A/N: Thanks to Niffer01, Love.Always.Alice.and.Jasper, guardian music angel, Raging Raven, Bookworm since birth, Angelsgift00 and a.samfor their reviews of the last chapter. I'm soooo sorry I took so long to post this chapter. I had a plan where this story was going to end up, but I felt after the last chapter that it was starting to drift a little. So I sat down and planned out all the twists and turns, and hopefully it's back on track. That being said, we're still on the same day as before, but I promise it's important to the development of the story. If anyone has any questions or ideas, feel free to email me.

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Reid stormed through the hallways, fuming. It doesn't mean anything? Bullshit! Reid had seen the look in her eyes, he had felt her shiver. He knew she liked him, and he'd be damned before he let her strut around pretending it was nothing.

He didn't know whether she was embarrassed, teasing or whether she genuinely believed what she had said, but he knew better. And he was going to prove it, make her admit that she was attracted to him. Because the truth was, he was definitely attracted to her.

Reid liked a lot of girls, it was true, but they usually either never gave him a second look, or they feel straight into his arms. There was no challenge. The girls that he 'dated' were usually only after one thing, not that he was complaining.

But there was something about Talia, something that flashed in her eyes, something about the way she acted that was just a little bit…off. He couldn't quite figure it out, but damn if it wouldn't be fun trying!

After formulating his plan, he made his way back to the dining hall, where the rest of the group were still talking. She was leaning close to Baby Boy, listening intently as he animatedly explained something. He felt a flash of jealousy shoot through him at the sight of them so close, but reminded himself that Ty hadn't shown any interest in her beyond friendship.

Standing next to her, he waited until her had her attention.

"What's you next class?"

She stared for a moment, and then answered, "Honours Latin."

He quirked and eyebrow, surprised, but said nothing, just taking a step back and nodding his head towards the doors. As they pushed through the swinging doors, he slipped his arm back around her shoulders, enjoying the feel of her lithe body next to his.

"You seemed surprised to see me, Babe. Why is that?"

"Well, yeah. You kinda stormed off. I thought maybe I said to piss you off." She looked at him questioningly. He could see no lie in her eyes.

"You? Never! I just had something to do. I couldn't have you wandering around Spencer alone. You might me attacked by ravenous wolves or something," he smirked.

At the mention of wolves, he felt her stiffen. Hmmm. "Not scared of wolves, are you?"

She seemed to gather herself. "No. But let me guess…" She tapped her chin, obviously mimicking him. "…If I was, you'd protect me, right?"

"Don't count on it Babe, I'm the baddest wolf of them all," he purred in her ear. She barked a laugh. Not the reaction I was expecting.

"Reid, you're just a puppy!" she laughed, shaking her head. He frowned at how his seduction was going.

As they turned a corner, they were greeted with the sight of Aaron Abbot and Kira Snider making out against the wall.

"Geez, get a room Abbot! Now we'll have to wash our eyes out with bleach," Reid smirked, guiding Talia past them.

"Fuck off, Garwin!" Abbot sneered back.

"Yeah, take your whore and get lost," Kira added with a flounce.

Reid stiffened in anger, but before he could reply, Talia stepped forward, saying to Kira with false sweetness, "Hi! I don't think we've been properly introduced. I'm Talia, and you are…?"

"Kira. Let me guess, another transfer from the Boston Public?" She replied, her sneer matching Abbot's.

"Actually, I'm from Chicago. And if I were you, I'd look in the mirror before I started calling other people whores," Talia remarked, eyeing Kira's dishevelled appearance and flushed face.

Grabbing Reid's hand, she swept off quickly, leaving Aaron and Kira spluttering behind them. After a few moments, she tried to let go of his hand, but he wasn't having any of it.

"Sorry about that, Kira's a class-A bitch," Reid remarked. She just smiled. Deciding to push his luck, he faced her, placed his hands on her hips and walked her slowly back against the wall, his blue eyes fixed on her. She was staring up at him, her strange grey eyes wide with shook. He lowered his head until his lips were inches from hers, and growled, "They did give me a few ideas, though."

