Touched by Forever novel Chapter 9

“Paris, let’s talk,” Ann said behind Paris. Paris was about to get up when Shysie interrupted.

“Anything you have to say to him you can say in front of us, right Paris?” Shysie asked mockingly.

Paris knew he won’t be able to talk to Ann properly with Shysie around, “can we talk later?”

“Paris, don’t be rude. The girl has something to say. Let her speak. Take a seat, after all, this is your usual table,” Shysie invited Ann to sit down.

Everyone looked at Ann, waiting to say something. “Actually, Paris, your note said you wanted to speak to me? You go first. What did you want to talk about?” Ann asked, a bit nervous with all eyes on her.

“Nothing, don’t worry about it,” Paris said hurriedly, feeling Shysies' eyes now on him.

“Ok, well, um, you see… it feels like you are stalking me, waiting at my locker, sitting behind me in class, showing up at my house, and in my bedroom,..” Ann blurted out uncomfortably.

“I was hungry and wanted to drink. I like the way you taste. You must eat a lot of meat,” Paris said quickly, defending himself even though he knew that was not the real reason. Ann was about to slap Paris when Shysie grabbed her arm. “I wouldn’t do that if I were you, you might just break your own hand. The skin might look and feel soft, but on the direct impact, it is hard as marble.”

Ann swallowed her anger. “Paris, I really don’t like you. I want you to leave me alone. To be honest, I am actually in love with someone else,” Ann said, standing up. Shysie did not stop her and let her leave.

“I actually like her mother. Lots of iron in her blood as well,” Paris tried again, talking to Shysie.

“Sounds great. I must find a way to visit her for a taste,” Shysie said, staring Paris down.

“You guys do know this is Ann and my usual table,” Jessica said, taking a seat, not about to lose the best spot in the cafeteria.

“Ann told us, but Ann and I are becoming really good friends, so I am sure she won't mind. The table is big enough for all of us,” Shysie said, smiling at Jessica and shuffling her chair a bit to be further away from Jessica, fearing she might accidentally touch her and burn her skin because of the Spirit Wolf growling at her.

“Ann, friends with a Lollipop girl like you?” Jessica asked, having no filter over her feelings.

“Excuse me? I am not a Lollipop girl!” Shysie said, feeling insulted.

Jessica does not respond and started eating her lunch, pretending not to notice the three staring at her. She started slurping her juice loudly, looking them straight in their faces while leaning backward in her chair.

Wynn found himself strangely attracted to her, but not in the Werewolf mate kind of way. Wynn also found Ann attractive, but he liked Jessica’s wittiness and the fact that she stands up against Shysie.

“So, Jessica, we hear Ann is in love. Any idea who?” Shysie asked, deliberately trying to put a wedge between the two friends.

“Wouldn’t you love to know?” Jessica asked, standing up, not showing her annoyance for not knowing first that her best friend was in love.