Chapter 3

Eva Gibson’s pov

After Austin finally left our house, a bit intoxicated with the remaining beers in the fridge I turned to Olivia and asked her what she was thinking.

“Why do you keep indulging with him? He's a pervert and a pain in the ass,” I growled.

Shaking her head, she grinned slightly.

“Eva, it's wise for us to remain in good favor with the future Alpha. Being his friend is beneficial for both of us. I don't know why you despise him so much.”

Gritting my molars I eyed her in disbelief.

“He's a whore that preys on the vulnerable females of this pack,” I stated adamantly and she rolled her eyes.

“They are just as willing, sis. None of them were forced to have sex with him.”

“Unbelievable Olivia. You know that he is constantly staring at you like a creep and wants to get in your panties,” I asserted and she gasped at me.

Growing angry, she glared at me, causing my brow to crease as I looked back at her.

“Eva, he is my friend and nothing more. If he has those ideas I wouldn't reciprocate them. I view Austin as a brother, a confidant, and nothing more besides he is…” she started then bit her lip.

“Is what?!” I demanded that she continue.

Shaking her head, she mumbled, “he's defective,” and I raised my brows as I laughed.

“How so, Is his dick bent awkwardly?” I snorted in laughter as I curled my pinky up to her and noticed that she wasn't sharing in my humor.

Groaning in disappointment, she shook her head and said, “I have shared too much. Let's go to our rooms. It is late, and we both have had an emotional day. Plus I don't want to argue with you, sis.”

Bummed, I nodded and hesitantly embraced her.

“Sorry, I snapped and behaved poorly in front of your great school friend,” I muttered softly, and she giggled as she pulled me before herself and grinned as her eyes studied me.

“You just need to stop being so judgemental of Austin. He's a good guy if you give him a chance,” she sighed and I frowned.

“I will try for your sake,” I murmured and she thanked me.

Following her to the narrow hall I watched her go to her room as I entered mine. Thinking about what she said I was completely baffled.

Could they be mates and are keeping it under the radar of the Alpha and Luna, I wondered.

“What did she mean by defective?” I murmured in bafflement.

Sighing deeply I studied the photos of my parents and furrowed my brow.

“I don't want Olivia to have to drop out of university over me. When will my first shift come,” I mumbled softly to my mom's smiling face.

Running my fingers down the glass-framed picture, I felt my heart start hurting and swallow my building emotions.

Not certain how Olivia working at the pack’s clothing store was going to cover the monthly payment for living with the pack. I frowned as I sat down on the edge of my bed.

“I need to shift so I can contribute,” I muttered. Getting back to my feet I changed into my pajamas and got into bed.

Thinking about watching the guards practice I was determined that I could apply and hope I passed the finals so I would ensure a position with the pack.

Yawning, I grinned but then frowned, knowing that tomorrow would be spent with Mister Belmont drooling over Olivia.

Rolling my eyes I exhaled deeply and wondered why it bothered me so much.

“Olivia isn't interested in him, so why do I get so concerned,” I huffed and turned to my side, not wanting to see my dead parents' smiling faces looking at me as I slept.

The next morning Olivia pounded on my door and shouted for me to hurry up and take a shower.

Still groggy, I stumbled out of bed and shuffled myself to the hall.

“Save me some hot water,” she scolded me and I nodded as I yawned.

“The sun hasn't risen yet,” I muttered sourly, and she opened the bathroom door, gesturing for me to go inside.

“Austin's stopping over for breakfast,” she asserted and I screwed my face at her while I passed by her.

Groaning in my misery I took a quick shower and announced to Olivia that I was finished. Heading back to my bedroom to get dressed I combed through my clothes and frowned.

I hadn't been to the pack's town called Lost Falls since I was little and had no clue what I should wear.

“Hey, sis! Casual dress?” I asked loudly and heard her reply loudly, “Sure! And start breakfast!”

Rolling my eyes, I threw on a pair of blue jeans and a button-up shirt over my bralette.

Exiting my room I heard the shower still running and went to the small kitchen to start a pot of coffee and take out the breakfast food items.

“Fried ham, scrambled eggs with cheese and toast, is what I am making,” I muttered sourly and got to work.

In the middle of stirring the eggs in the pan, a firm knock sounded at the front door, and I glanced at Olivia rushing through the living room to get the door.

Noticing me watching she said, “Be kind!”

Snorting rudely I shouted out, “I always am, sis!”

Austin Belmont entered carrying two more sacks of groceries and I narrowed my eyes as he came toward me in the kitchen.

“Figured that I would purchase breakfast foods since I will be driving your sister daily,” he announced and I gave him a slight frown.

“You are that certain she will be hired,” I asked and he nodded, “Most definitely.”

Turning my back to the stove I gave him a sour look.

“Olivia can drive; she just needs a vehicle, and from what I've researched, the store provides a company car. Guess your rides will be short-lived,” I said with a scathing smile.

Pointing behind my back, he told me that I was burning the food. I cursed as I quickly turned and stirred the browning eggs.

“Don't ruin the food, Eva,” my sister scolded, and I told her I hadn't.

“It will be fine; relax and take a seat, and I will plate it up,” I said softly in my defense.

Gritting my molars at seeing Austin once again sitting next to Olivia, I purposely dropped his plate before him.

“Eva!” Olivia snapped, and I lowered my eyes and muttered, “Oops.”

“It's okay, um Eva, could I get a cup of coffee?” Austin asked and I huffed as I turned to retrieve it.

"I bet they are mates," I murmured softly as I poured a steaming cup of coffee.