BLAIR’S POVAbs. The first thing I saw when I woke up was abs. Perfectly defined abs. It teased my fingers to reach out, to feel the heat of his skin and my breath hitched. Damn. For a second, my brain didn't register who I was looking at, but then it clicked…Kade. He was standing in front of the mirror with a towel draped around his waist while he rubbed another through his dark damp hair. The morning light from the window highlighted every sharp angle of his muscles, and I knew I should’ve looked away. I really should’ve. But I didn’t. Instead, I stared secretly, shamelessly. Watching him, I bit my lips, feeling a tingle in between my legs. Memories from yesterday flashed through my mind. The kiss we’d shared. How close we were. How badly I had to stop myself from letting things go too far. And now, here he was, standing half-naked in front of me, making this whole proximity thing even harder. I couldn’t stop myself from imagining him doing things to me. I imagined him sud
BLAIR’S POVLiving with Kade had to be the worst decision I’d ever made. It wasn’t like I had a choice in the matter, though. But it hadn’t even been a month yet, and I was already wondering if agreeing to live with him was a bad idea.He was driving me insane, and the worst part? I couldn’t even blame him. He was hot. Everywhere I looked, he was right there to remind me of my wildest fantasies.My body wanted him. My stupid wolf wanted him. I liked him. And neither of us cared that he was my stepbrother.My stepbrother. I let out a frustrated sigh, remembering how he and I had shared a kiss just this morning. I wouldn’t call it just a kiss; it was more than that. We literally made out. And if that alarm hadn’t gone off, we would have gone further. The thought alone made me exhale heavily."What can I do?" I muttered to myself. I was a little worried about the fact that we wanted each other. Could we live together for much longer without anything happening between us again? And de
BLAIR'S POVMy blood boiled just thinking about Harper going after Kade. She had tried flirting with him in biology class and even managed to exchange numbers on his first day. I was quite sure she knew who he was that day because I'd talked about him to her. I stood up straight and slammed my locker shut so hard that a few people turned to stare, but I didn’t care. I was already stalking down the hall, my heartbeat hammering in my ears. I knew exactly where Harper would be. The girls’ changing room. By this time, she usually hid out in there, fixing her hair or perhaps going through her Instagram page. When I got to the changing room, I pushed the door open without hesitation and, sure enough, she was the only one there. Perfect. She barely had time to turn before I stormed up to her. “Why couldn’t you say it to my face?” I demanded, my voice sharp with anger. She blinked at me, her expression shifting from surprise to boredom. “Say what, drama queen?” I scoffed, sh
BLAIR’S POVDuring lunch, I kept my head down, eating my food as I tried to ignore the glares and whispers around me. It was like everyone in this damn cafeteria thought my breakup was their business. People were choosing sides like this was some reality show and, obviously, most of them were on Jaxon’s side. I already decided that I would stop caring about everything so this afternoon, my focus was just on my food.Across the room, Harper sat with her usual smug expression and I could feel her eyes on me the entire time. What was she looking at?Maybe she was still angry about what I said to her this morning. Good. Next time, she would leave me alone and mind her boyfriend. I refused to give her any reactions as I continued eating. Soon after, my phone beeped. Almost at the same time, a ripple of notifications echoed across the cafeteria. I looked around, wondering why almost everyone got a notification at the same time.People around me eagerly pulled out their phones, murmu
BLAIR’S POVI sat in the dean of students' affairs office, my fingers itching nervously as I fiddled with the hem of my shirt. Kade sat beside me, looking completely calm, which only made my anxiety worse. I lifted my gaze to stare at the dean, whose face was a mask of dissatisfaction. He kept glancing between me and Kade, and I was sure that if Kade hadn’t been there, he would have unleashed his fury on me. He just seemed to be holding himself back for some unknown reason. What kind of trouble had I gotten myself into? My heart pounded as I waited for him to speak. “Miss Thorn, some issues have been brought to the school’s attention concerning you,” Mr. Gregory, the dean, said in a serious voice after clearing his throat.“What issues?” Kade snapped immediately, acting protective as he adjusted in his seat, and staring at the dean with a frown. I stole a glance at him, and if I didn’t know any better, I’d think he was the one in trouble, not me.Mr. Gregory cleared his throat once
BLAIR’S POV“I’m quite disappointed in you, Blair,” Alpha Steele said with a stern voice as I stood before him, my eyes fixed on the ground. I could feel Jaxon’s presence, and I didn’t want to look at him because I was sure he had a smug smile on his face.The ride here was long and hellish. Jaxon kept taunting me, asking me to apologize to him. He said if I did, he would put in a good word for me to his father.I had ignored him, acting like I wasn’t hearing him and that had obviously pissed him off because he was going to lay his hands on me.“Leave me alone!” I had screamed and the men in front looked back.“Mind your business and just drive,” Jaxon had barked at them. They did just that, facing forward and not paying attention to what was going on in the backseat. I realized that I wasn’t safe in the car even though I was not alone with Jaxon.“You know, you look prettier when you’re afraid or in tears,” he had said to me, touching my cheek with his finger.I moved away from him,
