Dark Knight

Chapter 3

Addison’s POV

It was 2:45pm as I finished strapping on my heels. As I stood up, I glanced at myself in the mirror.

God damn, I look amazing. My golden hair held their beach waves perfectly, my eyes looked seductive and my lips were perfectly plump and pink. I still couldn’t get over how good my curves looked in this dress. Maybe I was just too used to wearing casual clothing. I made a mental note to wear more dresses. I walked down the hall and began my descent down the stairs, holding the hem of my dress in one hand so I wouldn’t trip on it and holding the railing with the other hand in case I did trip and needed to stop myself from falling down the whole staircase. My father scowled when he saw me and whispered something into my mother’s ear as she smiled the biggest smile I had ever seen. She turned slightly and smacked my father’s arm and could hear her say, “this is what a woman dresses like! She not your little girl anymore.”

I smiled at both of them when I got to the bottom of the stairs. “So? Where’s my praise for being on time, mother?” I winked at her and she just smiled and turned toward the door just as the first of the guests started walking in. They came up to us to congratulate me and wish me a happy birthday along with exchange pleasantries to my parents. After about 10 minutes, the first group high ranking wolves came in. The alpha and his mate from Blue Moon along with his beta and gamma and their respective mates came up to us, exchanging pleasantries and of course then got on the topic of politics. This continued for a few minutes before the group from Eclipse pack showed up and their leaders jumped into the conversation as well. I didn’t know much of what they were saying and people were afraid to come up to a bunch of high-ranked members so I scooted around them and began walking around to greet faces I didn’t recognize and thank them for coming.

After about an hour of walking around, it felt like I had greeted and thanked everyone in the entire world. I headed over to a group of my friends who were by the drink buffet set up.

“About time you came over here, Addie!” Mary laughed at my pained face.

“Oh my god, there are so many people here and I know I missed a bunch of them,” my mouth was so dry from all the talking and I was in desperate need for a refreshment.

“So, Addy. Have you spotted your first victim?” Cora said with a wink. I nearly chocked on my lemonade when she said that in front of the group and Mary smacked her arm. Liam and Jonny snapped their head at me. “What does she mean first victim??” Liam asked with his forehead vein popping out. He had been pinning for me since I could remember and this was not something I wanted to be talking about with him of all people. “Uh, well, I have needs and now that I’m 18, I’m allowed to, uh, scratch the itch?” I know my cheeks were red having to say this to him. Not from embarrassment of wanting s*x, but the embarrassment for him since I was basically rejecting his affection. Liam looked pissed and turned on his heel and stomped away. “Seriously, Cora? Couldn’t you have just kept that between the girls?” Jonny asked as he went to chase down Liam and probably try to stop him from breaking anything.

“And then there were three,” Mary sighed as she turned back to us.

“Actually, two. I need to go back out there and talk to the packs. Come find me in 30 that way I can have a break,” I refilled my cup as turned back to my party.

I made my way around the indoor crowd for the next 30 minutes and when I couldn’t rely on my friends to come give me a break, I decided to go outside where at least I’d have some fresh air. There was at least 500 people here and it was too warm inside.

The warm summer breeze was welcome. I lifted my face to the sun and closed my eyes to just breathe for a second. 

“Addy, can we talk?” I opened my eyes and turned my head to Liam who looked like a sad puppy.

“Uh, yeah. What do you want to talk about?” I pretended I didn’t know, but I knew he was going to bring up the s*x thing.

“Can we go somewhere more private?” I wanted to roll my eyes but I just nodded and motioned for him to lead the way. He started walking towards the forest and didn’t stop until we couldn’t see the party.

“Liam, I can’t be away for long. The celebration is literally in my honor. People will notice I’m gone.” Just as I finish my sentence he shoves my back against a tree and pins me with his hips as he kisses me. I didn’t even know how to respond at first. The shock that he thought he could just force himself on me when he knew I wasn’t interested soon subsided into annoyance and quickly into anger. When he tried to shoved his tongue into my mouth, I bite it.

“Ow! What the f**k, Addison?” pulled back as he lifted his hand to check the bleeding from his tongue.

“I should be saying the same thing. What the f**k, Liam? You really thought this was a good idea? Have I ever once hinted that I wanted you to kiss me, much less make out?” I was pissed. I stormed back to the party and I must not have been paying attention because I ran right into one of the guests. 

“Sorry…” I mumbled and just kept walking inside. Just as I was about to enter into the house, a large hand grabbed my arm and pulled me to the side. What the hell is up with these men?