The First Wolf's Moon by Savannah Turberville (thriller books to read TXT) 📕

"You owe me." I dropped my bag and walked back to where Nathan and Natalie stood. I then tapped Natalie on the shoulder.

"Okay Ms. Queen Bee let me fill you in on something. Nathan doesn't want you. He doesn't even like you. Why? I don't know I just met you today. SO what's going to happen is I'm going to take Nathan here away from you and your going to deal with it." I said. I then took Nathan's hand and pulled him toward my truck away from Natalie. Who just stood there stunned. When I took Nathan's hand I felt my skin begin to tingle. 

"Now your in the clear." I said when we reached my truck. I then made the mistake in meeting Nathan's stare. I got lost in his eyes. The feeling that I could tell him anything overwhelmed me. My hand in his felt as right as if my hand was made to fit in his. 

"Uh.. You should probably be going." Nathan said taking his hand out of mine. 

"Yeah." I said akwardly averting my gaze. I got in my truck and started it up. I had to get away from Nathan and get my thoughts together but apart of me didn't want to leave. "Bye."

"Bye." And with that I left. The rest of the day went by in a daze. I couldn't stop thinking about Nathan and the way he made me feel. I also thought about Clara and Seth and how they seem so familiar. Before I knew it it was dark and it was time for me to go to sleep.

 Everyday that has pass since then has been really great. I only hang out with Nathan, Clara and Seth and Natelie has kept her distance. Everything was perfect. Even though every time I get near Nathan confusing and overwhelming feelings consume me. Every night I lie awake wondering why I feel like this? Why is it every time I get near him I feel as if he is my knight in shining armor? Sometimes it even feels like when we make eye contact the world goes away and it's only the two of us. Confusing as it all is I know that if I tell him about anything I feel he'll back away and keep his distance from me and I don't think that is something I can take. Besides the death stares I get from Natalie always make my day. Pulling into the school parking lot I saw a red corvet parked in my parking spot. I sighed and pulled in next to it. It was a fancy car that I never seen before. A teacher must have got a raise or something, I thought admiring the neat paint job and the nice silver rims it had. 

"Hey, April!" Clara yelled near the entrance of the school. She waved me over. I nodded and headed toward them. During the past weeks I began to control the whole 'telepathy' thing that we all shared. I've learn to block them out and keep certain thoughts out of their reach. Which has been handy lately.

"Hey guys." I said looking back one last time to see the red corvet.

"Whacha looking at?" Seth asked following my gaze.

"The red corvet over there. It's pretty nice. I wonder who ownes it?"

"Ethan!" Nathan growled. I turn toward him and wished I hadn't. His green eyes were blazing with hatred. He squared his jaw and balled up his fist as he stared intently at the red corvet. Looking at Nathan made me fear for the owner of the red corvet's life and made me shiver. I gently put my hand on his shoulder. When I did he began to relax . Seeing this, instantly, my fear vanished and the feeling of something much more pleasant took it's place. Nathan looked toward me and smiled a care free smile. I was glad to have the Nathan I knew back. I was curious about this Ethan person but I knew I couldn't ask Nathan about it. I had to wait to ask Seth or Clara.

"So, whose ready to start today off with a bang?" I said hoping to calm my now tense friends. It worked. 

"I am, but I'm still trying to get my schedule changed so I can be in 3rd, 5th, and 6th period with you. So, you don't have to face the Evil Natalie by yourself." Clara whined. I smirked and then punched her in her arm.

"Didn't I tell you not to worry about it. I can handle Natalie and anything her and her  followers throw at me."

"Yeah, I know but it would be nice to have every period with you so you don't feel like your alone." 

"Oh come on that's not the case. I know y'all have my back and for that I am grateful. Besides the only one who really needs to worry about Natalie is this stud muffin here who she has a HUGE crush on." I said pushing Nathan toward Seth. Seth caught him and pushed him toward Clara.

"Oh yeah. Hey baby lets go to the janitor's closet and make out." Clara said trying to mimicked Natalie's voice. We all laughed. The bell then rung. 

