“I’m not the one who’s a tease. Do you always smile at other men like that?” Shane asked.“Like what? I don’t even know what you’re talking about,” I huffed.“This morning at breakfast. I saw you and Gabby giggling,” Shane growled.“We’re friends, best friends. Why are you jealous?” I asked. Teeth grazed my skin and I gasped.“I told you that day in the gym and I told you this morning. I’m a jealous man and I don’t like sharing,” Shane said.“I’m waiting for my mate. I won’t sleep with you,” I said. Irritation flashed in his eyes.“I could be your mate,” Shane said.“I’ll know in a few days if you are,” I said. Shane shook his head.“It never fails to surprise me how much importance is placed on a person that is chosen by someone else for you. I won’t take a partner because the Goddess tells me to. I take a mate because that’s who I’ve chosen. And come your coming of age party Adea, mate or not, you are mine.”“You can’t do that!” I said.“I thought you weren’t looking for your mate?

It didn’t matter how hard I tried to fight it, I drifted off again until my phone went off. I stirred and finally was able to break the spell sleep had cast on me. Rolling over, I sat up and pulled my phone from my pocket. There was a text from Nikki telling me to go into the bathroom and wash my face clean. Apparently, she needed a clean canvas before she painted. I rolled my eyes and dropped my phone to the bed. Luckily for me, my face was clean.The sound of heels clacking alerted me to Nikki’s arrival. That and her loud voice echoing down the halls while she talked on the phone. My feet dangled over the edge of the bed. I couldn’t help but remember the voice in my head. Had it been a dream? Or had Shane really been in my room? The door opened with a bang as she stood in the door frame. She sighed and slowly slid down while she looked at me, stopping when her knees were bent and she was in a squatting position.“The party has arriiivveed,” she sang.Nikki wore fitted jeans, black f

I take a deep breath and pretend to be as confident as the girl in the mirror. Glancing once more at my reflection, I turn from the mirror and walk out of my dressing room. Mavy’s jaw drops as her eyes land on me and Nikki’s eyes grow wide with surprise. Smiles flash across their faces as I strutted forward. I threw my foot out and rest my hands on my hips.“Purr… okay girl,” Nikki said.“You look…” Mavy trailed off.“Lie a fucking Goddess!” Nikki squeals. I blush under their gaze. “I always knew you were gorgeous under that hoodie and jeans you hide beneath!”“I think this is the one,” I said.“It definitely is,” Mavy said excitedly.“Fuck yes it is! If you didn’t get it I would have gotten it for you!” Nikki said. “Don’t. be shy now, turn around and give us a twirl.” Nikki lifted her finger and drew a circle in the air for me. I did as she said and she nodded. “It’s perfect Adea!”“Yes! It looks so good on you! I think black stilettos would pair really well with it,” Mavy said.“I-”

The rest of the night flies as we eat delicious food, drink sweet drinks, and get way too personal. It’s a bit much and they’re more than a bit crazy, but I wouldn’t change them for anything in the world.Nikki and Mavy had ordered a few rounds of drinks after we ate and now I was left with two girls that were more tipsy than they had any right to be. Mavy was more far gone than Nikki, but we’d had a good night and had fun, so that was all that mattered. The three of us walked out into the night, our arms linked. It was a bit of a struggle, but I lead us to the right, in the direction we needed to head.The moon is high in the sky and I’m ready to get back to the packhouse. The warmth of my bed and quiet of my room calls me. Mavy sings a song, while Nikki fails at pretending to be sober. Her cheeks are stained red and her eyes are drowsy as we walk past the line of people still waiting to get into The Palisades. I could feel the weight of someone’s gaze on my back, but when I turned t

Shane’s body tensed, the muscle in his jaw flexed, and his eyes glowed bright as his wolf stared through them. His hair was a mess and a loose curl fell over his eyebrow. My mouth dried and my chest heaved with every breath. My cheeks flushed and I swallowed painfully as I clenched my legs together. I shouldn’t find this so hot, I shouldn’t be having this reaction to him but my body stopped listening to me that day in the gym. Now, I don’t have any control over it. It yearns for him without my permission. I’m wet, so fucking wet as he lifted his nose into the air. I held my breath, as if that would do anything to hide what’s happening between my legs. His eyes flared as he scented my arousal, his tongue slid out, and I whimpered as he wet his bottom lip. He strode toward us with purpose and Nikki scampered to her feet. She stepped toward Shane, blocking me and Mavy from his path. She stood her ground and lifted her chin and glared at him. He doesn’t stop until his abdomen is pressed a