Chapter 18
Lexi
After Luther pulled me away from Aiden I was able to calm down pretty fast. My eyes were back to normal by the time we went into the coffee shop. Being around Luther is relaxing. I didn’t feel angry anymore. As soon as I saw Luther all my anger left. So far Luther hasn’t brought up what happened. I’m hoping he doesn’t because I will have to admit how odd I am. I used to be good at hiding it but lately it is getting harder and harder.It is probably the stress of school and not sleeping because of those damn dreams.
After we got our drinks Luther suggested we walk around since it was a nice day. We walked in silence for a few minutes. It was like we didn’t need to talk. Just enjoying each other's company. Our hands would brush from time to time and I would feel the sparks just like the first time we met. I don’t know what they mean but I like it. I like the way it feels. The downside is I am very turned on. I have never been turned on unless you count the one time with Aiden but his attitude fixed that problem. When Luther’s hand brushed mine again I couldn’t resist. I hooked my pinky with his. A cheesy move but I like it.
Look, this is my first date I have ever been on. I don't know what to do. All I can think about when I look at Luther is what he looks like without clothes. What is wrong with me? I guess I made the right move though because Luther lets go of my hand and wraps his arm around my shoulders instead pulling me close. “ That’s better,” he said, smiling down at me. I have to agree but now my nipples have tighten pushing against my bra uncomfortably. I am so glad I’m wearing a thick coat so Luther can’t see the effect he has.
Luther leads me across the street around the playground to the gazebo. He brushes off the bench and helps me sit. “ Lexi, I have to ask. The curiosity is driving me nuts. What happened with that guy back there?” Luther asked. So much for avoiding the topic. I guess it is better to get this over with. Once he finds out I'm far from normal he will freak and take off. It will be easier since I’m not too invested. It is just one date after all.
I sigh and look at Luther “ I honestly don’t know. It has only happened one time before. And I have learned to control it since then. I have worked hard to maintain control so I don’t freak people out. I get it if you are freaked too and want to leave. I wouldn’t blame you.” Luther grabs my hands in his and pulls me so I’m almost sitting on his lap. “ Lexi, what I saw didn’t bother me. I was just curious. I want to get to know you. All of you. You being a little different isn’t going to chase me off.”
“ Really?” I asked. I was shocked that he didn’t get scared off. Most people would if they saw someone’s whole body glowing. “ Do you want to tell me what happened? Maybe we can figure it out together.” Luther suggested. Why not? If he truly wanted to know about me why not start here. I explained how Aiden had asked me to talk and how until that moment he avoided me like I was contagious or something. I told Luther how Aiden insulted me and said some shit about his pack and family would never accept me. And the odd future Alpha stuff and a weird rejection.
“ I just couldn’t control myself. I was angry.” I said. “ At the rejection?” Luther asked. “ No, I could care less about that. And it didn’t make any sense to me anyway. I was angry at the insults and his arrogance. I never pursued him. I always stayed away from him. I felt like he was attacking me for no reason. So I lost control. I knew in my head I should rain it in but my heart wouldn’t let me. I was always the odd one. The freak. Aiden was just another in that list. I lashed out. I started repeating the silly rejection speech just to make him happy. But Jesse interrupted and you showed up.”
“ And you said it happened before. The whole body glowing thing?” Luther asked. I nod. “ Um yea. The night my parents were killed. I don’t remember much. My parents hid me when some people broke into our house. My grandma found me in the hiding place. She had to tell me my parents died. I lost it that night too. I didn’t stop glowing until my grandma collapsed on the floor. After that day my grandma and a family friend trained me to control the glowing and a few other things.” I told him.
Luther sat silent for a minute while I waited. I still expected him to get up and walk off. “ So the glowing is emotion based?” Luther asked. “ For the most part, yes. The stronger the emotion the brighter the glow. There are a few other times it happens.” I said. “ Your grandmother, collapsing. Did she say what happened?” he asked. Wow he wasn’t kidding when he said he wanted to get to know me.
“ She told me she could feel me. My heartbreak, my sorrow, my pain turned up to thousands. She could feel it all and it was too much for her.” I said. I was relieving that time in my mind. I didn’t notice that I had grabbed the bench until it snapped in my hand. I looked down at the piece of wood in my hand. “ Shit.” I whispered. I moved my hand hoping Luther wouldn’t notice but I was too late. He grabbed my hand and his eyes got big when he saw. I did a nervous chuckle “ Just another thing to add to the list of me not being normal.”
“ Lexi, yes it is odd that you can do those things. I get the feeling there is more you aren’t telling me. But we can talk about that another time. When you are ready. But it doesn’t change the fact that I like you a lot. You are different. I like that you are different.” Luther says. I’m shocked that he hasn’t run. I don’t know why I did what I did but it felt right. I leaned in and kissed Luther.
It was just a peck first and I went to pull away. Luther placed his hands on the sides of my head holding me in place as he kissed me back. He licked my bottom lip and I gasped, not expecting it. He used that to slip his tongue into my mouth. I have never been kissed before so I hope I was doing this right. I twisted my tongue with his. And the sparks I felt before intensified. It felt like my entire body was lighting up. In a good way. We pulled back when we needed air.
But I was gasping. “ Was that good? I have never kissed anyone. I wasn’t sure if I did it right.” I said. I know my face must be turning red. I wish I could blame it on the cold. “ It was perfect. I am thrilled to be able to share your first kiss. I hope to share more firsts.” I blushed harder. Luther laughed and looked between us. “ You are glowing again. We both are.” I looked and saw we were surrounded by a warm blue light. I laughed with him because he didn’t care that I made us glow. He seemed happy about it.
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