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Chapter 3

“Nina! Get up, you’re going to be late for school!” My mom shouted from down the stairs. Shit, it was Monday. This weekend went by quick. My senior year was almost over. I had prom this Saturday and graduation next Saturday. Rolling over and sliding out of bed was the hardest part. I had a very loving relationship with my bed. I quickly took a shower and got dressed. I always wore comfy clothes, but since I had to go to training today, I let my hair air dry and wore leggings and a sports bra with a crop top.

“NINA! Your friends are waiting outside!” Mom shouted right as I heard an impatient horn honking. For as long as I could remember, Holly and Trevor always picked me up and drove us to school. It was only a ten-minute walk, but it was nice not having to walk when it was cold out. With a granola bar in hand, my mom stood at the door and gave me a big smile and a hug goodbye. Jogging down the steps from my wrap-around porch, I heard them already arguing.

“Trevor, I told you, I am old enough to make my own choices!” shouted Holly angrily. For as long as I could remember, Trevor had always been overly protective of Holly. He did not like her training, flirting, dating, or anything that would give a guy the wrong impression. He wanted her to be a princess and not lift a finger. Unfortunately for him, she had a passion for fighting and an attitude to match it. We were twins in that respect.

“Already arguing? Why now?”

“Trevor thinks I should stay home and learn to cook or work at the daycare instead of going to the field after school to train. Apparently, it gives guys a chance to look at what isn’t theirs and isn’t ladylike. It doesn’t matter if I know how to defend myself or that I am one of the top female warriors,” Holly lashed out.

“Trevor, you know you won’t and have yet to win this argument. She is going to do what she wants, and you need to love her for who she is, and not trying to make her into a submissive trophy wife,” I said, standing up for my friend. Mainly because I loved her, but also, I didn’t want to be put into that category either.

“Whatever,” Trevor commented under his breath as he floored his Dodge Charger.

Finally, school was over, and I could let out some of my frustration. Running to the field, I saw my dad walking over to start training. He gave me a head bob and yelled at everyone to start with ten laps for a warmup and then to pair off and work on offense and defense. On my second lap, I suddenly felt a presence behind me.

“Hey there, good looking.” Coconut and rain rushed into my senses. I didn’t need to turn around to feel Damian’s eyes on my ass as I ran. Rolling my eyes, I suddenly swerved to the right and kicked my foot out, sending him flying forward. However, since Damian was over eighteen and had gotten his wolf, he could nail the landing and glanced back at me with a wink. Slowing his pace, he looked at me, and this time I almost fell. The look he gave me was filled with so much love, desire, and longing. My mouth went dry, and I couldn’t seem to find the words to snap back at him.

“Something got your tongue?”

“Oh, just this cocky future alpha who thinks he is hot stuff.”

Faking hurt, with a hand over his heart and a pained look on his face, he asked, “Well then, I guess you might want to be my partner and show me how cocky I am?”

“Sure, I would like to knock you down a peg or two, mister.” Finishing our laps, we all broke off into groups of two and started to spar. Damian knew I needed to let out some frustration, so he took defense first. I got in a few good punches, but I seemed to end in more pain. Although I was the top female warrior, I was no match for a future alpha. I did feel better though, and I was able to get my pent-up energy out. All these feeling for this Saturday seemed to be getting stronger each day.

“Feeling any better, kitten?”

“No, it only seems to be getting worse. The feelings are getting stronger each day.”

Damian looked at me worried, then he glanced behind me and dipped his head.

“Nina! We need to go over your birthday party on Friday, as well as Holly’s,” said the Luna. Since Holly and I shared the same birthday, we always had a party together. We were both looking forward to it since we would get our wolves and possibly get to meet our mates!

“Yes, Luna! I was thinking since prom is the next day, why don’t we just do a little party before prom, and then we can all head over to the dance after?”

“That sounds perfect, dear. I will organize it for you!”

“Thanks, Mom!” Damian said to his mom. The Luna was the sweetest person you could ever meet. Just standing over 5’4” with a petite frame, and with long blonde hair, she was a beauty. She was where Damian got his blue eyes from. I don’t think she knew how to raise her voice at all. I watched Stephanie walk away.

Meanwhile, the alpha was the scariest person I knew. He was barely taller than Damian, with solid muscle and was bald. He had this look that made you squirm, even without using his aura on you. How they ever got paired together was beyond me.

“So, will you go to prom with me, Nina?” Damian asked, pulling me out of my train of thought.

“Took you long enough to ask. What if I already found a date?”

“Please, everyone knows you belong to me. No one would dare ask you without running it by me first.”

“Oh really, and what makes you think I belong to you?” I challenged.

“Don’t make me laugh, kitten. I claimed you when you were five.”

“Yeah well, we will see Friday, won’t we?”

“About that…” Damian suddenly took a step back and rubbed his neck.

“What?”

“Dad has me going to a few meetings with alphas who have teens coming to the prom, so I will be busy Friday. I won’t get to see you until Saturday at your party.”

“What the fuck? Seriously? That’s perfect, how long have you known about this and why didn’t you tell me?” I felt my eyes burning with tears. I was beyond mad. That was the biggest thing I hated about myself. I cry when I am mad.

“I just found out, I swear! I am so sorry, Nina. I really wish we could figure out if we’re mates before the party, so we can decide on what happens. I didn’t plan for this.” Damian looked at me pleading, begging for me to understand. The only thing I could think as I turned and walked away was… this was the beginning of a very bad week.

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