BLAIR’S POVI woke up to the sound of my alarm blaring and I pulled my pillow over my ears to block off the shrill noise but even that didn’t help. Groaning, I rolled over, smacking my phone until it shut up. When the noise stopped, I sighed, knowing I could no longer go back to sleep. Pulling up myself from bed was so tiring like I’d been wrestling with my own thoughts in my sleep. I stared at the wall for a while before my gaze shifted to the other side of the room and landed on Kade’s bed. It was still empty and I couldn’t help but wonder why he didn’t come home last night. Again. I looked away, telling myself that I shouldn’t care. He was an adult. He could do whatever he wanted. He could stay out late, get a hotel, or even sleep in his damn car for all I knew. But that gnawing unease in my stomach wasn’t listening to reason. With a frustrated sigh, I reached for my phone, my fingers hesitating over the screen that just lit up.Where the hell did he go? I shook my head,
BLAIR’S POVThe taxi ride to Robert’s house felt longer than it actually was. I kept my fingers clenched around my phone, sometimes debating whether I should turn back. Was this really a good idea? Robert was my stepfather but that didn’t mean that he wasn’t the Lycan king who was respected in all the packs. If he even suspected I was prying into something he didn’t want me to know, he might not hesitate to warn me through my mother. But I had to try. I needed to know the truth, for my own sanity. As we pulled up in front of the Reid estate, I stared at the massive iron gates, feeling a strange wave of nostalgia. I had barely spent any real time here, yet the place was imprinted in my memory. The butler greeted me as soon as I stepped inside. He gave a small nod, his usual expression in place. “Miss Blair, welcome back.” I shifted awkwardly and offered him a smile. “Hey. Um, is my mom home?” “She stepped out for a bit, but King Robert is in his study. Shall I inform him of you
BLAIR’S POVI sat on my bed with my legs folded beneath me and my phone resting in my palm as I stared at the screen. The soft beats of the music I was playing filled the room as I distracted myself with online gossip.I had been waiting for Kade for hours. My damp hair clung to my shoulders, still slightly wet from the shower I had taken earlier, an attempt to relax and ease my nerves. But It didn’t work. Nothing could erase the restlessness I felt while waiting for Kade. I checked the time again and it was 10:14 PM. Yet he still wasn’t home. I had expected him to walk through the door by now, and maybe as usual, act like nothing was wrong, like he hadn’t just spent days avoiding me. But there was nothing. I let out a slow breath, tapping my fingers against the screen of my phone. I wanted to be furious at him, a huge part of me was. But the anger wasn’t as deep as I thought it would be. Instead, it was tangled up with worry. Now that I knew the truth, everything made much m
KADE’S POVI pulled my jersey over my head, the sweat cooling on my skin. The locker room buzzed and teammates were grinning, still hyped from the game and their voices overlapped as they talked about the practice we just had. “Damn, man, you killed it out there,” Craig said, clapping me on the back. “You were on fire,” Nathaniel supported. I smirked, tossing my jersey into my locker. “You all act like you didn’t play, too.” “Yeah, but let’s be real. The way you played made us seem like supporting players. It was just like the game we player with Velmora.” Laughter spread through the room, and I shook my head, grabbing a towel to wipe off my face. Craig leaned against the locker beside me. “So, Captain, you gonna go easy on us now that you’re in charge?” I let out a short laugh, shaking my head. “But Coach hasn’t made me captain yet. It hasn’t been announced yet.” “Come on, man,” Edward piped up. “You think he’s gonna pick anyone else after you’ve been killing it like t
KADE’S POVI stopped in the doorway, my fingers tightening around the doorknob as I took in the scene. The guy, whoever he was, was casually leaning back against her headboard, shaking his foot. Seeing how relaxed he was made me wonder if this was his first time here. He had light brown hair, a pair of glasses perched on his nose and he looked like some scrawny nerdy type. I didn’t like him already. He lifted his head when he noticed me and grinned. “Hey,” he said, completely at ease. “I’m Will. You must be Kade.” I didn’t answer right away. My eyes shifted to Blair, but she didn’t even look up. She continued scribbling something on the page of her notebook like I wasn’t standing right there. The guy, Will, tilted his head slightly, still smiling. “I’ve heard some good stuff about you.” “Yeah?” My voice was flat as I slammed the door shut. “I don’t know you.” He laughed like that was funny but Blair still didn’t acknowledge me.“I’m Blair’s new tutor,” Will suddenly explai
BLAIR’S POVLike planned, I was attending the fund raising party with Will. And tonight, I planned to have fun. Will was really intentional about the whole thing. He literally picked me up in a car, being a perfect gentleman. When we arrived, the hall was a spectacle of wealth and excess, dripping in the kind of sophistication that made me a little feel out of place despite my best efforts. Laughter and chatter blended with the high sound of music and everyone seemed to have gone all out for the theme—Old Money. My dress was a black satin slip with pearl straps—it fit the theme but also slightly modern. It clung in all the right places, highlighting my curves. The hem of my dress stopped mid-thigh, showing just enough leg to be flirty without trying too hard. I’d even gone to the salon to curl my hair, letting soft waves fall over my shoulders, and my makeup was a bold red lip, sharp eyeliner, and just enough highlighter to make it perfect. I looked the part. I just wasn’t sure if
BLAIR’S POVI moved through the crowd, making my way closer to the basketball players’ stand, where a game was just about to begin. I had almost forgotten about Will until I saw a guy who had similar brown hair. I searched for Will and found saw him talking to someone.Our eyes met and he flashed me a smile and I read his lips as he muttered, “Have fun.”I nodded and moved closer to the player’s stand. Jasper, one of the basketball players, came to stand in the center, with a microphone in his hand. “Alright, everyone! Gather around. It’s time for some real fun.” His grin stretched wide as he nodded to himself, completely pleased. “We’re bringing back a classic tonight,” he continued, scanning the crowd. A few people cheered in anticipation and my eyes searched for Kade who I found standing on the opposite side of the crowd. “This is a kissing booth,” Jasper announced, pointing at a booth which was right beside him and he paused for dramatic effect. “We’re all familiar with the
BLAIRI stiffened immediately, recognizing the voice that rang out. Jaxon. I turned to him, my eyes widened in shock. Of all people, I hadn’t expected him to bid. After everything that had happened between us, why was he interested in spending a whole minute in a booth with me? To assault me again? Didn’t he have any shame? What was he up to? I clenched my fist as I glared at him. But he looked completely at ease as if he was really looking forward to winning the bid.Before I could even process it, I caught sight of Harper. She had been standing next to him, but the moment he made his bid, her entire body went rigid. I didn’t fail to notice the flush of embarrassment that crept up her cheek as she stepped slightly away from him, like she couldn’t believe what he had just done. Her boyfriend just placed a bid to get into a kissing booth with his ex. I could imagine how embarrassing that was for her. But no, I didn’t feel bad for her. She wanted to always make me look bad righ
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?”