Archer Bronze was half animal?
I stumbled back against his kitchen counter, breathing heavily. "This is not happening." I cried. "You aren't an.. animal. You can't be an animal."
The wolf eyed me, looking nervous and I sucked in a breath. "Oh.. my GOD." I breathed. "Holy sh*t!"
All of a sudden, Wolf-- Archer, lept from the room. I watched him go into his room, my fingers pressed against my temples. What kind of a world was this? A world where humans were animal? I couldn't wrap my mind around the situation. Did Archer want to kill me?
Was he going to eat me?
What if, all the times we'd fought, he'd really wanted to kill me?
And then I saw human Archer, shirtless except for a pair of jeans, coming out of his rooms; his scent like cinnamon, mint, a woody, foresty scent, and an underlying whiff of jasmine.
I wanted to turn right back around and leave his flat. And I never wanted to come back. But something in his electrifying eyes was making me stay.
His deep green eyes, swirling with flecks of molten gold, were pleading with me.
He took a cautious step towards me and I moved backwards, gripping the edge of the counter for support.
"Journey," Archer said, his voice sounding sad. "I'm so, so sorry, but there was no other way. I couldn't tell you, and I had to show you. So if you put two and two together without me having to tell you.."
"You.. are.. not fully human?" I started.
Archer shook his head.
"But you're not fully wolf.. so you're.."
Archer nodded, closing his eyes.
"Werewolf?" I breathed.
"Yes."
"And why didn't you ever tell me!?" I demanded. "How did this happen? Who else is involved?" I yelled. This couldn't be happening. I had to be imagining the whole thing.
Archer sighed. "Me, Damien, and a few other people in the school. We have a pack. And.. I'm the alpha."
I took a deep breath. "So.. you're the alpha of a werewolf pack?"
He nodded. "I didn't choose to be this way.. I was just born like this. And.. I'm sorry. If you don't wan to be around me, then.. well.. I guess we're both doomed."
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"Well.. every wolf.. has a mate."
I squeezed my eyes shut. I could already see what was coming.
"I'm not your mate." I said. "I'm not. I can't be your mate."
Archer stepped closer to me. "You can't choose who's your mate and who isn't your mate. It just.. happens."
"But I don't want to be your mate!"
"I know you hate me, Journey, you don't have to rub it in. But if we don't get together then both of us are going to die."
My mouth fell open.
"We're going to die?" I murmered, my hands shaking.
Truth be told, I wasn't going to put on a tough act. I was scared shitless.
And, faster than must have been possible, he was right in front of me, his warm hand slipping around my waist. "Don't be scared," He whispered into my neck. "I promise it won't happen." His touch cooled the itchy flames that had been rising in me.
Yet I still doubted him.
"Why are you going out with Liz?" I asked quietly.
Archer pulled back, his eyes playful. "It's mating season."
"Okay..? And..?"
Archer sighed. "You're really f*cking stupid, you know."
I crossed my arms. "See, now this is what makes me mad! You're really nice and then you insult me."
Archer winked. "It's fun. And I know you'll forgive me, because you're my mate."
I snorted. "Don't remind me. I'm still taking this all in. You're a freaking werewolf and I'm your mate. It can't get much better. Also, add in the fact that if I don't fall in love with you both of us will die. I'm so f*cking happy right now."
Archer rolled his eyes. "Anyways, as I was saying, it's mating season for us. And basically, that means you've got a bunch of horny guys running around. And.. if I couldn't have you.. I was going crazy. I had to.. do something. Or someone."
I gritted my teeth. "Liz doesn't mean anything to you, does she? She's just a girl you can toss around."
Archer winced. "You make me sound like such a cruel person. I needed Liz at the time. You can't imagine how hard it is for me. You feel itchy? Imagine me. I feel like I'm burning. I just needed an escape."
I sighed. "Okay, I understand that. But couldn't you use someone besides my best friend?"
"I had to make you jealous some way didn't I?"
I should have gotten angry.
But I blushed. "You should break up with her then."
Archer smiled softly, cupping my face in his palm. "Only if you promise me something."
