KADE’S POV “Someone did this!!!!” My body jolted up as my eyes flew open. I tried to orient myself, disoriented for a second, unsure of where I was. Then I saw Blair standing in the doorway, her clothes in her hand, dripping with water all over the floor. Her hair hung in messy strands, and her eyes were wide with rage as she glared at Jaxon and Harper who were seated on the other side of the room.“Who did this?” she screamed, her voice carrying pure, unfiltered anger. I pushed myself up, my heart racing as I looked around, trying to figure out what the hell was going on. “What happened?” I asked, my voice still rough from sleep, but I made sure that the concern was clear in my tone. Blair's finger shot out toward her suitcase, which was now nothing more than a soaked pile of clothes. "Someone drenched it with water," she snapped. "All my clothes are wet now. I have nothing to wear." I could see the frustration on her face, her usually put-together appearance completely go
Blair’s POVI scoffed, shaking my head in disbelief. So this was Mrs Priscilla’s grand plan? A psychologist? When she said we would be working with delinquents, I thought we would suffer through punishments. I definitely did not expect to sit through a therapy session. Community service, they said. Not group therapy. I didn’t sign up for this nonsense. And yet, here I was, perched awkwardly on a hard chair while the psychologist with her tightly pinned hair and gentle, annoying smile tried to pick apart my brain.What did they even expect to achieve with this? Make us hold hands with delinquents and sing songs about teamwork? Did Mrs Priscilla really think I would open up about myself? And even if I did, what next? Lock us up with criminals? “Tell me, Blair,” the psychologist cleared her throat and shifted in her seat. I’d been expertly avoiding her gaze, like maybe if I ignored her long enough, she’d give up. I didn’t get such luck as she went on with her question. “How do you f
BLAIR’S POVI stomped my foot on the floor, and the thud could be heard throughout the small, stuffy room. I could feel the anger in my chest as I stared at the door Mrs Priscilla had just gone through. "Can you believe her?" I snapped in a loud voice. "That annoying psychologist had the nerve to sit there and read me like some open book. And she wasn’t even right."Beth, who’d been leaning against the wall, gave a low scoff and shook her head slowly, as if I just said something stupid. "Honestly?" she said, folding her arms across her chest. "I think she did a pretty good job reading you."I turned on her so fast I almost lost my balance. "What did you say?" My eyebrows shot up. "No, she did not. She doesn’t know anything about me."Beth just shrugged indifferently."I don’t blame other people for my problems," I went on. "I never have. I take responsibility when it’s my fault. Always. But this?" I gesticulated wildly. "This is all Harper and Jaxon’s fault. Every bit of it."Beth st
Blair’s POVI stacked the last of my dry clothes on the bed, smoothing the shirt sleeves even though they didn’t need it. Kade sat beside me, fiddling with a thread on his pants, obviously frustrated as I was. For once, Beth wasn’t breathing down my neck, following my around, and I just wanted five minutes of quiet.But of course, that was too much to ask.I heard them before I saw them—Jaxon’s heavy footsteps, and Harper’s annoying sigh. I tensed immediately, looking up as I saw them approach us. What did they want? “Can we talk?” Jaxon asked, staring at Kade and ignoring me completely.“No,” I snapped without looking up from my clothes. “I’m finally getting some peace now that Beth’s stopped shadowing me. I’d like to keep it that way.”“It’s about getting out of here with good remarks,” he said, ignoring my refusal. “Let’s pretend to work together and be friends. If we can convince the crazy Mrs Priscilla that we’re getting along, we would leave this place soon.”I laughed out loud
BLAIR’S POVThe hall was so noisy during breakfast that I could barely concentrate on a single thought. I sat next to Jaxon who was distracting me, hitting his fork against his plate annoyingly. If he wasn’t hungry, why bother touching the food?I wanted to snap at him but I remained silent, knowing I was too irritated to talk to him. My fingers curled around my fork so tightly as I turned my attention to the next table for the third time in 30 seconds. I couldn’t tear my eyes away from Harper and Kade who were seated there. The plan we agreed on was already in motion and what I was seeing, was why I was against it in the first place.Harper was smiling, no, beaming and running her mouth about something. I didn’t know what she was saying, but why was she smiling like that? This was supposed to be an act, a performance for the sake of good remarks. But Harper seemed to be enjoying it too much. Her laugh rang out and she let her hand brush against Kade’s arm. I had promised Kade I w
BLAIR’S POVI found Kade leaning against the edge of the windowsill in the room, the light catching in his dark hair, and highlighting his structured body. He was alone so I shut the door behind me, figuring this was the best time to talk.“Hey,” I hugged him from behind, burying my face into his back and holding him tightly. He stiffened a little, but didn’t turn around or say anything. “What's on your mind?” I asked when he remained quiet.“I just want to get out of here, Blair,” he murmured and I could hear the frustration in his voice. “Who knows what has happened in school these past few days.”School? Since when did he start missing school?“I don’t even know how the basketball team is doing,” he continued. “I’m supposed to be their captain. I’m supposed to be training with them, getting them prepared for the next game. But I’m stuck in here with Jaxon, playing besties.”“About that”, I cleared my throat and pulled back. “I think we need to talk.Kade turned slightly. “What abou
BLAIR’S POVHarper didn’t answer right away. She looked down, her hands fidgeting with the edge of her dress, pulling at a loose thread, perhaps buying herself time. Then she shrugged.“I was never jealous of you when you started dating Jaxon, Blair.” she started and I scoffed. “Is that so?”“I was actually happy for you,” she said in her own defense. “You were my friend and I never looked at Jaxon in a romantic way or anything like that until he started texting me.”“Hmm,” I mumbled, crossing my arms. “So he made the first move, huh?”“You were the one who gave him my number,” she said, her voice rising. “That was because you were my best friend!” I shot back, matching her tone. “Fine, I was naive but you knew exactly what you were doing when you fucked him.”She shook her head like I got it all wrong and I decided to stay quiet so that she would explain. “Jaxon texted me first,” she repeated in a quiet voice. “It was just friendly at first. Until he began flirting with me. He sta
BLAIR’S POVThe screech of the door opening was the first thing I heard from my sleep, followed immediately by that painfully familiar voice that irritated me, coming through the quiet like a trumpet.“Get up, all of you!”I groaned and buried my face deeper into the pillow, but it was useless. I was starting to believe that Mrs. Priscilla’s voice could wake the dead. I forced my eyes open and there she was, towering by the door like a villain straight out of a bad dream. I squinted at the still-dark sky outside the window. The sun wasn’t even out yet. Couldn’t the moon goddess strike this woman with a temporary cold or something? Just long enough for us to get a full night’s sleep?“If your back is still on the bed in the next thirty seconds, you’ll be assigned more responsibilities today,” she snapped and I groaned loudly, pushing myself up.“We’re going hiking,” she announced with way too much energy for someone who clearly fed off our misery. “You’ve got twenty minutes to get rea
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?”