9. Thinking About Her

Ryder

So, I just invited Ivy to Sirius's birthday party. I'm not entirely sure why I did it, but it's done now, and I can't take it back. Maybe it was because I had fun hanging out with her earlier today. She's funny and easy to talk to, and I feel like I can be my true self in front of her.

And also kind of cute.

I shake my head. No, I'm being stupid. She is more annoying than cute.

But I can't stop thinking about her now. Her soft, rounded face with full lips and a cute nose with tiny freckles sprinkled on it, her wild curly hair and big green eyes...

Dang it, why do I find her so attractive?

"Why do you look like you swallowed a whole lemon?" Sirius pushes me to get my attention.

I jump, startled, and quickly compose myself. "Uh, what? No reason. I'm fine."

Sirius is the Beta wolf of our pack and my childhood best friend. We are supposed to be celebrating his birthday tomorrow night.

Sirius raises an eyebrow. "You sure?" You nearly ran into me just now, not even watching wh