He digs the knife into my arm, painfully deep. I cry out and as I lift my head to scream out to the moon goddess, we make eye contact. We both are so shocked by what's happened, that we momentarily forget that there is a knife in my arm. And that my mate put it in. Once my subconscious catches up to me, I cry out again, making Xavier curse loudly and pull out the knife. Unstrapping me from the torture board. He sets me down and looks at me. At the same time, we both utter a word. "Mate." He softly says. "Fuck." I swear. Oh shit! He's my mate! - Xavier Huntington is an extremely possessive Alpha, who is very protective over his Mate, Annachi. Annachi is, well, anarchy. She's tough, stubborn and has no problem saying what she thinks. Only time will tell how this story will end.

Not being able to kiss, date or even talk to boys can really suck the fun out of a teenage girl's life. But that and a lot of trouble is the whole package you get with eight overprotective brothers.

The rules were simple, 1) no kissing 2) come whenever it happens 3) no one knows 4) never go in the attic 5) never be afraid to ask for a ride & 6) no falling in love A girl with anxiety. A boy with popularity. Two neighbors. When she goes to phsyco therapy, her therapist recommends finding an "anchor person" who she feels safe around. He was the only one she could think of. No one would ever think it, but they might just break all the rules. Or will a secret be discovered and it can't be forgiven.

"I'd much rather have my head between her legs than yours." *** SEQUEL TO CONTRONYM Life is never kind to the broken. Then again, aren't we all broken? I've faced the sexists, the egotistics, the rapists, the catalysts; everyone is an asshole in their own right. Sadly, I'm maxing out on how much more hardship I can take. Griffin Riley used to be my enemy and the cause of my many headaches but now he seems to be my pain medication that takes the aches away. But nothing good can last forever. Maybe we'll be the exception. A girl can hope. But between the stress, high stakes, jealousy, fights, trials, the media, school, life changing scares, and most importantly; Lacrosse, our relationship will be put through the ringer. I just hope we aren't smushed to death.