After saying goodbye to Ash, we all made our way out of the forest. She hadn't changed a bit in all these years. "It's nice to have friends you can rely on." I found myself saying."That's true." Lisa confirmed.I looked at Marc, who was visibly upset that Marc was trying to help us. But that's how werewolves are. Insecure and jealous. I doubt there's much he can do about it. As long as he keeps his feelings in check, I'm not too worried. What worried me more was the plan Ash and I had hatched. I wasn't going to risk Lisa's life like that. But I didn't want these children to live a life of secrecy like I did. You can't run away from problems, misery and pain, no matter how far you run or how long you run.We hadn't waited long when Chris found us. I had met him once before, years ago, with Lisa. They were both students then. One look at him was enough for me to know that he was in love with my daughter. She, however, seemed as unaware of his feelings as she was of her own identity. So
All of us are in the car now. The cab driver awaits our instructions. We all look at Veronica. She and Ash had been onto something for weeks so we were sure she’d know a way out. “Take us back to the city, please.” Lisa, Tia and I looked at with colors draining our faces. She couldn’t be serious. It took everything to leave that hell and now she wants us to go back. What was she thinking? “Mom. Back to the city? Are you sure?” She simply needed and looked out the window. Chris didn’t know what was happening but because of the Cab driver, he seemed hesitant in asking questions. The driver started in the direction of the city that he seemed to have left behind food good. Tia inched closer to me, holding my arm tightly. Until she saw us fighting The Five, she wasn’t really convinced that she was in real danger. Everything probably seemed like a story someone narrated to her. But that night, when the fight was real and happened in front of her, perhaps for the first time, I saw her sc
Veronica paid the driver and we all got out of the car. Some of the older guards in the lobby seemed to recognize Veronica. With pity in their eyes, they simply stepped aside. Everyone there knew Marc. Veronica entered the building and everyone followed her. The lobby had a reception, seating, a grand piano and a small fountain. The familiarity of the place gave Marc a sinking feeling in his stomach area.The receptionist looked at everyone and began frantically dialling numbers on her phone."You bitch. How dare you show your face here?" Erica came out of our private lift. "And you, my dear husband, are going to regret leaving." She shouted at Marc. Without thinking much, she lunged at Lisa with all her might, with murderous intent. She reached out to grab Lisa by the hair, but Lisa grabbed her wrist and yanked it off."How dare you? I thought we were friends, you sad piece of life. This is how you repay me, by running off with my husband?" Obviously Tobias had told Erica everything.
"I, the daughter of the former alpha pair of the Moonlock pack, join Marc Bolt and Tia Bolt of the former Bolt and Shadow pack to challenge your alpha."No one moved from their position. Of course, no one could oppose the alpha's wish, but it was the title of the alpha himself that was in question. Tia and I knew the customs and sat down on a need and followed Veronica."You must be mad. Put an end to them all." Erica said to everyone. No one moved. When the Alpha was challenged, it was up to him to accept or decline the fight. If he accepted the challenge, both opponents were given a one-month preparation period. During this time, no attacks were allowed between them. If the offer was declined, members of the pack were free to leave, as their alpha hadn't successfully proven his worth."Really, Veronica? After seeing me single-handedly win against your father and Marc's grandparents, you want to try that now? You had a good girth when you were young, but I doubt you can stand against
"Is that why you didn't want anyone following us?" I asked mom as we all walked out of the pack house."Yes. If he killed us before the challenge, it would be for nothing. The challenge is always held in front of the gathered pack members. We wouldn't make it to the pack house if he knew where we were." Explained Mom."But how am I supposed to fight him? If he's as strong as you told me, then I don't stand a chance." Mark looked at Mum. He too was wondering the same thing. I could sense his restlessness due to the mate bond."Then you better get stronger. We have a month." Said Mom nonchalantly. "Oh by the way, let's call Chris from your place. We can meet him for dinner now.""Mom, is it safe to go to the flat now?""Like I said, Tobias can't do anything until the day of the challenge or he'll be a laughing stock." Mom seemed amused by her little plan. I was visibly sweating through my palms. "Oh. And we can stay at my parents' house in town. It's been empty for decades and needs a t
Veronica and Tia are on their way to buy groceries. Lisa told me that Marc was on his way to get clothes for Tia and himself. She and I are in charge of cleaning.It's strange that I've driven past this road several times and never noticed this beautiful house. It doesn't look like anyone has lived here for a long time, but the construction looks solid. The walls are stone, there are dusty chandeliers hanging in every room, and you know when you see them that they'd one day shine as cleanly as the sun. The Italian marble on the floor is in desperate need of cleaning. Some of the window sills are run down and old, but in most of them the structure is still intact. There are two floors. On the ground floor there is a huge kitchen, a dining area and a living area with 12 sofas. The white sheets covering the sofas are now beige because they're old and no longer clean. On the ground floor there are two bedrooms and an entertainment room. On the first floor there is another living area with
it's nice to have Chris here. The last month has been all training, near-death experiences, uncovering family secrets and casting spells with a witch. It's nice to be back in the world where normality still exists. Although he seemed troubled at first, he seems fine now. Sometimes I feel like I can never get him off my back, no matter what I say to him. I guess it's one of those things with old friends. Nothing is surprising anymore, no matter how supernatural it's.He offered me a cigarette and I pressed it between my lips and lit it. I took my time exhaling the smoke and looked up at the sky, which was covered with all the shades of sunset. I looked at the square in front of the house. "This would have been a nice garden in the old days, huh?" I said, trying to imagine what it would have looked like when Mum was growing up here."I think if we remove the bushes and redesign the landscape it can still be very nice," he said."Hey, Chris?""Yeah?""I'm sorry I worried you.""Don't be
"Thanks for helping with the cleaning, Chris. And even more for coming into the forest for us.""It's the least I can do," he told me."Which room can I take?" Tia asked me at the dining table."How about the room next to the library on the first floor? That used to be my room when I was your age. You'd like it." I told her."Really? Thanks," she said gleefully."I'll sleep in the room next to yours and you can come to me if you're scared," I assured her, knowing how anxious these changes must make her."Is it okay if Lisa and I take the room next to the kitchen?" Marc asked me, looking at Chris. I saw the colour drain from Chris' face. Obviously Lisa hadn't had time to tell him about Marc and her.I noticed Lisa gave an annoyed look and the colours disappeared from Chris' face. Marc looked at me hopefully for an answer. This was an awkward moment. "Sure, if you both agree." I said and tried to end the conversation."Marc, can I talk to you for a minute?" Lisa asked."Sure." said Marc