I'll kill you. You know better than to approach another wolf's mate.” “She’s your mate?” He asks with his disingenuous smile. I scowl, ready to rip him apart, but El grabs my hand. “Yes.” She responds to him. “I’m his mate, so please respect that I'm not available. Whatever crush you had, let it end tonight.” “I see. Well, I’ll respect it, but you may never know what fate may have in store. See you around, Elina.” He winks at us before walking off. “I want to kill him.” I snarl. “We should." Silas agrees as he disappears from our sight. “Xavier, I’m fine. Just forget about him.” I exhale and turn to fa

I descend the stairs with my bag. It’s Monday, and after the events of Saturday night, I’m not looking forward to school. I don’t want to see Eric. I want to hide until my heart goes back to loving only Xavier, but I’m unsure if that will happen. I keep dreaming of Eric telling me I love him, and all those dreams feel so real that my emotions are a mess. I sigh and head into the kitchen to see dad sitting by the table feeding grandma. I haven’t gotten close to her since the incident, even though Raina says it is safe as long as I wear the necklace. Mom doesn’t want me to risk it, so dad has to take care of grandma with her gone. “Good morning, dad. Morning Gran.” He looks up with a smile, but grandma, of course, doesn’t respond. “Good morning, sweetie.” I make my way over to the fridge and grab myself some milk and cereal and sit down at the table. “Are you going to work?” I ask as I

XavierTwo days later.I jump up out of bed, feeling the best I’ve felt in a week. I spent the last two days clearing my head, and now I’m ready to pick up everything I dropped. I know I’m not okay, and I still risk losing control, but uncle was right. I am the leader of this pack, and therefore, I must lead at all times, even when I am not at my best.I head to the desk and grab the folders. Reviewing the latest update on Titus. He’s been spotted twice. I know he’s after her grandmother, so he’ll be sticking around until he spots an opening. This means El-she may be in danger.“We have to protect her,” Silas says.“He can protect her,” I say, not quite meaning it, but wished I did.“She’s our mate.”“She’s not!”“Why don’t you fight for her?!”He growls.“I’m done talking about this.” I shut him out and head to the bathroom. I take a quick shower and get dressed. Then make my down the stairs just as Uncle Alavic is coming up.“Good to see you dressed an