Lilly Among Wolves

4: Packing for College

Lilly could still feel her heart beating fast from her performance. Ian was still the jerk she remembers. But for a moment she thought maybe they connected. Maybe he was finally letting her get close! What was she thinking? Ian had always thought of himself. Would he leave her to defend herself? She was going to be screwed, she had never fought in her life. She had been trained in performing and acrobatics, not combat.

Lilly went to her room, taking off her dress and choker. She was now a bit worried about college. Lilly got into her light green jogging leggings and the matching half-shirt. She redid her hair in just a braid before grabbing her iPod, going to the obstacle course room, and running through the course while dancing to Lynsey Sterling's violin music.

After a few hours, Lilly was resting and taking a drink when her grandmother told Lilly it was time to take a shower. She could see Ian walking towards her grandmother. Wanda just smiled, patting his arm before walking off without her. Lilly narrowed her eyes, knowing something was up. Ian opened the door for her as she walked out of the obstacle room and was waiting for Lilly.

"Yes?" Lilly asked, looking at him knowing something wasn't right.

"I'll be staying in your room tonight. " Ian smirked confidently.

"Why would you be doing that?" Lilly questioned, folding her arms over her chest.

"We are going to be roommates. You're going to have to get used to sleeping with me, Lilly," Ian acknowledged.

"How is that going to help you in my bed?" Lilly asked, crossing her arms over her chest. Ian smirked, glad she was standing her ground.

"You, telling me no is enough for me, to know you aren't a loss cause."

"Just because I have been pampered doesn't make me as weak as you think I am. I'm just not strong like you are. " Lilly growled, coming at him.

Ian smirked at her boldness.

"Attitude only gets you so far, Lils, " Ian commented, before kicking her legs from under her. Lilly gasped, feeling herself fall back. Ian caught her before she hit the ground smirking. Anger and arousal filled the air around them as they stared each other down. Ian held onto her but didn't dare to get closer to her, knowing he would kiss her. Lilly was stuck under him.

"Admit that being pampered has made you weak. When you do, I let you go." Ian offered. Lilly glared at him, wanting to headbutt him.

"I'm weaker than you." Lilly hissed, looking away from him. She hated him making her say that. She knew she was weaker than him than all the people she was around, and she hated feeling weak.

"Now that we have that out of the way, " Ian said, pulling her closer to him and kissing her. Lilly was shocked, and pushed him away, walking away from him. Her face was a deep red as she went up the stairs. Ian had just kissed her. Lilly knew she should be happy, but she didn't like getting teased. She looked away as Ian caught up to her with a grin on his face.

"Jerk. " Lilly muttered as she headed for her room. Ian laughed and stopped her, making her slightly growl at him. Ian smiled.

"You're sleeping in my room tonight," Ian insisted. Lilly looked at him for a moment.

"No, I am not", Lilly countered, still blushing.

"I think yes." Ian teased.

"I'll take a shower in your room and then sleep in my room tonight." Lilly countered, looking at him sternly. Ian knew it was a risk having her scent so close to him, but he wanted her near him a little longer.

"Fine. " Ian said, taking her hand and leading her to his room.

There was a large gigantic memory-form bed in the middle of the sage-colored bedroom. Lilly knew it had to be big due to its wolf size. On the opposite wall was a TV mounted to watch it in bed. Underneath a built-in shelf was a series of x boxes and movies. There was an open door that led to a dark gray and blue tile bathroom. Ian guided her to the bathroom.

"Towels are in the cabinet behind the door. " Ian spoke, going into the bedroom. Lilly turned on the shower, letting the water get warm before getting a towel from the cabinet.

"Leave the door open?" he teased, handing Lilly a white v-neck tee and a pair of plaid boxers.

"I would rather have the door shut, " Lilly said, glaring at him.

"Aww damn," Ian smiled, closing the door behind him and letting Lilly take her shower in peace.

After Lilly got out of the shower, she went into Ian's room. He was nowhere to be seen. Lilly smiled, looking around his room closely. She never ventured near his area and now, while in his domain, it was her time to see what he was like. He had a few pictures of the old world that looked faded due to time. There was an old photo of his parents in Paris holding him when he was a baby. They were photos of lush-planted ancient palaces around the world that don't exist now. The palaces looked beautiful with bright colors and shiny gold and silver decorations. One was a photo of a Toucan bird that Maria was holding and smiling. Another was the Eiffel Tower in France with people sitting at a café drinking coffee. the last was a photo of Ian, rose and her sitting together in the blooming gardens of the manor. Ian was posing with Rose while Lilly was grinning at the camera.

Lilly smiled, putting them back. He had an old pocket watch by his bedside lamp, and an aviator hat hanging up on his wall. Lilly tensed as she heard moaning behind another door that was beside his bed.

"Gross. " Lilly mumbled, going to the bedroom door. Ian had someone over, and Lilly left to go to her and Rose's room feeling grossed out. He was still the old Ian, she remembered. Lilly quietly opened the door; Rose was fast asleep in her bed with her starlight illuminating the ceiling. Lilly went to her bed, grabbing "Call of the Wild" and her iPod to use for light. She settled onto her bed ready to see what happened to 'Buck' next until she felt too tired to fall asleep.

In Ian's room, Ian ends up ravishing Sam with his hunger for Lilly. After the moment of lust was over, Sam, sitting up grabbed Ian's phone. Ian didn't care that Sam went through his phone, he knew she was checking on Lilly. she had an obsession with watching Lilly more than he did.

"She is the one you have to protect at college. She looks like a weak human." Sam muttered, looking at the screen of Lilly in her room sleeping. Lilly had fallen asleep reading like she normally did. Sam was a tall blonde she-wolf with blue eyes. They were seasonal lovers when one needed a release, since both of their mates were younger than both of them.

"She is 17 and my mate, Sam, " Ian defended, turning his office chair towards Sam. Sam smiled, flashing her yellow eyes at him, ready for another round. But he was not in the mood anymore.

"Well, not a bummer for me. I still get you for a little longer" She teased him with her non-seductive voice.

"Yes, it is her birthday tomorrow" Ian answered, looking at her seriously. She frowned.

"You're turning me away." Sam started putting her green dress back on.

"Sam, she is my mate, my one. Your mate is about to turn of age as well. You knew this was going to come," Ian responded. She knew this would happen it was part of the agreement.

"I know it was." She snapped, putting her heels on and walking out.

Ian sighed, rubbing his hands against his face. 'Sam knew it was temporary, why is she getting mad at him?' Ian thought. He sighed, wishing it had been Lilly instead of Sam who had been under him. Ian turned off his phone and went into Lilly's room. She was curled up with a book and her iPod. Ian smirked, laying them on the side table before he gently moved her up; so, they both could lie on the small twin bed.