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    Werewolves & Romance: A Collection Of Short Stories
    Werewolves & Romance: A Collection Of Short Stories
    Werewolves & Romance: A Collection Of Short Stories
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    Werewolves & Romance: A Collection Of Short Stories

    By Eleanor Butler

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    Alex & Genevieve: A year has passed since Selena Harris walked away from Alex Kelly but as she settles into her new life Alex is suddenly thrust back into her path with devastating consequences.
    Vulnerable: Seventeen year old Lauren James prepares to expose herself to her boyfriend Archer Moore in a way that will change their relationship forever.
    Second Appearance: In the three years since she left Katarina Wolf, Harmony Hansen has managed to build the perfect life for herself or so it seems to the outside world. As she begins to lose control, Katarina re-enters her life.
    Moving On: Six months after Penny rejected him, Tyronne Hastings begins to move on with his life with a new girl, Zarah Chase but as they grow closer, something happens that shakes his world to the core.
    Second Chance: Five years have passed since Piper Jackson turned her back on Katie George. As she prepares for the release of what could become her most successful novel, Katie walks back into her life.
    The Secret: Aster Little begins to deal with the consequences of realising she is in love with her best friend.
    Cassandra Riley: With the threat of Conor breaking out of prison and her mother finding out she’s still alive, Lucy Wilson flees to England with Cassandra and Louis.
    New Crush: Three years have passed since Quinn Michele lost her first love in a house fire. As she struggles to move on and make her new relationship with Winter Tyler work, someone with a connection to her past appears who may help her love again.
    Long Distance: Is Luke Walker and Gabrielle Robinson’s eighteen month relationship strong enough to withstand a distance of 650km?
    Forbidden: Ashley Nicole loved Sydney Scott from the first moment she saw her however she never expects to see her again after a one chance meeting. What will she do when Sydney turns up again at her school as a student teacher?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEleanor Butler
    Release dateNov 11, 2015
    ISBN9781310708107
    Werewolves & Romance: A Collection Of Short Stories
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    Eleanor Butler

    I've always loved reading and had an active imagination. I was painfully shy when I was young and even now as an adult I'm still quiet. Writing is my way of processing all the things I don't like to talk about.

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      Werewolves & Romance - Eleanor Butler

      Werewolves & Romance

      A Collection Of Short Stories

      Eleanor Butler

      Copyright © Eleanor Butler 2015

      Distributed by Smashwords

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.

      All characters and events in this publication are fictitious, any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, or any events, past or present, are purely coincidental.

      Cover Design by R.Atanassova@Elementi Studio Ltd.

      eBook formatting by http://ebooklaunch.com/

      This book is dedicated to everyone who ever dared to dream. Just remember dreams can come true if you believe hard enough.

      Contents

      Alex & Genevieve

      Vulnerable

      Second Appearance

      Moving On

      Alternate Ending

      The Secret

      Cassandra Riley

      New Crush

      Long Distance

      Forbidden

      Alex & Genevieve

      It hurts to breath because every breath

      I take proves I can’t live without you.

      Anonymous

      July 2011

      I closed my eyes and let myself get lost in the music as I sang the lyrics to For Good from Wicked. My voice echoed through the school music room and instinct took over, with my fingers carefully finding the right keys. I smiled. Nothing compared to the feeling I got when I was playing the piano. I swayed a little as I disappeared a little more into the song.

      Hello, Selena. I feel like this is going to become a pattern for us, a voice suddenly said and I felt myself jump.

      I’m sorry. I didn’t realise anyone would want this room, I began as I turned. Then I saw who was behind me and the rest of my words died in my throat.

      I’m beginning to think that the only songs you actually know how to play are from Wicked, she said. I felt my hands clench into fists.

      What are you doing here, Alex? I demanded as her blue eyes met mine. She smiled, igniting the feelings inside me and I had to fight the urge to kiss her.

      I know I told you I’d wait for you but that was a year ago, she replied. I got bored and it was ridiculously easy to find the school you were attending.

      Do you not speak English? Would it help if I said it in another language? I asked. Je ne veux pas être avec vous. Comprendre? For a second Alex just looked at me before she burst into laughter.

      I didn’t know you spoke French, she said. At least I’m assuming that was French. I didn’t actually understand a word. I rolled my eyes as I gathered my music.

      I’m not sure why you’re here, Alex, and I don’t care, I said. Just stay away from me. I left the room and made my way through the school. As I reached my room, I looked down at my shaking hands.

      Quelqu'un me tuer maintenant, I muttered.

      Demi, I have to tell you something, I said as I walked into the room I had shared with her for a year. I dumped my music on my bed and turned to face her.

      You can tell me on the way to the dining hall, she said as she grabbed my wrist.

      You remember that girl I told you about? Alex Kelly? I asked as we walked quickly along the hall and began descending the staircase that led into the entrance hall.

      You mean your ex-girlfriend?

      I nodded. I was about to finish my story when a call from the principal’s doorway interrupted us.

      Ah, Selena! I looked up to see the principal, Miss Berry, walking toward us. Alex was with her and I had to resist the urge to flee.

