Aliza's Point of View
"What is my favorite color?" Kayla asked as she drove me home.
"Gold," I said. Kayla had been asking me questions about her the whole ride home. I guess she wanted to make sure I was telling the truth about coming back from the future. Each question she asked I answered corrected and everytime her eyes seemed to get bigger.
"Okay, one more question. What is my favorite Ice cream," Kayla asked
"You have more than one. You like oreo, bubble gum, chocolate, cheesecake, and orange sherbert. You don't like any other sherbert," I replied.
"This is so crazy. I can't believe the Moon Goddess brought you back from the future. You must be very special and you are my best friend," Kayla said.
"Yes, I am," I replied
"You know. I never had a best friend. All the girls..."
"Have always been mean to you. You always wondered why none of them wanted to hang with you," I said and Kayla was silent for a moment before she replied
"You are good," Kayla said
"We had this conversation before and I am going to tell you what I told you the first time we spoke about this. All the other girls are jealous of you because of how beautiful and smart you are. You don't have to worry about them anymore. I got your back," I said and Kayla smiled at me.
"It's nice having a best friend," Kayla said
"You want to come in for dinner?" I asked. Kayla's parents were always busy so she was normal at home alone. She mostly ate dinner alone until she met me. rrrrrr
"Are you sure your mom would be okay with that?" Kayla asked
"Of course. Come on," I said as I got out of the car
"Okay," Kayla said and she got out as well. "It smells good," Kayla said as we walked up to the house. We could smell the delicious food my mom was cooking.
"Yeah, mom is a great cook," I replied as I opened the front door.
"Hey, mom. The food smells good," I said.
"Thanks, Sweety," my mom said and then she looked at Kayla. "Hello," My mom said
"Hi, Ms. Bailey. I hope I am not intruding. Aliza said you wouldn't mind if I ate dinner with you tonight, " Kayla said nervously
"Of course I don't mind. There is plenty and please call me Tina," My mom said with a warm smile on her face. I loved how nice my mom was to everyone. She always welcomed any of my friends I brought home. It made me think of the past and how Kayla never got to eat with me and my mom. She never got to see how kind and loving my mom was. "How about you girls set the table while I finish cooking?" my mom
"Okay, come on Kayla," I said
"Your mom is really nice," Kayla said
"Yes, she is," I replied. Once we finished setting the table, we went back into the kitchen and helped my mom bring the food to the dining room.
"This food is very good, Tina. I have never tasted anything so amazing," Kayla said after trying to chicken.
"Thanks, Kayla," My mom said
"Mom loves to cook," I said as I took a bite of the macaroni and cheese.
"SO, how was school?" My mom asked
"It was okay," I said
"Well, it looks like you made a new friend," My mom said
"Yep," I said with a smile. We had small talk throughout dinner. My mom asked Kayla some questions about herself, and Kayla asked us some questions as well. I was so happy my mom and Kayla were getting along, although I had no doubt they would. My mom was the type of person who got along with everyone.
"Well, it's getting late. I am sure your parents are worried about you, Kayla," My mom said
"Actually, they are working late. My dad is helping the pack guard the border and my mom is working at the hospital," Kayla said
"Oh, do you have any siblings?" My mom asked
"No. I am the only child," Kayla replied
"So you would be home alone?" My mom asked
"Not exactly. I mean, I live in the Packhouse," Kayla said
"Still, you would be home alone," My mom said
"Maybe she could stay here with us tonight," I said
"Oh, no. I don't want to burden anyone," Kayla said
"Nonsense. You wouldn't be a burden. I think that is a good idea. If your parents don't mind," My mom said
"They wouldn't mind," Kayla said
"Then, it is settled. You will stay here tonight. You can stay in one of the guestrooms or you can stay in Aliza's room. It's up to you," My mom said.
"Thank you," Kayla said
After we were finished eating, Kayla and I went to my room. We decided to watch a movie.
"Come in," I said, and my mom walked into the room.
"Hey, girls. I just wanted to let you know I was going to bed. You should go soon as well since you have school tomorrow," My mom said
"Okay, goodnight Mom," I said
"Goodnight, thanks for letting me stay and spend the night," Kayla said
"Anytime, Dear," my mom said then she looked at me. "I almost forgot. Your dad invited us to the packhouse for dinner tomorrow. I guess Catherine's nephew is coming over for dinner," My mom said
"What."
"Yeah, her nephew is coming to visit, and they want you to meet him. I told them we would be there," My mom said, and then she looked at me with a worried expression
"Are you okay?" My mom asked
"Um, yeah. I'm just tired. It's been a long day," I said
"Yeah, you did start a new school today. You girls should get some sleep," my mom said
"Okay, we will," I replied, and my mom left.
I needed to figure out how to get out of this dinner.
Michael's Point of View"How was your day, Honey?" Catherine asked when I walked into our bedroom. "It was okay. We spotted two rogues trying to get on our territory, but we caught them," I replied"That's good. I wanted to talk to you about Aliza," Catherine said, and I already knew what she was going to say. "I don't understand why she doesn't want to live with us," Catherine said"I know you want Aliza to stay here, but she has lived with her mom her entire life," I replied"She should be upset with her mom for keeping you two apart. You are Aliza's father, and you deserve to get to know her. I think you should demand that she stay here with us. Honestly, you should kick Tina out of the Pack," Catherine said"Neither of those things are going to happen, Catherine. It is Aliza's choice who she lives with, and she chooses to stay with her mother. I will not kick Tina out of the Pack. She is Aliza's mother," I said. I was shocked at how upset my wolf was getting at Catherine's words.