"Okay guys, I'll see y'all in 1st period." I said sitting down on the concrete ramp next to the steps. I always waited here so I wouldn't be like a bumper car bumping into everyone until I got to my locker. A few times Nathan and Clara would try to stay and sit with me but I didn't want to make them late. I stared at the ground as I began to gather my thoughts together when a pair of shiny black and red Nike's came into my view. I looked up to see a guy with shaggy brown hair that was brushed to the side and piercing red eyes. I could see his broad chest and shoulders through his gray t-shirt. From where I sat he was a good 6'2 and very good-looking.

"Hey, I'm new here and I was wondering if you could show me where the office is?" He said. His vioce was full of kindness but held a dangerous secret. I turned to see if the hall was almost cleared.

"Go straight and it's right around the corner." I said pionting the way as I got up and gathered my stuff. I left him there and made my way to Mr. Andrews. I entered the classroom right before the tardy bell rung. Mr. Andrews was about to start his lesson when a knock interrupted him.

"Come in." Opening the door was the guy from earlier. From the corner of my eye I saw Nathan and Seth tense up. I turned to see Clara with a shocked look on her face as she stared at the new kid. "And who might you be?"

"My name is Ethan Smith." The new guy said slightly nodding toward the class when he saw me.

"Ah, a new student, you can sit next to Ms. Banks if you like." The seat to my right was empty because the kid who sat there before moved away.Ethan nodded and headed my way. "You wouldn't have to be the brother of a Natalie Smith would you?"

"Yes, sir."

"Well, let's hope you don't take after her." Ethan nodded again and sat down. Something inside me sent a electrical shock through me as I glanced at Ethan out the corner of my eye. He caught me looking at him several times and smiled. Making me blush a bright red. If this goes on I'll be the color of a tomato by the time I get out of here,  I thought  as I tried to stay focused on what Mr. Andrews was teaching, but something kept compelling me to look at him. From the looks of it it wasn't only me. Every girl in the classroom, except Clara, was looking at him. As if he was a special, delicious prize ready to be devoured. I smirked but when I turned toward Nathan his anger from this morning had returned. I sighed and put my head down.  Today is going to be another long day,  I thought as I looked out the window. Seeing the cloudless baby blue sky and the bright green of the forest that surrounded the school always gave me a sense of peace. I sat there looking out and basking in the feeling of peace when the bell rang and it was time to go to Mrs. Deevill's class.

"Clara do you think I could just stay here and let you go and deal with the Evil Bitch." I whined. Clara rolled her eyes and just grabbed my arm. Pulling me out of my seat as she cast a glance toward Ethan.

"So your name is April?" Ethan asked. Clara froze making her grasp become like a iron shackle. Her nails began to dig into my skin.

"Um... Clara your hurting me." I said trying to pull my arm out of her grasp, but she acted as if she didn't hear me. With a final tug I was out of her grip and lost my balance making me fall into Ethan. He smiled.

"Are you okay?"

"Yea-"

"She's fine." Nathan said pulling me behind him. Realization set in. 

"Is this the Ethan who owns the red corvet?" I directed my question to Clara. She nodded. They stared at each other for what felt like hours.

"It's time for you all to go to your next class." Mr. Andrews said.

 "So, where do your go next, April?" Ethan asked not taking his eyes off Nathan.

"That's none of your business." Clara growled. I rolled my eyes.

"Okay  let's be good children and go to our next class." I said leaving them there. I was annoyed and I wasn't about to be dragged into their little fued. Running down the hall I made it to Mrs. Deevill's class before the tardy bell rung. Taking my seat I noticed there was something off. I scanned the room and noticed that, even when Nathan sat next to me , Natalie didn't pay attention to me. I guess, I should be happy but it wasn't like Natalie to just leave me alone. Usually she would greet me with some bitchy comment but not today. What was so special about today? I eyed her until she turned toward me. Narrowing her eyes she lifted up her left hand slowly and flipped me off. I smirked. That's much better, I thought as I pulled out my notebook for this class and began to look around until a familiar face made me freeze. Two seats up from me on the last row was Ethan. I turned to see Nathan trying his hardest to focus on Mrs. Deevill but I could tell he was about to lose it.

"Nathan, are you okay?" I asked. He looked at me and relaxed. Smiling he nodded and looked ahead again. He was lying, because of the way he set his jaw and because of his fist clenching and un-clenching told me his self-control was fading fast. "Don't lie to me."

"Yeah, don't lie to her Nathan."   Ethan said. I turned toward him abruptly, shocked that he could hear us and speak telepathicly as well. My