BLAIR’S POVI entered my room and slammed the door behind me, tears blurring my vision. I kept my head down, recalling how my day had gone.Leaving Alpha Steele’s home, no one had offered me a ride, not like I expected it after things ended that way. I tried to book several rides home, but each one cancelled on me like the universe had conspired against me. After waiting for several minutes, I finally found an old woman. “Why are you crying, child?” she asked as she pulled over to me and rolled down the window. I hadn’t realized I was crying until she asked. I wiped my tears immediately, offering her a fake smile before hopping in. “I’m okay, ma’am. Thank you for your concern.” The entire ride, I tried not to cry because she kept watching me through her rearview mirror. “Is it boy troubles?” she asked, trying to strike up a conversation. I really didn’t want to talk about it, especially not with someone I didn’t know.“It’s okay if you don’t want to talk about it with Granny,” sh
KADE’S POVI gripped the steering wheel so tightly that my knuckles turned white, my jaw clenched as I forced my focus on the road ahead. Keeping my anger in check was damn near impossible after seeing Blair cry.Watching her so hurt felt like a knife had been driven straight into my chest. And I would do anything to pull it out and make her happy again. To see her move on without that asshole Jaxon in her life.But I needed help. And the only person who had the power to fix this was my father.Our relationship, however, was strained, if not completely unrepairable. After what happened last year, he barely spoke to me and a wall had been erected between us. But for Blair, I was willing to tear that wall down.Of course, it wouldn’t be easy. My father never made anything easy but this time, I would not back down.As I pulled into the estate, an uneasy feeling settled in me. This was where I had grown up, where most of my fondest memories had been made. But as I grew, this place became
KADEWe’d barely stepped inside when her back met the wall. She tugged at my shirt, dragging me down into a kiss that was messy and warm, tasting faintly of the wine we’d shared at dinner.“Fuck,” I hissed when her hand slipped lower, gently cupping my balls and massaging the base of my hard cock.She looked up with that sexy little smile, and I couldn’t tell if it was the wine or something else that made her this bold.“You’re being very naughty, baby,” I muttered, voice tight.She didn’t answer, just kept kissing down my neck slowly, like she wanted to drive me crazy one inch at a time.Her fingers teased my waistband, lingering at my throbbing cock. “What am I going to do with you?” I breathed, brushing her hair back as she looked up at me with that heat in her eyes.“Anything.” She whispered. That was all it took.I scooped her up, her arms slipping around my neck as I carried her to the bed. She let out the softest laugh, still buzzing from the wine. I set her down gently, eye
BLAIRThe concierge gave us a polite nod, handed us our menus, and quietly stepped away. I barely skimmed the pages before spotting a few dishes that immediately caught my eye.“They have truffle risotto. And duck breast with cherry glaze. I’ve always wanted to try that. Oh and lobster tail?” I beamed with barely contained excitement. Across the table, Kade watched me with an amused smile. “Get whatever you want,” he said calmly, like the prices didn’t matter at all.Once the concierge disappeared, I set the menu down, still trying to process everything. “Okay, seriously. How did you even pull this off? I heard reservations here take weeks.”He shrugged. “I was persistent.”I narrowed my eyes at him, still smiling. “Persistent?”He leaned in a little, his tone playful. “Let’s not forget, I’m a Reid. That helped.”“Cool,” I said with a grin, settling back into my seat.“So,” he asked, watching me, “Do you like it here?”“I love it,” I replied honestly.When the waiter returned with ou
BLAIRThe ride to wherever Kade was taking me wasn’t awkward. It was quiet, but comfortable. He had slow, mellow music playing in the car, and I couldn’t help but wonder where we were going.His right hand stayed on the wheel, while his left rested on mine in my lap. Every few minutes, he’d lift it and press a soft kiss to the back of my hand, like it was nothing. When the car began to slow, I glanced out the window and gasped at the magnificent building we were pulling up to.No way, I thought.I blinked and leaned forward, making sure I wasn’t seeing things. Turning to Kade, I found him already grinning from ear to ear.“You’ve got to be kidding me,” I whispered, and he just laughed.He got out of the car, walked around, and opened my door with ease, offering his hand to help me out. I took it, stepping out slowly, my eyes immediately locking on the towering penthouse ahead.The King’s Restaurant. It was the most exclusive place to dine in the entire pack. Reservations took weeks,
