I stared up at my ceiling with my deep green eyes and just waited until my alarm went off. My long blond hair that had started to blacken before my eighteenth birthday was knotted up. My parents had sat me down on the day of my sixteenth birthday and told me that I was adopted. I couldn’t understand who I really was or how I was always healthy growing up or how I was able to have a 5.0 GPA when I never studied. Everyone thought that I was a genius but I never really thought so.
I smacked my alarm as it made me jump out of my racing thoughts and got out of bed to get ready for my graduation ceremony. A quick shower, getting dressed in my new emerald short sleeved blouse and khaki shorts, then putting on a light amount of makeup, Fixing my hair, and I was ready to leave.
“Nyx! We need to leave in ten minutes!” My mom, Brooke, yelled up the stairs.
“Coming!” I yelled back. Sighing, I grabbed my Valedictorian speech and left the room.
Running down the stairs, locking the door, and then straight out into the car, where my mother, little brother, Apollo, and my dad, Brian, were waiting for me. Getting into the car, my dad looked at my hair that started to turn black slowly.
“Did you dye your hair?” My father asked as he drove to the highschool graduation ceremony.
“No, it started to turn black last month. My eighteenth birthday is right around the corner dad. If I really wanted to dye my hair, I would ask and I already know that you would say, ‘Whatever makes you happy.’ But I don’t want to dye it.” I told them honestly as we drove to the high school.
“Sweety, dad wasn’t trying to be rude, he was just concerned,” mom said as we pulled into the parking lot of the high school. I quickly braided my long hair and made it into a braided bun and tied it up.
“I know. Sorry if I seem rude mom, dad, I think I’m just tired from this whole ordeal.” I told them as I grabbed my short speech and got out of the car, followed by my parents and younger brother.
My dad lifted my brother from his booster seat and we all headed towards the gym, where our graduation was being held. I smiled when I saw my friends and waved bye to my parents as they went into the main doors of the gym and I ran up to the side door to catch up with my friends.
“Hey guys!” I said in greeting.
“Nyx!” Mary yelled in excitement and jumped up on me. Mary was pixie sized and had red hair and green eyes. I grabbed her up in a huge hug and twirled her around. Her boyfriend, Luke Jamison, grabbed us up in a bear hug to stop us from spinning around so much. He was a football linebacker and is built like a brick house. He had blond hair and blue eyes.
“Nyx, you know you don’t need to encourage her bad habits of jumping on people.” Luke said as I put Mary down.
“I know, but it’s fun.” I told him as Mary grabbed our hands and proceeded to drag us towards the gym side entrance.
As we arrived at the back stage and received our gowns, hat, and tassels from Mrs. Clark, we headed towards our assigned seats. I waved goodbye to Mary and Luke as they headed towards their seats. As soon as the gym was full of waiting students, I saw Mika and Drac walk in as if they owned the building. Typical jocks. They wandered toward my section because their last names were Michael and Mitchel and I was the only other M with my last name being Matthews, so the two empty seats next to me filled with their thick muscles from years of football, wrestling, and weight lifting. Both were over six feet tall, but Mika Michael had natural blond hair and blue eyes, and Drac Mitchel had extremely light blond hair that was almost white and bright green and blue eyes.
“Hey Matthews!” Mika hollered as Drac and him started down the row where the empty seats were.
“Mr. Michael and Mr. Mitchel, find your seats so we can begin.” Our Principal, Mr. Wagnar said into the mic that was on the podium, where he stood.
“Yes sir!” Mika said as he saluted him and almost fell over on Carry O’Brian and Stacy Nelson.
“You should let a girl know when you’re falling for her, Mika.” Stacy said as she fluffed her hair dramatically, joking with him.
Mika just laughed as he took his seat next to me. His cologne was intoxicating as I took a deep breath to steal my nerves.
“Welcome to our students and their families!” Mr. Wagner began his speech. “As you all know, we have had our ups and downs this year and I’m ecstatic to see that none of the issues have affected you all today. Before we hear from our class victorian, Nyx Mathews, our coach wants to announce to everyone that a few of our students have scholarships to possibly accept.”
