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AMETHYST SWUNG HER hips while the song flowed from her phone into her earbuds as she walked down the streets of her small town. Every problem she had been struggling with over the last few weeks, was finally over. She no longer had to deal with her sniveling idiot ex-boyfriend, Collin. The bastard kept trying to convince her they would imprint after a few years of being together. Amethyst liked werewolves but Collin seemed to be on the slimy end of the scale. She sang the lyrics and moved her body. She flipped her new short hair, loving the feeling of being free from everything the asshole prized. Collin had hated her purple highlights. She could wear her purple stripes with pride now.
She walked down the street pushing a ton of energy into her dancing, not giving a damn who saw or who judged her for her outlandish behavior. The next song came on by Taylor Swift and Amethyst’s awesome dance moves continued in spectacular fashion. A smile lit her face for the first time in a long time.
For the last two months, Collin had threatened to change Amethyst into a werewolf to prove they were meant to be but Amethyst didn’t want it. At least not with him and she loathed being in his fucking shadow.
Amethyst had been constantly making herself smaller to create a better fit with her ex but she had enough over the last few weeks. No, I’m strong and no man will define me. Plus, I don’t want to have his fucking children. The thought sent a shiver down her spine. Yes, she wanted kids but not Collin’s children.
She strutted into her little job as the cashier at a mom and pop store-Treasures and More, which was a glorified second-hand store but it paid the bills. Now she had to find a new apartment because of this whole mess with Collin.
She shook off the threat of self-pity before it consumed her thoughts while she put her bag down in the back and walked up to say hi to her bosses. The bell over the door sang and Amethyst turned to find a hot as sin hunk walking in. She resisted the urge to pant. The way his black hair hung over his eyes gave him a mysterious vibe. When his blue gaze met hers, a shiver zipped down her spine right to her core.
He had this bad boy aura wafting off him. Amethyst grabbed onto the counter trying to not make a complete fool of herself. She licked her lips and moved toward him without even thinking about it. His arms were strong under his shirt like he worked out. Way more than just a normal work out, I wonder how his abs look. She batted her eyelashes and inched closer to him.
“Can I help you find something?” Amethyst liked how his eyes scanned her body for a second before meeting her gaze. I could use a distraction like him. She took in a slow breath while he pulled a piece of paper from his back pocket. Hints of familiarity rolled off of the sexy man but Amethyst couldn’t put her finger on it.
“My sister needs a few things; would you help me find them?” He smiled making her heart race. Light perspiration touched her palms so she brushed her hand on her jeans.
“Sure.” She bit her lip and his eyes snapped down to her mouth before his gaze moved back to her eyes. He handed the list over, part of her hoped their fingers might touch but she didn’t get her wish. She scanned the paper, the writing looked familiar as well. The last item at the bottom of the list made her smile. “Your birthday is coming up?”
“Excuse me?” His eyebrow rose and his body tightened up.
“Birthday present for yourself is on the list.” She flashed him the paper. He chuckled low and his shoulders relaxed.
“Yes, in a few days.”
“Interesting.” She paused. His eyes wandered down again. “Follow me.” Amethyst turned, and she felt his eyes on her ass. She knew her body wasn’t tiny, actually, she liked her curves, very much. Collin didn’t appreciate them, he wanted her to lose a few pounds and be a skinny bitch eating a fucking carrot. She told him to fuck off and grabbed a cupcake. Two days later and he was between some bitch’s legs. Amethyst rolled her shoulders as they reached the first item. Bobby, the owner, maintained a small herb section and only a handful of people asked about it.
She plucked off a few bags of herbs and turned to hand them to the sexy guy. When she looked back at him again something clicked. Those blue eyes reminded her of the boy she had a crush on for two long freaking years. His longer hair and older features had thrown her off.
“Wait, you must be Maria’s brother. Well one of them at least.” She leaned forward. “Are you the good older brother or the bad one?” She giggled, she knew which he was. A girl never forgot her first freaking crush. He’s aged well. Amethyst wanted to give him such a compliment but his eyes darkened.
“She said she has a good and a bad one?” His jaw locked up tight. Tension pulsed off him in waves, her stomach tightened with regret.
“Maria was only joking. I didn’t mean to upset you.” Amethyst swallowed hard.
“I guess I’m the bad brother.” The way he said the last part sounded like venom leaving his mouth. A glass of water shattered suddenly, making her jump. Water hit her jeans and ran down the glass case. Fuck, he’s a witch too.
“Listen, I’m sorry. Maria and I go back from high school. Please, just take the herbs and calm down,” she hissed the last part under her breath and looked around to see Bobby’s husband, Mark, looking over at them. He wasn’t a fan of witches, unlike Bobby and Amethyst. She found them fascinating and talked to Maria for almost two hours when she found out about her magic and her wolf side.
“I’m sorry.” Walter looked around and took a deep breath. The glass clicked across the floor and became one again.
“Damn,” she whispered.
“I should probably get going.” Walter grabbed the herbs, his hand met hers and she gasped as a small current rippled under her flesh. His eyes snapped up to meet hers while he yanked his hand away. He placed a wad of cash on the counter near the glass and stormed off. Amethyst’s whole body screamed to be next to him but her feet wouldn’t move. She looked around wondering what the hell just happened. Her heart wanted to give chase but her legs wouldn’t freaking move.