BLAIR’S POVLike Robert ordered, I decided to go to school today. When I arrived at the building, I dragged myself toward class, totally exhausted. My body ached from lack of sleep and my head was heavy with thoughts I couldn’t get rid off. I had spent the entire night staring at the ceiling, wetting my pillows with tears. No matter how many times I turned over, no matter how hard I tried to close my eyes, sleep never came. All I could think about was Kade. He was lying in that hospital bed, unconscious, fighting for his life. And there was nothing I could do. There was no antidote, neither was there a guarantee that he would even wake up. “All we can do is wait,” the doctor’s words echoed in my mind and the helplessness was eating me alive. It was a good thing Lara didn’t come back to the room last night. Her absence made me really glad because if she had come back, I wasn’t sure I would have been able to control myself. I was sure that she was behind this. I didn’t care what
BLAIR’S POVJaxon’s words echoed in my head, but I just stared at him like he had completely lost his mind. Did he really think I would consider this stupid offer? After everything I went through just to get him out of my life? That I would run back to him just because everyone was whispering about me again? Trying to turn my life into a nightmare?“Get out, Jaxon,” I said in a cold voice. I pointed toward the door, my eyes not leaving his face. “I’m not interested.” He tilted his head, a slow smirk curling his lips. “You’re so damn stubborn,” he muttered, pushing himself off the doorframe and stepping closer. I immediately tensed, glancing around. No one was in the bathroom. It was just both of us and the hallway outside was empty. My heart pounded hard against my ribs. I hated the way he was looking at me, like I was something he could just take and looking back from time to time as if he was checking if anyone was watching.“Stay back,” I warned in a sharper voice, making my vo
BLAIR’S POVIt took less than thirty minutes for Robert, my mother, and Lara to arrive because the men had called them immediately. Meanwhile, the hallway outside my room was already crowded with people craning their necks to get a look inside. Whispers filled the air as everyone suddenly had an opinion. My entire body was trembling as I shook my head over and over. This couldn’t be happening. “I knew she did this.” Lara’s voice came and she was yelling at the top of her voice. She stepped forward, glaring at me and shaking her head in disdain.“I just can’t believe you would do something like this” she continued, acting like she was barely holding back tears. “Kade treated you like you were his own blood. He defended you everytime, yet you poisoned him?!”I felt too weak to defend myself at this point. I wished I could scream at her, to throw her fake tears back in her face, but my throat felt too tight to get any words out. I knew that she was just putting on a show. If anyone sh
BLAIR’S POVI woke up feeling worse than ever. Lying here in Robert’s estate made me feel like the world was againt me. My body ached from the tension of the past few days, and my head pounded with exhaustion. Sleep had been useless. I kept tossing and turning, haunted by Kade’s unconscious face and the horrifying accusations being thrown at me. I had no idea how he was doing, if he was awake or if he was still in a coma. And worst of all, most people thought I was guilty. With a sigh, I reached for my phone, intending to call Robert for get an update. I needed to know what was going on. I couldn’t just stay locked up in a mansion, doing nothing.The moment I unlocked the screen, my heart stopped. I’d received numerous notifications: some were tags from Instagram, messages and even missed calls. My stomach clenched. Who the hell were these people? And how did they get my number? I hesitated before opening my messages, already knowing it would be bad. Well, my gut was right becaus
BLAIR’S POVRobert wasn’t taking my calls. It had been days, and still, nothing. There has been no updates on Kade’s health and it was frustrating. I wasn’t expecting a detailed report, but I just wanted to know if Kade was awake. Was he getting better? I didn’t like the silence. It was worse than anything. It made fear settle deep in my bones. After pacing around for a couple minutes, I decided that I couldn’t stay in my room any longer. My hands shook as I shoved my phone under the pillow, and before I could stop myself, I was already walking down the hall. My worries led me to Kade’s room. I drew in a deep breath before turning the knob, but when the door creaked open, his scent hit my nostrils and I smiled weakly, glancing around the room.The room was painfully neat and everything was in place, almost like he had never truly lived in here. The bed was perfectly made and the desk was clear of any mess. It was so… Kade. My smile widened as I walked further inside the room.
