I never thought I'd be in a situation where I needed to talk to Garret again. I knew I couldn't hide from him forever and that I would run into him during our classes together.
But all the ill feelings I once harbored were gone. It could have been seeing his unconscious body lying in a hospital bed, the giant plaster around his head, his bandaged neck, and wrists or it could have been something else other than pity.
That I was simply over it or I didn't like him as much as I wanted myself to.
Levi had left to go scour the forests with Joshua to find Ophelia, leaving Alex as my bodyguard and Hannah as Gina's guard again. Hannah didn't seem to mind it even though Alex said she would take over from where Josh left off.
"I can't believe I feel sorry for this wanker," Alex grumbled, begrudgingly.
I shook my head. A small smile formed on my face as I thought of what Gina would say seeing him lik
Levi and I stood at the threshold of the bedroom door as we spied on Mia. She had fallen asleep and she looked too peaceful and adorable to disturb. Her little nose was scrunched up and her brows dipped as she released shallow breaths through those petal pink lips.This is why Elias had failed most mornings to wake her for school and asked someone else to do it instead. Watching her sleep had a feeling of comfort and ease wash over me.It didn't matter what kind of being Mia was. I still loved her and saw her as a ray of sunshine that cut through thick clouds during a storm. She was a loving and caring being that's all that mattered. "I've known this child her entire life. Fed her, offered her comfort on nights she couldn't sleep, advised her as best as I could. It doesn't matter what she is. I don't think anything can make me stop loving her." His jaw flexed as he smiled down at me.The wolves had m
Physics can be defined as the science of matter, motion, and energy. Its laws are typically expressed with economy and precision in the language of mathematics– my brain felt like it was melting. Sitting and staring at a textbook did not ensure the mind registering and understanding what it came across. Learning and understanding went together like bread and butter and I was missing my butter. Basic science and math were beyond my comprehending, this much was clear when I reached for my calculator to ensure five plus seven was indeed twelve. I had no passion to learn or try to even understand. I was a sponge when it came to knowledge– a good thing until a sponge absorbs too much water and then starts to drip. I forced myself because I couldn't let Levi charm the professors into giving me more leeway with my courses. It was unethical and unfair for the rest of the students. Sucking it up and being an adult about it was h
I called Joshua but I could not just stay put. Why did Levi go after her alone. It could have been a trap. I ran all over the town through different alleyways and I reached the breaking into the forest. The tall trees stood ominously, swaying and splintering as the wind assaulted their branches. I couldn't see anything due to a thick fog that had blanketed the forest floor. The birds distressed chirping sounded like warnings. Animals knew when a storm was coming. I let out a steady breath and began to move forward. "May," Joshua appeared in front of me, "are you insane," he grabbed me by the shoulders giving me a shake. "Josh, good you here," my voice held relief, "We have to go find him," I moved to go past him and he stopped me again. "I will find him. You should wait by the car with Alex
Daphne showed me to a room and offered me a warm bath and hot meal. Both of which I refused. I wasn't looking for a bed and breakfast and I wasn't letting my guard down.Finally after a few minutes of being told to wait in a room– for my own good– Daphne emerged holding a dress.This was no random dress. The way the light danced off the silk, giving it a shimmery look was too familiar, and instantly I knew where Ophelia found the dress and why she picked it.It was the dress Levi picked out for me at the boutique. The one we bickered about. He insisted I get it and I refused because I had no where to wear it to.This was proof she had been watching us. Every time we thought she was silent, it didn't mean she wasn't there, quietly observing and waiting for the right moment.It was bone-chilling how calculated Ophelia was. What chance could we stand against someone that had us figured out and anticipated our
In Brookburgh it was easy for the days to fall into a routine. Even the weather was on board with this regime of things but that did not mean the locals didn't wish for difference. Even if that difference was one miraculous day of sunshine. Unfortunately, today was not that day. It was gloomy with a side of rakish winds. It was also a very slow day, the seconds seemed to drag to reach that minute and the minutes were even worst because it seemed painful to wait for the next hour to pass. Three days passed since I last saw Levi. I knew he was avoiding me and I was taking his sibling's advice. They knew him far better than I did and I could use all the advice I could get because I didn't want to give up on him. My worst fear was not that my quest for love would be unsuccessful but it was that I had lost Levi completely. If he
It is possible to die from heartbreak.That is why so many perish after their soul mates have.But I'm not into medicine or therapy.Therapy meant I'd have to be reasonable and understanding and by nature, I was a very unreasonable person.Medicine on the other hand couldn't fix everything. Because if it could then I'd swallow a bottle of whatever potion that would help heal this hole in my chest.The sound of whistling broke my reverie and I looked at Joshua who stood against the house with yearning eyes for Alex – who wasn't going to give him a second glance since she knew exactly where he stood while she poured a circle of salt on the ground around Gina and Hannah.I would also offer this miracle potion to Joshua. I'd offer it to anyone with a broken heart with a daily dose of never fall in love pills.But as Hera would tell me, falling in love was like catching a bad cold. 'One day you're
A prickly feeling almost as if tiny ants were crawling up my hands and legs made me rub my sweaty palms on my faded jeans as the car broke through the forest turning into the driveway of the pack house."You know you don't have to be a wolf for me to know when something is wrong with you," Creed said, and I kept my eyes on my lap as the car came to a stop.The car ride was mostly silent. I was too busy anticipating what I was going to say to everyone. "I feel terrible." There was no point in lying to him about my guilt."You were always too hard on yourself as a child. The easiest teenager I've met. You reprimanded yourself the moment you knew you did something wrong. Do you remember the pranks you and Jordan played on me?" He laughed.I felt myself at ease at the memory. "We took it too far sometimes.""I agree after the frog in my boot," he chuckled causing me to smile and some of those prickling ants to fade.I held myself from laughing, "El felt bad for the frog. She told me it was
"Tell me a story," Mia said, settling under the covers. "What kind of story?" I sat at the edge of her bed, "I know red riding hood, Goldilocks and the three bears or three little pigs." "I don't know," she shrugged, "something filled with adventure and danger." "Mia, you live with wolves it doesn't get any more adventurous than that." "The most adventure I have here is sitting on dad's back when he is a wolf." "Hey, that's more than some kids get. You got a dad who can also be a pet," I said and she giggled."What color do you think my fur would be when I shift?" She asked catching me off guard. I went silent. How did Elias manage to lie to her. She was a sweet kid and I was sure she would understand if they told her the truth. "Red," I smiled. Hopefully, she would forgive me one day but it was not my place to tell her. "I'm hoping for pink," she smiled goofily." "Mia," I snorted and she let out a yawn. She was tired but refused to sleep. "I would have to settle for red.