I felt Rogan’s lips seconds away from kissing me and although we’d barely talked or even knew each other I wasn’t going to stop him. I felt his hand pulling me in closer and I was just going with the motion but then there was a large noise from the trees that made us both jump. Rogan was up on his feet so fast I still laid on the ground with my head turned to the side and saw two squirrels chattering and chasing each other up the tree. It was a bit hysterical to me that squirrels took away the moment and then when I looked at Rogan he was in a fighter’s stance which made the whole thing seem ridiculous. I burst out laughing. “Are you going to beat up on some squirrels now?” Rogan looked down at me and started laughing.
He put out his hand to help me up which I accepted. “Hey, you wouldn’t want to be attacked by some rabid squirrels?”“No, I wouldn’t want “rabid” squirrels to get me.” He pulled me up easily and I flew up again practically to his chest but this time I put my hands out to stop myself before causing us to be quite so intimate again.He must have noticed and let me pull away. “Okay now, are you ready to spar?”I put my hands up and did my best imitation of him a minute ago. “Sure let’s go!” Rogan laughed but he came at me using his hands and grabbing my waist then spilling me around as if I was a paper doll.He laughed but also made his eyebrows frown, “See I shouldn’t be able to do that so easily Kellina. You can’t let people come at you like that, you could get hurt.” His face turned more serious and I knew he meant it.I took a deep breath and let go of my fear, “Okay show me how not to let that happen.” I then lunged at Rogan who slowly but surely blocked my every move.We kept going like that for hours and I finally started making some progress. I was frustrated but then a part of my inner studious self kicked in and I made my mind remember the actions and move with Rogan’s instructions. Rogan was a good teacher and surprisingly I felt stronger than I’d ever felt before because I could at least defend myself if I were attacked. We stopped for a drink of soda making me disappointed we hadn’t brought water but at least it helped cool me down a bit. I was surprised by how sweaty both of us were and realized we must have been going at it more than I thought. “You are doing really good Kellina. I didn’t think you would pick up on this stuff as fast with you being a priess…..” He stopped in his tracks as I’m sure I was glaring because I felt a rage in me unlike before with the words he was saying. I wanted him to stop making me different and wanted to be treated the same as everyone else.“Priestess, that doesn’t make me that much different than you I hope you know. I’m still a part of the pack like you and still a werewolf. In less than two weeks I will have my wolf and that will be before you.” I took a step back realizing I was snapping at him.Rogan put his arms up as if my words were making him feel helpless. “Hey, I’m sorry I didn’t mean to make you feel that way. I knowI put my head down disappointed at myself for acting like that and found myself ashamed as I’d insulted my future alpha. “I’m sorry it’s just frustrating sometimes being born different without any control of what anyone thinks of you or what is expected out of you without anyone ever asking what you want.”Rogan walked over and I felt his finger on my chin slowly pushing my face up to look directly at those beautiful dark chocolate eyes with silver flecks in them. “Um, I know you don’t think it but you are literally talking to someone who gets it.” I felt stupid for not thinking Rogan might get what I am thinking. It wasn’t as if he had a choice if he wanted to be Alpha either but here we were the future Alpha and a priestess helpless to make our own choices in so many ways. His face broke into a smile and there was something about his smile that instantly made me smile back.“I’m sorry I didn’t think of it that way.” He pulled his hand away from my face and I found myself feeling the hints of electricity and wishing his hand was touching me again“It isn’t all it’s cracked up to be all the time, huh?”“Not always.” I shrugged and realized I needed to tell him something. “Can you just call me Kel?”His head tilted and he smiled at me again. “Kel huh? Did I just get bumped up to the friend club at least?”I laughed softly, “Well you kind of got bumped up as soon as you let me tackle you to the ground but now it’s official.”“I like your sense of humor,” he chuckled. “So ready to go at it again?”“I probably better check the time,” I went to my sweatshirt pocket and pulled it out with several text messages. I opened them up and saw three were from Reese asking how things were going, did you have sex yet, and demanding a report. Then I went to the next message and saw it was from a fellow priestess asking me what I was going to return as the High Priestess was expecting me for dinner. I looked at the time and saw it was already 5 pm. How did the time go so fast? “I have to go.” I looked sadly at Rogan’s face who looked just as sad as I.“Oh, okay.”“Sorry I sort of have to make it to the evening meal with the high priestess every single day of my life.” I shrugged.“Right because she is your mom? I bet that is rough.”“She isn’t my mom. I mean technically I guess in some ways but my parents died during the rogue attack when I was little so hence why I have to live there.”“Well, maybe not for too much longer. I mean you will be 18 in a couple of weeks maybe you will meet your mate.” I nodded still with my head down. “I want to see you again.” He said it so abruptly I looked up and saw those silver specs swirling again causing the butterflies in my stomach to turn in the same motion. “I mean we can do this again to help you learn if you want.”“Yeah, I’d like that. I just get stuck doing a lot of priestess stuff I don’t always know how to get out of.”“So how did you make it today?”“Truthfully?”“Nothing less than the truth between us Kel.”My heart swooned when he said what only Reese called me it did make me feel like he was my friend too. “Okay, so I lied and said I had a school project.” Rogan snickered, “Wow you had to lie to be away for just a few hours?” He stepped closer to me as I nodded in agreement. He stepped closer to me still making the space between us less than a foot and I could feel my body reacting wanting to close the small space between us. “So guess you are going to have to tell the high priestess some bad news.” “I do?” “Yep turns out there is a real stupid jock working with you on this group project and turns out it is going to take a lot longer than you thought.” I smiled. “A stupid jock?” He smiled back but his arms reached out and grabbed my waist pulling me against his chest my hands landed on either side and I could feel him breathing up and down. He touched my cheek again gently. “Yep a real stupid jock and you are going to be busy this weekend for at least a few hours bot
