“High five Alpha! You’re golden!” Chase mind links me so as not to give it away that the gift is from me. I can’t help the smile that spreads across my face. I feel high, exuberant, on top of the world. Nothing in my life has ever felt so momentous as this moment. I watch as she takes the first bi
After school, I drop Jason off and head home. When I walk in, Dad looks at me and gives me a side smile, “What? No flowers?” The look on my face must have been more serious than I anticipated because his smile drops. “Honey?” I walk over to the living room and sit on the couch. I take a deep breat
The next day, I pick up Jason and head to school. “So, what do you think today’s surprise will be?” He asks as soon as he gets in the car. I look over at him, “What makes you think there will be another gift today?” “Come on Car. The man basically staked a claim yesterday. You think he isn’t goin
The next day, I’m feeling a bit more confident. My morning is the same, watching Cara take out my warriors. Trevor continues to be her biggest competitor, but even he is unable to take her down. Then I meet up with Chase, who has my breakfast to go, and we head to school. Everyone is talking about
After dinner with the pack, I go to my dad’s office. The door is slightly ajar and I knock before pushing it open to walk in. I stop when I see my mom sitting in dad’s lap, and he’s practically checking her tonsils with his tongue. “Seriously, can you not wait until you're in the privacy of your ow
My dream has me on edge most of the morning. That or maybe it’s the constant whispers and not so subtle comments about who my mystery man might be. By lunch time, I feel like a nervous wreck. But, I’m also excited. I have to admit, I’m enjoying the attention. Artemis is over the moon with the atten
She places her hand on his chest. “Yes, Cyran, I accept your offering.” A cheer from Liam’s pack erupts throughout the room, proud that their Alpha’s offering was accepted by a Guardian. A furious snarl comes from behind me, silencing the cheers. Artemis turns to see Kai fighting to come forward.
Thursday starts out the same, watching Cara in training, grabbing breakfast to go and heading to school. I’m excited for today. Every day my cards have become more bold, and every day, she and Artemis have accepted my words and gifts. Everyone is buzzing about who the mystery man is. The odds are