VespaRestless and aching with inner pain, I collapsed on my bed. The crazy day's events played themselves over again and again on a loop.I rolled over onto my side, hugging a pillow close to me. My eyes slipped shut, but I couldn't sleep. Ria practically condemned me without giving me the chance to explain myself. Maybe I was too harsh with my words, but I wasn't comfortable with the things she said to me as well.Expecting her to support me all the time was foolish, but she made it seem like I deliberately let myself go through this trouble. Rising from my bed, I pulled on an oversized t-shirt that fell just above my knees.Something had to be done about the triplets constantly fighting over me, or else I would lose my sanity. They were too clingy and none wanted to share. Cursing my folly and refusing to think about the boys, I headed to my work desk and turned on my laptop, but my mind kept drifting back to the boys and Kai's possessive kiss. The vibration of my phone snapped m
ZekeFilled with the newfound victory of kissing and touching my girl, I sat happily on the fifty-four-seater bus driving us to the Lycan pack with a grin dancing around my lips. I couldn't stop replaying the intimate encounter with Vespa last night, how her jade-colored eyes turned dark with passion, how she looked up at me through thick lashes, and how her rosy mouth slightly trembled with lust. We connected so effortlessly that if I could dedicate my whole life to pleasing her, I would, without hesitating. My love for the girl transcended any mere physicality.My girl. My Vespa.May heavenly blessings rain down upon the genius who decorated the campus hiking path, because under that oak tree, I kissed her before any of my brothers did.Now that's a win right there. If this was a competition, I'd win fair and square.Werewolves and Lycans stepped onto the bus, as well as my brothers. We were heading home for the yearly harmony feast. Despite the last misfortune that befell the l
VespaEntering through the front door, exhausted like I'd run a marathon, I dropped my keys and gazed around. The house was silent with no sign of life. "Dad," I called, heading to his room, but my mum stepped out and we collided into each other. "Oi!" she exclaimed, brushing herself off with her customary frown. "Watch where you're going.""Hello mum," I stepped aside, letting her pass. "What are you doing here?"My chest rose in pursuit of air. Must she always act coldly towards me?"Way to welcome your daughter whom you haven't seen in weeks. I came to check on Dad. ""Don't you have important stuff to do in school?" she said, letting her bitterness spill into her voice. "Even superheroes take breaks. Mom. Astrid informed me he had a work accident. Is he okay?" I asked, trying hard not to raise my pitch.She moved away from me, heading to the living room. "Go see for yourself."Ignoring her, I took the steps two at a time, until I reached my dad's room. The smell of cigarette s
Ziah In the ancient enchanted woodland, where centuries-old secrets and powers were buried under moss-covered rocks, we gathered for the Lycan rituals, to channel our spirits to our loved ones.Clad in the ceremonial attire – a white and black striped shirt, loose-flowing pants, and no footwear – we faced the Pack's totem, a silver wolf with eyes glowing red and another smaller one standing proudly at its side.I stared up with the same blank, uninterested face. This ritual was supposed to bring peace to the living. It seemed like a waste of time to me.Because the dead can't help the living, nor will they ever come back.Bored to death, I pretended to connect. Even before my parents' deaths, these rituals held no fascination for me. It was more painful now because why cry over spilled milk?The chosen priestess and Zeke's best friend, Selena, exploded into a chant, bringing me back to the present.A vessel of the moon goddess, she carried the symbol of their Goddess in her hands and
ZiahMy grandma's head shot up in anticipation, and I bowed mine. If I could get a fucking magic wand and make this girl disappear from the face of the earth, I'll do it without blinking. She was so damn aggravating."That's my girl," grandma clapped. "Tell me everything."Nebula sneered, followed by a bark of laughter. "Why? It's not a secret anymore.""Shut up, bitch," Kai fired back."Hey, watch your language?" Uncle Boaz snapped at him. "She's pregnant and your cousin."Nebula looked so smug, bouncing in place and wetting her lips. Grandma urged her to speak."Well, the boys have a big problem, a human problem.""Shut up, Nebula," three of us snapped."Why? Gran needs to know the truth, and you need to break that damn bond."Grandma sat up sharply. "What bond? Speak now, child, and stop keeping me in suspense.""Well. The boys found their mate.""Their mate?" Grandma and Uncle Boaz exclaimed, shocked."Yes, a tiny human that has made the boys fight each other ever since."Grandma'
Vespa My irritation worsened. As usual, I did great at pretending not to have heard the kitchen conversation, keeping to myself until we gathered at the dinner table. Facing my mum caused me a lot of distress. When my eyes came up to study her face, I realized that all I felt for the woman was disgust.Her face wrinkled like an iguana. Old age was beginning to show through her body, which had once been lean and lithe, and she'd been blessed with healthy chestnut hair and hazel eyes.The thought of her looking at me seemed like something horrible, like a disease or an alien lifeform.Silence echoed louder than any spoken words except for the scraping of forks and the distant sound of rain against the window pane.We were having Spaghetti Bolognese for dinner, my favorite. My mum was a shitty woman and I had every right to fault her for many things, but she could cook pasta better than a Michelin chef. Not just pasta but any food the opposite. Whenever I tried to cook I always made a
VespaThe room fell silent like a graveyard after I uttered those words. Hurt passed Ria's eyes and her mouth bunched into a fist.In my defense, nobody forced her to cry more than the bereaved. She wasn't the one to deal with the disgrace and confusion of having three men pinning after me. Turning my face to the wall, I felt a little guilty. Ria and I never fought. She always had my back.Maybe I should have controlled my temper, but she was asking for the silent treatment.The harsh words my mum used on me rang in my head, making me curse my luck for having a messed-up life. Why would a sane mother wish her daughter was never born?Ria's warm hand landed on my shoulder causing me to snap out of my thoughts and jerk away."Vespa, I'm sorry."My body stiffened at the sincerity and remorse of her tone."I've been an ass these past days and I apologize."Well, it's about damn time. I murmured in an unconvincing attempt at being nonchalant. Ria's heart was lighter than a flower. I knew
Vespa"Vespa, someone's at the door," Ria called from the bathroom. I lowered the volume of the Bluetooth speaker playing in the room.Who could it be at this time of the night? Ria and I rarely had visitors. Quickly putting on a pink singlet over my tube top, I checked the time, seven-thirty, then I headed to the door and swung it open.My chest seized up at the sight of Kai standing tall like a god (no blasphemy intended) with his dark brown hair, short and neat beard, deep tan, and eyes that seemed to glow as he looked down at me. He wore a gray jacket and jeans with some sort of red stripe down each pant leg.For my good, I'd have to get used to the intensity of his gaze and stop acting like a breathless horny fool who wanted to pull off her panties. But for now, all I could do was stand there dumbstruck as my heart raced. Kai tilted his head just slightly, a gesture almost like a wink, causing my stomach to flip over."What are you doing here?""Hello to you too," his smirk dee