Chapter Two
1219 Words
Nova Pov
My eyes watch Arlo squirt water into his mouth. The water droplets drip down his chin. His tongue darts out to lick those wicked lips.
‘Earth to Nova’ my wolf interrupts.
I quickly avert my eyes to look at the Alpha instead.
‘Thanks Margo’ I grumble back to my wolf.
Arlo is and always will be my best friend. Unrequited love imprints on your damn soul. How do I know it is unrequited may you ask? Our parents are always joking about us being mates and falling in love. Whenever this happens, Arlo laughs. Hysterically. He always comments that I am like a sister and it is gross. Which crushes my heart more and more every time. And then there is the long line of girls he takes back to his room on a night.
Alpha Jax tells me to go inside for Luna lessons, I was expecting this to happen sooner or later to be honest. I’m not sure what to think though when Jax pulls me behind him protectively. He is not happy that I will ‘paired off’ to an Alpha. However, once he turns eighteen and finds his mate, I will happily choose an Alpha in another pack. Just to get away from this one.
As I walk towards the pack house I see Raven up ahead. She waves excitedly at me and I can’t help but smile at her.
“Who is it this time?” I ask her with a genuine smile.
“You know Cindy Powell?” She asks with a little jump. I nod and she suddenly goes all dreamy, “she is so beautiful.”
I can’t help but smile at my best friend. She is insistent that she is not gay but has been experimenting with girls. She has the most beautiful jet black hair that is straight and almost reaches her bum. Not like my hair. My blonde waves are usually untameable.
“So how far did you go this time?” I ask as we continue walking.
“Not like all the way. We just explored each others bodies.” She leans her head on my shoulder. “She has the most amazing tits.”
I can’t help but laugh and she soon joins in too.
Once I reach the packhouse I expect Raven to say her goodbyes but she follows me inside. We make it to the dining room still laughing.
A throat clearing pulls our attention and I turn to see Luna-Beta Adyson. I bow my head in submission and our laughter stops.
“Don’t stop laughing on my account girls,” she says with a knowing smile.
“Yes Luna,” we both say in unison. I watch as Adyson rolls her eyes at our formalities.
“So are you both doing Luna lessons today or just Nova?” She queries with a raised eyebrow at Raven.
“Oh no Luna,” Raven says and starts backing out the door.
Adyson smiles at her, “sit Raven. You are here now so may as well join in.”
Raven groans before siting at the table, I follow suit and sit next to her.
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An hour later and my brain feels over loaded. There is so much paperwork involved with being a Luna. It actually makes me consider being an omega and living a simple life.
I head back home and flop onto my bed with a sigh.
My phone beeps with a message.
Arlo: Where did you go?
Nova: Luna lessons
Arlo: No after that
Nova: Home
There is a pause in the messages and I think the conversations over when he texts again.
Arlo: I was waiting for you upstairs
Nova: Sorry, I’m not a mind reader
Arlo: Ouch. Why are you so crabby?
Nova: Tired. Having a nap. Bye
My phone beeps again but I’ve already put it on my night stand. I ignore it as I drift off into sleep.
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“Nova,” someone whispers as they poke at my arm.
It’s stirs me from my nap as I swat at their hand and groan.
“Nova,” they say abit louder and nudge me. “I will tickle you in five seconds.”
Then the asshole starts counting down.
“Five,” he says with amusement in his tone. “Four.”
“Fine i am up,” I groan as I sit up.
“Good, get ready.” Arlo says and ruffles my hair.
I just glare at him.
“Ready for what?” I ask with annoyance.
“Party,” Arlo says likes it’s obvious.
I look at Arlo’s outfit, he is wearing black distressed jeans with an open shirt.
“You checking me out Nova?” He asks with amusement, a little twinkle in his eyes.
“You wish,” I bite back at him.
He stands up and starts flexing his arm muscles. “You wish Nova. You wish.”
I throw my pillow at his face and he laughs it off.
I finally get off the bed before he drags me off. I take a quick shower and put on some makeup. I decide to put my hair in a messy bun today.
Looking at my wardrobe stresses me out. I finally decide on a pair of dark purple velvet leggings. They hug my skin and are high waisted. Then I pull out a black satin crop top. It is backless apart from two thin little straps. I slip my feet into my converse and step back into my bedroom.
“You aren’t wearing that,” Arlo says with a wrinkled nose. My stomach drops at his disgusted face and my fury burns.
“I will wear what I want,” I bite back before storming out my room.
“Wait up Nova,” Arlo says coming after me. We reach the end of my driveway before he grabs my arm and stops us.
“I didn’t mean to upset you, I’m sorry. It’s just that you’re top is very revealing.” He says likes it’s obvious.
“And?” I blanch.
“And a lot of guys will be looking at you,” he says with distain.
“And? So what Arlo. I am seventeen, not seven.” I say with clear annoyance.
He runs his fingers through his hair. He has left it down tonight.
We walk the rest of the way to the diner in silence.
Once inside I spot Raven and walk over to her. Arlo is immediately distracted by a bunch of girls and heads off to sit with them.
I slide into the booth next to Raven and she looks at me with concern.
“You have to let it go Nova, he will never see you in that way.” She says softly as she wraps her arm around me.
“I know Raven,” I give her a sad smile.
“Anyway,” she draws out as her eyes look me over. “Damn you look hot today.”
I can’t help but chuckle at that. “Thanks Raven,” I reach across for the menu. “Did you order?”
“Not yet,” she says before waving at a waitress.
Between us we order enough food for ten people.
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