Novels by ThePinkAuthor

Maybe being around corpses while I was literally experiencing a hangover wasn't the best idea.I was hunched over the dissection table and even though I was wearing protective goggles and a face mask, the smell of formeladehyde still crept in making my eyes sting.But it was a welcome distraction.I needed my senses focused on something else and not the vomit inducing sight I had witnessed early this morning.So memorising nerves and muscles for my final it was.But even as I tried to keep my mind busy, it kept going back to the horror. Raymond kissing Rose.Rose comfortably sitting there and letting Raymond kiss her.If I could scrub my eyes with chlorine, I would.The door to the anatomy lab suddenly banged open.I turned around and saw Trace saunter in. Dark sunglasses over his eyes and a swaggee to his step.“Morning, love.”I furrowed my brows. I had so many questions starting with how the heck he knew to find me in here.But I just settled with, "you know you're not supposed to

Nolan kicked open my bedroom door. The light from the hallway spilled in for half a second before Noah shut it behind us with his foot, plunging the room back into dark and shutting out the noise from the party. He carrird me to my bed and set me down. The mattress dipped under my weight. "Do you want to change into your PJs?" He asked in a grumpy voice as he walked around the bed to slip off my shoes. I placed a hand over my forehead and raised a finger. "In a sec the room's spinning." I groaned as I turned to my side and folded my legs. I heard Nolan sigh. I looked up at him for a second. Even in the dark his large form wasn't hard to make out. He had his hands on his hips looking like a tired mother dealing with an unruly kid. "You think Nicole will be mad?" I asked. "I don't care, Sav." He ran a hand down his face. "What were you thinking? This isn't like you to get drunk at some party. Anything could have happened." I pulled myself up fighting the dizziness I was feeli

Twenty minutes later, I felt like I was on top of the world.I wasn’t even sure how to put it. But I felt free.There was another cup in my hand, something sweeter .The loud music wasn't making my ears feel like bleeding anymore and instead was actually something I wanted to sway my hips to."Isn't this better?" I heard Trace yell from opposite me.He had a refill of his drink as well and was bobbing his head to the beat.There were sweaty people all around us and I honestly didn't care that I kept getting bumped into every second."I feel great!" I yelled at Trace letting out a laugh I hadn't been expecting to get out.“Come on." Trace spoke suddenly grabbing my hand. His fingers were warm as he led me past couples grinding and people probably too drunk to remember where they were. We stopped in the living room in front of our coffee table which had fake plastic laurel wreaths and some solo cups there.I gasped as Trace hopped onto it."That cannot be safe." I spoke failing to stif

Okay, maybe I'm not exactly the captain of good ideas.Usually when Ray had parties, I decided to make myself scarce. Which usually involved camping out in the library or having a girl's day in with Rose.But it's like in a short period of time life had drastically changed my brain circuit and now I must have been having a stroke or something else that was changing how I typically behaved.Because here I was wearing the dress Trace had picked out for me in a sea of people dressed in their best Toga impressions.The bass was vibrating my bones and I really tried to get my mind off the inevitable mess that the place would be in tomorrow.My house didn’t even look like my house anymore. I had to give it to Jade, she had definitely gone all out in decorating the place in such a short period of time.There was a banner across the entrance with their sorority's name painted in gold all over it. Stacks of white solo cups instead of the typical red and a lot of white wrappes around everythin

The door clicked shut behind Nolan and for a second I just stared at it not moving.Where did I even get the courage to lie so smoothly like that from?Probably motivation from the fact that he had completely humiliated me.The words he spoke to me stung all the more as I thought about them "Well that was awkward." Trace spoke breaking the silence and reminding me he was still in the room.I turned around and let out a long breath. I shoved the garment bag into his hands and stepped back.“Thanks for covering for me." I told him. "But that will be all."Trace raised a brow at me. "So you're not going to even attempt to explain the lover's spat I just walked into?"I felt myself blush all the way to the roots of my hair."That was not a lover's spat." I snapped. "For the hundredth time, there's nothing going on between Nolan and I and you really need to stop thinking there is?"For all I know, Trace would blabber to Ray and get both Nolan and I in trouble over nothing. I mean Nolan ma

