Chapter Summary: Chapter 8 – The Strong Bond by Christina Marie
In Chapter 8, a key moment in the Internet novel The Strong Bond, Christina Marie delivers powerful storytelling, emotional shifts, and critical plot development. This chapter deepens the reader’s connection to the characters and sets the stage for upcoming revelations.
"Lucky for us we know each other well enough, so we don't have to interrupt each other schedules" Lena says to Keith, whose arm was still over her shoulder like this was a natural thing for him.
"Nonsense, you can come over after school. Plus, I was going to ask you to help me with my health homework anyways" He tells her with a sly smile.
"Keith can't one of your fan girl's help you? Or do it for you?" Lena whines not wanting to be alone with him later.
"Please Lena! Plus, you're in my class and no one is as smart as you in this school" Keith says to her with a puppy face. Oh, no not that puppy face Lena thought. He knew that puppy face has always worked on her, and she took a mental note to pay him back for that too.
"Uh, fine" She groans.
After school Lena rode with Keith to his house, because he wasn't allowing her to go home first. She just wanted to go home so she could change out of her uniform, but Keith felt she would try to bail on him. Pulling up to the pack house where the Alpha and his family stayed, they both made their way inside.
"Would you like something to drink?" Keith asks.
"Yea, grab me a water bottle please" Lena answers. After Keith Grabbed two water bottles they both went up to his room. Lena took a seat at his desk pulling out her homework while Keith went to change. Lena paused a moment and decided to borrow some clothes. She didn't want to be stuck in her uniform any longer then needed.
"What are you doing" Keith asks walking out of the bathroom making Lena yelp.
"Borrowing some clothes so I can be comfortable" She tells him grabbing a shirt and a pair of sweats. Keith didn't say anything just nods, and plops on to his bed. It's not like Lena hasn't borrowed clothes from him before. They grew up together and there were times she would need to borrow clothes for whatever the reason may have been at the time. Walking out of the bathroom Keith started to laugh at her, because she was swimming in his clothes.
"Ugh, maybe if you let me change before I came you over, you ass" Lena said grumpily.
"Oh, don't be mad, I think you look cute" He says truly loving her in his clothes. She just rolls her eyes at him as she walks over grabbing her health homework. They both sat on his bed, and got right into their health homework together.
Since that kiss Damien shared with Lena that Saturday morning, all he could do is think about her. How perfect she felt in his arms as he held her close to him. The way his body felt from her touch, and how complete it made him feel. Damien's wolf has been restless ever since they're little mate ran away from them, but more outrage at him for letting her go. Damien tried his best to block out his wolf the past few days, but he would be lying if he said he didn't relate to his wolf. He couldn't have a mate even if he felt like there was a piece of him missing now. This was to keep her save from him, and his enemies that seem to grow in numbers over the years. His wolf didn't care of his excuses knowing they were both more than capable of keeping her safe from any harm. Damien was the strongest of his kind, and there should be no reason why he couldn't keep her safe. But he couldn't live with himself if anything would to ever happen to her. Though there was one thing he could do, and it has his wolf in an uproar with such a thought.
"Even though you have the sexiest pout Lena, you're still not having a peek" He teased. She was about to comment back when she received a text from her cousin.
Blair- You free tonight?
Lena- Why?
Blair- Can you ever answer a freaking question?
Lena- Where would the fun be in that?
Blair- You're a pain you know! Anyways, Keegan can get us into that new club that opened up last week. So tell your parents you're sleeping over.
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