Screw My Childhood Sweetheart—His Alpha Brother Marked Me First!

My heart gave a little stutter - step at simply seeing his name on my screen . Me : Don't really have plans . I need to go to the grocery store and do some homework . The guys and I had settled into a routine of sorts . School , over to Anson's for snacks and homework , then someone would drop me off . The house was always dark when I returned . Sometimes there was takeout in the fridge , sometimes there was nothing . Every time I checked on Mom , she'd snap at me , so I'd given up . We were just two ships passing in the night .

Walking through the door of this house , I immediately felt lonely . As if all the comfort of having friends with me all day long disappeared in a flash . I had a feeling weekends would be the worst . I had hours upon hours to kill all by myself . I felt that tugging sensation along my sternum , almost as if the bones were twisting and trying to come out of my chest . I rubbed the spot , trying to alleviate the feeling . Anson : Want a ride to the grocery store ? Caspian had asked me once if I had a driver's license . I'd said yes , but I didn't like to drive .

They'd left it at that , but I knew they were curious as to the why of it all . Me : That'd be good . What time ? Anson : Pick you up in twenty ? Me : I'll be ready . Thanks , A. I threw my covers back and started for my bathroom . I took the world's fastest shower and then brushed my teeth . Tugging on a T - shirt , I paused , my fingers tracing over the skin on my arm . Two days ago , it had been a deep purple . Today , there wasn't a single sign of a bruise . I stretched out the limb , then bent it . There was no tenderness with the movement at all .

I stared at my arm as if it might give me the answer . Something weird was happening with my body . The tugging sensations in my chest , the times I felt like my skin was too tight for the rest of me , this bizarre , speedy healing . My phone buzzed on my bed , and I hurried to grab it . Anson : Here . I shoved aside the thoughts of all the freakish things happening to me and grabbed my purse . I hurried down the stairs and out to Anson's SUV . As I hopped in , I noticed the dark circles under his eyes . " Are you'okay ? " Anson took my hand in his , linking our fingers .

His whole body seemed to sigh at the contact . " Better now . " My skin hummed at the contact , my palm heating as it lay against his . Anson wasn't shy about touching me but holding my hand felt different somehow , more intimate . He gave my hand a squeeze and then released it , I missed the buzz of energy , the 17:01 Screw My Childhood Sweetheart - His Alpha Brother Marked Me First ! 33.9 % Chapter 39 warmth , as soon as it was gone . " Let's get you some groceries . " " Yeah . Thanks for driving me . " He glanced over at me as he pulled away from the curb . " Be honest .

Would you have texted one of us to ask for a ride ? " I bit my bottom lip. " The store isn't a bad walk . " " Ro , " he groaned . " We all have cars . We want to help if you need it . " " I don't need help . I could've gotten groceries on my own . " " I know you could , but you shouldn't have to . We want to make life easier for you . " " Why ? " It was the question I'd been dying to ask since the guys had befriended me . I could see now just how many people , girls and guys alike, wanted to be let into their circle . Why was I the one they'd welcomed ?

Anson met my eyes through the rearview mirror . " Isn't that what friends do ? Good ones , anyway ? " " I guess . " It felt like more though . As if there were some piece of the puzzle I was missing that the rest of them could see as clear as day . " Sounds like you haven't had very good friends in your life before . " Anson might've had a point with that one . I hadn't gotten a single phone call or email from my friends back home since I'd moved to Washington . " What about you ? Have you had good friends ? " His jaw worked back and forth . " I used to , and I think I will again .

" Knox and Anson were natural - born opposites , made to butt heads and disagree . But it seemed like they were both trying . I reached over and squeezed his leg . " You've got me . " His gaze met mine for a brief moment , but in those few seconds , so much passed through his eyes . " I do , don't I ? " " And you better be careful because you're stuck with me for life . " Anson chuckled . " I think I can live with that . " I hoped he could because the idea of losing him , losing any of them , made ard for me to breathe . A knock sounded on my bedroom door , making me jump .

It opened before I had a chance to say come in My mom appeared in my doorway , pulling her robe tighter around herself . Her eyes were a little glassy , almost unfocused . " Why haven't you been texting your father back ? " 17:01 C Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.