Shattered
Three: Elijah
Racing out of the bedroom and down the stairs. I hear Misty hollering from the kitchen. “Grab a pair of swimming trunks. Everyone is down at the lake.” I spy the trunks and towels on the bench by the front door. “Thank you, Misty.” I scream before racing out the door only to collide with Evert. “Hey, help me with the cooler and snacks please.” I give him a scowl as he just grins at me. “Come on man. She isn’t going anywhere. As a matter of fact, my brother has her cornered right now.” My frown deepens as I think of Thomas being close to Corbin.
“Okay, come on let’s make this quick.” I say as I turn and wait for him to go past me. Following him through the kitchen to the back door. I dunk into the bathroom quickly to swap my shorts and underwear for swimming gear. As I come out, I see Misty helping Evert to load up the water bottles and pop into the cooler. It has wheels so there is no carrying it. Grabbing the two shopping bags of snakes, turning to look at him. “Ready?” I ask as he gives me a bored look. “If I say no?”
“Then I leave you here to fend for yourself.” I say as he glares at me. “You would leave me to go to your secret crush. Man, what happened to the bros before hoes?” I look over at him and shake my head. I couldn’t hold in the laughter at the look on his face. “Are you serious? We are wolves not stupid a*s humans.”
Gosh it is so nice out here I lift my head to the sunlight as we walk down the dirt path. Lost in my own thoughts about how I can get Corbin alone. Maybe I’ll get the chance to kiss her again. I smile as we enter the clearing, and the lake comes into view. Everyone is here. Aleah, Corbin’s sister is in the water with Tabby. Tabby is Corbin’s cousin and the next Alpha of Black Claw Pack. I chuckle as I watch them yelling at Eric who is splashing them with water. Why is it that girls like to get into the water but don’t want to get their hair wet? Never did understand that one.
As we reach the picnic table. I set the bags down. I look around but don’t see Thomas or Corbin. I turn to Evert as he opens the cooler and takes out a couple of waters. He hands me one as I take it. “So where did your brother take off to?” We both look around as he shrugs his shoulders. “No clue man. Maybe they went to the bathroom.” I hum as I guzzle my water then walk over to the lake. I take off, running down the dock at full speed hearing everyone cheers for me as I do a cannon ball. The guys join me as we start splashing each other and having a good time. I don’t pay attention to the time until I realize we have been here for a couple of hours already and still there is no sign of Thomas or Corbin.
“Hey guys, didn’t Corbin come with you?” That got everyone’s attention as now they are all looking around the area. “She was here right before you got here.” Tabby says. “Maybe Thomas took her to his room for some private time.” Aleah says as both her and Tabby laugh. I look at Evert as he is looking off into space, chewing on his lip. I grab his arm and pull him out of the water as Eric is diving under the water to attack the girls.
When we are a safe distance away, I turn on my so-called friend. “What is going on Evert?” I ask with venom in my voice. He doesn’t even look me in my eye. He just stares at the ground. “I don’t know what you are talking about.” I barely hear him as I angerly brush my hands through my wet hair.
“You know exactly what I’m talking about. Does Thomas have something going on with Corbin? Does he like her or something?” I question as I turn to stare out at the trees trying to get my anger under control. I hear him sigh as I feel his hand on my forearm. “Eli, he has always had a crush on her. I never thought anything of it. Corbin was always stuck to your side when she is here.” I feel the tears filling my eyes. “You thought it wouldn’t be a good idea to clue me in.” I growl out as he quickly takes his hand back when I shake his hold off of me.
“I’m sure nothing is happening between them. Corbin stares at you the same way you stare at her. Please calm done and let’s go have some fun, huh.” I hear giggling coming from the trail as my head snaps towards the sound of Thomas and Corbin walking out of the trees holding hands. My eyes follow their every move as Thomas leans in and whispers something into Corbin’s ear. I watch as she throws her head back and laughs at whatever he just said.
“Sh*t.” I hear Evert say, as Thomas makes eye contact with me. The smile he gives me is not a nice one but one saying I got what you want. I watch as he turns back around and his hand cups Corbin’s face. Turning it as he lays a kiss on her. The tears start streaming down my face as I turn to Evert. “F*ck you man.” I say as I take off running hearing Evert yelling my name. I don’t stop or turn to look at what is going on behind me. I keep running like the fires of hell are on my heels. I have lost everything. I have no friends, no family, no Corbin.
I stop and scream as loud as I can until my voice is hoarse falling on the ground. My heart is broken, shattered.
