Novels by Nikkita Smith

“Talk to me.” Tez whispered as he held me tight as I cried. “I don’t even know where to start.” I said pulling away to sit on the bed. “Tell me why you’re crying.” He asked as there’s a knock on the door. “Can I open the door?” Tez asked looking at me. “Ki can I talk to you please?” Shadow called from the other side of the door. “I don’t care.” I whispered rolling my eyes as I climb up the bed. “I know how that sounded out there.” He said walking into the room. “Sounded like you had two kids, one who knew you was they daddy and one who didn’t, and you chose to be around the one who didn’t.” I said nonchalant. “I know it seemed that way, and I swear to you on my twin it wasn’t.” He said closing the door. “So please explain how was it? Explain where I’m confused or got the wrong idea.” “Ok, you’re not exactly wrong. But it’s not that I didn’t wanna be with you or spend time with you.” He said walking past Tez. “Ok so it wasn’t like that or it was? I’m confused.”

“Lady bug you have every right to ask whatever you wanna know.” I said walking over to the chair beside her. “ You both do.” “Quincy.” Mae said nodding for him to ask his questions. “Ma did you take me to see him in the hospital when I was young?” He finally asked after Mae stared him down. “Yes. After he was shot he was at Rush hospital recovering. I wanted you to meet him before he left.” Marie said honestly. “So you did want me to know him?” Quincy asked walking over to her. “She always wanted you to know. Please don’t blame here it was me and Reggie who didn’t want to confuse you.” I said looking up at him. “So you didn’t want me? You just pawned me off on pops?” Quincy asked hurt all in his voice. “You were my first born, my boy named after my grandfather, my pops, and my brother. I named you. It was never a point I didn’t want you or wanted to pawn you off.” I said holding back tears. “So what was it?” He asked looking at me eyes full of tears. “Reggie and

“You ok?” I asked watching Ki pace back and forth. “Yea just thinking.” She responded without looking up. “What you thinking about?” I asked watching her look at the door then over to me. “Thinking about what Quincy said.” She said putting her hands on her hips. “Do you think it’s something wrong with me?” “What do you mean?” I asked reaching for her to come sit next to me. “Everyone seems to think I’m some type of sociopath.” She said finally stopping to look at me. “Ok to be honest, you have changed a lot but these past couple months a lot has happened but it’s like the only thing you think about is hurting people and it’s a bit scary.” I explained hoping my honesty won’t make her mad. “I don’t think I changed that much.” She said looking down at her stomach. “I wouldn’t lie to you, you were never like this.” I said grabbing her hands. “Like what have I done?” She asked concerned. “You were obsessed with watching your mom go crazy. Granted she deserved it,

“So after all these years she run back to the life I tried to take her away from. I tried to give her better.” Shadow whispered to no one in particular. “How bout we just wait til we get back to the house to talk.” Tez said noticing shadow demeanor. “Ma you missed yo exit.” Q said tapping Marie arm. “That car has been behind us ever since we turned on the E Way.” Marie said merging over. “Ma let me see yo phone.” Tez asked taking the phone and holding it up to see behind them. “These limo tent you can turn around.” Marie said watching Tez. “Ma is that the car that was watching the house?” Tez asking pointing back. “No it was smaller than that.” She said turning back around. “You sure they following us Ree?” Dia asked confused. “We about to find out.” Marie said merging over to get off the E Way. “You may be paranoid Ree. They kept going.” Lydia said watching Marie pull over to catch her breath. “You want me to drive?” Shadow asked reaching over to put the car

“So Marie, ma didn’t say what this was all about?” I asked staring out the window as we ride in silence. “No she just said she had information and she didn’t wanna talk over the phone.” Marie explained. “Don’t think the worse. Let’s just get to her first.” Shadow said looking back giving me a head nod. “Yea just don’t like Ma being all the way North that close to him alone.” I said glancing over a Q. “ you good bro.” “Yea just thinking.” He whispered. “What about?” I asked watching Marie and shadow start their own conversation. “How we go about getting to Curko.” He said causing everyone to listen. “What you thinking.” Shadow asked turning down the music. “Ok we all know his weakness is greed and power. And as much as I hate to admit ki was right he wants the Fort, because he don’t know what Uncle Marty hid there, for all he knows it a boatload of money and documents on him the cops unc had on payroll and all of you right?” He said looking between Shadow and Marie

“How is that different?” Q asked looking at me. “Because of my brother.” I said staring at him. “Be for real. It’s because she’s your mother. Whether you wanna admit it or not you couldn’t do it.” He said sitting at the table. “That’s not true.” I yelled annoyed. “No need to get emotional.” Q said smiling. “That’s not the case.” I said irritated. “So ok tell me what about your brother? Why you never planned to off her, I mean she deserves it more than anybody so why you didn’t plan to kill her?” “That’s enough.” Shadow said sitting on the arm of Marie chair. “I think she should answer.” Marie said softly. “Fine. Ki gone head give your explanation so we can all move on.” Shadow said rubbing his temples. I shouldn’t have to explain. I don’t like him and what he did to Stacy he deserves to die.” I yelled before walking off. “I got it.” I heard Tez say before walking behind me into the room. “Let me guess you agree with them.” I asked as I turn to see him cl

