Filed to story: The Rise Of The Lycan Queen
“We were talking about our test.” Connor cleared his throat and glanced toward the building. “I guess we better get in so we aren’t late.”
“Right behind you,” Ella called out as she grabbed my arm. “You must be amazing in bed.”
“What?” I hadn’t expected those to be the next words out of her mouth. “Why?”
“That boy is hard up for another round in the hay with you.” She laughed and shook her head. “You must be magical in the sack.”
“Hay? Sack? What are you? I don’t think people our age talk like that anymore.” That sounded like something Mona or Kassie would say. “Next time, you’re going to say ride ’em cowgirl or bumpin’ uglies.”
“First off, please don’t ride him.” Ella looped her arm through mine and began our stroll to the building. “The one ride you gave him has him jonesing for more.”
“Really?” She must be watching an older sitcom or something.
“Yes, really.” She winked at me as she snorted. “But I kinda do like bumping uglies.”
“Why am I not surprised?” It was nice to have someone to just go back and forth with.
“Sex is extremely satisfying if done right.” A slow grin spread across her face. “Am I right?”
“Wouldn’t know.”
“Oh, we’ll have to fix that.” She placed her free hand on her chest. “That will be a top priority.”
“No, our top priority is doing well on this exam.” I quickened our pace. “So let’s go do that, okay?”
“Fine, but afterward, we are going to need to talk about this.” She shook her head and glanced at the ground. “This is something that we need to remedy as soon as possible.”
The last thing I needed was her focusing on my sex life. It wasn’t like I didn’t have enough on my plate.
* * *
I made sure Ella finished her test before me. That way, I wouldn’t hear the end of not waiting for her. She always needed to be on the go, so I should be home free for the next two days.
Not wasting any time, I turned in the test to the professor and walked out the door.
“I’m a little scared.” Ella’s voice echoed in the hall.
No, she wasn’t supposed to be here. “What are you doing?”
“Waiting for you.” She lifted both hands, and then she lifted her head with a huge smile on her face. “You didn’t think I’d wait.”
“Shh.” I glanced back in the room, and the professor frowned at me.
“Come on,” I whispered the words as I grabbed her arm, tugging her into the hallway. “You were being too loud.”
“Aw, he’ll get over it.” She took a deep breath and stopped for a second. “Are you wearing a new perfume?”
“No, why?” That was an odd question.
“There’s a hint of a sweet scent on you.” Her eyes went straight to my neck. “Just curious.”
That was not comforting. She must’ve suspected it was a vampire. “No. Maybe Kassie or Mona bought a different detergent.” I may need to have a conversation with them and inform them about the weird-ass vampire.
“Yeah, maybe.” She frowned and glanced at my neck again. “Do you mind if we go to the student center today?”
“What? No.” I figured it was going to be brought up again soon.
“Please, I need to grab my textbook for the next class.” She pouted and batted her eyes. “We never have to go again.”
“Fine.” One more time couldn’t hurt me. “But in and out.”
“Well, coffee first, and then we grab the textbook.” She glanced at her phone. “We got out a little early, so we have time.”
“Then the latte is on you today.” I should’ve gotten some kind of compensation for emotional damage.
“Ugh, fine.” She grinned as she rolled her eyes. “Drama queen.”
“So you’ve dropped Hope completely now, and you’re just going with Queen.” I cringed as soon as the last word fell from my mouth.
“Nah, you’ll always be Hope in my heart.” She led me in the direction of the student center.
It didn’t take us long to grab our lattes, and soon we were searching for her friend.
“It took you long enough.” A guy called out from a corner table. He ran his fingers through his chestnut hair and grinned.
“Oh, bite me.” Ella marched over to him and held out her hand for the book.
As soon as I got close to him, his pine scent hit my nose. He was definitely a wolf shifter too.
“Did I just get permission?” He waggled his eyebrows at her.
“Stop, you’ll scare Aria away.” She turned toward me and pointed to the guy. “Aria, this is Alec.”
“You’re the new friend she keeps talking about.” His charcoal eyes locked on mine. “It’s kind of nice to match the face with a name. Even Mason has grumbled about you a time or two.”
I wished he hadn’t told me that. “Hi.”
“Have you hit her up about tonight?” He glanced at Ella.
“No, I figured she would say no.” She shook her head, making her blonde hair bounce. “But do you want to? Mason has another fight tonight.”
“What? No.” I had to keep my distance despite the fact that my wolf was clawing to see him again.
“Please come.” Alec reached over and touched my arm. “I’m begging you. She chatters nonstop, and I could use a break.”
“Hey.” She reached over and smacked him. “It’s actually pretty cool to watch.”
“What kind of fighting is it? Boxing?” When she said gym, that was the first thing that had popped into my mind.
