For one excruciating moment, silence reigned deep within me left in my thoughts. Winter is fast approaching, so is the blood moon. My pack was all round the place, guarding it. Justin and Ethan at my both sides, Allison and Cain by the entrance and Styles at the rooftop, to notify us if any vehicle or person approaches. I can't go anywhere without them. My pack except school that is but anywhere that means real business, I go with them. We all have known each other since childhood, having each other's backs supporting each other. Separation seems like an impossible prediction.
Looking at Stella or Kate or whatever she is being called was not helping at all. I was really getting pissed off just hearing her voice. Star has not been home for over 24hrs and here she is giving me excuses. I would have broken her nose by punching her so hard in the face,but I can't. She being mum's distant cousin serves as a saving grace. And it won't seem nice as an Alpha beating a member from the same pack.
Standing in front of Stella and trying so hard to control my temper I asked "You mean she was not back home from school yesterday and you didn't bother calling anyone? Did you try tracking her?"
she looked at me and said "I couldn't, I found her phone in the woods. I will find it more difficult protecting her as the blood moon is fast approaching. You need to prepare her before then. Mark her before infinite does. And there is something else. The enemy lies within."
What does she mean by the enemy lies within ? Not long Ethan said someone is betraying the pack and now this. Seriously, what exactly is happening?
Justin objected immediately pointing at her with his left index finger, "Mind your tongue woman! This is the most respected and feared pack. How dare you suggest an enemy lies within. So you are accusing one of the pack members. Do you know the gravity of what you are saying? Your head needs to be cut off!"
"ENOUGH !" Roaring with anger, Justin stopped talking and lowered his hand.
Ethan stood besides us without uttering a word. Probably meditating on what the lady just said. He is the silent and calm one while Justin is the noisy and rough one amongst them both.
Stella added, "You are the Alpha, for an Alpha knows his cub. Sense not only the being but the heart and mind. Only then will you see."
Surprised, I tried asking, "What do you mean and how will I?" Not until I smelled her. She is close, very close. My wolf is purring. But I could smell another, A very familiar scent, Infinite.
"Boss, A car approaches. "That is Style notifying us.
Alison walked in and suggested, "Alex it's infinite. Should we form code 1 formation?"
Looking through the Window at the ready side of the house, I said, "No. He is not here to fight and star is with him, I don't want to endanger her. Get the pack ready, we leave in five."
I turned to face Stella, she was smiling back at me. Raising my eyebrows in a questioning look, I asked, "What?"
She stood up and said, "She loves you but claim what is yours before it is too late."
I nodded, signaling the pack with my wolf, we left, transforming into the woods.
We have left the house and am on my way with Alex's look alike to only where he knows. I'm no longer in the red dinner gown, although I love it. I'm in my school clothes. Looking through the window with my head placed at the window screen, I observed our surroundings. The surroundings looked familiar. Wait, he is taking me home.
But how did he…... before I could continue, he answered, "I did a background check on you. That's how I know where you stay."
I'm so confused right now. I just want to go home.
At home, Aunt Kate would be worried sick.
Turning to thank him, I said "Thank you for the ride, the meal and the clothes but if I may ask, why did you take me ?"
Instead of answering me. He asked "Do you know Alex?"
Looking at him in a questioning look, he added, "Alex Baldwin."
Why is he asking me that, and how does he know Alex? I nodded in response.
He then added "Tell him an old friend dropped by to say hi."
I nodded. Opening the car door I stepped out and closed it. Moving towards home, I remembered I don't know his name. I turned to ask but he drove off. What a shame. Maybe next time. I turned to leave but something in the woods stopped me . I felt someone watching me and when I turned towards the direction I felt it. I saw it. Emerald green eye laced with orange. "Alex…….." I whispered. I couldn't see his face, only his eyes as though he was hiding from someone. We looked straight at each other, lost in our own eyes for a moment. Time seemed to move slowly. My breathing was ragged, mouth dry. Unconsciously, my mouth parted, tongue draughted out to lick my bottom lip, then eating it.
"You are mine Star and no one else's, only mine" that voice I always hear . Laced with love, desire, need and lust.
I felt something strange and powerful starring in me which propelled me backwards with so much force, I came in contact with a tree. Placing my right hand on my chest and my left hand on the tree, I let out a shaky breath, trying to calm myself. "What the hell was that?" Saying to myself and turning to where my eyes were but he was gone. Only the shaky leaves signaled me that someone was there.
Looking up to the sky, I prayed silently to any being present above. "What is happening to me?".
I let out a shaky breath. Composing myself, I moved slowly towards the house. But from a distance I could smell an unfamiliar scent.
"Someone was here." I said to myself.