“Do tell I would love to see that.” I said as I head to the pack. “Please don’t get him started.” Aaliyah said covering her ears, before laughing. “Oh shut up.” Riley said hitting her arm. “Jordan it’s a brilliant plan you wanna hear it?” “Sorry but I do anybody who wants to take Kyle down is alright with me.” “Ok once he turns 18 he will be mated to me. He will go through everything I did when mated to him.” He said dramatically heaving like he wanted to throw up. “Once he does I’m going to reject him in front of everybody. “Oh shit Riley, in front of everybody, that’s social murder.” I said laughing. “So does he feel when he has sex with that girl?” Rider asked. “Eww.” Aaliyah yelled. “ mates can feel that?” She asked confused. “Well sometimes it depends on the bond I guess.” I answered forgetting she can hear my thoughts when she wanted to. “What. I wanna know.” Riley asked confused. “I hate when yall do that.” “Sorry. Rider was asking if you could feel whe

“Get back before I catch orphan cooties.” He said looking down at her as the pack laughed. I stepped forward and was stopped by Rider. “Nix has this.” He said with a laugh. “Will they still follow behind you when they find out your gay.” Nix whispered to him. Barely loud enough for my ears to catch. “Oh shit.” Rider said laughing. Surprised at Nix words he moved back. “What are you talking about? That’s a lie.” He yelled stuttering causing everyone to look at them. “Afraid of the truth Kyle?” Aaliyah said with a mischievous grin. “What did she say to him?” Someone in the pack asked. “What did she say.” Riley asked knowing from the smile on my face I knew. “Let’s go.” Kyle yelled at the pack as he walked off. “Oh shit girl you ran him off.” Riley said smiling at her. “Your eyes.” He whispered causing her to blink rapidly. “Once Nix gives her back control they will return to normal.” I said as he took a breath of relief. “Wait so is that an Alpha thing?” R

“Were you forced to read them?” I asked smiling at him. “Started out that way, but after I started I kept going on my own.” He replied opening my door. So you like reading?” I asked a little intrigued. “You can say that.” He said putting his arm around my shoulders. “Uummm” Nix purred. “So what are we looking for?” He asked looking at each store. “Honestly I don’t know. I don’t dress up too often, and when I do Riley picks out what I wear.” I admit embarrassed. “Do you want to wear a dress?” He asked looking at me for an answer. “I guess.” I said with a shrug. “You not gone make this easy are you?” He asked amused. “Do you smell that?” Nix asked amused. “Smell what?” I asked curious. “His scent, he’s aroused.” She growled causing me to chuckle nervously. “What’s funny?” “Nothing.” I lied still smiling. “Let’s try this store.” He said guiding me into the store. “I don’t know what we’re even looking for.” I admit, looking at the dressed mannequins.

“Hello I’m Jordan.” I said as the door opened to who I suspected to be her step mother. “ You must be Mrs. Haywood.” I said reaching out my hand. “Mutt.” Rider muttered. “Yes are you looking for Jackie? She isn’t here right now.” She said shaking my hand. “No actually…” “He’s here for me.” Aaliyah said coming around the corner. “Oh is that so. I’m Amber her mother.” She said not hiding the disbelief in her voice. “Yes he’s coming shopping with us.” Aaliyah said stepping outside with me. “Is your father here?” I linked her. “Where’s dad?” She asked as Amber stood looking at the car in front of the house. “He hasn’t made it home yet.” Amber answered rolling her eyes. “Come in we’re just waiting on Aaliyah’s sister.” She said grabbing my arm. “Here comes the show.” Aaliyah linked me as I took a seat next to her on the couch. “Is that your car?” Amber asked sitting between us on the couch. “Yes ma’am it is.” I answered scooting over. “Oh I think Jackie would

“It’s something about him, why is he so interested in me and why can I scent him?” I ask myself staring off into space. “Ms. Haywood can you answer the question or not?” Dr. Brown asked bringing me back to class. “I guess not.” She said rolling her eyes smiling. “X squared by 7 the angle of side B is shorter by 9 centimeters.” I answered as she approached the board. “So you are present today.” She stated annoyed. “If you extend side A by 6 centimeters the structure will be stable enough to hold.” “Enough we know you get it.” She cut me off.” I didn’t ask how to stabilize the structure.” She said erasing the equation to stabilize the structure off the board. “Show off.” She mumbled. “Bitch.” I heard from behind me. “Who said that?” I said aloud. Causing the class to look at me. “Excuse me said what?” Dr. Brown said turning from the board. “Nothing sorry.” I replied quickly. “I’m Nix. Your wolf.” The voice said again. Causing me to jump up. “Ms. Haywood, if

“You put up with this everyday?” I asked watching her step sister as they tease Aaliyah. “Because it doesn’t bother me any more.” She said nonchalant taking pen and paper out her bag. “Protect her.” Rider growled. “Aye dip shit.” I called leaning back in the chair. “You think ragging on her is cool or makes you funny.” I asked looking over at the confusion on her face. “What are you doing?” She whispered. “Why don’t you pick on someone who will fight back.” I said turning my attention back to Kyle. “What did you just say to me?” Kyle asked standing up from the table knocking his chair over. “Don’t think I stuttered or whispered.” I responded smiling placing my feet up on the table. “Did you hear me mumble?” I asked looking over at Aaliyah. “This idiot must not know who I am.” Kyle said to the audience looking at him as he began stepping towards our table. “I know exactly who you are. Dip shit.” I said winking at him. “What’s all the noise in here?” Coach Carson