All Chapters of Mate me at Hollywood (18+): Chapter 11 - Chapter 17

LARA's POV. Immediately we step into the bus, half of the passengers recognize Leonardo Knight. There are gasps, whispers, screams, joyful tears. It still baffles me that people adore him so much. I mean... it's just Leo. He's posing playfully for pictures and signing autographs all with a charming smile. "Leonardo, can you sing a happy birthday song for my cousin? It's her birthday tomorrow," asks a bespectacled, bubbly teenage girl, as she eagerly records a video. "Sure thing," he replies with a sweet shrug. "What's your cousin's name?" "Rachel." Then with the theatrical flair of a broadway star, Leo begins the popular birthday song and ends it a high note. All the way down the aisle, we’re swarmed. Even after we sit, the attention doesn’t stop. People gather like we’re a live show on tour. I think I've successfully faded into the background until one girl points at me, and her eyes widen. "Oh my gosh. You're Lara Bello, his new girlfriend!" My mouth forgets how to

"Dear Lara.My next research paper is on criminal law in the anonymous cyberspace. I think a smart girl like you could have some useful insights for me. Come over to my office whenever you can.Sincerely,Professor David J. Norman."My eyes go over the email for the umpteenth time and I squeal on my bed like a lovesick teenage girl.Is this real?I read it again.It is!Normally, I'd go to Alyssa and we'd scream about this together. But I'm not so sure that I trust her anymore. I put on a simple flowery dress, pair it with a denim jacket, and slip out. ** * **I give a quiet, careful knock on his door."Come in," I hear, and let myself in.My professor has his head bent, perusing some papers. He looks so tired—his shirt is slightly unbuttoned, sleeves rolled up, tired eyes, tousled slick back hair. It only makes him sexier though."Professor Norman?" I whisper.He looks up and straightens his posture. "It's you. Lara." He takes in what I'm wearing and lets out a satisfied sigh.I no

Leonardo's POV. Five months ago. October 31, 2024. Roman is throwing a Halloween party for the cast and crew of Two Billionaires at his luxurious mansion in a forest. "Damn, this place is gigantic," I muse aloud, taking in the outside surroundings. Trees surround it on all sides. There are lights strung up everywhere, making the place glow against the dark forest. Off to the side, there is a massive pool that looks like it could have its own beach, with a steaming jacuzzi right next to it. HipHop music floats through the air, and I can already hear people laughing inside. This house is probably worth ten million. Or eleven. I can't help but wonder how Roman can afford it. "I got paid a million dollar to star in Two Billionaires. I thought, what the hell, let me invest in real estate," he boasts with a smug smirk. When my eyes widen, he adds, "how much did you get, Leo?" "Nah, man. It doesn't matter." I shrug, tucking my hands into my pocket. "Just tell me. I'm curious." "Fi

Leonardo's POV.I don't mean to shove her, but I do.She groans on the ground, then musters the strength to stand up and yell, "Suit yourself, asshole," before storming off in tears.Howling as loud as I can to the full moon, something in me awakens and brings me to my knees.I feel myself changing.I don't know what to do. I don't know how to control me. The surge of power and anger in my veins scares me. It's the type of power that can kill. Fierce, endless, dangerous and unpredictable. If Lara had stayed any longer, I could have hurt her. Really make her bleed. Since the night that Sinclair bit me, I have not been the same man. I cannot sleep without seeing red blood. So I don't sleep. I cannot eat meat without craving blood. So I don't eat. And Tonight... Tonight, my body finally turns against me. It feels like my bones are on fire. I'm groaning on the ground, trying to tear out the fire. My muscles are moving in ways they naturally shouldn't. My fingers curl and twist, nails