Hawk

Letting loose

Lyra

I finished my shift at the hospital when Gemma caught up with me.

"Do you have plans tonight?" She asked, grinning like a fool.

"The only plans I have are my sweats and binge-watching Netflix," I said.

"Not anymore. You're coming out with me tonight."

I groaned. "Gemma, no."

"Come on, Lyra. You act like an old woman."

"I just got off working a fourteen-hour shift. My feet are killing me." I lifted my croc foot and wiggled it around.

"Lyra, you're twenty-four and act like eighty. When's the last time you let loose?"

I thought about it. When was the last time I went out with my friends? Hell, I couldn't remember. I usually work and stay in.

"Exactly. You haven't been out in forever since you and Ridge broke up."

"Which I'm good with." I shrugged with my hands on my waist.

"Ridge has no issue getting back out there."

"Ridge had no issue getting back out there while we dated. I regret dating a doctor." I shook my head and rolled my eyes.

I met my ex when I got a job at the hospital. All the women wanted to date him because he was young and hot. He ended up asking me out. I thought things were good until I caught him in the supply room with another nurse. Silly me for thinking he was a catch. It didn't help he was much older than me. People would call those daddy issues for dating an older man.

"Come on. Liz wants to go out and have some fun." Gemma gave me puppy dog eyes until I caved.

"Fine, but I'm not dressing in a skimpy dress. I prefer my ass not to hang out."

Gemma squealed and did a happy dance. She might have won this time, but not the next time.

I grabbed my stuff and left before I ran into Doctor Cheat. I didn't need to have a run-in with my ex. Luckily, I escaped without seeing Dr. Cheat. He's probably boning his next victim in the supply closet.

I climbed into my car and drove to my apartment. When I got home, I laid down for a few hours sleep. I didn't need to turn into a cranky ass because of lack of sleep. I even set my alarm so I didn't oversleep.

*******
My alarm on my phone went off, waking me from my much-needed nap. I glanced at the time and noticed Gemma and Liz would be here soon to drag me to some random club where drunk guys groped me. Ugh.

I turned on the shower and got in, forgetting to adjust the temperature. I danced around to avoid the scalding water before it balanced out. This is what happens when you take a nap after working a fourteen-hour shift. Once I showered, washed, and shaved all the necessary body areas, I dried off and searched for a dress. I found a little black dress that didn't show my ass. I didn't need any drunk guys, thinking they had a shot. Nothing is worse than having someone drunk grope you. They're like an octopus with their hands suctioning to your ass or tits.

After dressing, I fixed my hair and added a touch of makeup. Less is more, in my opinion. Plus, I wasn't looking to impress anyone.

Gemma and Liz arrived right on time. Liz tossed me a paper sack. I opened it to find cheeseburgers and hugged her in thanks.

"I figured you were hungry since you didn't eat," Liz said.

"How do you know I didn't eat?" I asked.

"Lyra, you come home and go to bed after a shift. It's not until crazy forces you to eat."

Tala balked at Liz's name for her and huffed. My friends know I'm a werewolf and have met my wolf. They know not to say anything to anyone. It didn't help when I dated Dr. Cheat since Tala didn't like him. I should have realized my wolf was more intelligent than me since I have terrible taste in men. I doubt that will ever change.

"You can stuff your face in the car," Gemma said, pushing me out the door.

"You never told me where we're going!" I yelled.

"It's a surprise!"

Great. Shoot me now.

*******
Hawk

With Nova settled, the club threw a party to blow off steam. It didn't help that Loki paced around in my head, breaking my concentration on club business. I couldn't focus on the current paperwork and took a break. People filled the clubhouse as the brothers partied. I didn't care as long as humans didn't discover our secrets.

I made my way to the bar, grabbed a beer, and talked to a brother when a girl in a skimpy outfit started rubbing up against me. Usually, I would take the girl to my office to let off some steam, but not tonight. The girl was doing nothing for me except irritating the piss out of me.

I finally had to tell her to fuck off. She stomped off in a huff. Fucking bitches. They're always ready to hop on your dick, hoping you'll make them your old lady. I had no interest in making anyone my old lady until a scent smacked me in the face.

I whipped my head around until my eyes landed on three girls who just entered the clubhouse, but I zeroed in on the one in a little black dress that hugged her curves in all the right places. She had black hair and light blue eyes that were almost like ice. Not to mention her button nose and plump lips.

Loki yipped in my head and nudged me to move my ass to this raven beauty. My feet moved independently while my motorcycle boots thumped against the floorboards. The two girls with the beauty left and headed to the bar, leaving her alone. Perfect until I saw a brother make his way to her.

I moved quickly to intercede the beauty before anyone else did, surprising her. She stared at me and blinked with her plump lips parted slightly.

"I didn't mean to scare you," I said, my voice huskier than intended.

"You didn't scare me. Maybe surprise, but not scared," she said.

"You don't seem afraid."

She leaned forward, showing a bit of cleavage. "Should I be?" She leaned back and smiled.

I puckered my lips before shaking my head. "Not at all."

"Then I'm good." She shrugged.

"I didn't get your name." What the fuck is wrong with me? I don't flirt. I take women to my office and fuck them before sending them on their way.

"Hmm." She tapped her finger to her plump lips. "That depends."

"On what?"

She lowered her hand and gave me a mischievous smile. "Are you friend or foe?"

I leaned into her, enjoying this little game. "I can be whatever you want me to be, beauty."

She arched her brow, not realizing how fucking sexy it made her. "I'll go with a friend at the moment."

"Then friend it is. Where are your friends?" I scanned the area for the girls she came with.

"Probably trying to meet a guy." She shrugged.

"So, I guess you need someone to keep you company then."

"On one condition."

"What's that?"

"I need a drink."

"You got it." I glanced at the bar and whistled, getting the prospect's attention.

He caught my gaze as I lifted my beer to him. He nodded, grabbed a beer, and brought it to me before returning to the bar.

I handed the beauty the beer. "How about we sit?" I nodded to an empty booth.

"Lead the way."

I led her to the booth with my hand on her lower back. We slid into it and talked while her friends were busy. It didn't help when Loki finally spoke with the one word I wasn't expecting to hear again.

Mate!

Fuck.

This is a sneak peek of Hawk's story.