SecretsThirty-One: Hascal I couldn’t tell him the truth of why I wanted to do research in the library that I’m not even supposed to know about. What he is going through right now isn’t that far away from what I’m dealing with. The only difference is, is that the she-wolf that I’m infatuated with isn’t someone that my family will be accepting of. Not to mention that she is an orphan with no family and no known origins. A sigh leaves my lips as I finally find the light switch. The dust is so thick in the room that the light is dull and grey as we both cough. “You know I understand why I need to research my own issues. But what are you hiding, that brings you here with me?” I glance at him as he waves his hand in front of his face trying to clear the air. “What do you mean?” He glares at me as if I’m an equation that he needs to figure out. I forget he is or was a lot like me before his shift. The nerdy kid that likes to blend into the background. “You know what

The Day BeforeThirty-Four: Elijah I peel open my eyes when a nasty stench reaches my nose, waking me up out of my slumber. Blinking a couple of times before what I’m seeing actually registers what is in front of me. A big a*s hairy foot right in front of my face. Rolling onto my back and sitting up quickly all the books that were spread around me poked into my thighs. Some falling to the floor around my bed. Rubbing my face hard, dropping my hands. Hearing the snores coming from Hascal, I bend my leg up and kick him right in his stomach. Knocking him off the bed and onto the floor with a huge thump. Stacking the books up in the middle of the bed. I work my way out as I step down and notice three more books on the floor. I hear Hascal start to move around groaning and moaning. “How the hell did I end up down here?” Standing up I look over to him. “Because I shouldn’t be waking up in bed next to your hairy a*s.” I say walking towards my bathroom as I scratch my

Trigger Thirty-Six: Corbin It was like old times. The day was great and having fun with Elijah was the best. I didn’t have to worry about my parents because I was doing what my big sister suggested. I was following my heart and it led me to Eli once again. For some reason I feel that it will always be this way. It may be just a feeling that I have but something is telling me to stay by his side tonight. I sigh as I let the sheet pool at my feet. Looking in the closet I find some sweats and shirts. No underwear but I guess I can go commando for a night. Walking to the door, I take a deep breath before opening it. I can do this; it is just Eli. My best friend and the one I have been in love with forever. I know him better than anyone else. I can do this without getting my feelings hurt. Walking out I see him stirring the pot on the stove. I know he has been an a*s to me lately, but I think it’s because of his upcoming birthday. He has finally let me in a little

Surface TensionsThirty-Eight: Elijah I hear a whimper that makes me open my eyes. Blinking them a couple of times and realize that the room is completely dark. I try to remember where I am, but a smell enters my nose that makes my heart rate speed up. It is Corbin’s scent but there is something different mixed in with it. A scent that makes my body coil and rock hard. I start to search around myself until I find her warm body as she cries out in pain. I sit up quickly as I pull her to me. I feel the tingles all over my body where we are touching. “Mate” I whisper out even if I haven’t looked into her eyes yet. These are the signs of Fated Mates making me want to shout out in joy, but her cries of pain bring me back to what is happening right now. That is when I realize that Corbin is completely naked in my arms. Her skin is burning up and so sweaty that my hands slide easily all over her. I try to stay off of her breasts, but it is like my hands have a mind of

MatedForty: Elijah “I love you. I have always loved only you. I want this more than I want my next breath.” I hear her words but for some reason I just cannot seem to believe them. “You don’t have to lie to me Corbin.” I say, as she stills on top of me. I watch as her eyes get big as she bites her lip. My right hand on her hip, one squeeze then I lift it up to her face. Cupping her cheek, taking my thumb, pulling her lip from between her teeth. “You don’t believe me, why?” I see that she is thinking of moving off of me, but I can’t let her. She is my Fated Mate; this is where I want her. The need to feel her but I also at the same time need to make sure she knows. “Because you are so much more than I am.” I state looking at her. “You have always meant so much to me. I just want what is best for you. And…. And I just don’t think I am what’s best for you.” Her face softens as she looks at me. Laying completely down on top of me. Every part of her bod