I turned a deeper shade of red, and I couldn't concentrate, the way he was touching my face.
"Kiss me."
"..mm... Huh?"
Archer stroked my cheek with his finger. "Kiss... Me.." He said slowly.
My eyes unfocused and all I could feel was the electricity that seemed to course beneath his fingers and lace my skin. My heart thudded and as I stared into a pair of deep, green-gold eyes, I knew I trusted Archer completley.
He leaned in and my eyes closed shut. I could feel our legs touching, our arms touching, his bare chest pressed against me, and I wanted to feel his lips on mine.
The burning itchiness was long gone, replaced by sparks of hectic electricity and want.
"Are you sure?" Archer breathed, and his sent washing over my face almost made me gasp. I hadn't even realized how much I wanted him.
"Hurry up," I moaned. Archer chuckled and leaned in..
'HE'S CLIMBING IN YO WINDOWS, HE'S SNATCHIN YO PEOPLE UP, HE'S TRYING TO RAPE 'EM SO YA'LL NEEDA HIDE YO KIDS HIDE YO WIFE--'
"Seriously!?" Archer yelled. He pulled his cellphone out of his pocket and threw it against the wall.
I leaned back and laughed hysterically. Maybe it was because of the fact that I had almost kissed Archer, or maybe it was the shock that Archer had the Bed Intruder song as his ringtone.
"You have that as your ringtone? Oh my God! You're so stupid!" I laughed, clutching my chest.
Archer scowled. "Shut up! It ruined the moment!"
I quieted down, but still had a stupid grin on my face. "That was hillarious, Archer."
Archer glared, but his eyes softened as they met mine. "Whatever." He muttered.
The dry itchiness was starting again.
"When is this stupid itch thing going to stop?" I muttered.
Archer glanced at my lips. "When we kiss."
"Oh.."
Archer chuckled. "Well it's not like you don't want to.."
And then something hit me. "Oh my GOD!" I screamed, blood flooding my cheeks. "I- I- holy.. I.. Oh.. no.."
Archer looked alarmed. "What..?"
Well this was worse than finding out that Archer was a wolf!
"S-sorry.. I never meant.. I mean, I know you don't like me, and.. haha, okay.. you know.. I was just.. I was talking about a different Archer! Yeah! Archer.. Archer Silver! That's who I was talking about! Archer SIlver, not Archer Bronze!"
Archer glared at me. "What the hell are you talking about?" He clenched his jaw, and I winced. I shouldn't find his stupid jaw attractive, it was a jaw for God's sake, what woman found jaws attractive?
"I.. I gotta go!" I said loudly, starting to run towards the door. This was so not happening.
"Whoa, there." Archer said, easily catching my by my waist as I attempted to run past him. He turned me around so I was facing him, and my heart started pounding. "What's going on?"
I stumbled away from him. "Oh.. haha, you know, I really do have to use the bathroom right now.. haha, I gotta go now, okay, bye, keep your clothes on, you don't want anyone ripping them off, I mean, not like I would want to, haha, what, what are you thinking? I-I don't know what you're thinking but anyways I have to go pee, you know, girl things, okay, I think I'll-"
Archer dropped my wrists and smirked at me. "Rip my clothes off?"
I blushed. "No! What? What are you talking about? I never said I wanted to rip your clothes off and kiss you! Get your mind out of the gutter!"
Archer's eyes grew wide with laughter. "I never said that!" he grinned.
"Stop smiling at me!" I protested. "Leave me alone!"
I groaned. I had told Archer everything I'd been feeling about him. I had thought I was talking to a freaking wolf! Well, if I'd known it was him I would have kept my mouth shut. And anyways, at least I hadn't talked about my family. That would be even worse.
I ran past Archer and flung the door open, my cheeks flooded with red.
Just kill me now, why don't you?
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(A/N:) Omg guys. I love this chapter! I almost squealed when I was writing it because I thought it was so d*mn cute. (:
I know it was a little short but I worked really hard to perfect Journey's reaction. I really hope you liked it! By the way, I do appreciate all of your votes, fans & comments. I read ALL of the comments, so please write some. (: