Chapter 19

Creed has been quiet since the boys left. I can tell he’s thinking about everything. He hasn’t told me a lot about his home life, but I have a feeling that something is bothering him. 

“I’ve got to go relieve some tension. You have my number if you want to meet up later tonight.”

I nodded, “OK. I’ll talk to you later.”

He gave me a quick kiss before heading out the door. I decided it was best not to question him. I can tell he’s upset, and I know he needs to shift. While he’s hiding his identity, he can only shift at night. He would be seen too easily during the day. 

“Now that we’re finally alone, tell me what you know about Ezra. I didn’t know you guys were from the same pack.”

I laughed, “Actually Jacie, Ezra is my cousin. So, yeah, I know him well. Our family is really close.”

“I had no idea. He is so sweet, and funny, and.”

“And if you finish that sentence, I’m going to smack you.” I laughed. 

“Sexy,” Jacie smiled.

I hung my head and laughed. “The Green boys are popular with the girls.”

“How popular?” Jacie asked me, as she squinted her eyes.

“I’m staying out of it,” I put my arms up in surrender.

“Ezra is a good guy. When he’s passionate about something, he puts his full heart into it. I like to tease them. The three of them can be complete idiots and annoying, but they’re also the first ones to have my back whenever I need them. They love our pack and would do anything for any of us.”

Jacie nodded, but squinted her eyes again, “Is he ranked?”

I smiled, “He’s our future Beta. All four of us are from ranked bloodlines. Drake is the next Alpha, Ryker’s the next Gamma, and I guess I’ll just be the gamma’s sister.”

I laughed, “I’m older than Ryker, but I’m not right for the position. The three of them need to stick together. It’s what’s right for the pack. They are strong individually, but together they're an unbreakable force.”

Jacie nodded, “I wonder why he didn’t tell me.”

“I’m not sure. I mean, Ezra isn’t one to throw his rank around, but he also doesn’t have a reason to hide it.” I shrugged my shoulders.

Jacie smirked, and I swear I can see the devil in her eyes, “Do you wanna go to a party with me tonight?”

“Hmm, the night is young, and I could use a break from everything.”

“Then it’s settled, you’re going. Get dressed.”

I laughed, “What do I even wear?”

We hurried up and got around. Jacie is wearing a tight red dress that barely covers her ass. I, on the other hand, have zero interest in dressing up tonight. I already have two mates. I don’t want to draw any more attention to myself. I decided on jeans and a black crop top.

“Is it like this every night?” I asked Jacie. The music is blaring, and people are everywhere.

“Not every night, they take a couple nights a week off to study.” Jacie shrugged her shoulders and smiled at me.

A guy came up to us and handed both of us a beer as he greeted Jacie. She seems to have made quite a few friends here. Maybe I do need to get out of my room more. 

Dawson is here somewhere. I can smell that amazing woodsy caramel smell, but I haven’t seen him yet.

“Come on, tonight is about having fun and letting loose.” Jacie grabbed my hand and dragged me out to the dance floor.

We could not stop laughing as we danced. She’s right, tonight is not about impressing anyone. It’s about having fun.

“I’m empty,” I shook my bottle in front of her and she nodded. 

Before I could spin around, I felt a strong-arm snake around my waist.

“Dawson,” I smiled as I turned to face him.

“I haven’t seen you here before. I didn’t think this was your scene.” 

I pulled him with me as I headed to the kitchen.

“It’s usually not, but my roommate wanted me to come with her.” I sat my empty bottle down on the counter, and Dawson grabbed one for both Jacie and me. 

“I’m glad she did. I’ve been waiting for a chance to hang out with you.” He smiled at me, and oh my goddess, those dimples. 

I don’t think I can hide my blush as I smirked back at him. He has no idea what those dimples are doing to me, or maybe he does, judging by the look in his eyes. Sexy isn’t the word for him.

“Well, if you want to hang out with me, you have to dance with me.” 

Dawson chuckled, but he grabbed my hand, and sparks ignited between us as he pulled me back to where we left Jacie.”

My jaw about hit the floor when I saw her. She had three guys surrounding her. All of them watched her dance, but she held her hand out and wouldn’t let any of them approach her. She is such a tease. I laughed, maybe I should be worried about her hurting Ezra.

I handed Jacie her drink and turned around to dance with Dawson. He put his hands on my hips and pulled me close to him. Maybe a little too close as we moved our hips in sync. 

I relaxed and let my head fall back some as his scent flooded my senses. I can feel how large he is in all the right places when he presses up against me. My body is on fire, and I’m dripping wet with need. My goddess, he can dance.

I spun around so my ass was now pressed up against him. Jacie smirked as she watched us. She knows what he’s doing to me, and everyone here can probably smell my arousal.

I closed my eyes as I started enjoying this relaxed state. 

Within seconds, someone grabbed me, and I was thrown into Jacie and her friends. 

What the hell? I regained my footing and spun around. All I can hear is a load growl. Dawson was chest to chest with a wolf shifter. 

Mate! My wolf yelled in my head. Shit, she’s not talking about Dawson. Their smells are combining. I can’t tell whose scent is whose. 

Shit Bella, let’s go. We need to get you out of here. I feel like I’m in a daze. What in the world just happened? 

Jacie is dragging me through the crowd. “Come on, come on, answer me.” I heard her yelling into her phone. 

“She’s beat red and looks confused. What do I do? Pond got it.” 

Jacie kept holding my hand and forcing me to walk faster even though we’re outside now.

“Finally,” I heard Jacie say as she released a deep breath.

Strong arms picked me up and started running into the forest. “I got you Bell. Hold on, we’re almost there.”

I felt the wind on my face as we ran, but It’s not cooling me down. 

“Hurry up, she needs to release it.” I heard Ryker yell. 

“He’s right,” I yelled. I can feel how hot my body is. Why does this keep happening?

Ezra stood me up next to the pond and my arms were instantly raised. Fire shot from my hands. I held my breath as I realized I couldn’t stop it. I have zero control over my own hands. 

The fire within me started calming down, but I flicked my wrists and the ground started splitting. I hit my knees as I tried to stop it.

“What the hell,” I heard someone whisper behind me. My hands went toward the water, and I raised it at least 6 feet off the pond. I held still as I took deep breaths. Trying anything to calm down and focus. 

I finally felt my body start to relax, and I lowered the water back into the pond. I laid down on the ground, closed my eyes, and kept taking deep breaths. It’s the only way I can calm myself down.