"Woof." My heart pounded in my chest as Nolan got closer. I gulped feeling my face heat up at the proximity. His face was literally inches away from mine. "Maybe we should test that theory." He spoke in a low, sultry voice. I wanted to ask Nolan what the heck he thought he was doing but my tongue suddenly felt heavier and no words were forming. He started leaning in and I felt myself panic internally. This wasn't happening. I mean, it couldn't be happening. This was Nolan for goodness sake. There's no way he would want to kiss me again. But why did I find myself leaning in instead of retreating? Why did I find myself beinh sucked in? Why did I want to kiss him too? I felt my stomach churn and felt like I was only inches away from Nolan when suddenly, he pulled away. I was left frozen, lips mid pucker and when I opened my eyes, Nolan had his hand over his mouth fighting hard to stiffle laughter. Then he burst out laughing. "Oh my gosh, baby Jones, you really want me. Don't y

Crystal’s POV I was taken aback. For a few seconds I was speechless. I opened my mouth expecting no sound to come out but I was wrong. "Was?" I was offended and it clearly showed. Tristan chuckled. "What's so funny?" I whined. "Why did you change your mind?" After the year Tristan and

I learnt as much as I could about leading the pack. I still didn't know how Tristan did it. I had barely just graduated high school and all these people looked at me waiting for guidance and protection. It was daunting and nerve racking but I tried my best. The AAP training helped too. I was g

Crystal’s POV (One year later) I learnt to speak in silence. At least around Tristan. When he got too quiet, I knew it was time to get him to a place of isolation where he could sit in his grief without the whole world watching him. I could tell the pack wasn't the same and though our loss

Roman still hadn't returned and I could tell Crystal was worried even though she didn't voice it out. Probably worried about what I might think. But I guess seeing as to how Roman had helped us both escape, maybe I could try to overlook my intense dislike for the guy. Meggy had gotten up sayin

Tristan’s POV When I woke up I was only partly aware of where I was. It was dark but I could still tell I was in the woods. The leaves on the trees rustled with the cool air. They blocked the sky but through the spaces I could see a scattering of stars. When I looked forward I saw a girl wit

Crystal’s POV Never in my life did I ever think I would hear Joshua Melrose say those words. I knew this was technically a dream but it couldn't have prepared me for how dazed I still felt. Mikey's mind space had seemed so scattered and disorganised. But just like Tristan's, it had been in a r

One year later. Time will always make a full of us. That is something my parents always taught me. And now, I was seeing it myself. I looked around the castle. Once upon a time it had felt like my birth right. It had felt so obvious that I would one day end up here but now here I was and suddenly it all felt so different. "Hey Thane!" Landon came rushing over to me. He had a book tucked into his armpit. A huge smile spread across his face. "That was probably the most epic meeting you have ever run." I gave him a small smile and nodded at the book. "Is everything set?" I asked. He nodded and patted it before holding it up. "Here lie the new laws of the kingdom. None of us will ever be separate again and no one will ever leave another pack to fend for themselves. It's genius." He beamed. I smiled. No, it was necessary. "And the education of the packs on Dark ones?" I inquired. "We're gonna get right on that in the coming weeks." Landon nodded firmly at me. "Everyone will kn

I straightened my back. Fear coursed through my veins but I tried not to show it. I glared at Queen Luna Evangeline and narrowed my eyes.“I don’t care what you threaten me with. I will never work for you.”The queen’s smile was thin and wicked. “Oh, you will," she spoke casually as she stepped forward. "Especially if you want that darling boy to walk out of here alive. What was his name again? Matteo?"As if on cue I heard a scream of panic in the distance. "Piper! Help me! Help me Piper."I started breathing heavily. "Matteo! No! Hang in there Matty! Hang in there."I turned to the Queen, my eyes narrowing.“Don’t you dare lay a hand on him."She laughed. "I already told you, dear, that is completely up to you.I looked at the helpless woman on the floor.I let out a sigh. To think, I had just escaped being a prisoner myself. But if this would keep Matteo safe, I had to take the deal. I had no choice.I looked at the queen and narrowed my eyes."Fine. I will..."Suddenly I jumped w

