로그인WILLOWI’ve been inside the omega frat house more times than I can count. But this is different. I'm showing up as Aiden’s girlfriend and the stakes are different. In the past, I could waltz in as freely as a bird but now, I'm nervous. After I enter the house, I text Aiden, urging him to come get me. While I wait, I sit in the common room, mindlessly watching a game of football. The hockey guys are gathered around the flat screen, yelling obscenities at the players. I make myself scarce on a lone sofa.I'm glad that none of them are trying to strike up a conversation with me. Or make small talk. Thankfully, Aiden shows up a minute later. He bounds down the stairs, wearing a star wars T-shirt and basket ball shorts. It's a far cry from the leather jacket and loose denim pants. It's cute.“Babe,” he says loud enough for everyone to hear. “Sorry. Did I keep you waiting for long?”“You didn't.” I smile and shake my head. When he leans in and places a kiss on my cheek, I swear the entire
WILLOW“No.” I cut in, interrupting whatever Violet is about to say. “It’s nothing like what you’re thinking. Trust me.”“I wouldn’t be so sure about that.” Violet looks like she’s fighting the urge to giggle. “The great Aiden cross offers to support your ambitions to be cheer captain and you think that’s a ruse?”“What else is it supposed to be? Come on Vi, I already told you how it is. Everything he’s doing, it’s solely to make Theo and Tessa jealous.”“Or maybe he likes you.”“He doesn’t.” I sigh. “Can we drop this? I need to go to sleep. Got early morning classes and then, I’ve got that lunch date with my dad.”“Alright. I’ll drop it but don’t say I didn’t tell you.”That’s the last we speak of it, thank gods.The next day, I attend my classes in the morning. In between attending classes and rushing back to the house to change, students come up to me to say hello or chat.They are treating me differently and no longer calling me a prude. Instead, they want to do things like when A
WILLOWI nearly drop my phone when I see Tessa leaning against the counter, waiting for me. How had she known to follow me?I remember Jane. I had told her about the front row seats. Tessa must have been watching me like a hawk to have noticed when I’d gotten up to leave.Having gotten over my initial shock, I try to ignore her. I approach the sink and turn the faucet on.“Why are you doing this?” Tessa comes up behind me. She’s staring at me in the mirror, her lips flattened in a disproving line.“And what is it exactly that I’m doing?” I raise my brows, feigning ignorance.She scoffs. “It wasn’t enough for you, causing a huge scene at the frat house, now you’re dating Theo’s brother. Aren’t you embarrassed?”“Why would I be?” It’s my turn to scoff. I look at her like she’s stupid. “Aiden and I are amazing together. He treats me better than Theo ever did. To be honest, you did me a favor stealing him away. Congratulations by the way, on your new relationship.”“Quit dodging the quest
WILLOW“Willow!” The best phrase to describe Jane Keller is “cunt licker.” She’s the kind of girl that would do anything to get in Tessa’s good graces. Rumor has it that she’s being in love with Tessa since freshman year. That’s got to be the reason why she’s so devoted to her.If she’s trying to talk to me now, it’s only because of her best friend. “Hold on,” she hurries towards us, sidestepping Aiden’s bike. She’s quite fast, considering she’s wearing six-inch heels on a hot summer afternoon.“What is this about?” I ask, wishing I wasn’t wearing a helmet, so she can have a first-class view of my scowl. “Sorry for stopping you two,” she puts on a good show, feigning regret. But she’s anything but. Her eyes are gleaming with curiosity as she openly stares at us. “It looks like you’re off to a date… so, the rumors were true after all?”“Yes,” I affirm, not hesitating for a second. I’m hoping on this conversation getting back to Tessa. “Aiden and I are off to a basketball game.”“The
WILLOW“We’re not breaking up,” Aiden says it like that’s final and I wish I could share his confidence, calling Theo’s bluff so easily and throwing caution to the wind.The sun is blazing and Aiden’s hair keeps getting in his eyes, amplifying that roguish glint in said eyes. Those same eyes are fixated on my face. “Look Willow. I know my brother. He won’t do anything to hurt your reputation. Trust me.”Trust. That’s asking a lot. Especially right now.“You forget that I dated the guy,” I purse my lips. “What’s the plan then? How do we ensure Theo doesn’t ruin my life just because of this fake relationship.”“We do nothing,” he puts his helmet on. “We continue as we are. Even if he does try shit, no one is going to believe him once they see us acting like a couple in love.”That’s his plan. Is it solid? Frankly, I can’t quite tell yet.“Relax,” Aiden taps my forehead with his knuckles. “This is exactly what Theo wants. To fuck with your head. Honestly, you should see this as progres
WILLOWI wouldn’t go as far as to call myself the kind of girl who goes out seeking danger. I know there are people out there, who get off on trying all kinds of exhilarating, dangerous stuff, but not me.Somehow though, I’ve ventured into the last place I thought I would ever go to. An illegal fighting ring.They’ve got all sorts of supernatural creatures lined up for tonight’s entertainment and apparently, Aiden is one of them.Exactly what have I gotten myself into with him?“You should try getting a hold of him before he gets in the ring,” Violet had said earlier on the phone. “The last thing you want is having a conversation with an unhinged version of Aiden Cross.”She’s right. I need to find.“Excuse me,” I approach the counter. This place is packed full with wrestling fanatics, getting to get their money’s worth. “I’m looking for someone. A guy called Aiden Cross. I heard he’s one of your fighters.”The woman behind the counter is heavily tattooed. She’s also got piercings ad