“Thank you, Mr. Wagner!” Coach Donovan said into the mic as our principal went and sat back down. “Go Mustangs!”
“Go Mustangs!” Yelled back all the jocks and their families.
“Now everyone listen up. Mika Michael, Drac Mitchel, Connor Blithe, Steven Tompson, and Luke Gage! Stand up!” After all the guys that were called stood up, Coach beamed. “Everyone of you has received a scholarship to Iowa State University! I know that you may have set your goals to different schools, but these came in yesterday and will be with your diplomas when you make your way to the stage.”
Everyone clapped in congratulations. I clapped for Luke, my friend, as Mary squealed for Luke, causing him to blush. All of the guys waved and sat back down.
“Thanks for the support, Matthews! I didn’t know that you cared,” Mika sighed dramatically as he fell against Drac who shoved him into me, causing me to fall to the ground and my speech to run away under rows of students.
I picked myself up and brushed off any dirt that was on my gown and flopped back into my seat. I glared at Mika and Drac and then faced forward.
As everyone left the gym through the main doors, I caught up with Luke and Mary. I walked out with them as they went on and on about what happened with Mika and Drac. I had memorized my speech, so I didn’t worry too much about it after the glares I sent them both, they had shut up quickly. “I didn’t know they were so in awe of our Ms. Matthews,” Luke said jokingly.“Right? I was so going to say that!” Mary said as she giggled when Luke started to laugh.“Okay, kids! Time for our brunch date!” Luke said with a grin. “You could bring your boyfriends if you want though, Nyx.” I elbowed him in the back as we walked towards my parents car to get my wallet. Mom and Apollo were already there and dad was walking over from my history teacher, Mrs. Memnon. Once dad reached us, he unlocked the car and I reached in and grabbed my wallet out from the center console.“Don’t forget that this weekend is your birthday! You can invite anyone you like,” Mom started to say but dad interrupted her.“Onl
When I got home, my parents were waiting for me and Apollo was watching tv. I hugged my parents before I went up to my room and grabbed my laptops and stuffed them into my new computer bags, then I pulled out my purses and picked the ones with the moons on it. Looking inside I see a matching wallet. I put everything from my old wallet into my new one and took the tags off of everything. Last I pulled out the Tiara and necklace and saw the price tag said fifteen hundred, not one fifty like the lady had said. I will go back tomorrow and return them.I put the Tiara and its matching necklace on and looked into my mirror. My once rounded ears looked pointy and my hair was all black. On my forehead was a crescent moon with beautiful designs going around and over my eyebrows. I took the tiara and necklace off and sat them on my dresser and looked back into my mirror and saw the same image as before. I started to freak out and found that my hair was completely black as I looked down at it.‘
I woke up, feeling disjointed. My eyes were puffy and my head hurt. My body protested when I tried to move and my phone started ringing in my purse. I heard a light knocking on the door of the borrowed room I slept in. “Yeah?” I whisper and see Mary and Mrs. White come into the room. I try to sit up but it just makes me dizzy. They both rush over to help me and leave the door open causing me to groan with the light coming through the door. Landon and Luke walk by and just stare at me through the door. “Boys, leave!” Mrs. White snaps at them as Mary walks over and slams the door in their faces. “You okay, Mary?” I ask as they help me sit up. Mrs. White hands me a bottle of cold water that Mary brought in. “Men are stupid.” Mary huffs out as she sits next to me and I wrap my arms around her and lay my head on hers. “That they are my girls, just remember, mates and friends do stupid things too.” Mrs. White says as she sits at the edge of the bed. “But breakfast is done, so clean up