The castle was quiet. But it was only the kind of quiet that existed because everyone else was asleep and the guards were bored. I moved like a shadow along the stone corridor, making sure my boots were silent on the stone floor. Jaimie was right behind me with a knife held low and poised in his right hands. His eyes kept darting around checking every corner and crease just like mine were We had come over the wall, cut the rope line for the outer patrol, and let the servants’ entrance do the rest. No grand or dramatic entrance. No shouting. Just us two slipping through the borders expertly the way we knew how. I knew the palace well enough to know exactly where the King’s chambers were at the end of the west wing. And I knew for a fact, two guards were outside the door guarding it. Not a problem at all for Jaimie and I. A few minutes later, the two guards lay on the breathing but not waking up. Jaimie and I swiftly pushed them off to the side before we let ourselves in. I gav

The stone bit into my back as I slowly started to regain consciousness. I looked around and felt my head pounding. I looked around at my strange surroundings but it was all so dingy and dark. I felt around the ground and all that I felt was hard, damp ground. I couldn't hear anything exceptional the drip of water somewhere far off. Then suddenly, everything that had happened started coming back and I remembered. The cabin. The men who had attacked Matteo and I. Matteo! I forced her eyes open trying to look around and feel around the darkness. But my hands were bound by chains so I was just pulled back and hit my back hard against the wall. My wrists ached where the chains were tightly bound. “Matteo!" I screamed in panic. "Matty!" Please, God, let him be okay. "Piper." His voice was small, right beside me. I turned my head. He was sitting against the wall next to me. I focused with my werewolf sight. His knees were pulled up to his chest. His arms wrapped around them. I f

The second we approached the cabin, a deep dread ran through me. I stood scarily still staring at the destruction of the cabin. I stepped over the threshold and stilled. The door hung off one hinge. The coffee table was overturned, legs splintered. I sucked in a breath as I kept walking. Glass crunched underneath my boots. Forgetting all the wreckage, one thing stood out. It was empty. I didn't bother calling out Piper's name. It was no point. She wasn't here and I knew it. My hands curled into fists at my sides. I felt like I couldn't move, couldn't breathe. Everything in me went cold and numb. I should have freaking known. I should have known that fire was just a decoy. Maybe I would have gotten here on time. Maybe I wouldn't have been took late. Jaimie came rushing in after me. I saw him still as he looked around at the wreckage as well. He was seeing all the same things I was He walked slowly ahead and I saw him crouch down and pick somet

My dream was sweet.It felt almost melodious. I was in my room back home, in my arms, wrapped tightly in a little blanket was a dimpled little girl with deep colly hair and bright green eyes.Behind me, I felt a hand on my shoulder.I turned and saw Cameron smiling down at me. He looked down at my daughter lovingly then back at me."She looks so much like me. Thane must be livid." He spoke proudly.I rolled my eyes and was about to respond when I felt myself being shaken awake.“Piper! Piper,! Wake up!” I groaned as my eyes fluttered open. I saw Matteo in front of me.His little face was pale and he was breathing heavily like he’d just been running a marathon.I sat up instantly, every trace of sleep in me gone. “Matteo? What are you doing here?"He was supposed to be at his parents house.How had he made his way all the way here.I saw him shiver.“I had a dream." He spoke shakily.I was immediately attentive knowing what that could mean. "They're coming and I didn’t want you to b

I thought back to the scar Silver once showed me. The way she had explained that she would sometimes go to Dylan and Kaden's house to escape the chaos going on in her own home. Joe King. Her father. I couldn't tear my eyes off of him. He was speaking and everyone around him was listening attentively, not tearing their eyes away as if they couldn't afford to miss a word. All except Silver who was simply glamcing down at the ground. I turned to Rand. "How come I've never seen him around here before?" Rand and Nick shared a look and Nick suddenly seemed overly interested in his phone. I furrowed my brows at them both. "Am I not supposed to know?" I asked sarcastically. "I guess you'll hear about in eventually." Rand let out a sigh and scooted closer to me. "Joe's been in prison for the past three years. He left Dylan in charge but I guess he's back now." I looked in the direction of this seemingly elusive man once again. Why didn't Kaden ever mention him? Like ever? I mean I

