For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been playing everything over and over in my mind, but I can’t make any sense out of it.The fire that burns between me and Creed is unreal. I feel the deepest connection with him, and our bond is the strongest. Is it because I spend more time with him, or is there something more that I’m missing?He is the only one of my mates that has touched me. Maybe that’s why my connection to Dawson and Rowen isn’t as strong.It’s weird. I really enjoy the time that I spend with Dawson. He’s gorgeous, sweet, caring, smart, and down-to-earth. Any girl would love the opportunity to be with him. He makes me open my eyes to the world around us, and I’ll admit I never realized how bad the divide between supernatural races was.The bond pulls us both toward each other, but it’s like we have developed this deep friendship connection. He has never tried anything with me. He hugs me, and holds my hand, but nothing more. My body wants him, and I can tell by his facial ex
I knocked on Rowen’s door and Dawson let go of my hand. I froze for a minute when Rowen answered the door. He was shirtless, and only wearing a pair of loose-fitting gray sweatpants that were hanging dangerously low on his hips. My eyes roamed up and down his body on their own accord. Rowen smirked, “come on in.”“Really man,” Dawson gave him a disgusted look. “Hey, this is my date. You can leave if you don’t like my attire.”Dawson shook his head and followed me in. Rowen had a single room, and he put pillows up against the wall on his bed to give us the feeling of sitting on a couch. All three of us had a beer while we ate some snacks and made small talk. I did notice the tenseness that Dawson was talking about. When Rowen talked to Dawson, he seemed relaxed while they laughed and joked. When he looked at me, he tensed up. I put my arm around Dawson and rested my head on his shoulder to test his theory. Rowen bit his bottom lip and scanned my body with his eyes, and the tensene
I linked all three of the boys. “One of you go to the hall and take him to your room when he tries to leave.” They didn’t link me back, but I watched Ezra and Drake slip out the door.Creed continued to stare me down, “Bella please.”“No Creed, I’ve heard enough. You need to leave.”I can tell by the look in his eyes and his silence that he can’t defend himself in front of everyone else. I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing, but I’m going to find out.It’s not like him to allow Rowen or anyone to talk to him like that. How did Rowen even find out who Creed is? Nothing is making sense.Creed needs to get out of here. Rowen isn’t stopping. He’s doing everything he can to make Creed lose control, and he’s holding on by a thread. I can see his eyes starting to flicker.“Leave Creed!” I yelled.He bit his lip and slightly nodded before he turned around and walked out. Slamming the door as he exited.I let out a deep breath and Ryker grabbed a hold of me. Pulling me into a mu
I bit my lower lip and looked around at the boys. I’m not sure what to believe right now. A part of me feels betrayed, but another part of me wants to believe Creed. Ryker and Ezra have had doubts about him from the start. What if the mate bond is clouding my judgment?I turned back to Creed, “I need time to think. I’m not sure what to believe right now.”Creed swallowed hard, “OK, but I’m not going anywhere. I told you I’m keeping you, and I’m in too deep. I can’t walk away.” He shook his head, and I swear I could see a tear forming in his eyes.“I’ll give you some space, but please don’t shut me out. I’ll be here anytime you need me, and I’ll protect you until the day I die. You know where to find me when you’re ready.”I nodded, and a shiver went down my spine. Why does my body want to fall into his arms? I shook the thought away. It doesn’t matter how badly I want him. I won’t stand by and let them hurt innocent people. I looked over at Drake, and it was like he read my mind, “Ev
I looked around at the boys and then back at the screen.“Creed and Cyrus are both going to be killed either way. They will be killed for the king’s actions if the evidence points to them, or the king will kill them if they mess up his plan.”It was silent for a moment as everyone thought it over. Uncle Gavin finally piped up, “then we join the fight against him and take the king down before he has a chance to act.”I watched Uncle Gavin look around at everyone for confirmation.“You kids come home for winter break in two weeks. Cyrus hasn’t been caught doing anything yet, and he’s just starting to frame Creed. I don’t think anything will happen until you kids go back to school after your break.”My dad nodded, “He needs the school empty to set up whatever he’s doing. He knows Creed and Cyrus won’t go through with it. He’s going to send his men in when everyone’s gone.”I nodded, “it makes sense.”“See if Creed will come home with you for winter break. I want to meet him and see if w
***Warning Mature Content***My heart sunk as I realized why he was so overprotective of me. His brother is the only one he has ever had on his side. Now that Creed has found his mate, he’s holding on with everything he has.There’s a different look in his eyes tonight. It’s almost like his walls are crumbling down. I don’t know if it’s because he thought he was losing me or not, but I’m not complaining. I need him to let me in. I want to know everything that he has been through. “You’re not losing me, Creed. It’s just the opposite. I feel closer to you than anyone else. I don’t know if I can explain it. The mate bond is pulling me toward Dawson and Rowen, but it feels different.”I hesitated for a minute as Creed brushed my hair away from my face.“With Dawson, I’m attracted to him, and my body wants him, but when we’re together it feels more like a friendship bond.”Creed smirked a little and gave me a quick kiss.“And Rowen, well, I don’t even know what I feel for him. I’m attrac
I felt a little different as I started opening my eyes and stretching. We went so many rounds last night. My body is sore in the best ways possible. Creed must have woken up early. I noticed he was not lying next to me anymore. I smiled, last night was the best night ever. I could get used to his strong arms wrapped around me every night. I quickly got dressed. Where would he have gone without waking me up? I found my phone and started calling him. What the, oh my goddess, this can’t be happening. My heart dropped when I noticed his closest. No no no, I shook my head. He wouldn’t do that to me. His clothes are all gone. The only thing left in his closet was a shirt hanging with a folded piece of paper sticking out of the top of it.I started shaking and threw my phone on his bed. Why would he do that? He can’t just leave. I believed everything he said to me. I meant it when I told him I loved him. I thought he felt the same way.I grabbed the piece of paper from the shirt and tried
“I don’t know, Bell. I’ve got to admit, I was starting to root for Creed. I liked the guy, but maybe he tricked us all.” Ezra said as he looked around at all of us.“I can’t believe this. I fell for it. I fell for him.” I stood up and started pacing. “Slow down. We don’t know anything for sure yet.” Ryker put his hand on my back to try to calm me down.“It doesn’t matter. I’m still pissed either way. If he received my magic, he could be planning to use it against us. If he told the truth in his note, well then, he still left without telling me goodbye. Either way, I hate him right now, and I need to go for a run.”“I think that’s a great idea. I’ll come with you,” Ryker said as he looked at Ezra and Drake.“Us to,” Drake smacked Ezra on the back.“See, that is why love is a bad idea. There are too many problems. I think you should just stay away from all your mates.” Ryker smirked as we walked out the door. Ezra laughed and nodded his agreement.“I don’t know why you’re laughing. Fr