Craving Tori: White Timber Pack(27)

I get what she means. We haven’t really left my room much, let alone the house, since she’d been turned. It might do her some good to get out. “Elizabeth isn’t going, is she?” I ask, knowing my brother wouldn’t like the idea of her being there while she’s pregnant. Shifters can get a little rowdy sometimes.

Tori bites her lip. “I think she’s going, but I’ll be there and so will Kelly. She’ll be fine. We’re just going to sit and relax and catch up,” she mentions.

Wrapping my arms around her, I place my head between her neck and shoulder. My lips lightly touching the base of her neck. “I’m sure you guys will have a nice night,” I mutter before turning her around and claiming her lips with my own. She groans against my mouth.

“Ryan,” she whines. “I need to get ready,” she says.

I pout and she chuckles. I kiss her lips once more before moving away from her. “I guess I’ll see what Caleb is up to. I love you,” I say sincerely. She smiles at me.

“I love you, too,” she whispers.





Chapter Thirteen




I’m sitting down at a round table in the bar with Kelly and Elizabeth. I’m surprised to say that Elizabeth is out and with us. I was sure Caleb and Samuel would’ve tied her ass up to something so she wouldn’t be able to come.

I snicker at the thought.

“What are you laughing about over there?” Elizabeth asks, glaring at me like she knows.

“Oh, nothing,” I say quickly. She sticks the finger up at me and Kelly chuckles underneath her hand. Kelly might have had a few shots so far tonight, but it’s not affecting her much yet. Shifters and vampires can put back the drinks, and it takes a lot for us to start to feel the effects of the alcohol.

Elizabeth takes a sip of her water while still glaring at me. I chuckle, shaking my head. I turn to Kelly, who is sipping her beer. “So, how’s things going with you and Noah?”

She puts her bottle down and gives a smile. “Things are going good,” she says softly.

“That’s good. Have you both talked about mating?” I ask, curious.

She fidgets on her chair. “Umm, we have and I guess we’re going to go ahead and do it. Noah doesn’t have a mate and you know about mine,” she mutters.

I feel for her, I really do. Her stupid asshole of a mate needs to be whacked upside the head. I nod giving her a faint smile. Elizabeth looks like she’s ready to spit. I look at her with a frown and turn around to notice what the hell she’s looking at. The frown turns into a snarl.

Issac and that stupid fucking she-bear just walked in, together I might add.

Kelly looks over at them both and frowns.

“Do you want to leave?” Elizabeth asks Kelly.

Kelly shakes her head. “I can’t just leave every time they show up somewhere. I’m not going to stop living because of them. I’m done with the whole thing anyways. I have someone who makes me happy and who cares deeply for me.”

I have to say that I’m proud of what she just said. I can’t imagine how hard it is to be around a mate who has rejected you, but she seems to be doing better now that she’s accepted the fact it won’t be happening for them. I look back over to the bears and I can see Issac staring our way at Kelly. The she-bear does not look too impressed by the notion. I glare at him and stick the finger up before turning back to my drink.

The waitress comes around to our table and we order another round. Elizabeth growls under her breath. I look at her and she points with her eyes towards the bar. Turning my head to look, I see the she-bear hanging all over Issac and he doesn’t seem to mind it one bit.

I lightly growl, shaking my head.

Dumb fuck!

“I’ll be right back. I need to use the washroom,” Kelly whispers, getting out of the chair. She pushes her chair in and leaves the table. She walks towards the back where the restrooms are.

“I just want to rip his balls off and shove them down his throat,” Elizabeth hisses.

I gasp.

“Really, your mates will let you near another man’s balls?” I ask, raising a brow at her. She waves me off and I laugh, knowing damn well her mates would be livid.

I’m almost finished my drink when I notice we’re missing someone. I look at Elizabeth, then towards the bathrooms. I’m not getting a good feeling. I look at the bar and notice the bitch she-bear isn’t there either. Fuck!

I jump up out of my seat and run quickly towards the bathrooms. I hear Elizabeth calling for me. “What’s wrong?”

I ignore her plea and hurry to the bathrooms. I hear a mighty growl of a bear when I get to the door. I open it to see something that makes my stomach drop. Kelly lying on the floor in her wolf form, slightly bleeding from her mouth while a huge she-bear stands in front of her. I snarl and the bear’s head looks up, releasing a roar.

I hear a gasp behind me and turn to see Elizabeth with her hand on her mouth. Tears shining in her eyes, looking down at our friend. She’s breathing, I can hear her heart beating within her chest.

“Get the fuck away from her, you stupid fucking bitch,” I growl.

The bear raises its paw to swat at Kelly on the ground to finish her. I snap. I need to do something. I charge forward at full speed and use all my strength. I fling the bear into the stalls with a loud bang. The stalls bend over with the weight. I’m surprised with myself for being able to do that. I can hear footsteps running our way.