The room errupted and I unconciously clutched Kaden's arm so tight I was afraid I would leave a bruise.Shark went in straight away, his footwork swift as he directed jabs right towards Drew's face.Drew didn't go into defence automatically though he did lose his footing slightly slipping but he regainrd it and immediately attacked as well landing two quick shots to Shark's ribs.I heard some hisses of pain beside me like they felt that themselves."Let's go Drew!" I could hear Hayden yell from up here.I could tell that Shark wasn't about tp let those hits slide. The two men circled around each other once again."Shark's gonna go for the kill." Nick warned."Nah, Drew's too fast for him." Rand spoke.I felt like I was holding my breath and I let out a squeal when Shark landed a punch right into Drew's face."Oh my gosh." I buried my head in Kaden's chest and he stroked my hair."Hey, it's okay." He whispered.I felt sick. Especially when I peeled my face away and saw Drew bleeding fr

The place seemed louder as usual as Kaden led me through the packed crowds making sure to place his hand on my waist as he did.I knew I wouldn't be anywhere near that ring tonight but with the nerves that were filling my stomach, you'd think I was the one fighting."Hey, are you feeling okay?" Kaden asked leaning in to whisper to me.I felt ticklish as his cool breath hit me.I turned and smiled at him, taking his hand and squeezing it."Yeah, just a little nervous for Drew.""Don't worry. His got this." Kaden spoke.Some of his guys immediately got up as we approached the VIP seating.We found Silver already seated with Rand and Nick.She jumped to her feet and immediately wrapped me in a hug."Hey girl! Looking good." She spoke.I had thrifted a red A line skirt and had paired it with a white tank top.Drew almost had an aneurysm claiming the skirt was too short. And while it was a but outside my comfort zone, I actually felt confident in it."Thanks, you too." I told Silver who wo

"Okay, Hayden, you need to draw four." I spoke as I shuffled the deck of cards in my hands. I sat crpss legged in front of the coffee table in front of the guys. Scott was laid up on the couch and Hayden on the otger side looking too serious for an UNO game. Hayden gasped and narrowed his eyes at me."How dare you? I thoughy we were friends." He gasped dramatically as he gathered the cards. I gave him a shrug and playful smile. "They're no friends in the world of UNO. It's each one for themselves and God for us all." I announced. "I hate y'all." Hayden spoke grumpily as we continued playing. Suddenly I heard the front door open and Drew's voice traveled through before he walked in. "Keri, come on! I didn't mean it like that!.He was mid argument, pacing, one hand was gesturing wildly. The guys and I shared a look that said 'yikes' as we pretended to be overly invested in our game. "I know you feel that way but it isn't true... yeah, yeah I get how important it is but this is

"Hey." Shark greeted as he walked up to me, his hands hidden in a black jacket.I looked around worried Kaden or one of his guys would see us talking and get the wrong idea.But Shark definitely didn't seem to care as he stopped a few feet in front of me."Kaden's gonna kill you for talking to me." I spoke.Shark shrugged nonchalantly. Just as I had suspected, not a care in the world."Just came over here to check if you were okay after... you know." I couldn't even attempt to hide my surprise."What? You care about me now?"Shark seemed to stiffen."Of course not."I fought a smile. I still didn't know why Shark had helped me get out of the house that night but now knowing I was being targeted, he might have just saved my life.I didn't know how to feel about that given the history he had with trying to use me to get to Kaden."How's your cat?" I asked wanting to change the topic expeditiously.Shark actually let out a smile."Still free to come and go as she pleases.""Ah I see." I

I loved Silver, I really did. And Rand and Nick were cool and fun to be around but my goodness, was I feeling suffocated by them. They followed me everywhere. And I mean everywhere the past few days. When we were at school, Silver was practically attached to me at the hip whenever she wasn't in class. She came to the library with me and sat with me in the cafeteria detering my friends from sitting with me. Not intentionally, of course. Silver had always just had a reputation around the school as a tough girl no one messed with. I understood that they were all just following Kaden's orders to keep me safe but it was all getting a little overwhelming. I guess that's why I felt elated when Drew came home this evening and announced we were all joining Kaden at his street race today by Kaden's orders. Maybe I should have asked more questions about why Drew was even taking orders from Kaden but I guess I was just relieved to be out around other people. And to see Kaden of course. I f