Red Ridge Pack 1 Pack of Lies by Sara Dailey, Staci Weber Read Free Book Online Page A

and all my new curves, I stood out like a sore thumb. Great, I didn’t even look the part.
    The guys could only be described as tall, dark, and dangerously handsome. They could totally be the next big boy-band. But with bigger muscles. Even the younger guys looked like they grew up in a gym. One word: gorgeous.
    Finally, settled around the campfire, Sammy offered us both a beer. Still feeling a little light-headed and queasy, the last thing I wanted was alcohol, so I politely declined, but Aiden didn’t think twice about opening one up and chugging.
    Aiden fell into step immediately, telling stories and making everyone laugh. They all got a kick out of hearing about me and Aiden fighting in the front yard. He took it upon himself to get up and act out the whole embarrassing event. I sat there praying he wouldn’t make me get up and participate. I think that even Kendall smiled—at him, not me—when Aiden admitted he got his ass kicked by a girl. I just kind of sat there and laughed when I was supposed to, but I didn’t really join in the conversations.
    Suddenly, Luke turned to me and asked, “So, you both really just found out you were werewolves? That’s too weird.”
    I opened my mouth to speak when Becca jumped in and asked, “So, you two haven’t changed yet?”
    We both just shook our heads. “Should we have?” Aiden asked.
    “We usually have our first change before we turn sixteen. But don’t worry, Cami still hasn’t changed and she turned sixteen… what two weeks ago?” Kendall said looking at Cami.
    I felt bad for Cami. Kendall was obviously making fun of her.
    “We were taught though. It will probably happen soon… for all of you,” Luke said smiling at Cami.
    Shari chimed in, “So, how could you not know that you were different? I mean, there are signs and stuff.”
    And again, before I could answer, Aiden interrupted, “No, not a clue. I just thought Al was one tough chick. Before she beat me up, she got her hands on three poor, defenseless girls at our old school.”
    “What? Really?” Cami turned to me for clarification.
    And naturally, good ol’ Aiden decided to answer for me. “Yep. My little sister here had quite a reputation at South Shore High. She punched first and asked questions later.”
    Before I could defend myself, Kendall found a way to cleverly take the subject off of us and turn the attention back to her. “So guess what guys? My mom said I’m getting a new car for Christmas. Well, technically, it’s supposed to be for Christmas, but I convinced her to get it for me sooner. Anything I want. What should I ask for?”
    With the focus being solely on Kendall and her important car decision, I leaned up against a boulder to try to relax. Though my initial anxiety about meeting the pack had passed, my stomach was still in knots, and I still couldn’t seem to catch my breath.
    I was nursing a beer that was forced upon me by Aiden when Sammy scooted over to sit beside me. “Alli, hey girl, you alright? You seem awfully quiet.”
    “Actually, I’m feeling a little off. I might just head home,” I admitted.
    “You want me to walk you?” Sammy offered.
    “She’ll be fine. Won’t you Al?” Kendall said with a little pat on my shoulder, like she was concerned, but in truth, it seemed more like she couldn’t wait to get rid of me.
    “Kendall’s right. I’ll be fine,” I told Sammy with as much of a smile as I could manage.
    I walked over to where Aiden was chatting up some of the girls and told him that I was heading back home. He gave me an I-knew-you-would-flake look and then went to the cooler for another beer. I waved goodbye to everyone and headed back to our house.
     

Chapter 8
    Kendall
    Allison Wright… Allison Wright better watch her big-ass behind. There is only one queen in this pack and it is me. I bet she thinks she’s so hot with all that blonde hair. Who does she think she is? Playing the shy-quiet-new-girl part. She may be tall, and tanned, and