The Lycan Kings’ Rejected Luna

Episode 3

There should actually be a law against childhood friends growing into men like that. Yikes.

“What do you want?” I snapped when I got back my voice, crossing my arms even though I could hear my chest hammering.

He raised an eyebrow, smirking slightly. “Happy eighteenth to you too.”

I scoffed and rolled my eyes. “Ronan, I'm not in the mood.”

“You're never in the mood. For me, anyway.”

My jaw clenched at his statement. “Exactly.”

Lies.

He laughed under his breath, stepping a little closer. I could smell him now, woodsy, warm, dark musk cologne.

That familiar scent that once attractively annoyed me because it clung to the hallway after he and Matt came home from practice. Now, you can call me crazy for the word ‘Attractively annoyed.’

I swallowed hard, my hands pinching at each other. I just want him to leave.

Instead, he leaned against the old stone bench like he owned the spot. “You looked like you were running away. Thought you'd want company.”

“Well, I don't.”

“You sure?” He asked softly and I looked away, staring at the lemon tree branches above me, pretending to admire them even though I could feel his gaze like heat against my cheek.

“I'm just getting air,” I muttered. “The house is packed and noisy. And ….I didn't want everyone fussing over me.”

“Matt said you were avoiding him.”

“In his defense, I am currently avoiding everyone.” I blurted defensively, still avoiding his gaze.

He sighed and for a moment, there was silence. The silence I hated so much when he was around with me. Not addressing the matter like it was something' he always saw me do.

Shit! Words were burning inside of me.

He pushed off the bench. “You're leaving in three days.” He started. “I just want to see you before you disappear again. Congratulations on your wins, city girl.”

I made a mistake looking up at his face and our eyes both fell on each other. I watched as he smiled and dusted nothingness dirt from his shirt.

“Bye.”

My jaw clenched, desperation clung at my chest as I watched him turn to leave.

Was he kidding me? He wouldn't address it?

I closed my eyes tightly and did the unthinkable. “Ronan! Don't you dare leave like you didn't see anything last week!” I yelled, my chest rising and falling at the same time.