BLAIR’S POVI shot up from my bed at the sound of my name, my head spinning from just opening my eyes. My vision was still blurry from sleep, but I managed to make out my mother standing in the doorway, her face filled with urgency. “What’s wrong?” I yawned as I sat up, rubbing my eyes."Kade just woke up," she said breathlessly. "What?" My heart nearly stopped before it took off at a full sprint. I threw the covers off my body and jumped to my feet, my hands shaking as I gripped the edge of the bed for balance. “How do you know?” I asked her."Robert just called," She continued, still holding her phone. "He's awake, Blair." A choked sob slipped past my lips as my hands clutched at my chest. He was awake. He didn’t die. Thank the goddess! I sighed, grateful for the news. I could finally breathe again. "I need to go to him, Mom," I said, rushing towards my closet, already scrambling for clothes. "Get dressed quickly. We’re leaving soon," my mother said, stepping out to give m
BLAIR’S POV“The day I was poisoned,” Kade began, taking a slow, deep breath, “I had an argument with Lara.” I turned to look at her. She had gone pale, her hands gripping the hem of her dress like she was holding on for dear life. This was just the beginning, I thought before returning my gaze to Kade.“I asked her to move out because the room was too small to accommodate us,” Kade continued. “She wasn’t supposed to be there in the first place.” His blue eyes pinned Lara in place but the disgust in them was unmistakable. “She stormed out in anger and after that, I was alone in the room with Blair.” He hesitated, then added, “I drank from her water bottle.” A cold chill ran through me as I remembered that moment too well. I was just about to take a sip before I got curious and decided to ask Kade some questions. I realized now that the small, insignificant moment had saved my life.I threw a hateful look at Lara, but she wasn’t looking at me. She cared more about how this was goi
KADE’S POVI leaned back against the stiff hospital pillows, and exhaled. The place reeked of antiseptic, like they scrubbed the walls down with chemicals strong enough to erase the scent of sickness but not the feeling of it. I hated it. Always had. Hospitals reminded me of things I didn’t want to think about—weakness, vulnerability, the way a person could be trapped in a place like this even when they didn’t want to be. I didn’t even know why I was still here. The doctors had cleared me. They said I was stable. So why the hell wouldn’t they let me leave? The door creaked open just as I was lost in thoughts and I glanced up to see my father stepping inside. His forehead looked wrinkled and despite the fact he was the lycan king, he still looked stressed over all of this. He stood at the door for a while, hesitating as his gaze swept across the room like he was expecting something to be out of place. Or maybe he was just stalling, searching for the right words. From the look on h
BLAIR’S POVIt couldn’t be possible. I screamed the words in my head, but my body wouldn’t move. I just stood there, frozen, staring at the Lycan boy in front of me.His emerald green eyes locked onto mine, and I couldn’t look away. This wasn’t supposed to happen. I wasn’t supposed to have another mate.But I felt it, deep in my chest, in the way my heart skipped a beat and my wolf stirred wildly inside me. Every part of me recognized him. He was my second chance mate.Someone bumped into my shoulder, snapping me back to reality. The hallway noise rushed in…the sound of voices, footsteps, and lockers slamming. I blinked, trying to focus.This time, I really looked at him. His dark hair was slightly messy, his skin warm-toned. He had a strong jaw, athletic build and broad shoulders, with the same sharp features all Lycans seemed to carry.He stepped closer, his eyes pinned on me. “Hey…”My throat tightened and I couldn’t stop staring. Somehow, I managed to swallow and say, “Hi.”It ca
BLAIR’S POV I tugged at the collar of my turtleneck for the third time, still not sure if it was hiding the hickeys on my neck. The last thing I needed was half the school seeing the mess Kade left behind. I moved quickly through the hallway, scanning for Will. If I didn’t catch him before his first class, I probably wouldn’t see him again all day.Halfway down the corridor, I slowed down, looking at the faces around me.There were a lot I didn’t recognize. Most of them stood near the lockers, talking with a few students I did know. That’s when it clicked….they were the new students from Southvale. Most of them were supposed to arrive today according to Will. I spotted a boy from my chemistry class leaning casually against the wall, explaining something to a dark-haired girl who didn’t look familiar. Nearby, another group were asking questions, how things worked, where to go, and if the professors were strict.“Crazy,” I muttered, watching them quietly. It had to feel strange, being
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?”