I was awake by midnight and had every possession I owned with me. I carried my purse and rolled my suitcase down the hall and carried it down the stairs. I opened the front door to see Landon’s cold glare. I glared back and shoved passed him and walked towards my truck. I put my suitcase in the back seat and got into the front, putting my purse in the passenger's seat.“Here.” Landon says coldly while handing me my beanie he stole from me yesterday.“Thanks.” I say just as coldly. “Tell them I love them and I’ll call once I figure out where I’m going.” I slam my door and don’t wait for a reply before I start my truck and leave, not looking back at all.Driving, I turn my phone off and turn the radio up. Leaving Dallas Center, I reach Grimes and go to Walmart to get supplies for my trip. As I walk into Walmart, I put my beanie on to cover the tips of my ears. As I walk around grabbing random things, I see Mika and Drac also shopping. I lower my head and walk as if I don’t know them bu
We had driven past one of the falls as we followed Satu and Codex. Mika was in the back this time and Drac and I were in the front. My hand still tingled where Codex had touched it. Drac’s fingers tightened around the steering wheel and seemed to be thinking about something as we followed my alleged mates. I tried to get him to talk to me but he just grunted. I guess I will have to try talking to him when it’s just the two of us.“We're here, I guess.” Mika said as we pulled up to a large house.“It’s beautiful!” I said in excitement. I wondered how old the building was. It looked to be an old Victorian house but with two front peeks and two back peeks. I wanted a home like this but knew I would never get one. One thing for sure, if they were my mates, I know we would spend a lot of time here.“Yeah, well, let’s just go in.” Drac grunted out. We all piled out of the truck and walked in with Satu and Codex.The outside of the house was a light blue color but the inside was all dark oak
We all headed out, Mika drove with Codex in front, and Satu, Drac, and I in the back. We headed to the first waterfall that we had passed and parked my truck in the parking lot. Getting out we all grabbed out stuff, but Codex grabbed my suitcase from me. I reached into the back and grabbed my purse and laptops. Mika tossed me my keys and Satu caught them before they smacked me in the face, then he handed them to me. Thanking him, I put my keys into the pocket of my faded jeans, and we all moved deeper into the forest behind the waterfall, carefully watching out for humans, so they didn’t spot us.“This is going to be one hell of an adventure,” Mika said as we climbed up a steep hill. “Tell me about it. We’ve never been to Feirie. Hope it’s not all prim and proper.” Codex jokes, making me laugh.“I’ve never been there either, so I hope not.” I commented on his joke.“We have to get to the top of the waterfall to reach the portal, from there we will be heading straight for the castle.
I seethed alone in a room that my father told me to use for the night. I was annoyed and pissed that a Fae hater was even here. My father and brother had laughed, but they didn’t know who or what he was. A Wolf shifter who hated the Fae, me included. A knock sounded at my door. I walked over to the door and opened it, finding Drac, Satu, and Codex on the other side of the door. Sighing, I let them into my large room. All of my men came into the room and Satu came over to me and kissed my forehead. My anger dissipated once they were all here.“Come lay down on the bed with us and cuddle, babygirl.” Codex said as he laid down. I smiled at my men and went and laid on the bed.As I laid down, Drac took my other side and Satu crawled up between my legs and laid his head on my stomach. Codex on my right, Satu in the center laying on me, and Drac on my left. I felt safe and content. Satu rubbed my sides lazily with his thumbs, Drac played with my hair, and Codex rubbed my arm and Satu’s hair
That evening, I received the help of two Fae women. Kara and Nova. Kara was the same height as I was and a noble and Nova was smaller than us but also a noble of the court. Kara was unique and Nova was spirited. Both had blond hair and blue eyes and I found out that they were sisters. They were ready for the party already and I needed a lot of help, because I have never worn a dress before. I stood ready an hour later in my emerald green dress, heels, necklace, and earrings from my brother and the crown my father had given me this morning. Nova did my make-up lightly and Kara spritzed a light perfume onto me. I smelled like roses.“Your mates are going to fall all over themselves for your first dance. Imagine having four mates,” Nova sighed. Kara and I laughed at her sigh of jealousy and finished getting ready.“My little sister is never wrong though. You will have to choose your first dance partner from your mates or the unmated males of the court.” Kara said with a small smile.“Tha