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~Aurelia Williams~

"Can we talk?" asked Arsen, who picked me up from the hospital the next day.

I nodded because that's exactly what I wanted to ask him. There were still so many things between us that we haven't addressed yet. So many unexplained things...

We left the hospital and went for a walk through the woods. It was quiet between us, only the chirping of birds could be heard, until finally Arsen broke the silence and started to talk.

"I'm sorry. I behaved totally wrong. I should have stopped sleeping with Savanna as soon as I met you and I'm also sorry that I wanted to kill you but I don't know how to undo it." We stopped and he looked into my eyes .

"And I'm sorry I tried to make you jealous."

Arsenic started to smile. But then his face turned serious again.

"Do you have feelings for Steven?" Now that was a surprising, but also a valid question. I took a deep breath and started to think, but actually I already knew the answer. It had been clear to me for a long time, only I misinterpreted it .

"I love him." Arsen's face turned sad, but then I continued, "I love him as my best friend, with no romantic feelings." Now Arsen's face brightened again. The love for Steven was purely friendly, something I would never want to destroy. When Steven asked me if I could kiss him, it felt right for the moment, almost as if that's what the point of our long friendship was. As if it were our destiny. But the more I thought about Arsen and the feelings I had for him, I knew I could never feel more for Steven. And maybe that's a good thing, because that way he can concentrate fully on his mate, which he's sure to find soon.

"But you wanted to sleep with him," he growled at the memory. Luckily Steven didn't take advantage of it. I would never have forgiven myself for taking that step with him otherwise. Even if he would have been gentle, I'm sure .

"Yes, but then I tried to forget you. In addition, I may not tolerate much alcohol." I bit my lower lip a little embarrassed.

Arsen took a few steps closer and was now standing right in front of me. I had to look up to meet his eyes as he was over a head taller than me. He reached up and tucked a loose strand of hair behind my ear while his eyes locked on my lips. He stroked my cheek lightly and again it triggered a pleasant tingling sensation.

"I wanted to get to know you better, so when are you turning eighteen?" For a moment I thought he was going to kiss me, but that kind of crashed the moment. Wait...would I even want to kiss him?

I avoided his penetrating gaze and started walking. The perplexed Arsenic had a confused look on his face for a moment, but then jogged back to me.

"Don't say you had time when I was avoiding you."

"No! My birthday isn't until the end of August."

"So you're a virgin." Arsenic got a shocked look from me. How did he know that? Besides, you don't ask that.

"I mean the zodiac sign," he reassured me. "But don't worry, I already know the other one." I immediately blushed. Why did he know such intimate details about me or can it be seen on my face?

"Where from?" I asked, not meeting his eyes.

"I'm a werewolf. I can smell it." I stopped dead in my tracks in shock.

"Can you smell that?" The embarrassment was getting worse and my cheeks were burning too. I looked up at him in shock.

"You don't need to be embarrassed. I think it's nice that I can be the one who takes them from you." that he has a right to me doesn't have to mean anything.

I mock coughed to encourage a change of subject. "So when is your birthday?" I deviated from the topic and kept walking.

"Early February. So I'm Aquarius. Did you know that Aquarians are pretty loyal?"

"I've noticed," I replied in an ironic tone and rolled my eyes. He wanted to tell me about loyalty yesterday. But actually he was right. We're neither together nor did we have anything.

"Besides, Aquarians are said to be the best in bed. I could prove it to you."

Again we stopped and I gave him another angry look. Why does he have such a huge ego? The whole time he only talks about one thing. I really wondered how our conversation on this subject could have branched off. Can't we start with simple introductory questions like, 'What's your favorite color?' or 'What are your hobbies?'. Arsen would certainly answer the latter with 'bed sport'.

Arsen next to me, didn't stop running, instead he ran towards me and took my face between his hands.

"I'll give you as much time as you need, but you should know he's having a damn hard time not pouncing on you." Arsenic's face was so close to mine, and I could feel his heavy breath on my lips.

I looked from his eyes to his lips and imagined how they must feel. Are they just as soft as they look?

We were only a few centimeters apart. Should I try it?

Just as Arsen wanted to withdraw, I closed the last gap and kissed him. Arsen returned the kiss immediately, stormily.

His lips felt better than I'd ever dreamed of. They were soft and hot. He was an excellent kisser and kissed very differently from Steven. Arsenic kissed more stormily, more demanding and, above all, more passionately. He poured all of his feelings into that kiss, so much that it was almost too much for me and my legs went weak.

Arsen's hands slid down to my waist and he pulled me close to his body. Then his tongue entered my mouth and danced with mine in perfect unison. At that moment, millions of sparks shot into my body and I suddenly felt very hot. I had never had such an incredibly good feeling. It feels so damn right to kiss him.

A warm feeling spread in my stomach. I felt my panties getting wet and I jumped back from Arsen.

I had never had the feelings he aroused in me from a man and it was the first time that I felt anything like real arousal. I hate to admit it, but arsenic excites me.

I gasped and tried to process the kiss I had just experienced. Arsen seemed the same way, but eventually he started to grin.

"I can smell you wet," he growled in a dark, sexy voice, and I blushed with embarrassment again. Why do wolves smell like that?

When I looked into his face, I could see his jet black eyes. So he was excited too, if I understand Steven correctly.

I couldn't hold that gaze, so my gaze slid back down. I looked unintentionally at his huge stand, which was clearly visible under his pants. Oh my God! What am I doing here?

My eyes widened and this time I cocked my head to the side. But then I noticed arsenic fingers on my chin. He turned my head so that I had to look into his black eyes.

"I won't do anything without your consent. OK?"

I nodded and didn't want to elaborate further. Some would call me uptight, but this was all new territory for me. I had no experience in that area.

Arsen finally backed away from me and took my hand in his. So we went back to the pack house.