Arita POV:
I couldn't say I was afraid to open our relationship to school. I had had a boyfriend. But it was a short relationship and we were friends now. But Zander and I. We shared something beyond love. Something deep and excited her and sends shivers down her spine. Zander didn't seem to care. And he held her hand as they walked. Deep in thought. She didn't want to disturb him. Over the weekend most of her time had been spent learning to control her strength. And practicing their mind link, which had been something she hadn't been aware she needed practice with.
Turns out, her mind link was kind of like an email. You had to make sure you didn't press send to all and accidentally inform all wolves with within 50-mile radius of your thoughts. Along with that, my problem wasn't I didn't realize whether or not I was only speaking through my mind link. And I'd end up talking to myself. Which had elicitated loud, gasping for air laughs from Zander. And me, I had blushed as red as a tomato.
The school loomed in front of me. I knew I was gonna be met with a barrage of questions, evil/jealous glares, and maybe even a couple snarky comments here and there. And the minute I stepped into the lobby I was proved right. I inched a bit closer to Zander as he stomped proudly ahead. One of my friends caught my eyes and winked. I rolled my eyes.
All through homeroom he kept his hand on mine. A wide grin on his face. He was so happy I could almost ignore the jealous whispers from the girls beside me. My hand felt cold when we parted for 1st period. I couldn't help but miss him. Maybe it was the new wolf in me that held onto his scent. I knew exactly where he was. That assured me as I slipped into my desk for English.
The teacher began talking and writing on the board. A piece of paper landed on my desk with a plop. I looked around, but everyone was focused on their notes. I stared confusedly at the paper and unfolded it slowly. A conversation was scribbled on the paper with purple and blue pen.
Who's that girl with the hot new guy?
Idk, she's not even that pretty.
I know, I wanted the new guy.
She's probably a slut.
Bitch.
He's gonna break up with her soon.
Then he'll be mine.
My face flushed. I looked over to see girl snickering under their breath. I read the last line. Suddenly a wave of anger passed over me. Surging through me. I took a deep breath trying to quiet my rage and crumpled up the paper. I could feel anger festering in me, a storm ready to blow. I had never felt like this before. Anger and protectiveness. Zander was mine.
I bounced my leg up and down. An image of me attacking the girls flew through my mind. No. I couldn't do that. I clenched my fists. My nails digging into my palms. Breathe, Arita, breathe. I tried to put my entire concentration on writing themes. Themes. Write the themes.
The bell rang and I rushed out of the classroom, slamming the door open. When I opened my hands I saw blood seeping out from crescent-shaped marks on my palm. They were already beginning to heal. I gasped as I watched my palm. Suddenly the door slammed open the two girls from English. They stare at me and smirk.
"Hey, you get our note?" One asks, standing beside me at the sink.
"You should break up with him before he breaks your heart. I say this with earnest, honey, he's using you."
"Anyway," the other girl says, flipping her blond hair, "He wants to ask me out. He already invited me over." I whipped my head to face her. The festering anger knawing at my insides, begging to be unleashed. So I did. In on fluid movement, I pressed my forearm into her throat, pushing her against the bathroom floor. She shrieked and clawed at my hands.
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Only Mine
Werewolf"Why did you do it?" my voice is weak, made faint by tears. He smiles. "What will it take for you to realize," he presses a kiss to my forehead, "That I'll do anything for you." "I'll get you back. I promise." He nods a sad smile on his face. My ch...
