"We're going on a tripin our favourite rocket ship. Zooming through the sky- ""Shut up!" The three werewolves allshouted at the same time, interrupting Jackson's incessant singing. He had beenrepeating the same line over and over again much to the annoyance of everyonein the car, apart from Ava. She sat there giggling at how grumpy Lucas was.They all decided just to take one car as it wouldbe easier. Ava had to sit on Lucas' lap as there weren't enough seats, which hewas fine with. She snuggled closer to him, his fingers playing with her hair."We're here!" Ryan announced, leading toAva frantically ripping the door open and jumping out of the car. Lucas watchedher run a few steps before turning around and looking sheepishly at the othersstill in the car.Quickly unbuckling his seat beat and stepping outof the car himself, he reached Ava, taking hold of her hand. "You! Don'trun away ok? Just because I agreed does not mean it is suddenly safe. You haveto stay by me and hol

Ryan pulled Ava off hischest and looked in her eyes, perhaps to look for any signs of lying. When hefound none, a grin split his face as his eyes lit up with happiness. "Whyare you smiling? This is terrible! I- I'm in love with him!" His smiletripled."Ava this is amazing!" He shouted."No it isn't! He's not going to want to be myfriend anymore." She sniffled and rubbed her sore eyes with the back ofher sleeve.Ryan looked like he was trying to hold hislaughter in, making Ava slightly angry. Couldn't he pretend to be sad too?!"Yes he will. Don't be silly Ava. He loves you!"She felt her heart crumble to pieces smaller thanit was before. "Yeah... as a sister." Her small voice managed tocroak out, hoarse from the crying.Ryan didn't know what to do to comfort Ava. Hejust rubbed her back as she broke down. "Want me to get Lucas?" Hesuggested but was immediately shot down with a loud no. Wanting to call forbackup and having no other choice, he texted Jackson what had happened

A knock sounded on the doorbut Lucas didn't make any move to open it nor did he allow the person to comein."Lucas! Open the door man." Ryan shoutedas he jiggled the handle of the locked door.He hadn't come out of his room since coming backfrom his night outside Ava's house. That was two days ago. Two days without hismate.Lucas had called Ava, each time going tovoicemail. He left messages, begging for forgiveness, until it was full and hecouldn't leave anymore. Ava hadn't replied to any. She hadn't given him anyindication that she had listened to them either as her voicemail was still full.He sat in the corner of his room, surrounded bythe blankets and pillows that captured his mates wonderful scent. He evenhugged the stuffed polar bear he won for her at the carnival, internallysmiling at the name she gave it, Lu Lu the Second.The carnival was one of the best days of his lifebecause he almost kissed her. He felt cowardly though. He didn't have thecourage to tell her h

"I can't believeyou're actually doing this." Jackson said as he searched through Ava'swardrobe.They were looking for an outfit that she couldwear for the party but because she'd never been to one before, it was difficultto find something. Ava wanted it to be perfect as she wanted the whole partyexperience, especially knowing she'd probably never be able to go to one again."Doing what?" She asked him distractedlyas she placed more clothes on her bed."Sneaking out. Going to a party. Lying toLucas. Guess little miss good girl isn't so good after all." Jacksonteased, bringing a look of shame to Ava's face.Turning to Jackson, she played with her fingersnervously. "I didn't really lie to him. Miss Barnaby does want me to stayat the children's home. She may not have told me but I can see it in her eyes."He nodded, seemingly unconvinced. "Right. So,what did you tell Lucas you were doing tonight?"Ava bit her lip and muttered, "I said I wouldjust sleep.""A- ""But I will slee

When they arrived at thehouse, it was clear the party had already reached its peak. Lucas didn't go toparties often because he'd prefer to 'party' with Ava. Although, their partiesconsisted of superhero movie marathons, forts and food.Out of the all parties he did go to without Ava,this was by far one of worst. The place was crowded with people he had neverseen before and most, if not all, were drunk. Lucas was even more worried forher.When they stepped in, he couldn't pick up Ava'sscent as the strong overwhelming smell of alcohol and sweat filled the air.But, Lucas spotted her straight away. It seemed like all the attention was on heras she danced.His eyes grew dark at the short dress she waswearing, light reflecting off the sequins on it. Her moves were seductive andsensual as she swayed to the music, entrancing every male in the room. He wasfrozen in his spot and just wanted to watch the beautiful goddess but wasbrought back to reality when foreign hands lay on his