Collin's POVI sat on the roof, flipping my legs freely. Today, I woke up feeling light. This is the first time in years my sleep isn't haunted with nightmares. Maybe, I have been worrying myself too much over this things and its why I get disturbed by it. It's more surprising that, despite the recent things I heard from Ester and Annette on the possibility of my necklace being hunted for. I still had a good sleep and it feels really good. I'm beginning to think we all just worry for nothing. Inhaling the fresh evening air, I felt some sort of peace wrap around me. The only kind of worry that I seem to have is Alessia sudden despair mood. Despite my every attempt at making her act her usual way. Alessia still didn't respond, even though it's depressing to watch I had to let her heal from whatever it is on her own. But I miss her, at the same time I have learnt to give my loved ones the space they need. Lifting the soda I had brought along with me. Unscrewing the cap, I positioned i
Author's POVPacing the park ground endlessly, Patrick inhaled and exhaled heavily. He couldn't stay still, his thoughts had been preoccupied with heavy thoughts for days. The entire week had been spent with him moving about like a zombie. Unable to keep his conscience from pulling at his heart, Patrick had tried his very best to avoid talking to Ariel. And for Alessia, he can't seem to look her in the eye either.Patrick feels guilty of his parents involvement in the shameful and criminal acts they are involved in. And it has been giving him sleepless nights. He has no one to share his burden to. Being the only remaining child of his parents and having drug induced friends. He couldn't discuss his worry with anyone. But, his mind kept hammering on Collin. Even though.the both of them aren't exactly close. Patrick feels he can trust him better than anyone else as regards how he is feeling. His eyes lingered on the road expecting Collin to show up soon, his eyes shone brightly when
Alessia's POVI pulled my lower lip in, trying to keep myself steady. My eyes kept lingering on the dimly lit street from the gate, expecting to see him already making his way down to me.I heard someone clear their throat behind me, I don't need to look back to find out who it is. He snort behind me. "Aren't you still going to tell me why you are out here looking out the gate at this time of the night?" Allen queried behind me. I groaned inwardly, "can you just let me be, please."My mood has been sour for a whole week and I have ignored everybody else in the house except Allen. I like for a fact that none of them tried to talk to me. My mum for the first time since I have known her seem to respect my privacy this time around and not try to boss me around on how I am suppose to feel. "Alessia, I am your family and cousin. You need to let me know what is going on in that mind of yours and if it is something stupid I can gladly guide you to the right path." He said.I observed him c
Collin's POVAll through the night I didn't sleep a wink. Just when I thought my nightmare days are over, they came back in full force at my slight inconvenience. My head ached as I tried to move my body from it's stagnant state. My wolf howled in despair. My body felt stiff, it's been a while since I shifted and it has had a huge effect on the comfort of my wolf. It seem impossible trying to live normally like a human, when all your wolf craves for is some run in the woods and howl out into the empty nights. I sighed in frustration and exhaustion, getting my legs to move out of the room and walk down the stairs. My whole family was seated, each of them with a cup of coffee in hand. Their eyes fixated on Seth. I didn't need to ask what was going on, because I can tell he is narrating everything Patrick told us last night. I would have loved to have him wait for me, but it's no use doing that either. Seth is more of a good orator than I am. Passing by all of them, I went into the ki
Author's POV"Collin." Ester yelled at the top of her voice seeing her son lay flat and cold on the floor. The entire family rushed towards Collin, Wayne with the help of Seth lifted him off the floor and placed him on the couch. "Open all of the windows." Charlie said. Tearing out his shirt in a hurry, Ester tried to feel his breath. He still had pulse but his temperature had skyrocket. "Please get me a bowl of water and towel." She pleadedSeth ran to the kitchen with the needed things, placing it next to her. Ester dipped the towel in the bowl and wiped at his face consistently. To put out the temperature. Rushing to her room, she grabbed a hold of a menthol in a tube that is mostly used on werewolves when they pass out as a result of their temperature. Rubbing it on his entire face, everyone put a hand to their nose due to the strong smell the menthol emits. After what seem like a long minute, Collin sneezed out loudly. "He is back!" Annette clapped in relief. Collin tried t
Author's POVPatrick watched his parents leave the house through his window. He had been hoping they would leave in no time, instead they had stayed longer than expected. All the same, he was happy they won't be an hinder to his mission. Picking up his phone, he dialled Collin. The phone got picked on the third ring. "Hey, Collin." He said hurriedly into the receiver. "It's Seth." Came the response on the other line. "Collin is a little bit indisposed, you should call him later.""Wa... wait a minute." He stuttered, realizing Seth was about to end the call. "Yes.""How about you come over instead. It has to do with the discussion we had two days ago, I just need us to check something real quick.""Is it safe?" "Trust me, it is." There was a long pause on the other line, almost like Seth was contemplating hard on the resolve to come around to Patrick's place. Patrick couldn't blame him, considering how their relationship was at first and what his parents are into. It would be hard
Collin's POVI turned around, adjusting my sleeping position. I hate being stranded in bed, it just makes me feel redundant and unmoving. And knowing my mum, she wouldn't agree to me leaving the confines of my room. Despite telling her, I feel fine. That woman, even though I love her so much she can be a little extreme. I checked my phone again, expecting Seth to call me or return on time. I just hope he didn't get in trouble with Patrick, in a bid to find evidence. My phone rang and I almost jumped out of my skin. I inhaled deeply when the caller turns out to be Rodger in his usual form of calling. Video call. "I heard you had an episode again." He said, the moment I picked the call."Morning to you too, dearest brother." I rolled my eyes. Rodger snort, "stop being irresponsive. I thought you had moved past that, why did you pass out again?" "It's just a mere rise in temperature Rodger. It's nothing serious.""Collin?" He called out In his usual persuasive way. "Is something wro
Alessia's POVI yawned loudly as I made my way to the kitchen. The problem with being the first to wake up in the entire house, is having to find an unusual means to distract yourself and that includes eating breakfast at the wee hour.I might have stayed back if my water pitcher was still full, but it was down to the last drop. Only then did I realize I was hungry too. Deciding it will be nice to make some pancakes i came down to the kitchen. Putting on the light while ensuring the door is closed tightly, to avoid any form of disturbance. I tiptoed around the space to get all of the things needed without making any noise. But I heard something like a soft groan and I tried to listen. Nothing came and It seem like my imagination was going wild, but I heard it again. This time l, it was clearer. Moving towards the door gently. I listened in again, and it was still there. Heading towards the sound, I realized it came from grandpa Gregory's chambers. He occupies the most space in the h