Chapter 1 Aliza's Point of View "Come on, Kayla. We have to get out of here. We can't let them catch us," I told my best friend as we ran through the woods. Suddenly, she fell to the ground. "Kayla," I said. I walked over to her and wrapped my arms around her body to help her walk. I could hear the others getting closer. "You have to leave me, Aliza," Kayla said "No, I am not going to leave you, Kayla," I replied "You have to before they get to us. You know if they catch us, they will kill us both," Kayla said. I had to get her out of there. I had lost too many people already. I couldn't lose her, too. "I am not leaving you," I replied as I helped her up again. "There you are. Where do you think you are going?" I looked up to see my mate, Cain, the guy who betrayed me, standing there. "Stay away from me, Cain," I said "I'm afraid I can't do that," Cain said. Cain took a step closer to me, and I took a step back. "You are coming back with me," Cain said as he grabbed onto me.
Chapter 2Aliza's Point of ViewI woke up and saw that I was in a car. I looked over and was so happy to see my mom driving while I was sitting in the passenger seat."Mom, you're alive," I said happily."Of course, I am alive, sweetheart. Are you okay?" My mom asked, concerned."Yeah, I just had a bad dream," I replied. I couldn't help the tears that were coming to my eyes. My mom was killed over a month ago by rogues. I know now that Catherine hired the rogues to kill my mom."Look, Sweetheart, I know you're upset because I lied to you about your father, but I wasn't trying to. I thought I was doing what was best for you. I was trying to protect you. Now I know I was wrong, and I am sorry," My mom saidI shifted into a werewolf for the first time on my eighteenth birthday. I was so scared and confused when it happened. I had no idea werewolves existed. I woke up in the woods naked and afraid. I went home and told my mom what happened. That was when she told me the truth about who my
Aliza's Point of View"You have been silent for a while now, Sweetheart. Is there anything you would like to talk about?" My mom asked me while she drove the carOnce we were finished eating, we got back into the car and made our way to the White River Pack. I was a nervous wreck the entire drive to the White River Pack. There were many times that I almost told my mom that I didn't want to move there and that we should go somewhere else far away, but I knew that if I did that Catherine would win, and I couldn't let that happen."I am fine, Mom. I am just a little nervous," I lied"I understand why you are nervous, Sweetheart, but know I am here with you. I will always have your back," My mom said"I know that, Mom. I am so sorry I have been such a brat to you. You didn't deserve my attitude. I know you were doing what was best for me. You always have, and I want you to know that I love you so much, Mom. Thanks for everything," I said"You don't have to thank me, Sweetheart. I am your
Aliza's Point of ViewI heard the elevator ding, and my heart started beating fast. I looked over and saw my father, brother, and the woman who had destroyed everything, my stepmother Catherine, walking into the family room. My mom stood up, and I did the same as they walked closer to us. "Dad, I missed you. I love you so much," I said as I hugged him tightly. My dad had treated me well for the little bit of time I had known him. He was a great father to both Josh and me and I wished I would have met him sooner. I know I shocked him because of how tense he was, but then he relaxed into the hug and wrapped his arms around me hugging me back. "You have no idea how happy I am to hear you say that, Aliza. I wish I had known about you. I promise I would have been in your life," My dad said, and I pulled away from the hug. I looked at my mom to see she had tears in her eyes. "Hello, Tina," My dad said"Hello, Michael," my mom replied. They kept staring at each other. They would do that
Aliza's Point of View"I am sorry for Catherine's behavior. She is only trying to be helpful," my dad said as he drove us to the house. My mom was in the passenger seat while I was in the backseat."Sure she is," My mom said"She really means well, Tina," My dad said as he touched her hand, causing her to look at him for a moment before removing her hand from his. "Just make sure she understands that I am Aliza's mom," My mom said Once we made it to the two-story brick house that had a fence, three bedrooms, living room, dining room, big kitchen, huge fenced-in backyard with deck, and four bathrooms, my dad opened the door, and my mom gasped at what she saw. "DO you like it?" My dad asked"Yes, it is beautiful. We have never lived in a house this beautiful before," My mom said truthfully. We had a two-bedroom house my grandmother left for us when she passed away. It wasn't as big and nice as the house we were in now, but it was our home. "I made sure the kitchen was fully stocked,
Aliza's Point of ViewWhen we made it back to the Packhouse, Catherine, Josh, and My dad were already outside waiting for us outside by the front door. My mom and I got out and walked up the stairs to where they were standing. We all greeted each other, walked into the packhouse, and made our way to the elevator to get to the Alpha Floor. On our way to the elevator, I saw Kayla walking with some of the maids. "Kayla, you have no idea how happy I am to see you," I screamed and hugged her. I couldn't stop thinking about the last time I had seen her. She had sacrificed herself so that I could get away. I could tell Kayla was shocked by how tense she was. "Um, hello," Kayla said, still tense. "Do you two know each other?" Catherine asked"No, I have never seen her before in my life," Kayla said"No, I just overheard some of your pack members saying nice things about her. I thought we could be friends," I lied. "Oh, okay. We should go and leave Kayla to do what she was doing," Catheri
Aliza's Point of View"Okay, stop," I screamed, causing everyone to look at me. "I have made my choice. I will be staying with my mom. I will meet pack members in school and at training. I will also come here and spend time in the packhouse, but I want to stay with my mom," I said. I wasn't going to sit there and listen to Catherine act all concerned about me and my father and also trying to make my mom look bad. I knew she didn't care about any of us. "Okay, whatever you want," My dad said"I agree," My mom added "If that is what you want then fine," Catherine said"Thank you," I replied "Since you brought up school I wanted you to know that I have already contacted White River High and let them know that you would be going to school there soon as a senior," My dad said"Okay, thanks. I would like to start school tomorrow," I said"Are you sure? You could wait a few days until you are settled," My dad said"I want to go. I don't want to fall too behind," I said"Aliza loves going