Her breathing hitched and he let a smile play across his mouth. Just as he was about to dip his head the final inch to kiss her, the bell rang and he pulled back, smiling casually. "You'd better get to class."

With that, he turned and walked towards his own class, not looking back. Yes, this is definitely going to be fun.


Damn, damn, damn, DAMN! I am so screwed!

He had almost kissed her. She had almost kissed him. Why hadn't he kissed her?

Damn!

Her mind went in circles, and she couldn't focus in Latin, earning her the disdain of the professor. When class finished, he was waiting, but she couldn't meet his gaze. He chuckled, capturing her hand and leading her on to her next class.

Jerk.

Suddenly her whole world dimmed, the din of students around her faded and her entire consciousness focused on one thing.

His thumb.

His thumb, which was rubbing gently back and forth against her knuckles.

That simple touch sent desire shooting through her, overwhelming her other senses. She walked through the hallways in a daze, allowing Reid to guide her.

Suddenly the touch was gone and she could think again.

"See ya later, Babe," he said before disappearing in the throng of rushing students.

Again, Talia zoned out during class, trying to figure out what was going on with her. With them. She had never been this attracted to a guy before. And it wasn't as though she had live a sheltered life.

She had grown up surrounded by strong Alpha-men types, and because weres needed to be nude to transform, they had very few inhibitions when it came to walking around butt-nekid, many of them looking like they had just stepped off a playgirl shoot. They were everything a woman could want, tall, strong, hunky and sexy. But although she'd more than her fair share of offers, she'd never been that interested in them.

But Reid, he was different than he guys she was used to. Although he seemed to like to take charge, he wasn't totally domineering like most Lycan males, and he had a playful side that most puppies lost when they reached puberty. She hadn't known him that long, so the attraction she felt wasn't emotional, but they definitely had chemistry.

Too bad she might have to kill him. She definitely didn't want to have to, not any of them, but her first loyalty was to the pack, and if they were a threat, they'd have to be taken out. The thought made her uncomfortable, but she managed to convince herself that it wouldn't be a problem. That she could get close to them, but still do what was needed. Only, I can't tell Willem, he'll get the wrong idea.

She reasoned that getting to know Reid was part of her mission here, and as long as she kept herself in check, it was okay if the was attracted to him.

And really, really wanted him to kiss her.


Once again he took her hand, this time leading her back to the dorms.

"You really don't need to do this, Reid. I can find my way back to my room," she said, trying to think past the devilish movement of his thumb again. He just shrugged.

They walked in silence as they crossed the grounds. When they reached her room, Talia turned to Reid. "Well, this is mmhf…"

She was silenced by the feel of his lips pressing softly against hers. His hands were cupping her face, and her own moved up hesitantly to rest on his lean hips.

His soft lips moved against hers, tasting, slowly; pleasure flowing through her body, making her feel languid and relaxed, yet tense and excited at the same time. His lips came back, again and again, and with every movement, she lost herself more and more. Those magical thumbs were now smoothing across her cheeks as he buried his fingers in her hairline. Her head was spinning, her body was aching and just as suddenly as his kiss began, he was gone.

She stood for a moment, trying to gather herself, and then walked into her room. She wondered how, with the simplest touches, he could make her feel so out-of-control. She had never been kissed like that before.

Just as she was beginning to get lost again remembering, a shrill tone brought her back to reality.

Picking up her cell, she looked at the name and was tempted to ignore the call, but answered, knowing it would be more trouble that it was worth.

"Hello, Will. What can I do for you?"

"I want you to come and see us on Friday. If we haven't found out anything new by then, we need a new plan of attack. We can't just keep waiting for more dead girls to turn up!" His voice was filled with frustration.

"I take it you went to see the body then?" she asked softly.

"Yeah," They were both silent for a moment. Talia had seen the rogue's work before. The girls he killed were viciously beaten and raped before they were killed. They had also been cut on strangely, which showed a level of control in the wolf that was frightening. Usually when wolves went rogue, they became mindless, feral. This wolf obviously was not.

"Have you learned anything new?"

"Since this morning?" Tal asked.

"I guess not," Pause. "So, how was you're day? Do the teachers like you?" he asked, sounding like his usual obnoxious self.

"Fuck off."