Her Forever – Chapter 16

Sadie

Seth led me outside. The sun had long gone, and the stars were finally out over the lake. The moon was still rising, its crescent still ascending above the water. I couldn’t tell you if it was waxing or waning.

I could tell you, however, how gorgeous the man that was standing beside me was. Seth looked like he was made for the night, not to cover him up but to let him shine. The way the moonlight hit his perfectly chiseled cheeks made me think the moon was made just for him.

k and white, with several wolves howling at the moon. There were a few wolf skulls and tribal tattoos that trailed up his arms and neck.

on, well, except one part of his shoulder that was left blank that I saw earlier, whi

ng on the railing. I wonder if he feels these sparks, these tingles I get when he touches me. Maria used to tell me how her Jeremy used to give her tingles because that was her “soul mate.” She often called him ‘mate’ for short a

teenager, right before she took a turn for the worst. She typed her and Jeremy’s love story, and I have it saved on a thumb drive I keep in my photo album full of different pres

gain. Then again, his stare wasn’t an uncomfortable one. I wanted to know more about him; he was so mysterious in every way. Those eyes were just so deep, and it drew me closer into his.

he is leaving. I can’t get attached to something that may not have the same feelings. How awful would that be?

light chill ran through me as I felt him touch a particular spot. Seth cracked his stoic face, and the sides of his lips twitched.

erywhere. I hope he feels it too.

ad. With slow steps to close the gap between us, he takes his other hand and caresses the side of

ever read or movie I had ever watched. This felt so real, raw, and I was the actress that was swooning way too fast. He just chased me into the lake not two hours ago and watched me climb up a tree! This was t

small sigh. Yeah, it was fast, but my body was in control now. I was losing my mind and fol

.

e all in. My eyes fluttered back open

ak. I’m feeling emotions I’ve never felt. I’m just putty in his hands, and I would do anything to stay near him.

o away, I need to…

us. They were obviously intoxicated, but they looked like they were having a fun time.

hat was the sexiest thing I’ve heard. It was like gravel rumbling in his body. It was animalistic; heck, it was even sexy.

d up and snapped out of their drunken stupor when they met Seth’s

s it our moment? Were we having a moment? I’m not sure; I’m still too naïve to all this.

.

ands that were balled into fists were now loose and holding my hand closer to his face. Seth took a large breath as his lips dipped closer to the palm of my hand. I swear

e wasn’t mad anymore. I know people fear him; he’s a big guy, tattoos, piercings, handsome, sexy, wait a second. Yes, h

d pulls on my arm. Seth growls and puts me into his arms. “Mine!!” He growled loudly. Several people stopped their conversations to look over at Seth and me as Lela backed away.

Mine?

moves my hair to the side and sniffs my neck. As weird as this was, I didn’t move. It was comforting him, an

he is smelling, I am hoping I used the soa

ing and the warm breath on my neck. Seth chuckles into my neck, and it only

from Rebecca. She says to meet at the enormous bonfire they are going to read the semi-annual werewolf story.” She smiles gleefully.

carefully from the crook of my neck.

one.

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was a bit of a walk into the woods. We were surrounded by darkness, and it was hard to see the moon with the branches trying to touch the tops of our heads.

walked down the path, I heard owls making noises, and maybe some rabbits running around. Crossing my arms, I rubbed my arms together, and Seth put his arm around me.

k to bring the firewood to set it. Some of the late-teen kids were roasting

in the large clearing, not nearly enough to seat everyone. Many stayed on t

e ground seeing there were no seats left availab

irt. I was a bit ridged while I sat there, but he rubbed my back, and I instantly melted into his arms.

lap. His arm wrapped around me, almost shielding me from unwanted eyes. Seth was tall enough that my head fit perfectly in the crook of his neck. His natural scent was unique, or maybe it was the soap. The soap they have here been great because it got him to sniff into my own neck.

or the weather. I was still in this dark pink dress, so my legs were exposed.

to the fire and spoke.

ay thank you for coming to our 78th semi-annual Mixer. It’s great to see all of you, and it will be great not to see

joke.

ammi.”

re. Everyone here was so young, tall, beautiful, handsome, strong. This pla

omplexion may mean she was actually there shooting some supermodel magazine cover.

Adrien.” She grabs his hand and squeezes it. “We are grateful for all of you to be here to celebrate. However, tonight seems to be a momentous day.” She smiles and looks in Seth’s and I’s direction.

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