Chapter 3 This isn't over

Lilly couldn't believe Dave Charle, the most popular basketball player will stand up for her against his girlfriend, Sofia Mitla. Lilly could not stop staring at him as he holds her hand. As Lilly and Dave finally stepped away from the noisy party, he stopped and look at her face. "Would you like to take a walk with me?" Dave smile, asking in a soft whisper. "Umm, okay," Lilly replied with a gentle smile. The two walked hand in hand through the quiet night, their soft footsteps were the only sound breaking the silence. Eric had slipped out of the hall and quietly trailing behind Lilly and Dave. Hiding in the shadows. Lilly stopped and slowly turned to face Dave. Curiosity filled her eyes. "Why did you do that back there?" "Because you're worth it," Dave replied calmly, looking down at her. Lilly blinked, stunned by Dave's answer. "She's your girlfriend, and she's... sexy." Lilly muttered, stumbling over her words. "And you are pretty." Dave said softly, his hazel eyes locking unto hers. Lilly's heart skipped a beat. He's really a playboy. She chuckled. But something about the way he looked at her made her heart race. She felt completely drawn to his charming smile and piercing gaze, melting under his attention as if nothing else mattered. Hearing her heart beat nervously, Dave smiled, his lips curling into a gentle curve. He leaned in closer until his breath tickled her ear. "You're beautiful, Lilly," he whispered seductively. "Inside and out." A shiver ran down Lilly's spine, making her cheeks flush. No one had made her feel so alive since Eric left her three years ago. Lost in the moment, her eyes never left his as a soft smile broke across her face. "You're not so bad yourself, Dave," she replied, her voice softening. Dave chuckled low in his throat and pulled her closer, wrapping his arms securely around her waist. Lilly was surprised by how natural it felt, as if she were exactly where she belonged, right in Dave's arms. As they stood wrapped in each other's embrace, the rest of the world seemed to fade away. Dave leaned down, his lips brushing against her ear again. "I want to kiss you again." He whispered. Lilly's heart beat against her chest, but she gave a shy nod. Dave gently pressed his lips to hers. But just as they were getting lost in the kiss, a sharp voice cut through the night, instantly ruining the moment. "Well, well, well. Look what we have here." Lilly's eyes snapped open to see Eric standing a few feet away, his face twisted in rage. Dave's arms tightened protectively around Lilly's waist, keeping her close. "Eric, what are you doing here?" Lilly asked, trying to keep her voice steady. "I could ask you the same thing," Eric sneered, his eyes locked onto Dave. "Who's this guy? Your new toy?" Eric was enraged that Lilly kissed Dave right in front of him, jealousy consuming him. Dave's eyes narrowed, his jaw clenching tightly. "I'm someone who actually cares about Lilly, unlike you," he said in a low, dangerous tone. At the party, Eric had an uneasy instinct nagging at him whenever he looked at Dave. He knew there was something strangely familiar about him. Now he knows: he's not human! He's a werewolf and not just a werewolf but he smells like an Alpha. Eric frowned, his mind racing. He knew every member of his own pack, which meant Dave belonged to their sworn enemy's pack. The Moon-crest pack. In New York, only two werewolf packs dominated the territory: the Silver-belt and the Moon-crest. Knowing Dave belonged to that very pack, Eric felt his rage explode. He took a menacing step forward, his hands curling into tight fists. "You think you can just walk in here and steal her away from me? I don't think so." Lilly's heart sank as she realized a fight was brewing. She let out a frustrated sigh. "Eric, stop! This isn't about you and me anymore." But Eric ignored her. Overcome by anger, he lunged at Dave, throwing a sharp punch straight at his face. Dave dodged the blow with binding speed. The moment Dave moved, Eric froze. Eric threw another hard blow, but Dave blocked it effortlessly with his fist. Lilly screamed, trying to pull them apart, but it was useless. Then, as their power clashed, a deeper instinct flared in Eric's senses. The scent hit his nose hard. Dave wasn't just an ordinary Alpha. He's a Lycan. "You!" Eric 's thunderous voice rumbled across the parking lot, sharp enough to ring in their ears. Dave turned slowly, keeping a firm, protective grip on Lilly's hand. His dark eyes narrowed. "Eric... is there something you need?" Dave already knew Eric had discover who he is. He knows my name! Eric's rage reached a breaking point. Lilly stepped back, feeling uneasy at the sudden change in Dave's posture and the dark aura coming from both guys. "What is going on with you two?" They both don't answer. Instead, Dave leaned down and whispered something quietly into Lilly's ear. Leave this to me and go home. She frowned, but nodded and hurriedly walked away, leaving them alone. Eric shot forward and grabbed Dave roughly by the collar. "You're crossing the line," Eric growled through gritted teeth. "Looks like she disagrees," Dave taunted, a smirk touching his lips. "And who are you to tell her what to do? You're the one who abandoned her, aren't you?" "I left to protect her!" Eric growled, his eyes flashing a vivid amber under the streetlights. "You think I wanted to walk away?" "You had your chance," Dave snarled back, mocking him. "Now she's with me." Without warning, Eric shoved him hard. Dave staggered backward, but caught his footing with his supernatural strength and instantly lunged back. Their bodies collided in a chaotic way, flying fists, claws and fangs clashed. They couldn't fully shapeshift with the campus security nearby, but their Alpha strength surged to the surface. Dave threw a wild punch, following it up with a vicious uppercut that sent Eric sliding backward. Eric wiped a trail of blood from his lips and let out a dark, dangerous laugh. "You're strong," he admitted. "But she's not yours." "She will be," Dave growled, his voice deepening with his wolf aura. "Unless you want to lose more than just a few teeth." With a fierce roar, Eric charged again, tackling Dave violently into the side of a parked car, triggering the loud alarm of the car siren. Their glowing golden eyes met. "Who is there?!" The campus guard shout from afar. "This isn't over," Eric hissed, pulling back and leave before the campus guard could arrive. Dave stood near the car, his chest heaving as he stared after him. "It just started!" Dave shouted into the night.