New BeginningFour: Elijah I wake up to the sound of crickets. Opening my eyes, I notice I’m on the porch of the little cabin that my sister used to take me to when I was little. It is old and run down now but holds so many good memories. I asked her one time why we would always come here. “This is our safe spot, our safe haven away from all the chaos.” I smile as I remember her words. Even though at the time I didn’t know what those words meant. Being here brings a calmness to my soul that I really don’t understand. Taking a deep breath, I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket. Pulling the effing thing out I wake it up. Seeing forty missed calls and a sh*tload of texts from everyone but my parents. Most of the messages are from Evert as well as the missed calls. I sigh as I think about what happened yesterday. That is when I feel the anger at my best friend hiding from me that his brother Tomas has feelings for the one person I have been in love with my whole lif
Where’s ElijahFive: Corbin We had just reached the King of Alpha’s pack, the Silver Claw Pack. I feel so excited to see Elijah once more. For the last couple of years, I haven’t been able to come as my Daddy and Dad wanted me to get some summer projects done for when it’s time for me to apply to colleges. I want to go into Supernatural studies and Efram College is the best, so I need the extra credits to be able to get in. It is the same college that my Aunt Izzy went to and met her Fated Mate. A dreamy sigh leaves my lips as I think of how romantic it must have been. How I just cannot wait to turn eighteen and find my own Fated Mate. “Hey, Cor.” I hear my sister as I look over at her she is driving us as our parents won’t be out until tomorrow. They are dealing with some pack business at the moment and couldn’t get away. “What’s up?” I ask as I see how she is nervously chewing on her bottom lip. “Tabby?” I say as she glances back at me. I hear the long sigh t
New School, New start Six: Elijah I stayed in the cabin all week long. My cell phone wouldn’t stop blowing up. It pissed me off so much that for the first time ever I turned the stupid thing off. I did nothing but think the whole week. Tabby stopped by on Wednesday morning handing me an envelope and my rolling suitcase. Telling me that her Daddy Dell gave it to her to give to me. That is one thing about her and Corbin. They tell their Daddy everything. That is how I now find myself Wednesday night on a bus heading to Alpha training school. Staring out the window with my earbuds in so no one will try and talk to the nerdy kid in the front row. I sigh as I am programing the new minute phone, which I had bought at the bus station. I left my old phone in the cabin. I am making myself stop thinking of Corbin. I will do like Tabby suggested and start fresh. I have two years to be out on my own before I have to go home. I will make this the best experience. I think
Roommate Seven: Elijah I feel my face is on fire as I scoop my underwear off the floor and put it in the top drawer of my dresser. “Wait a minute. I know who that is.” The feather light female voice says. Turning to look at her, I see her step forward pointing at me. “You’re Elijah Granger, aren’t you?” I gulp as I look at the other two as they stop laughing and are now staring at me. “No, it can’t be. The next Alpha King would have his own apartment. He wouldn’t be put in a dorm room.” The a*shole that called me a ‘Twink’ says. I sigh as I ignore them and keep unpacking my bag. I hear them argue as I shake my head. As they still are debating on who I am when I feel a heavy hand land on my shoulder. I flinch back as I step away, his hand falling off of me. I look up at him as he gives me a hesitant smile. “Don’t worry about them, they’re not right in the head. I think I gave them brain damage in our early childhood.” I chuckle as he offers his hand. “Hi, I’m
Questions and Answers Eight: Elijah “Hey man, I’m really sorry if I offended you by what I said.” I finally close my mouth as I look at Chad. His words were racing around in my head as suddenly Char elbows him hard in his side. “Of course, he is offended. F*ck dude you called him a name that reflects on a sexual preference that is degrading when he is not one.” I look over at Char as she is glaring at Chad. “Oh yeah, and how would you know? Huh?” I watch as the two argue and hear Char say. “Oh, believe me. Us she-wolves know.” As I hear Leo beside me. “You haven’t had your first shift yet have you?” Looking at Leo and he must have seen the answer written all over my face. I sigh looking down at my hands as I whisper out one word that is my complete undoing. “Tomorrow Night.” I say as the whole table get quiet. “What the hell are you doing here then. You should be home until after your first shift. What dumb ass sent you here before you’ve had your first shift
Getting Ready Nine: Elijah I still cannot stop thinking about yesterday. What Leo had told me. I sigh as I open the door to my dorm room. It has been a busy day today. It is now four in the afternoon. I had attended the open house. Receiving my class schedule then getting my books for classes that start on Monday. I set everything down on my desk. My body is starting to feel very heavy. During my research I have found out that a Werewolf before its first shift needs extra rest before midnight. That has got to be the reason why I’m feeling the way I am. I faceplant onto my bed and closed my eyes. I feel like I’m asleep but at the same time I’m wide awake. Floating somewhere in the middle. I can feel a presence with me like a pressure of someone or something trying to push its way through the walls of my mind. I hear the echo of a low growl that is completely different than any wolf I had ever heard before. It makes me remember the first time and only time my f
First Shift Ten: Elijah All I can feel is pain, so much pain that I’m whimpering from every shift and jostle I feel from being carried. Everything, all of a sudden comes to a stop as I hear a voice in my mind. ‘Open your senses. Let the moons light soak into your body.’ I open my eyes as I see I’m laying on the ground staring up at the full moon as its light shining down on me. I have this feeling that my clothes are too heavy, scratchy and uncomfortable. I start to tear at them as a feeling starts to well up inside of me. When I finally feel my body being bathed in the moon’s light, I feel a wave of calmness wash over me. I let out a sigh of relief until a wave of excruciating pain rolls through my body. My bones breaking as it rolls through me. I scream so loud I’m surprised that my throat doesn’t bleed. Rolling onto my belly, my back arching as my spine feels like its splitters and reshapes itself. That is when I hear whining. Through my pain I see the thr
Argument Eleven: Queen Savvy Peeling my eyes open I see that we are already home. Well, the only home that I know even if we don’t hardly spend any time here anymore. I hear my mate let out a tired sigh as I open the door not even waiting for him. I just want to get inside and rest for a week. Then maybe my body and powers will be replenished. I have never felt my powers being this low before. Being a Royal from the Witch Coven. My powers are what I count on so this is very concerning to me. For the last year now, I have been feeling weaker and weaker. As I open the front doors I walk into my home, my sanctuary. I let out a relived breath, that is until I see my angry housekeeper and friend Tina standing there tapping her foot like an angry momma waiting on her wayward teen to come home. “Tina, I’m really not in the mood right now. I’m too tired to deal with any issues.” I state feeling frustrated that she is still standing in front of me. I cross my arms ove