Here it is: The sequel to 'Dangerously in Love'
Most of the story will be in Christian and Alex's point of view.
Hope you enjoy!
Christian
"She doesn't know I used to be a werewolf or that you are one, and she doesn't know anything about magic so…"
"I'll make sure Alex keeps it on the down low," Mason's voice said dryly on the other end of the line.
"Thanks brother," I answered back. "By the way, any little puppies running around yet?"
He hung up straight away, leaving me with a dial tone.
Jeesh, I was just asking.
Long slender arms wound themselves around my waist and squeezed. "Hey handsome." "Hello, my beautiful girlfriend," I replied, putting the phone down and worming my way around to face her. I gently kissed her nose and then her forehead.
Yeah I know I've changed. But hey, love can do wondrous things. Especially when you don't have werewolf hormones running through your bloodstream.
"Are you sure your brother doesn't mind us staying with him?" Juliet asked, playing with the collar of my shirt.
"He lives by himself in uptown New York. He's got plenty of room."
"Okay," she smiled her dazzling smile and it blew me away.
I pulled her in and kissed her strongly. "What if we just forget about visiting my brother and his girlfriend and go away for a romantic weekend?"
She laughed. "Tempting but I really want to meet your family."
"Why? I haven't met yours," I countered.
Ever since we'd met, Juliet had been trying to contact her family. She didn't say much about them or how she'd lost touch with them but she didn't seem all too worried about them. "They can handle themselves," she'd once told me.
But now we were on the subject again.
"That's because I have no idea where they are," she reminded me.
I dropped it. "You do know you're only meeting my little brother right?"
She nodded. "I haven't forgotten," she said, tapping my nose before heading into the kitchen.
I'd told her my parents had both died in a car crash when in reality; they'd been killed by fellow wolves a long time ago, a memory I didn't like to think about.
I continued to stare out the window at the traffic below, watching the cars pass at blazing speed.
Alex
"Garibay Immobilitay – what does this spell do?"
I racked my brain. C'mon I know this. It's got something to do with…to do with…
"It reverses the affects of the Murrieta Animata spell!"
"You got it," smiled Mason and he kissed me quick; my reward whenever I got one right. It was the best way to study and the only way to get me motivated.
He put down the book. "I think we're done for the day."
I began to protest but he cut me off. "You'll do fine Alex."
"I need to do better than fine," I told him. "I need to beat Justin."
Max had finally finished his wizards studies a couple of months after I had and we were ready for the contest. I didn't really think of my little brother as competition but Justin was another matter.
Max entered the kitchen that very moment and seemed to have heard my last words. "You need to beat me as well Alex."
I rolled my eyes at Mason who mouthed 'Be nice' at me.
"You're right Max, I need to beat both of you," I corrected and Mason shot me a thumbs up.
"Oh by the way," Max added. "Mom and Dad are downstairs and if they catch you like that, they'll probably kill you."
He was referring to the way Mason and I were tangled up in each other on the couch. My parents allowed us to date even after the whole war thing but they still weren't too sure about him.
I swiftly got up but Mason pulled me back into his lap, fastening his lips to mine in a lasting kiss.
We heard footsteps approaching and Mason immediately panicked, pushing me face-first into the carpet.
"Good afternoon Mr and Mrs Russo," he said loudly as they emerged in sight.
I picked myself off the floor and stood up, my parents looking at me suspiciously. "What were you doing on the floor Alex?" my Mom asked, putting away the shopping she'd collected.
I glared at Mason who looked sheepish. "I fell."
"You should be more careful Alex."
"I'll keep that in mind Dad," I called out as he went onto the terrace.
"I'd better be going," Mason said. "Don't forget Christian's arriving tomorrow."
"I won't forget," I said, leading him to the door.
He gazed behind me where my mother was standing in the kitchen, staring at us like a hawk. I knew he wanted to kiss me goodbye but wasn't brave enough to risk it.
"See ya," he murmured, fleetingly kissing my hand before leaving.
Christian
"Here we are," I said triumphantly.
It had taken a while to find but we were standing outside Mason's apartment. I took hold of the handle but it was locked. I squeezed harder, expecting it to pop open. But then I remembered I didn't have the super human strength I used to. Sometimes I forgot.
"Try knocking," Juliet said with a wry smile.
I mimicked her voice under my breath and she smiled, elbowing me. I dodged and pounded my fist on the door.
It swung open and Mason was standing there.
"Hey Christian," he greeted us. "How are you?"
He didn't seem to have noticed Juliet's petite frame behind me yet. She stepped into view and he froze. She'd gone pretty pale as well.
"Juliet?"
"Mason?"
I looked between the two, staring coldly at one another. "You guys know each other?"
We were interrupted when two loud bickering voices emerged in the hallway.
"I didn't need you to drive me here."
"How else would you get here? You lost your license and you're not allowed to use magic while Christian's girlfriend is here."
"How would you know that? Have you been spying on me and Mason?"
"The walls are thin Alex, remember that when you decide to 'have fun' with Mason one day."
They sounded incredibly familiar and seconds later, the people to who those voices belonged entered the apartment, looking thoroughly pissed off.
"Juliet?" Justin said in wonder.
"Justin?"
"Alex!"
We all turned to face Alex who had just piped up with her own name. "Sorry," she said with a grin. "Just wanted to be a part of this reunion."
"Will someone please tell what the hell is going on?" I thundered. I was past all the name calling; I just wanted to know how both Mason and Justin knew Juliet and how she knew them. And why her and Mason were staring at each other quite angrily and why Justin looked like a lovelorn fool.
"You just walked into your very own love triangle," Alex whispered into my ear, indicating myself, Juliet and her brother. "Congratulations."