Chapter 13

*Kassandra’s Pov*




It was late in the evening, and I was at my new apartment unpacking. The bed needed building, and so did some of the other furniture. Urgh, maybe I should have hired someone to do this.

Well, guess this was what brothers were for! Although Savi and Liana were also going to help. Joana had said she’d come, but I knew she had enough helped dad with work.

Besides, I did not want dad to know where I was, I seriously needed everyone to get out of my hair.

"So, Austin still a fuck boy?" Savi asked,

I smirked, remembering her crush on him, one she always denied, and I often felt that Austin may have had the same feelings. But I super appreciated that he didn’t hit on her, considering what a douche he is when it comes to women.

Then what are you doing Kas? Letting Xander Aldino play you like this. The escapade from the toilets earlier made my cheeks go red, and I turned back to the box I was opening.

My hair was up in a messy bun atop my hair, wearing a lime neon crop top and black yoga pants.

"Austin will never change." Liana said, although she had her own friends, she knew Savi pretty well too.

"Guess not, fuck boys are always fuck boys."

"Isn’t the term quite harsh?" Liana giggled.

"Bitch no, those boys are players and I aint ever going to apologise for calling them out for what they are." Savi said, making me burst out laughing.

"Damn right you are." I said hi-fiving her before putting some music on. "Once Austin comes, Liana, order pizza, my treat." I swayed my hips to the music as I began to take the cardboard boxes that belonged to the bed to the bedroom.

Jesus! This was so fucking heavy!

"I’ll help." Savi said coming over, "What the hell is it made of? Rocks?"

"Solid oak actually." I replied smirking.

"Nice."

"Yeah, I know. Here let’s place it down I’ll get Austin to start working on it, although there’s the cabinets, shelves, and TV stand to do as well."

"Make him work till late." She smirked.

"Oh, I will be. How are Sierra and Jayce?"

"Great Jayce is actually minding Sierra right now."

"Ah, I owe him! You should have just brought them with you."

"Na Sierra has to get to bed on time."

We carried the next box to the bedroom, and I swear I was already getting out of breath.

"You’re a great sister." I teased but honestly, I was so damn proud of her.

She flashed me a killer smile just as the door went.

"I’ll get it!" Liana called.

"Thanks!" I shouted back, making our way back to the open living area.

"Damn your ass looks so fine in those pants." Savi whispered, making me wiggle my hips.

"Oh yeah? I do think I have a cute ass…" I trailed off, giving it a light tap when I froze, staring at the four men that stood in my lounge with a worried looking Liana trying to blend into the background.

Well girl you don’t need to pretend to blend. I just embarrassed myself in front of these four… Damn!

My stomach did a flip at the sight of Xander, who was smirking arrogantly.

Austin looked plain amused. The other two were Michael, who I knew was a werewolf and was part of Xander’s pack. He was in our high school growing up, and the last boy was the son of one of dad’s friends. One of the elite families of the city, Brandon.

Kill me fucking now, I looked a mess... Well, did it matter? Yeah, it did when Xander’s eyes were piercing into me.

"Hey Savannah, Liana, Kassandra. By the way, I agree, nice ass." Brandon said, making Xander’s eyes flash.

I tried not paying attention to that, remembering his touch from earlier, and it made heat rush between my legs.

"Austin… care to share why you brought your friends?" I asked, raising my eyebrows at him.

"The more hands, the quicker it is going to get done. Besides, some of these boys are really good with woodwork and shit." Austin said.

"Ouch! I knew he dissed me right there!" Brandon said,

Well, I couldn’t deny he was a very self-centred jerk, with his red hair, flawless pale skin, refined jaw and plump lips… Yeah, he spent more time in front of a mirror than getting his hands dirty. I often wondered how he was even Austin’s friend considering how self-centred he was, but it was clear that they were all cocky dickheads.

"I think we could use all the hands we can get." Savannah said, placing her hands on her hips. "One of you can get these boxes straight to the bedroom, and the other one can take the boxes to the correct rooms. Pretty boy, you can get the dishes unboxed."

Brandon smirked. "Really? Can’t I just unpack her clothing? I wouldn’t mind seeing her lingeri-ouch man!"

Austin had just elbowed him hard. I guess he deserved that big time!

"There’s the bed to join, and there are two shelves and TV stand for this room. Oh, and some other bits of drilling that need doing." I said, trying not to look at Xander, who as always, was looking too good for his own damn good.

"I’ll take the bed, and you can help." His sexy seductive voice came as he began walking towards me. His intense blue eyes looked me over once more, before he brushed past me, I bit my lip and nodded smoothly.

"Okay then, let's do this."

