Valencia!

Three

“What was going on with the Alpha’s son earlier? Do you know him?” Ty asks while driving me to my place and I shake my head.

“Not really, I mean he would come over sometimes but only to see my brother. I haven't really interacted with him personally before.” I tell him nonchalantly and he shrugs.

“Hurry up.” he tells me as he pulls into my driveway “What should I grab?” I asked him “Just some shorts and a tee. Oh, and a swimsuit!” He yells out the window as I jog inside to grab my things.

I put together a small overnight bag and throw in my cutest white bikini, the dress I was wearing and PJ’s too just in case.

I hop back into Ty's little black Honda civic and head to his house.

“Hey Valen Congratulations! I hear you got into the same university as your mom!” Ty’s mom Sydney says excitedly as we walk in the door. “I did!” I tell her and she laughs happily

“Well good for you, all that studying paid off then.” She comes over and gives me a quick hug. “If only somebody else I know would've tried a little harder, he could be going with you.” She hints and Ty scoffs.

“I’ve always wanted to be a pack guard like dad was.” he says flatly “You know this mom.” “Yes, I guess I was hoping you would change your mind is all.” she admits walking back over to the counter. “I’m making jello shots would you like to help?” His mom asks and I nod excitedly. “I’ve never made Jello shots before.” I tell her and she laughs “well I will teach you everything you need to know.” she teases.

Underage drinking isn’t really a big deal on pack territory because of wolves' high tolerance for alcohol.

It takes a few hours but at 7pm we have all the glow light decorations up and we begin setting all the food out his mom and I prepared on the tables outside by the pool.

Ty has a really nice house due to the compensation his mom received after his dad died protecting the pack lands, Ty still has a really hard time with it, but his mom does the best she can.

I hear the doorbell ring and I go welcome the first batch of people to arrive and it’s Ty’s football buddies

“Hey guys, Ty’s in the back, watch your step its dark inside.” I tell them as they walk through the door “You look good tonight Valen.” Ty’s friend Brian eyes me with a half-smile as he passes. “Thanks.” I reply with a grin over the music that starts playing in the back ground.

I get stuck on door duty for a while as more and more guests arrive.

When Melissa Adams shows up, she makes sure to get a jab in by commenting on how tacky I’m dressed and her little troop of she wolves laugh. It doesn’t bother me as much anymore, sadly I’ve gotten used to it.

Honestly Ty’s really popular and sometimes I’m not even sure why he hangs out with me.

“Valen?” Ty’s mom call’s and I turn to see her walking towards me “Yes Mrs. S?” I ask “Ty sent me to look for you, but it looks like you were thinking about something, anything I can help with?” she asks, and I shake my head no “I’m just really grateful that Ty’s my friend.” I tell her and she gives me a little side hug.

“We’ll I’m grateful he has you too.” she tells me, and I smile at her. “Now go before Ty leaves the party to come find you.” she teases, and I walk towards the back of the house.

The farther back I walk, the louder the music gets and even though the party just started there are already kids making out in random corners of the dimly lit house.

“There you are!” I hear Ty’s voice come from behind me and he wraps his arms around my torso.

“Are you drunk already?” I call behind me and he turns me in his arms so I’m facing him and leans his face near my ear “not yet, but I’m trying to be. Melissa won’t leave me alone.” He chuckles. His breath tickles my ear and when I shiver, Ty laughs. “Come drink with me Valen!” he pouts, and I laugh at his puffed out lip “How about I just watch and make sure you don’t overdo it? It's your party after all.” I tell him, he pulls back and looks at me more seriously

“Please Valen, I want this to be like both our Graduation parties, so come have fun with me.” he pleads. “Alright let’s go have fun.” I say defeated and Ty laughs.