My entire body was hot and sweaty and I felt almost out of control after kissing Kellina. I looked around and decided I would drench myself under the waterfall. I pulled off my socks, shoes, and T-shirt. The pond itself was only waist deep and I thought about how much I’d like to swim in her with her. I pulled myself up onto the rocky area below the waterfall and basically allowed the water to drip over me. I did my best to let the cool water chill my body after the heat I had just felt. I hadn’t anticipated kissing her and I felt my nerves worried that I had done it too soon and now she was going to run forever. I kept looking over at my phone on the rock waiting for her to send me a text so I’d know I could see her again. I regretted being as aggressive as I stood there letting the water run over my body and staring out into nothing. It bothered me how much Kellina had felt like she was unnoticed or not paid attention to because of who she was. I had tried to explain to her
I ran quickly home faster than I think I’d ever run. Still thinking about those two amazing kisses and trying to understand why my body was electrified by all of them. I was sure it had to be just the idea of the future alpha kissing me or the fact it was Rogan. Rogan turned out to be kind, caring, strong, and so very handsome. The chills kept running through me but I had to get home quickly without anyone else noticing my very winded face. I went around to the back door and hoped I could creep through the kitchen and to my room on the lower floor. I was doing good and had gotten into the hallway past the kitchen and was making it down to my room in the back of the hallway when one of the priestesses Laura popped out of her room. She was the same one who had texted me and was one of the older priestesses at this point. Laura was generally kind and was really very understanding and I always thought it was because Laura wasn’t always like this. Her life previously was one filled with lov
My chores were finished quickly and I hopped in the shower in the morning to freshen up. I put my hair up in a messy bun with some of my curls flowing down and still wore tights pink ones this time with a black tank top. I did my best to put some light makeup on that I’d smuggled under my bed a while ago for such an occasion. I threw on my hoodie and went out in the hallway. I’d already sent a message to the high priestess with her breakfast tray letting her know that I would be leaving about 11:00 after completing chores and morning prayers. I also told her I’d see her tonight for dinner as planned and thanked her for her kindness. I hated informing her of anything because besides dinner or the occasional accidental bump she didn’t have much to say to me. I learned more from the other priestess around me when they would share their own experiences from life outside of this house. As I made my way through the hallway I bumped into Laura again. “Good morning priestess Laura” I bowed to
“I am sorry Kel.” “Rogan for the last time you didn’t do anything wrong, I promise.” Rogan apologized for all through lunch which was getting to be a bit much. He brought a pretty good spread of fruit, chicken salad sandwiches he said that the house cook helped him make, pasta salad also courtesy of the house cook, chips, water, and soda just in case. We ate quietly for the most part with some small talk and then the ever-happening apology. “I just never meant to go that far. I mean I want to but I should have some self-control. You know my mom told me something, well never mind.” “What did she tell you?” I was really curious. “I don't want to make you run away from me Kel.” He put his head down and this time I reached out for his touch. I leaned over and put my hand on his face. “I’m not running, you have to let it go, okay?” He nodded back at me and I looked into his getting memorized all over again. I almost went in for my first initiated kiss but then curi
We laid there holding each other for a while and it felt right even though part of me told me I should be ashamed for doing such things with someone that wasn’t known to be mate. Still, it wasn’t Rogan’s fault by any means because I am the one who said as long as we don’t have sex. I couldn’t believe those words came out of me but here I was letting a guy hold me and rub me after sharing a very intimate experience. Rogan kept kissing me lightly here and there as he rubbed my body down. It wasn’t appropriate by any means and was truly done in a very loving manner. “You are quiet what is going on in that beautiful head of yours?” He kissed my forehead gently and I couldn’t help but blush. Nobody had ever even hinted at me being beautiful so it felt embarrassing and almost unreal when he said it. He leaned in closer making eye contact with me and I almost got lost in the silver specs in his dark eyes. “Hey Kel, I mean it tell me what you are thinking? I want to know”. “Your eyes
The day ended with a lot more kissing and talking. I felt connected to Rogan unlike I’d ever felt connected with anyone else before. Of course, there was only Reese who I felt close enough to share any of my thoughts. We repeated much of the same events on Sunday but before I could ask him how school or anything else would work we were interrupted by some wolves that started getting close to our spot and we had to break without talking about it. I was amazed that Melina had bought my school project story but seemed uncertain with my birthday preparations if I would be allowed any afterschool time this week. For some reason with the knowledge of knowing that I would be 18 on Friday be blessed by the moon goddess and know then if Rogan was my true mate. I didn’t seem to mind skipping the afterschool jaunts if needed. I knew Monday I couldn’t anyways because I was supposed to have my dress fitting. Priestess Laura had been requested by Melina to hand make a dress for me as I was pres
I felt every eye on me from the moment Rogan walked up and kissed me. I felt like small whispers were floating through the hallways as we walked. Reese and Alec both smiled as they walked along with us and barely could remember that my first class was English. I barely even remembered that Rogan, Alec, and Reese were in the same class as me. We walked into the class and my face had to be the color of a tomato. It felt like the whole class stopped and turned to stare as we walked in. Rogan must have noticed because he leaned into my ear, “Kel relax, and just lead the way.” I looked over to the table that Reese and I normally sat at which was in the far-left corner I started to walk forward with Rogan following behind still holding my hand giving it a gentle squeeze. Looking around I could see the stunned faces and whispers quickly started back up. The table was just simply that with two chairs behind each table followed by another one in front and so it went. Reese and I typically sat i