"I’ll get the boxes in the correct rooms." Michael added.

"Then that leaves me with the shelves. You can help me." Austin said, looking at Savannah.

"Or you can help me, I'm sure I can build a lot better than you." She said tossing her hair and walking to the flat-packed shelf, and began cutting open the packaging.

I turned, my heart thundering as I made my way to the bedroom. Alone again, I didn’t trust us alone, I didn’t trust me.

I walked into the bedroom to see he had taken his jacket off and damn, those fine muscles were enough to get me in a mess. His shirt clung to the plains of his perfect torso, and every time he moved, his muscles flexed.

He began ripping open the boxed with ease.

"Get the screw packets out and open them all." He said as he picked up the long wooden planks.

I nodded, quickly doing as he said, he wasn’t looking at me and I was glad. Michael came in a few times, carrying the boxes that went into my bedroom. Placing them in a neat row near the wall.

"Umm, do you mind telling Liana to order the food?" I said to him.

"Sure." He said, with a polite nod, he was the most reserved from all of Austin’s friends.

"Thanks." I said, turning back to the bits and bobs of metal, opening up the instructions paper.

Xander was fast. He had laid the entire frame out and was already aligning them. I mouthed along to the songs that were playing outside pretty loudly so that you could hear it in here.

"Pass me the washers" He said, now glancing up at me.

"Washer…" I said scanning the screws, I was so bad at this stuff.

"The circle ring things" He added, mockingly glancing up at me.

Our eyes met, and I quickly looked down, picking up a few and giving him a glare.

"Here you go," I said, passing them to him quickly, I scanned the instructions, readying the next set of screws he would need. I thought I saw him smirk, but I must have imagined it as he continued joining the bed as Michael brought the stuff in.

Most of the stuff belonged to the bedroom, and it took him quite a while. Liana had popped in too to ask what we wanted from out.




The bed was soon done, and I began stripping the mattress of its plastic covering. He came over, his arm brushing mine, making me gasp softly. Those tingles were so intense. With one fell pull, he had the mattress uncovered, carrying it over to the bed, I held one side, but it was clear he didn’t need my help the moment he flipped it onto the bed, making me fall face forward onto it.

"Whoa! How much strength do you have!" I groaned, rubbing my nose.

He cocked a brow. "You’re fucking weak." He leaned over, and my heart skipped a beat as I looked at the hand he placed on the mattress near my shoulder. "And I agree… that’s one fucking fine ass."

My stomach knotted and a rush of pleasure went to my lower regions, and I bit my lip, my eyes fluttering shut when his hand palmed my ass before he delivered a sharp slap, making me gasp. He smirked and moved back. How did he leave me hot and bothered?

"Now what?" He asked as if he hadn’t just teased me all over again.

"You can do the small drawers now." I said with a toss of my hair.

"Nice room, by the way. The bed looks good too." He said as he got to work.

My heart fluttered once again and I glanced at the bed, biting my lip, or more like imagining the two of us on it. I knew he was probably being careful as Michael wasn’t far and the bedroom door was open.

"Thanks." I replied by simply gathering up the cardboard and packaging and placing it in one corner. The bedside tables would be done pretty fast, and I left him to it and entered the bathroom to make the markings for the soap dish, and other bathroom accessories in my ensuite.

I looked around the stunning bathroom. It had a corner bath, a toilet, a sink with a counter and shelves, plus a huge walk-in shower large enough to host four people with three overhead showers.

 I actually couldn’t wait to move in. I glanced at one of the large square showerheads. It looked to be at an angle.

Being me, who liked everything perfect, I reached up to adjust it, but I was a little short, it was too high. Now it's annoying me!

I looked around, catching sight of one of the boxes containing my toiletries. I grabbed it placing it on the shower floor, and reached for the head, it was still pretty high, damn! I tiptoed, reaching up for it.

"I'm done with cabinets, is there anything else that needs-"

I gasped, startled by Xander’s silent entrance. My knee knocked the shower lever, knocking it back, and a downpour of ice-cold water drenched me, making me scream, my foot slipped and the box skidded, I lost my balance, falling backwards.

Gasping when a strong pair of arms caught me. The shock of his touch went through me. One of his arms was around my upper back, his fingers brushing the side of my chest, the other arm around my thighs as he caught me bridal style.

I stared up into his glowing eyes as water showered down on both of us. His hair fell in front of his eyes and my heart was hammering, I gazed into his eyes, unable to stop myself from reaching up and brushing his wet locks off his face, staring into those gorgeous eyes of his.

I saw his gaze fall to my breasts before he looked away and reality settled in when I heard the sound of running footsteps and the others appeared at the door staring at the both of us dripping wet.