Her Forever (Book 3)- Chapter 3

Willa’s POV

Carlos was hot, I mean really hot. That being said he was also a player. He could get into any girl’s pants at the high school we went to. The popular girls, the athletic ones, drama, nerds and even the awkward social butterflies. The one pair of pants he did not get into, the one skirt he could not lift was mine. I was part of the awkward social butterflies club. I knew how to have fun with a small group of friends but not great with large crowds. I stuck to Violet and her crowd, which are now known as the werewolves.

Now that I know I did better off with wolves as friends also means that I just don’t get along with my own kind, humans. Major sigh right here.

ind of crooked and part of his teeth show. The kind of smile that made his pearly whites stand out even more with his tanned olive skin. All except me, and that bothered him. It has always bothered him.

e and set it back on the counter. If I didn’t know about his past I could see myself falling for him, but I knew better.

where we were all in the large living room watching movies. He would try and sit beside

my small bistro table in the kitchen. Even though the cabin was small, I gave it my small little touches to make it feel like my birth mother decorated it. I wonder if she would have liked how I turned out without her, does she even care anymore? Probably not, haven’t even heard from her in years. One could still hope right?

rabbed my hand that was holding my chin up and caressed my knuckles. If he wasn’t such a play boy I would think he is sweet. “Listen, Willa, I know I come off as a flirt and an a*s,” I laughed while he gave me a worried smile. “I do care about you.

ure if he knows if I saw him.

et out of here?”

t even go to the high school prom because I refused to go without a date. I didn’t want to be one of those girls that sat in the corner sulking. Now I have Carlos in the palm of my hand asking me out on a date.

h, he was just trying to take the one thing I have kept all my life and would only give it to someone I trusted and loved.

nd gave me a hug.

none of that. No kissing either.” Carlos nodded.

Only good intentions!”  I hummed at the response.

ony, nothing else.” I waved my finger around. Carlos frowned.

I win your heart?” He gave me that stupid smirk. I roll

to sleep.”

cepted.” Be bowed gracefully.

n’t win you know,” his back was to me as he opened t

g confused.

rlos gave a small smile and I swore I heard him say, “I am looking long term,” under his breath.

them out to dry. I watered my small window plants from inside the house and made sure they were locked tight for my departure for tomorrow.

rm and inviting. The past seven years of being on my own had made me grow up, maybe too fast. Even before the time my parents left I had grown up too much for my own good. I was tired of taking care of myself, tired of being independent. There were so many women who begged and fought for independence so they could do what they wanted but to me, it felt like loneliness and I had been alone for too long.

ulle canopy around my bed that hung from the rafters of the cottage. The comforter was white and lacy, there were times I would spend hours just playing with the extra fabric on the comforter when I felt lonely. Several stuffed animals adorned my bed, one that Violet’s mother gave me, a medium sized wolf to snuggle at night. She got it for me when I was only eight. It was my most prized possession and now I can just laugh at the irony of it.

se.

shed when they dropped me off at Violet’s home and left me with my bags and a wad of cash. Why would I share tears when I knew they wouldn’t shed any for me. They waved goodbye while I sat on the porch and stared at them and watched them drive off into the distance.

didn’t love me.

be loved.

***

to get a room.

Letting go she grabbed my bag and threw it in the back of the SUV.

s and dragged Alexo into the large vehicle. He smiled at me and I gave him a mock salute and headed to the side of the car to get in.

in the car, hopefully he couldn’t find me. Violet saw my reaction and elbowed me in the gut.

t?”

s poked his head in the car.

and went back to the van he was riding in. Glancing at Alexo and Violet I asked again.

he thinks I am his mate? You said

le.

rks when you touch if it’s a true second chance. Or he just loves you on his own and when he marks you then you feel the sparks.” My eyes grew wide. Mark?

d and nuzzled Violet’s neck.

urals know you are taken. Violet rubbed noses with Alexo.

breathed.

le.