When I walked into the sitting room, Aunt Kate was nowhere but it smelled like a wet dog. "What was here?."The kitchen was downstairs, at the extreme of the room. It was a joint kitchen with a dining room. I stepped into the kitchen and it was properly cleaned. Turning to walk out, I noticed two used tea cups at the counter. Saying to myself, "Aunt Kate had a visitor… but who may that be? She is rarely visited, I thought to myself with a frown on my face. Where could she be?" "Aunt Kate, Aunt Kate" Screaming on top of my voice. Where is she?"Finally you're home. I thought you lost your way home" Aunt Kate said, walking from the sitting room into the kitchen with a red hand towel.Rushing to hug her, she opened her arms, welcoming me.
STAR'S POVIt's prom night, fully dressed in my red shiny handless short gown with suede hand gloves to my elbows. My hair was in a stylish loose bun decorated with pearls matched with diamond necklace and earrings. I put on a black sandal heel . Applying my lipstick which is deep red in color, Aunt Kate stood behind me and watched in awe.I turned to look at her and she said "You look so much like your mum. Beautiful and smart. You are ready and who is your date?" Right after she asked this question, there came a suddenly knock at the door."Just guess. It's a surprise. " Giggling, I went to the door and opened it. My knight in shining armor stepped in with a bouquet of red roses in his left hand, dressed in a tailored dark tuxedo. His hair gelled back. He looks so handsome.
"Aunt Kate..., I don't understand what I saw and how is it possible that I could see that?" I said to her but she didn't move or blink but she was staring at me. How is that possible? I placed my right hand on her chest and could not find her heart beat. It was then it hit me. "She is dead". I felt the agonizing pain seeping through my veins and deep into my heart, shattering it into pieces with every passing second. I looked into her eyes and could see how lifless it was. She felt cold, really cold.Coming close to her face, I called out her name. "Aunt Kate.. Aunt Kate.""Star, she is gone." Alex spoke.At that moment it began to snow. The earth seems to be in accordance with the predicament that just happened. Rocking back and front, I screamed "NO
FINITIE'S POV"Were you able to get what I asked?" I glared at Red because I knew she was not able to get what I asked for and I want to know why."No boss, I was not able to get it." she said this while bowing down her head.Bowling my hands into fists on my table, I punched it with so much force, and a hole was formed in the middle of the table. I yelled "....and why was that? What stopped you from carrying out my orders?.......""......It was Alex. He was there……" she stated without blinking.I jabbed the table the second time and a crack sound could be heard. Looking straight at her, I said".
TRACY'S POVWiping my face, I stepped out of the shower with slow and steady steps. I saw my clothes on the tiled floor close to the bed just as I left it. I got dressed. Looking at the mirror, my reflection staring back at me, I looked so pale and empty. My eyes bloodshot from crying. Taking a deep breath, I tied my hair into a high ponytail and was about to leave the room but was stopped midway on my way out. The drawer closest to his bed was closed but the key was left hanging. My curiosity took over me and I moved slowly towards the drawer. With every step I took, I looked back at the door. When I was at the drawer, I knelt down in front of it and tried turning the key but it didn't budge. I tried again but it was fruitless. I removed the key and inserted it back. Turning it to the right and it clicked open, I smiled at myself. I opened the drawer and there was an envelope lying in the da
UNKNOWN POVThe night seemed cold and peaceful except for my troubled mind. Standing at my balcony with a glass of scotch in my left hand, I could smell numerous passers by walking on the pedestrian lane bumping into each other. Not caring who they come in contact with. I could see and hear vehicles honking which expresses the drivers impatience and arrogance. Looking up ,I noticed there were no stars visible in the sky and no moon. Just the thought of Star being with Alex pisses me off. Flashbacks of Alex kissing and hugging Star came through. Gripping the glass in my left hand with so much force, I broke it with my bare hands. I felt nothing, no pain, just the smell of iron . But I was bleeding, not much to take me to the emergency unit but enough to stain my floor. I didn't bother because I heal fast. Nothing is moving according to my plan. Nothing. I feel so frustrated.
STAR'S POVMy mouth was wide open. Responding to Alex ,I said "How is that even possible ? The blood moon, me, my heart. " I was so confused .Alex came close to me "Star, just listen to me. You are a hybrid. "Looking at Alex I had to scream "Like what the fuck is a hybrid? I am a hybrid human with a heart that is the key to a blood moon . How the hell is this making sense."Seriously what the heck. I am a hybrid. Nothing is making sense. I feel like my life just took a wrong turn into another dimension.Sitting down on the bed, I placed my head on both of my hands."Alex, who I'm
STAR'S POVFear gripped my heart. I couldn't form a single word. I was so shocked and scared for fear of the unknown. I couldn't think straight. CELINE was all I could think of.I jumped down from the bed and rushed to the closest stumbling on my own feet. I took out a pair of jeans trousers and a blue top. When I was done, I rushed out of the room towards Alex's room. Placing my left hand on the doorknob, the door swung open revealing Alex on the other side. He too was dressed in all black. A pair of black trousers and a black T-shirt. His hair is a mess on top of his head.He looked straight at me " Star, I know. Let's get the car ".I never did say anything or tell him anything but all I wanted now was to be with C