Matt glares at Geoff across the table as Luca whispers to him. I glance at Geoff who looks completely unbothered by the exchange. “Nova , can I have a word with you outside while they discuss?” I nod and Geoff and I leave the kitchen. Once we are in the main hallway I say “you wouldn’t really go back on your agreement for me to oversee the treaty would you?” He gives me a small sharp shake of his head. “You know I’m a man of my word Nova but they don’t know that. Unfortunately this situation calls for some underhand tactics” I know he’s right but it still doesn’t sit well with me. Even still I’ll support him. Geoff has been the closest thing I’ve ever had to a father. Even if sometimes we want to kill each other. Geoff seems to read my mind as he says “it’s good to see you” from a man that doesn’t say much or show much emotion it’s about as good as hearing your parents say I love you and I’m proud of you. “Love you too Geoff” his face flushes at my teasing b
I’m struggling here. How do I make her understand I’ll do what ever it takes to make this work. She feels it too , I know she does. I’m past playing games , I just need to know what she wants. She opens her mouth but no words come out, looks like I’ve stunned her. If I’m honest I’ve fucking stunned myself. Words just pour out of me when I’m around her but they are all honest and true. I’ll give up anything and everything for her. I inch closer to her like I’m approaching a trapped wild animal because I know she could run at any moment. She looks confused and I don’t know what else I can say to make her understand. I know I haven’t been easy to deal with and she’s right it’s not her job to fix me. “Just give us a chance” I whisper. She bites her lip and I mover closer so our chests are now touching. “It can’t work” I can barely hear her words over the sound of my blood rushing through my veins. “Just try” I murmur against her lips. Her breathing hitches and I take
“She’s my mate” I tell him with such force I surprise even myself. It’s amazing how the thought of losing her really drives it home. Geoff doesn’t say anything. He just sits in silence as I drive through the centre of the pack. “That certainly complicates matters” he mumbles after some time. Tell me about it old man. “You think I can’t look after her is that what this is?” He’s surprised by my question but shakes his head “I’ve known her since she was a child. She’s been hurt and abandoned so much she’s learnt to protect herself. But she was never the best at detaching from people and emotions, I blame myself really. The ones that can’t detach are never meant to make it in the organisation, but she was so young and so small, so alone. I couldn’t bare to send her away” his words are so gentle I almost pull over. “If she loves you , she will die for you and the world will lose one of the best heretics we’ve had. I want her to have to best life, maybe what the best life for her is
Well today’s definitely been one for the books. My heads scrambled about Matt and I. Geoff , Leon and that poisonous plastic bag are here. The fight between Matt and Luca. It’s a lot. Geoff nudges me with his shoulder. “What’s wrong?” Ever since I was a little girl he could always tell when something was wrong just by looking at my face. That’s why it’s easier to lie to him over the phone. “I’m just tired , it’s been challenging” he gives me a slight nod “why don’t you take couple of hours off. We can manage between us for now” ooo it’s like music to my ears. “You Geoff are one of my favourite people” I tease. “Yes , yes , go before I change my mind” I practically skip towards the basement door. Matt gives me a quizzical look as I pass him so I whisper “taking a break” he smiles and turns his attention back to doctor Stevens. I pull my phone out as I head up the stairs. Finding Leahs number I decide it’s coffee time. Nova to Leah :Coffee?As I
When we finish our coffees we say our goodbyes and I head back to the town hall. It’s amazing how much better I feel after a catch up with Leah , I honestly love that girl and I’m beyond happy things have worked out so well for her. Her advise makes me chuckle as I get closer to the town hall. Imagine me trying to casually mount Matt as he’s doing some paperwork in his office or something. He’d shit himself ! I would love to see him names though. From what I’ve already seen the man is built like a Greek god so I definitely wouldn’t be mad at the chance to run my tongue down his body. Thinking about it I’ll have to leave anyway and like Leah said just before we left “if you don’t do it, You’ll either always regret it or wonder what if” I’m already wondering what if and I haven’t even left the pack yet. Ok I’m gonna do it though I’m not exactly experienced at being sexy so this could be a huge fuck up. Oh no what if I fart or something ? Oh man ok stop. Stop talking yourself
The drive back to the pack house is full of tension. My skin tingles being so close to her and the smell of her excitement surrounds us like perfume. It’s hard to keep my hands on the steering wheel, my knuckles are going white from the strain. As we pull into the driveway and roll to a stop she gets out before me and charges for the door. Fuck she’s changed her mind. Fuck I’ve blown it. I sigh and walk in not knowing how I’m meant to fix this. I close the door and turn to find Nova facing me. Her purple eyes glow with desire. I growl and snatch her off the ground, her legs wrap around my waist automatically and I press her against the wall. My lips dart for hers and she doesn’t resist me , in fact her mouth parts to let me in. My tongue sweeps hers as she moans into my mouth and drags a nail down my back. There’s a thin line between pleasure and pain in life and right now she’s found the perfect balance. I pump my hips into her through our clothes. My body needs more
I wake up a few hours later in Matts bed. I vaguely remember him carrying me to his room and cuddling up next to me. I glance over at the alarm clock. It’s just after 2am. Shit Geoffs gonna kill me. Matts arm is draped over me and his soft snoring is the only thing I can hear. Leah said having sex with him would bring me clarity but all it’s done is confirm that he is in fact my mate. My body aches but in a good way as I look at him. He wants me but can I allow him to have me? Years of training and pain to be a heretic thrown away for something that most likely won’t last! And yet the mate bond calls to me , pulls me in like the ending is unavoidable. I shake my head , it’s too early in the morning to let myself get pulled into the sadness and confusion. Matts grip tightens and he pulls me in closer. I inhale and the smell of him puts me at ease. He always smells like the beach , a clean smell of freedom. His natural scent mixed with the aftershave he wears mingl
There’s no longer pack patrol guarding the town hall. They are either fighting around us or elsewhere in the territory. Rogues are everywhere and I can’t see Luca or Leah. My palms tingle again and I look down to find the marks glowing. Ok weird but I don’t have time to question it as two rogues have spotted me and are now lunging. My palms begin to burn and fire starts shooting out like a fucking flame thrower. I jump back and aim it at the rogues. These marks are like a damn Swiss Army knife. Howls of pain surround me as I barbecue the rogues who step into range. A pack member comes into view on my left but he’s completely surrounded by rogues. I try to push out my magic range to reach him but it’s so draining. I grit my teeth and push still. The flames slowly spread and reach the rogues surrounding the pack wolf. The wolf looks at me with recognition and I can’t help but wonder who he is. He starts backing towards me but he’s still under attack. I give another