The Surfer or the Wolf

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Isaac’s POV

“Mila..” I panted as I refrained from pulling her body close to mine.

She hadn’t rejected me, but she may as well have. I had been moping around the packhouse for the last couple of weeks, I needed Mila more than ever right now after what happened to my brother. Having her angry at me was breaking my heart, I had unintentionally hurt her and she didn’t want anything to do with me.

I tried to explain to her that I wasn’t with Gia or that I was staying away from her to keep her safe, but she never answered my calls or texts.

Thankfully, Devin or Liam were always with her or watching over her so I always knew she was safe, but not being able to touch her, to kiss her or to be near her was killing me.

“What are you doing here, Isaac?” Mila asked, glaring at me with her hands on her hips.

Goddess, she was adorable when she was mad, and that outfit..my f**k it was hot!

“Baby, please hear me out..I miss you so much!” I pleaded, I raised my hands towards her, itching to touch her.

Mila’s face contorted in pain, she let out a strangled breath.

I moved closer to her and gently grabbed her elbows, looking intently in her beautiful brown eyes.

“Mila, you’re the most important person in my life. I can’t let anything happen to you..i’d love nothing more than to let everyone know that you’re mine! Do you know how f***ing torturous it is to watch other guys look at what’s MINE?! I don’t even want to think about anyone touching you..” I growled possessively.

She huffed and rolled her eyes at me, so I tightened my hold on her elbows to show her that she belonged to me.

“I can do what I want with who I want, Isaac. Last time I saw you, you had your girlfriend in your arms in front of everyone, so don’t even try to say that i’m yours if you’re not even mine.” She spat hatefully.

I grunted as I pulled at my hair, f***ing Gia!

“SHE’S NOT MY GIRLFRIEND!!” I shouted in exasperation.

“I swear babe, she’s my ex-girlfriend, we’ve been broken up for at least two years.” I promised her.

“Then why were people saying that you two have gotten back together?” She asked angrily.

“I don’t know!” I answered as I raised my arms in the air.

“I’ve never even given her a second glance since I met you and i’ve turned down every advances, I swear!”

Mila looked at the ground and stayed quiet for a little bit, she was biting her bottom lip and she seemed to be deep in thought.

I looked at her longingly and willed her to talk to me.

“Um..so how’s your brother doing?” She asked shyly, her cheeks were blushing lightly.

“He’s slowly coming out of the coma, but the doctor had to sedate him a few times because he was thrashing and screaming in agony. I’m not sure that he’s going to pull through..” I said honestly.

She took a step towards me and she placed her soft hand on my cheek.

I closed my eyes as I breathed in her intoxicating scent and leaned my face towards her hand, I gently grabbed her wrist and places soft kisses.

“AHHH!” We heard shrieking from the party. Mila looked at me with eyes full of panic.

“That’s Nora!” She screamed before she ran out of the hut and towards the party. I quickly followed but tried to run from a different direction so that it didn’t look like we were together.

When I got closer to the dance area, I saw that Nora was on the ground pinned under a blonde girl who was punching, slapping and grabbing fistful of her hair.

I quickly realized that the blonde was Ava. I internally sighed, this girl was giving me so much trouble.

Devin stood there in shock for a few seconds before he jumped in to help Nora, but he wasn’t faster than Mila.

Before I knew what was happening, Mila had tackled Ava to the ground. Devin helped Nora to get up and looked at me in shock. I couldn’t take my eyes off of my beautiful and strong mate. She had Ava pinned in under a second, Ava never even stood a chance. Mila was growling loudly at her and holding her down while she was mercilessly punching her in the face.

“What do we do?” Devin asked me through mindlink.

I came back to my senses and quickly jumped to stop the fight. I wrapped my arms around her from behind and pulled her off of Ava, she was trying to wiggle out of my hold at first but I think my touch calmed her down.

“DON’T YOU EVER SO MUCH AS LOOK AT MY SISTER AGAIN!” Mila shouted angrily at Ava.

“Liam, get Ava home.” I mindlinked him.

Liam and Annie made their way through the crowd and Liam helped Ava up while Annie had her arms folded across her chest and gave her an eye roll.

“You must be a crazy b***h to mess with Mila’s sister.” Annie said while laughing at Ava.

“Come on, Mila. Devin and I will take you and Nora home.” I said calmly in her ear before I released her from my arms, which I did hesitantly because I loved every second of having her in my arms again.

She ran to hug her sister, Nora seemed alright except for her hair being a complete mess and she had a small scratch on her lip. I can’t say the same for Ava though, Mila had really done a number on her. I couldn’t help but puff up my chest in pride for my mate, she sure was fierce.

We all jumped in my truck and I drove us to Mila’s house, the girls were in the backseat and I glanced at them from my mirror a few times. Mila was doting on her sister, Nora laid her head on Mila’s shoulder as Mila was petting her hair lovingly. I loved to see how protective she was over her family and how affectionate she was too.

When we got to her house, Devin and I walked the girls to the door.

“Goodnight ladies! Hey thanks for the dance, Nora. Sorry it ended like that!” Devin said with a guilty expression. Obviously, he was blaming himself for what happened to Nora because Ava had been jealous of seeing him dance with another girl. I don’t even know what Ava was doing there, what a creep.

“It’s ok, it wasn’t your fault. I enjoyed the dance too..” Nora replied shyly before walking into her house.

Before Mila could follow, I gently grabbed her arm and turned her to face me.

“Hey..can I please come in so we can talk?” I pleaded with her.

Devin winked at us and walked away with his hands in his pockets. Mila nodded softly and led me in, Theresa greeted me politely and then I followed Mila into her bedroom.

She sat on the edge of her bed and I sat down next to her. Sitting next to her was torture, I remembered the amazing morning that I had made love to her on this very bed. That was the best day of my life..until my mother called and it turned to the worst.

“So..” Mila said, trying to end the awkward silence between us.

“I’m sorry, Mila..for everything.” I said softly.

“This isn’t how I wanted things to end up between us. I want you by my side every minute of every day..please believe me that i’m distancing myself for your safety.” I said, placing her hands in mine.

“I wish you’d stop underestimating me, I can take care of myself.” She said while looking away from me.

“Yeah, I saw that tonight.” I chuckled, I could almost see a smile forming on her lips.

“But what I’m trying to keep you safe from is far more dangerous than a jealous Ava..” I replied, hoping she understands.

“Aren’t I supposed to be a vampire hunter? Maybe I can help..” She said softly.

“I’m not letting you go anywhere near that bloodsucker, Mila. You’re new to this world, you don’t nearly have enough training.” I said firmly.

“Then train me!” She said loudly with determination in her eyes.

That’s when a new thought brewed in my mind..