MICHAEL
"So you're ok with this." I sit in bed, waiting for Anna to finish up in the bathroom.
She finished brushing her teeth, turned out the light and headed to her side. She's fucking adorable in her sleep shorts and tank top.
"Of course. Why wouldn't I be?" She climbs into bed and I cuddle her on my chest.
"Oh I don't know. Maybe because a couple of days ago, you couldn't stand him dating other people? Just seems like a brush off. Like you're just bottling or something." I put my hand behind my head.
"I'm ok Michael. Really. Yeah, it's a bit upsetting, but what can I do. Nothing. So I'm forgetting about it and just concentrating on us. It's over. No more wasting energy on it." She flicked her light off.
"Ok." I say with apprehension. "As long as you're really ok."
She giggles and gives me a kiss. "Really. I
ANNAI was informed on what was happening when I got to the afternoon training session after my kitchen duty. Apparently I'm a yellow shirt for this paintball war game.After being told how we were all going to play this, we take our positions. Infiltrating the woods at our staring point. There's no real base to defend. So the plan is just to push the other side out, taking as many out as we go.We all spread out in smaller teams of two to four. Skulking through the trees quietly.Michael is the leader of our little foursome. He takes point. Davis and myself are in the middle and Franco is covering our rear.We were all moving with stealth through the brush when Michael throws up his hand, stopping us in our tracks and signalling to crouch.I hear twigs snap. I pop up from behind the bush were hiding behind to try to sneak a look.Three green shi
RIVERAlright, so here's the thing.I know making that bet with Anna will get me in a tiny bit of trouble. On one hand, if I lose, I have to deal with whatever Anna comes up with and on the other, if I win, I have to tell my girl I can't hang with her because I'm having to babysit my ex on our Saturday. I probably should have thought it through, but what can I say, I love a challenge and I'll admit, I may not have been thinking with my brain at the time. It doesn't help that Anna's challenge is right up my alley. If she wants me, she'll have to catch me. And I'm here for it.I'm really not sure if Emily will like the thought of me hanging with my ex all day. I know I'd have a big problem with it. I also know the thought of it, must be driving Michael up the wall. Can't say I don't like that.So I should just give Anna the win, for Emily's sake. I can't go breaking her heart just
RIVER After my complete meltdown, Blade took me to his room. I'm still heated. He tosses me a bottle of water and I catch it. "Thanks." "No problem." He mumbles. Grabbing one for himself. He leans on his dresser. "Well, this is fucked up." He takes a drink. I nod. "What do I do, Blade?" I play with the bottle in my hands. He shrugs. "What do want to do?" I grip the shelf I'm leaning on, on either side. My knuckles turning white. "I want to fucking murder him." I grit. "Ok. Besides that." Blade sighs. I shake my head. "I mean. This will break them up for sure, but....." Blade sighs. "Emily." I nod. He tilts his head. "It's just a question of who you want more, isn't it." "Emily's amazing, but Anna's my life, Blade. I can't picture myself without her." "But then th
ANNAWith Michael now gone, I'm leading our little group through the dense trees.The pickings are thin as our teams shrink. There's about fifteen yellows left and twelve greens. All three Alphas are also still in play.We jump on a small path and follow its winding trail around a group of trees.I hear a twig snap and motion to Franco and the couple others with us to take cover and be silent. I peek over the bush. I see a body moving, but there's no color to it. It's an Alpha. I can't see which one.I reach into my ammo pack and pull out the red ball."Shit. You got a ball?" One of the guys whispers.I shush him and tell them all to stay put. I sneak around to see who it is. Then it hits me. The familiar woody scent that makes my body melt. I smirk to myself as I load the ball marked with a B into my gun.Whe
RIVERWe're all sitting at our usual table. It's covered in fresh beer bottles and drinks for Casey and Carmen.I tip my beer back as Carmen scowls at me. Shooting daggers through me.I arch a brow. "You gonna stare at me all night?""You know you're an ass, right?" Carmen snapped.I just blink at her. Zeke pulls her into him. "Babe. I told you. It had to happen.""No it didn't." She eyed me with her brow furrowed. "Emily was good for you. How could you just toss her away like that?"I roll my eyes. "I didn't just toss her away. It's complicated...."'Sure....complicated." She scoffs.Zeke gives her a little shake. "Come on. Don't ruin the night, ok. Why don't you and Casey go dance?"She turns to Zeke. "Gladly." She gives him a kiss. As she passes me, she jabs me. "
ANNAThe next two weeks were grueling. Sparring exams, team events. All to show the Alphas what we learned and how we use it. All for our ranks.Today we're are completing our final tests of strength, stamina and team work. After this training session, the Alphas will present our ranks. To say I'm excited is an understatement. It may have been only months, but I feel like I've changed so much in that time. I don't feel like that rebellious biker chick anymore. For once in my life, I feel like I'm a part of something that's bigger than me. And I'm not talking about just the unit. River and I are much bigger than I thought. Together we can bring down anything. We will hold each other up. I never thought I would ever find someone who completed me like David did, but River does that and so much more. I also don't care what the moon says. Fate or not, I'm not letting him go
RIVERI don't think I could ever be happier then what I am right now. I'm back with the love of my life and soon, she'll be mine forever.As I strut into the packhouse Saturday morning, there's a little bounce in my step. I'm on cloud nine and I'm not hiding it.I walk into the dining hall and my dad picks up on my giddy exterior right away."Well, good morning." He says looking up from his food. "You look chipper.""I am chipper." I grin. I sit down at a chair across from him."Ok. I'll bite. What's got you so happy?" He crosses his arms.I load my plate with food. I give another huge grin. "Anna and I are back together."He raises his brow. "Oh? What about all that stuff....."I furrow my brow and wave him off. "We worked it out. I'm just pushing past it. We have bigger things to think about now."
ANNA I stand with my hand on my hips. Looking around my little, white room. The double bed. The brown dresser. The window overlooking the training field. I sigh. So much better to have my own room. It may be small, but finally have my own space. I also get my phone back. I was given a quick tour of the dorms when I arrived this Monday morning. Everything is coed here. Showers, laundry, locker room all shared. We're also allowed more civilian clothes and more functional uniforms like shorts and tanks instead of just pants. I'm unpacking my clothes and piling them up on my bed when I hear a low, hungry growl behind me. I look over my shoulder. Rivers leaning on the open door frame. Arms and legs crossed, smirking. I stand and turn around. "Don't you growl at me mister." I wag my finger at him. He walks in.