Chapter Three
1495 Words
Arlo Pov
That lazy madam went home for a nap! She only ran twenty laps, why would she need a nap?!
I quickly shower and get changed, when I get downstairs my mother has made me some pancakes with fruit.
“Thanks mom,” I say as I kiss her cheek and sit at table.
“That’s okay baby. How was training?” She asks as she sits opposite me with a cup of coffee.
“Same old,” I say between bites. “Mr Archibald is coming again.”
“I know,” she says with a sweet smile. “You’re ready aren’t you?”
I stop eating and look up at her. My mother knows me better than anyone. I nod but don’t say anything.
She nods too but doesn’t say anything else about it.
“I thought Nova would be with you,” she gestures to the other plate of pancakes next to me.
“Me too,” I shrug. “Said she went home for a nap.” I scoff at that.
“It’s probably my fault,” she laughs. “I think I overwhelmed her with the Luna stuff.”
“Hey mom,” Emerald says as she walks in the kitchen. She is wearing tiny little workout shorts and a crop top. I narrow my eyes at her.
“You need more clothes on than that Emerald.” I snipe at her but she just bobs her tongue out at me.
She grabs a pancake off the spare plate and takes it with her.
“See you in abit,” she shouts over her shoulder.
“Mom,” I say in disbelief. “Why is she walking around dressed like that?”
“Like what Arlo?” She chuckles at me. “She is in workout clothes.”
“She may as well wear nothing,” I point out.
“She is a werewolf,” she says like it’s obvious. “We all walk around half naked. I know she is your baby sister but she is almost an adult now.”
I grumble as I finish off my food and stand. I carry my plate to the kitchen before shouting back, “thanks mom. Bye.”
“Bye baby,” she calls back.
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Nova’s mother sent me straight upstairs of course. When I get up there I see Nova lying on her bed, snoring. I shake my head with a laugh as I quietly walk closer.
“Nova,” I whisper and poke at her. She groans and slaps my hand away which makes my smile grow more.
“Nova,” I say louder this time as I shove her slightly. “I will tickle you in five seconds.”
She still doesn’t budge so I start counting. “Five… four.”
“Fine I am up,” she groans and sits up.
I tell her to get ready and she glares at me before moving.
She takes forever to get ready.
Nova comes out the bathroom with her hair and makeup done but only wearing a towel. I quickly avert my eyes. As much as I don’t feel for Nova that way, I am still a guy. And I can appreciate that Nova has an amazing body. Thanks to all the workouts with me no doubt.
‘Conceited much’ Bodhi sniggers at me.
Nova is finally dressed but my eyes narrow at her.
“You aren’t wearing that,” I say with disgust. Does she want to attract all the idiots at the diner. What is with all the girls in my life wearing hardly any clothes lately.
“I will wear what I want,” she snaps at me before storming out.
I chase after her and apologise for hurting her feelings. She can be so sensitive sometimes, suppose it’s a girl thing. We walk in awkward silence until we reach the diner. She spots her friend Raven and heads that way so I distract myself with some girls.
“Hi Arlo,” a cute brunette says as she steps closer to me.
“Hey, I like your hair.” I say as I pull a few strands. She smiles at me flirtatiously.
-
“Thank you,” I say to the waitress with a wink as she puts my milkshake down in front of me.
My friend Miles sits opposite me talking about hunting whilst two girls hang off us.
“You know the best time to hunt deer is in the damn winter anyway,” Miles says with frustration. His wolf is struggling with the hunting process.
“You only just turned eighteen man, give it time. Keep practising and you will get it,” I give him some reassurance.
‘He must have a weak wolf if he can’t even hunt’ Bodhi sighs.
‘Come on Bodhi, that isn’t fair. Not everyone can pick it up straight away’
He grumbles before retreating.
“Let’s head over to the barn,” I say to Miles and stand up. The brunette follows me and holds onto my arm.
Miles and his lady friend also follow us out. I look around and see Nova is still at her table with Raven and they have loads of food. I tell the brunette to wait outside for me and quickly head in Nova’s direction. I stop at the edge of the table and pinch a taco before smiling at Nova.
“We’re heading over, you coming?” I ask before flashing a wink at Raven.
She narrows her eyes at me suspiciously like always, “don’t you wink at me Arlo Bates.”
I just smirk at her before turning back to Nova.
“Yeah, sure.” She says before sliding out the booth. “Come on Raven.”
Raven follows us and my arm automatically drapes over Nova’s shoulder. As we walk through the diner doors the brunette I asked to wait for me narrows her eyes at Nova.
“Who is this skank?” She snipes at Nova.
“Don’t speak to her that way,” I snap immediately. “Go find someone else to rub up against.”
“But…” she starts. She stops when she sees my eyes flashing with deep purple. “Yes Alpha.” She submits and scurries away.
“I thought you were going to hook up with her,” Nova says from under my arm.
“Not when she spoke to you like that,” I say with disgust. “Who does she think she is.”
“Thank you,” she says quietly before stepping out of my hold.
My brows knit in confusion as she looks sad. She takes hold of Raven and they start walking towards the barn. My brain takes a second to catch up as I follow after them.
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The music is beating so loud, my veins are vibrating with exhilaration. Miles and a few of the other guys are bouncing up and down singing ‘Sweet Caroline’ at the top of their lungs. I shake my head at them with a laugh before my eyes land on Nova. She is dancing with Stewie Grove. That guy is the biggest dirt bag around. I watch as his hands slide lower and lower on her back. They finally land on her ass and he pulls her closer to his crotch. I see red as she doesn’t even attempt to pull away and actually appears to be enjoying it.
‘Calm down Arlo. She is not our sister’ Bodhi tries to reason as I storm towards them.
‘Damn right she isn’t my sister’ I snap back.
As I reach them on the dance floor I see Stewie blanch at the menacing look on my face. He staggers back away from Nova but my fist is already flying. It connects with his face, sending him flying to the floor.
“Arlo?!” I hear a shriek of disbelief from Nova behind me.
I feel my whole body start to tremble and my breaths become laboured as I scowl furiously at Stewie.
“Arlo,” I hear Nova’s sweet voice again but it is zoned out. I try to focus on Nova but the overwhelming rage I feel is aimed at Stewie. The purple in my eyes burns at my irises.
Before I know what is happening Nova is before me and trying to speak to me. She looks at someone beside me before nodding. She seems to take a deep breath before standing on her tip toes and touching her lips to mine.
The overwhelming rage I felt quickly turns into overwhelming desire as pleasurable sparks shoot through me. I finally feel grounded enough to pull away from the kiss.
Nova looks at me sheepishly, “sorry Arlo, I didn’t know how else to distract you.”
“It’s okay,” I say with relief. “Thank you. Let’s get out of here.”
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