Angel Blackwood(120)

“Goodnight, Nix. Thanks… for everything,” I say, trying to find the right words.





Chapter 25





I have nightmares for two nights after that. They’re always the same, always about losing my virginity; every single one more brutal than the one before. It’s gotten to the point where I’m avoiding Nixon and all things male; specifically and most importantly Tyler.

I just get done taking a shower after I went for a run in the woods when Nixon barges into my room.

I’m not surprised by this because he’s been blowing up my phone with messages and trying to get into my head, but I’ve fobbed him off with excuses.

He stands in my open doorway with his arms folded over his chest. “You’re avoiding me, Angel. Why?”

I continue to straighten my frizzy hair, looking in the mirror as I reply, “I haven’t. I’ve just been busy, Nix.”

“Bullshit. You’ve been avoiding me,” he says, walking closer.

I sigh, letting out a deep breath as I switch the straightener off.

I look at him in the mirror as I apply some make up. “I’ve been having dreams.”

“Dreams or nightmares?” He asks.

“Nightmares.”

“About?” He continues, sitting on the stool near me.

“What do you think?” I respond.

He nods his head in understanding, then looks up over. “Where are you headed off to?”

“Don’t know yet. I need to get out of this house for a while.” I check myself in the mirror. I have a pair of navy skinny jeans on, a plain black off the shoulder top where my purple bra strap sticks through and I’ve put on a pair of simple black wedge ankle boots to complete the outfit.

I pick up my handbag on the way to the door and walk past him. “You coming?” I don’t wait for a response as I walk out my room and head for the stairs.

I hear a familiar voice coming from the patio outside. From the open door, I watch Axel yelling at Kate.

“Back away from her man. I’m not gonna tell you again,” Tyler says, getting in Axel’s face. My heart hurts at seeing Tyler standing up for her. I haven’t seen him since the night at the tree house. I’ve been avoiding him at all costs, but I guess my time is finally up.

“She didn’t tell you that she rejected her mate?” Axel holds his stomach as he laughs.

“Stupid stuck up bitch thought she was better than me. Now she’s stuck with you.” Axel continues to laugh as if it’s the most hilarious thing ever. I’m certain he’s only doing this to piss Tyler off.

He looks at Kate provocatively and says, “Baby, I would’ve rocked…your…world.” He looks her entire body over. I watch as a surprised look comes across her face. She no longer has that mean snarl, instead lust filled eyes shine back at Axel.

Tyler growls at Axel and pushes him back, but Axel only laughs, fuelling his anger. Tyler looks back at Kate now. “What is he talking about?” He growls. This is when he notices me standing there watching the scene play out.

I watch his adam’s apple move up and down as he gulps. The anger from his face disappears and he stands up straighter, shoulders relaxed.

Kate looks at Tyler then follows his line of sight to me. Letting out a little growl, her now famous snarl covers her face. I’ve never seen her this mad before, it so doesn’t suit her pretty face.

Nixon bumps into me as he’s putting his arms through his leather jacket. He looks down at me confused, then catches onto the scene in front of us.

Axel lets out a whistle when he looks at me. Tyler glares at him, but that does nothing to shut him up. “Can’t believe you’re still with that….” He looks at Kate full of loathing then tilts his head to me, “…when you have her as a mate. Brother, if you don’t start treating her right…I may have to let Alpha Caspian step in. God knows he’s obsessed with her. I’m pretty sure he’d know how to treat her the way she deserves.”

Tyler growls out and takes a step towards him. Axel just raises his eyebrow then turns to look at me with a brilliant smile on his face. “You ready, sweet cheeks?” He asks me so kindly and I can’t help but smile and nod.

“Wait. What is going on between you two? Are you like together now?” Kate pipes in, jealously evident in her voice as she looks from Axel to me.

I ignore her and follow the boys towards Nixon’s car.

“You think you’re going to be able to satisfy him in bed?” she spits out behind me. I freeze, looking up at Axel and Nixon wide eyed. I know she’s angry and I know all this lashing out at me is because of her fear of losing Tyler. She’s in love with him and is under the impression that her time with him is coming to an end.