HE couldn't even feelanything. He was completely numb apart from a dull ache found in his chest -the place his heart should be.Lucas was still in shock from what happened lastnight. He could hardly register that it was even morning considering he hadn'tslept at all. He had been stressed since getting the threatening letter butnow... he couldn't even function.All he had to do was get snacks to bring back forAva and he couldn't even do that without getting sneaked up on by a rogue. Withhis mind consumed by thoughts of his mate waiting at home for him, he wasdistracted enough for the rogue to claw his chest before Lucas even saw it.After quickly killing the rogue and mind linkingsomeone to clear the body, he was annoyed at how he could be so easilyattacked. He was supposed to be an Alpha yet one small rogue managed to cut alarge diagonal line across his chest. Disposing of his ripped shirt, he walkedhome, hoping that his chest would heal before Ava saw it.Unfortunately, t
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
HER fork poked thequestionable meat as everyone else on the table talked about something she hadno interest in. Lucas was by her side as always. Since she forgave himyesterday, he didn't want to leave her and was constantly touching her, eitherhis arm around her waist, hand on her thigh or sides slightly grazing eachother. Not that Ava minded at all.She was still slightly hurt about the wholeordeal, worrying about whether she was being too clingy if she asked to see himor follow him some place. It was so much worse because she realised she was inlove with him and the fact that he would shout as her in that way washeartbreaking. But, Lucas' constant need for her presence reassured her that heneeded her as much as she needed him.He didn't tell her why he got so angry or how hewas attacked. But then again, Ava didn't ask. She planned to when they gothome, not wanting to ruin their morning just after they had made up."Baby what's wrong?" Looked up at Lucas,who looked at he
"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
HE was worried. Lucas'meeting with some pack members finished early so he was more than excited aboutseeing Ava quicker than he expected. But when he texted to tell her he wascoming now, she hadn't responded. He sent a thread of messages after that butnone were replied to."Come on... pick up..." he muttered tohimself as he speed walked to the children's home. The only voice he heardthrough the phone was the automated woman.Lucas wracked his brain for any reason she mightbe ignoring him. They had been fine earlier that day and she didn't seem likeshe was still angry about the whole shouting incident. He didn't think that hehad done anything to offend her either. She could've possibly been annoyed thathe didn't let her go to the party but Ava wouldn't ignore him for that.Even so, Lucas rushed to her in hopes that hewould just find her safely tucked in her bed and fast asleep waiting for him.That, however, was not what he found when climbedthrough Ava's window. Her room w
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
"HE'S dead! Oh mygosh! He's dead! I killed him!" Ava wailed, dropping the shattered bottleonto the floor and sobbing into Mason's shirt.Everybody was silent. The music had stopped longago all that was left was the heavy breathing of an unconscious wolf and Ava'scries. She didn't know what was happening. Her best friend turned into awerewolf and murdered another one right in front of her eyes.She was also kind of flustered over the fact hecalled her his."Ava, relax. You didn't kill him. He's justpassed out from the bottle you hit him with." Connor reassured her.She then realised that the guys didn't seem assurprised as she was. In fact, they just seemed worried but not for the samereason she was. Ava gasped as the sudden thought struck her. "You guysknow about this too! You're werewolves!"Ryan scratched the back of his neck and chucklednervously. "I'm really hoping you don't remember this in themorning." He muttered.The fact that nobody denied her allegation andlooke
Pain was the first thingAva felt when she grew conscious. The second thing was a trail of tingles andelectricity as Lucas ran his nose up and down the side of her neck.The events of last nights were a blur. It all feltlike a dream. Werewolves. Blood. They were all things that were clear but shedidn't want to believe it was true. It couldn't be.Trying to ignore the painful throbbing of herhead, Ava attempted to untangle herself from Lucas but it was difficult withthe firm grip he had on her and that their legs were intertwined. It was to thepoint she had no idea where she started and ended."Stop moving." His husky morning voicesent shivers through Ava's body but she tried her best to hide it. The smirk hehad told her she didn't do a good job."My head hurts." Ava whined and rolledon top of him so she lay flat on her belly and on his chest. She snuggled intohis chest as his arms held onto her waist.He chuckled tiredly. "That's what you get fordrinking.""I hardly had any