      Hello, Miss Berry, I said. Is there something I can help you with?

      Actually, there is, she said. We have a new student starting. Selena and Demetria, this is Alex.

      Selena and I have actually met before, Alex informed Miss Berry. I lived in Blackall, Selena’s hometown, for a few months.

      Splendid, Miss Berry said. Selena, I’m going to make you Alex’s buddy. Her roommate, Jadyn, unfortunately won’t be back for three weeks. If you could just show Alex around and make her feel welcome, that would be wonderful.

      I’d be happy to help out, I said and Miss Berry smiled.

      Brilliant. Now that is sorted, let’s go and have some dinner before it’s cold, she said and led the way into the dining hall.

      "Hey! Wait up, buddy!" the shout echoed around the entrance hall as Demi and I made our way up the stairs after dinner. I turned to see Alex taking the stairs two at a time.

      Kill me now, I begged Demi.

      Is spending time with your ex really going to be that horrible? Demi asked.

      Yes! Demi rolled her eyes at me but didn’t reply before Alex reached us.

      Isn’t this going to be fun? Alex said enthusiastically. "Me, my buddy and her new girlfriend."

      I’m not her girlfriend, Demi informed Alex. We’re just friends.

      Of course, Alex replied. I bet you didn’t even know she was gay.

      Alex, just tell me why you’re here, I hissed through gritted teeth. If it’s to get me back, you can forget about that.

      Oh, sweet Selena, Alex sighed as she cupped my cheek in her hand. If I told you what I’m doing here, it would ruin the surprise. I grabbed her hand and yanked it away from my cheek.

      Come on, Demi, I said. We should go back to our room. We’ve got that assignment due in English soon. Demi and I turned to continue on our way to our room but Alex’s voice stopped us before we could take another step.

      "But, buddy, you’re supposed to show me around. After all, you wouldn’t want me to tell Miss Berry you neglected me, would you?" I took a deep breath and counted to ten before replying.

      Of course I’ll show you around, I replied. I’ll see you in our room later, Demi.

      Good luck, Demi said before escaping. I watched her leave enviously.

      I glared at Alex. Come on, let’s get this over with.

      …and here we are back in the entrance hall, I said to Alex an hour later. Now I really have to get back to my room and work on that assignment. I’ll show you around the grounds in the morning.

      "Thank you, buddy."

      Can you find your own way back to your room? I asked and Alex nodded.

      "I’ll see you in the morning, buddy."

      Night, I replied before escaping. It was a short walk to my room. Demi was already lying in bed but she sat up as I came in.

      Did you have fun? she asked facetiously as I collapsed on my bed.

      It was a real barrel of laughs, I muttered.

      Why did you two actually break up? Demi asked. All you’ve told me is that she’s your ex. I stood up and stripped off my uniform before pulling on my pyjamas. I crawled into bed and lay there as I tried to think of what to say

      My mother didn’t approve, I said eventually deciding to go with the truth. That’s why I got sent to boarding school. Mum found out about us. She offered me a choice. I could go to boarding school or I could go and live with my aunt in Western Australia.

      I take it you chose boarding school then, Demi said.

      I figured it was the lesser of the two evils. I loved Alex and I wanted to stay with her but I didn’t want to lose my mother either. I’d rather be in Toowoomba only eight hundred and fifty kilometres from her than in Perth where I’d be over three thousand kilometres from her.

      Can I ask why your mother didn’t approve, Demi asked softly. I rolled onto my side so I could look at her.

      If I tell you, it can’t leave this room, I said. Demi nodded. My father left my mother for another man.

      Oh, Demi said.

      Yeah, I said. I rolled onto my back. Demi said nothing further and eventually I heard her breathing deepen and become even. I continued to stare at the ceiling as thoughts of Alex swirled through my head. It was a long time before I fell asleep.

      …this is the pool, I said. It rarely gets used this time of year.

      This is certainly a step up from Blackall State School, Alex commented.

      That concludes your tour of the grounds, I said as I glanced at my watch. I have to go. I’ve got a piano lesson in twenty minutes.

      On a Saturday? Alex asked.

      My old teacher, Miss Carter, left last term, I explained. Her replacement only started yesterday so I’ll be having lessons on Saturdays to make up for lost time, not that it’s your business.

      I’ll see you at lunch then, buddy, Alex said. We walked into the entrance hall together before splitting up. I made my way to the stairs while Alex wandered in the direction of the library. I quickly changed clothes and grabbed my music case before heading downstairs to one of the music rooms. As I walked through the doors, my new teacher looked up and smiled.

      Selena Harris? she asked.

      That’s me, I replied.

      My name is Genevieve Brooks, she said. I was just reading through the notes from your last teacher. She was very impressed with you.

      She was a wonderful teacher, I said.

      Miss Brooks smiled. You’ve been playing piano for eleven years, she murmured. It says here that you also play guitar.

      Yeah but it’s just for fun, I admitted. My main focus is piano.

      "I’ll get you to play a piece

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