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 POVThey say parties are meant for fun, a place to lose yourself and escape your worries. In my case, I lost my mate and everyone I thought I trusted.I spotted a couple kissing the moment I stepped into the loud frat house filled with people dancing and drinking. I watched them for a second and shook my head as they groped each other.As I weaved my way through the dark crowd, the house vibrated with deafening music and the air was thick with the scent of alcohol and sweat.Wow, I thought, seeing how people were pressed against each other, grinding to the beat and lost in the thrill of the party.Once again, Jaxon had thrown the wildest and best birthday party of the year.I tightened my grip on the wrapped gift in my hands, making sure it didn’t slip. I had spent weeks thinking about what to get him this year and finally decided to get him a jersey with my name printed on it.It was different from the usual cologne, sneakers, or watches I’d given him over the years. This was
BLAIR’S POV“Another glass, please.”I slammed the glass cup on the bar top, sniffling as tears dropped to my clothes. The bartender gave me a pitiful look before pouring me another shot of vodka. I shouldn’t be crying in a bar but it was the only place I could drown my sorrows.I couldn’t go back to my room, not yet. It would be too suffocating and I didn’t want to be that girl. The one who curled up in bed and cried while the ones who betrayed me carried on like nothing happened. I caught them. They were the ones who should be miserable. Not me. The alcohol burned its way down as I gulped it, but it wasn’t enough. It didn’t drown out the betrayal, didn’t erase the image of Jaxon and Harper together, with his body pressed against hers as he thrust into her.I could still see them and hear their moans. Maybe if I kept drinking, it would finally stop. I slammed my empty glass down on the counter and signaled the bartender. “Another.” He hesitated, giving me that look, the one
BLAIR’S POVI stirred awake, squinting my eyes at the sun rays coming through the window. A yawn escaped my lips as my body stretched against the bed.Wait!This bed felt different.My eyes snapped open, and I bolted upright, the bedsheet slipping down my bare shoulders. I looked down, and my eyes widened when I saw that I was naked!I sucked in a sharp breath and pulled the covers up to my chest, my gaze darting around the unfamiliar room.And soon, I spotted my clothes scattered on the floor.Oh, my goddess, I thought, panicking.How did I get here? What did I do?My heart pounded as bits of memories flashed through my mind.I remembered the bar. The drinks. That guy, the one with piercing blue eyes and a gorgeous smile.I remembered kissing him. I remembered wanting him. But the rest? I couldn’t remember the details. I couldn’t remember how I even got here.Shit!Did I really do it? Did I actually have sex with a complete stranger?Embarrassment flooded me, and I closed my eyes, wi
BLAIR’S POVIt felt like the sitting room was suddenly shrinking and then it began to spin. The furniture, the TV and even my mother blurred into nothing as I stared at him.That face.No. No. No.This could not be happening.I tried to swallow but it felt harder than anything. I couldn’t even breathe properly and I was sure everyone could hear my heart beating so loudly.Why was it him?I pinched myself, desperate to wake up from my dream. I must still be sleeping because this could not be my reality.The pain I felt in my hand after I pinched myself made me realize that this was real. I was here, with my mother and the boy I lost my virginity to.Last night, he had kissed me, and we had sex. And now, he was standing there, about to be introduced as my new step-brother.My lips opened to talk but no sounds came out. I looked like a fool, my mouth opening and closing out of shock.Immediately, I looked away, biting down on the insides of my lips. There was no way this was happening to
BLAIR’S POVKade dropped his box on my bedroom floor with a heavy thud.I knew I shouldn’t be staring as he bent down, but my eyes had a mind of their own. His jeans clung to his body in all the right places, like his ass, and his muscles flexed as he moved.Moon Goddess, please help me. How would I survive living with him for a full month?“Snap out of it!" my wolf growled, dragging me back to reality.I cleared my throat, trying to focus on something other than him. But I had questions, things I needed to ask.I folded my arms. “Did you know?” I asked.Kade didn’t look up at first. He just kept unpacking his things like we weren’t in the most awkward situation in the world. But when he finally turned, his blue eyes looked me over for a second, making my breath hitch before I could stop it.“Know what?” he asked.“That I’m your step-sister.” I responded. “At the bar last night.”“No.”I opened my mouth, ready to say something, but then he beat me to it.“Forget about last night,” He
BLAIR’S POVI sighed as I dropped into my chair in biology class, glancing towards the boys that were laughing at the back.I pulled out my books, trying to relax before the class, but Kade’s words kept replaying in my head. “I didn’t do that for you,” he’d said. “I just don’t want your ex-boyfriend disturbing my peace while I’m here." I rolled my eyes just thinking about it. Seriously, what was wrong with him?One second, he was throwing Jaxon out of my room and claiming me like I belonged to him, and the next, he was acting like I was just some inconvenience. He was really making it even harder for us to live together. I shook my head and forced myself to push the thoughts away. I had bigger things to worry about, like surviving this semester.But just as I opened my notebook, I heard heels clicking against the floor. I already knew who it was before I even looked up. Harper. I exhaled sharply. Just my luck. Of course, I was stuck in most of my classes with the two fac
KADE’S POV“Blair!”I called out to her, but she was already gone, running down the hall. My feet itched to follow her, but the sight of Jaxon standing there, leaning against the wall with that smug smile on his face, made me pause. I wanted to go over there and punch that stupid smile off his face.I could hear the laughter. I could see people glancing at their phones and looking at Blair’s retreating figure. It didn’t take a genius to figure out what had happened.Jaxon.That son of a bitch had done this. He’d spread private pictures of Blair as revenge for rejecting him.My blood boiled, and my fists tightened at my sides.“We promised to keep our anger in check,” my wolf reminded me, and I growled.I had made that promise because of something that happened in the past, but I didn’t care anymore. This wasn’t the past. And I wouldn’t let Jaxon get away with this. Not this time.I took a step toward him, and he saw me coming. He tried to throw a punch first, but it was useless. I cau
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?”