KADE While Blair was out, I took the time to set everything up. I’d planned it earlier while we were still at school and this was meant to be a surprise. The hotel staff knew who I was, so getting the special wine and the right glasses wasn’t a problem. I asked them to bring up a bottle and some strawberries. They didn’t ask any questions. One look at my last name, and people moved. I ran the bath myself. It was hot, but not too much. And I added a few drops of essential oil, something soothing. The whole room now smelled like vanilla and I was pretty sure she’d love it. By the time Blair walked back in, the wine was open, the bath was full, and I was already inside. When she joined me, I poured her a glass and watched the way she tipped her head back to take a sip. Her dark brown hair spilled over her shoulders, framing her face. Blair never had to try, she was just effortlessly beautiful. “Aww, that was harsh,” she said, wincing a little. I laughed. The wine wasn’t even that s
BLAIR By the time we got back to the hotel room, the sky outside had already turned dark. I dropped my books onto the bed and let out a tired sigh. My back ached, and I could feel a headache coming on. Even after that wild moment with Kade in the library bathroom, I’d managed to get some reading done. As I stretched my arms over my head, I noticed Kade in the corner of the room, already pulling off his shirt. I gave him a look, and he caught it immediately. A smug grin spread across his face. He knew exactly why I was looking at him. “Don’t pretend you didn’t enjoy it,” he said, clearly pleased with himself. “You were literally moaning my name.” I didn’t respond. Not because he was wrong but I wasn’t about to boost his ego any more than it already was. I rolled my eyes, about to say something smart, when the room phone rang. I turned toward it, surprised. Since it was my room, I walked over and picked up the receiver, cradling it between my ear and shoulder. “Hello?” “Miss T
BLAIR “We can’t do this here,” I whispered, trying to catch my breath as Kade’s lips traced down my jaw and neck. My pulse was racing, but more than anything, I was worried someone would walk by. “Who says we can’t?” he murmured against my skin. I pressed a hand to his chest, trying to steady myself. “Someone might see us,” I said, looking up at him, more serious now. He pulled back slightly, eyes scanning the quiet stretch of the library. Then they landed on the small bathroom tucked in the corner. I followed his gaze and immediately knew what he was thinking. “No,” I said under my breath. But he was already smirking. “Kade…” I whispered. He took my hand, and I didn’t stop him. Because deep down, I didn’t want to. We slipped inside the bathroom, and the door clicked shut behind us. I could hear my heart thudding in my ears but Kade’s heavy kisses invaded my senses once more. His hands were everywhere, all over my body, caressing, fondling, and touching. He had a firm grip o
KADE The second our lips broke apart, the locker room exploded. Some of the boys were cheering, clapping, and even a few howled. Absolute idiots. I laughed and didn’t bother looking at any of them. Instead, I grabbed Blair’s hand before one of them got any dumb ideas. She kept her face down, hiding it in my chest, which only made me laugh harder. She looked like she was ready to sink into the floor from embarrassment, so I pulled her out of there fast. We didn’t stop until we were back in the hallway, where it was finally quiet. She let go of my hand and turned to face me, cheeks still red and eyes wide. “What was that?” she asked. I grinned. “It’s kind of a ritual,” I said. “A team thing. When the captain’s been gone too long, they do that when he comes back.” She blinked. “You’re serious?” “Dead serious,” I said with a straight face. “They just told me about it. I had to go along.” She narrowed her eyes, shaking her head. “Okay, but what if you didn’t have a girlfriend?”
BLAIR During my first class, I was scribbling down notes as fast as I could, trying to keep up with the pace of the lecture. The professor, Mr. Ambrose, was using all kinds of terminology, but nothing I couldn’t handle. I’ve always liked Biology. It had never been a subject I struggled with. “Miss Thorn,” he suddenly called, making me pause. I looked up immediately in confusion and almost all eyes were now on me. What was this about? “Do you understand what I just explained?” He asked. “Yes, sir,” I said quickly, nodding before I’d even processed the question fully. My heart jumped a little. I wasn’t lost. Was I? He stared at me for a second, then moved on. I shifted in my seat, refusing to look back at those staring at me as underlined the last phrase I had jotted down even though it didn’t need emphasis. Did the professor ask me that question because I looked confused? He continued with the lecture, pointing at the projector and clicking through slides. “Thorn, still with
BLAIR It was a new day, and we were finally heading back to school. I pressed my lips together and added another layer of lip gloss, checking the shine in the car’s mirror. It looked perfect. Kade let out a frustrated sigh from the driver’s seat as we stopped at a red light. “I’m so tired of this car. I think I’ll let it go soon.” I raised an eyebrow, giving him a quick glance before going back to fix my hair. “You’re changing it?” He leaned back and checked to see if the lights had turned green, clearly annoyed. “Yeah. I get tired of things fast.” I couldn’t help but smirk. “If I had a Porsche, I don’t think I would get tired of it.” He looked over at me, one eyebrow raised. “Do you even have a license, beautiful?” I smiled and shook my head. “Nope,” I admitted, not feeling the least bit embarrassed. He tried not to laugh, but I saw the smile tug at his lips. “Well, you need a license before you start picking out cars.” I sighed, sinking into the seat a little as the c