POV Lilly
After dinner, we packed up and left. Hugging all our new and old friends good bye even though we would see them all in less than a week. The trip home was uneventful and the rest of the week passed quickly.
Jasmine and I were excused from school due to the death in our family. The other's went and were busy the rest of the time with preparations for Iris's funeral. Despite all that needed to be done, Griffin, Cedric and Skol spent every night at our house. They also provided bodyguards for us at all times, whether we wanted them or not. We had one vamp and two werewolves with us always. It was annoying but they did their best not to bother us.
We spent the first part of the week making the potions needed for Iris's ceremony and gathering the pr
POV GriffinAfter we changed and got ready, Dad, Dolph, Nik, Theo, Penny and I piled into the limo. We picked up Cedric and Ember at the coven house and then stopped to get Lance at his house. Chance and Evan weren't going to make it to the dinner but they said would be joining us in the morning. As we headed to pick up Lilly, Jasmine and Rose, we looked at each other."So we need to watch over these three at all times this weekend. This is a lot for them to deal with along with so many coming to mourn with them. It's bound to be overwhelming. I know that we are all grieving but they are feeling so much more than any of us. We have to be there for them and for each other, agreed?" Dad began and we all nodded."I'm going to be honest, I have no idea what to expect during the ceremony or celebration. It's their ritual and we must honor and respect it. It's fine if we don't want to participate but we must be respectful no matter what" h
POV LillyI woke up to see Griffin sleeping soundly next to me, arms wrapped protectively around my waist. I smiled at him, admiring his handsome features. I knew he was awake when a moment later, he made a ugly face at me and pulled me into my chest."You sleep okay, baby?" he whispered into my hair and I nodded."Good." He looked at me and sighed."I know today is going to be difficult. Just please know that I will always be here for you. You and your family are not alone." He said."Thanks, Griff." I whispered and he grinned.I unwrapped his arms an
POV LillyI groaned as I woke up and looked around to see Griffin smiling down at me. All the memories from the night before came back and I blushed as he smirked and chuckled."How are you feeling?" he drawled and I glared at him."Sore?" he guessed and I nodded.I looked down to see that I had Griffin's boxers and tank on since we had run to the bathroom before sleeping. He quickly slipped on his pants."Let's go eat." I suggested."Okay but you should at least put on your bra." he recommended and I realized that he was right.
POV LillyI sighed as we pulled up to the house."Here we are." my Mom said, trying to hide her nervousness. I looked over at her and smiled. She and I looked alike, both with blond hair and bright green eyes. We were both about 5 feet 5 inches and slender. Most people knew right away that we were related."The house is nice" I observed and she nodded."It looks just like when we left it" she replied.It was a cute two story house. Not huge but not small either. It had a small garden out front but I knew that my Aunt Iris had a big one in the back too. I smiled at the rosemary planted by the gate and gestured to it to show my mom. She smiled too but I could see the anxiety all over her. In the lines under her eyes, in the stoop of her shoulders, everywhere. I've never seen her like this, even when the coven was right behind us. I was about to press her for information when I was tackled by a dark haire
POV LillyWe spent the rest of the day unpacking, catching up and settling in. Mom and I explained to Jasmine and Iris what happened in California in more detail. Needless to say, they were worried about what it could mean for us but Iris waved our concerns away after a few moments."They wouldn't dare come here to look for you." she assured us."Why?" I pressed but she just shrugged."Trust us. Your aunt is right. We're safe here." my mom agreed and then changed the subject. Aunt Iris made us dinner that night and we all sat down together."So school starts for you girls in a few days. I've already taken care of the paperwork so you'll be all set." Aunt Iris began as we ate. Mom looked worried but nodded."We need to talk about some rules" Mom began."Jasmine already knows but no going into the woods without letting us know." Iris piped in and Mom nodded in agreement."How are we supposed to fora
POV LillyI looked on nervously as the trio got closer. I looked at Jasmine and nodded towards the door but she shook her head."Hey! Jasmine, right?" The girl called out as they got close."Yeah, and you're Nikini." Jasmine replied, trying to sound bored. It probably convinced them but I knew her too well. She was nervous. "Yep but please call me Nik. This is Theo " she nodded to the sweet looking boy."Hi" he smiled even bigger."This is Dolph." she put her hand on the back of the scary looking one.He nodded but didn't say anything."Yeah. I've had classes with them before" Jasmine replied. She stared at Nik for a moment in silence. It was awkward to say the least."Who's this with you?" Nik finally asked, gesturing to me."This is Lilly." Jasmine replied stiffly. I sighed."Hi" I waved and smiled. Theo held out his hand and I shook it. Nik did the sa
POV GriffinWhen Nik and the others got back, I met them in the bar."How was the rest of the mall?" I asked as I sat in the booth next to Nik. She shrugged. "It was okay. Jasmine and Lilly were something though." Theo replied. My eyes snapped to him."What do you mean?" I demanded.Theo chuckled, "I've never seen anyone withstand Nik's icy moments of silence and Dolph's intimidation tactics." I felt strangely proud and happy at that but I didn't know why. I felt my wolf stir. He's been riled up all day and I couldn't figure out why. Nik waved a hand in my face and I realized that they had been talking to my and I was staring off into space."You okay?" she asked as I took a deep breath, smelling something wonderful."I'm good. I like your new lotion" I replied as I got up to get a drink. She frowned and looked confused as I walked away.POV LillyJasmine and I booke
POV Griffin (The night before)After drinking with my crew until late evening, I had found a girl to take back to my room. I was doing just that when Dad linked me and ordered me to his office."I've got to go. Go home" I told the confused and pissed girl. She made a face but shut up when she saw my glare and hurried away. I stomped to Dad's office and walked in."What's going on?" I asked as I looked around. Graves my Dad's Beta and Boris the Gamma were there along with Dolph, Nik, Theo and one of our trackers named Tom. "Tom just got back from following those girls today. He wants to tell us about it." Dolph replied and I furrowed my brow."Why didn't he just link us?" I demanded and Tom sighed."I can't. I've been trying for hours. I can't even shift right now" Tom answered and I looked at him in surprise."What!" I exclaimed and Dad put his hands up. "Everyone calm down. Let's figure