False Pretences

AMBER’S POV

By the end of my first day of training, I was a professional at holding a gun and target shooting. I left my trainer, Cain surprised and charmed because he couldn’t believe just how easily I had grasped the way I was supposed to hold a gun. I was here on a mission and the mission wasn’t only to fit in with the vampires but it was also to equip myself with the tool I needed to get my revenge. Cain was a nice guy and he was very friendly, he was much friendlier than the trainers in my father’s pack. Training in the wolf territory was a difficult task and it was very grueling. I had volunteered myself for training and I quickly opted to drop out because I started feeling like I was undergoing punishment instead of training.

“I must say that I have never met any vampire with as much determination as you,” Cain said as he walked me to my room

“you are one hungry wolf and its quite refreshing to find someone and to train someone with the amount of passion that you have” he complimented me and I found myself blushing, I wasn’t sure if I was blushing because of the complement that he had just given me of if it was simply because of the dimples that appeared on his face every time he smiles.

”Thank you, I just want to earn my keep,” I said and he laughed

“I hear you, and if you keep this rate up… you will have Marcus eating out of the palm of your hand in no time,” he said  “he is keeping a close eye on you you know” he added

”Why would he do that?” I asked him “does he not trust me?” I asked and Cain bit his lip, and I realized he was a very handsome guy. His eyes were an icy blue and his hair pitch black, his skin was obviously pale and showed he lacked some vitamin D. I felt that every man should have black hair. I never liked a guy that had any other hair color but black, but then again I had never paid attention to the type of men that were in the world nor had I ever been interested in them. As far as I was concerned men were a waste of time and space and it was such a shame that women, whether human, wolf, or vampire always had to answer to them. I didn't want a man because I didn't want to answer to anyone but myself.

“Well I think he knows what you are capable of and I know that because I don’t just train anyone” he boasted “I think he believes that you could be or would be very useful to the pack if you were trained by someone who actually knows what they are doing.

“What does that mean?” I asked

“That means that if Marcus asks me to train someone its because he knows that vampire would be an asset to the coven, he has faith in you and I don’t want you to let him down,” he said

“Look at you advocating for the great elder” I mocked but I was intrigued by the fact that Cain was so dedicated to his work and the unity that this clan seemingly had, unity wasn’t something that I was used to

“I can’t help it, he is my father after all,” he said and now that he had mentioned it I could see the resemblance between the two of them, they had the same eyes.

“I have to watch his back just as he watches out for me” he added and he seemed to really love his father. This was very contrary to the relationship I had with my own father, I hated the man and even in his death, I wished he could resurrect so that I could kill him all over again.

“I knew there was something similar about the two of you” I noted and he laughed “I don’t know what it is but the fact that he is your father explains a lot.”

”I promise I will put in a good word for you,” he said with a wink as we reached my door

“Thank you, I think I will need it. Your father seems a little too serious” I said and he laughed

“Don’t let that serious face he puts on for the elders fool You, he is actually a big marshmallow inside” he said

“I hope you are right because I really have no other place to go,” I said on a more serious note, I was just afraid of being kicked out of the clan.

“tell you what…I will take you on a tour of the territory tomorrow so that you can familiarize yourself with the place. That way your movements won't be limited to your room and the training grounds” he suggested and I liked that suggestion, it would never be a good idea for me to stay in a place that I wasn’t familiar with. Especially with the number of secrets that I was keeping, it was best to always be ready for anything.

“Why do you always do that?” he asked me

“Do what?” I asked him

“It's like we are having a conversation and then you suddenly drift off and it's like you are no longer here,” he said

“Oh, I am just not used to being around so many vampires so sometimes it can be a lot to take it,” I said

“Oh I heard that you were from that government facility,” he said “I would love for you to tell me more about your experience there someday, maybe that will even help you jog your memory” he added as he started walking away

“I will see you tomorrow,” he said as he ran off and I got into my room and took a deep sigh.

Now I had to come up with more lies to cover u and keep up with my first lie, ling was exhausting but I had no other option. It was either staying here under false pretenses or going back to the wolf kingdom only to be hunted down and handed back to my pack where the elders would surely execute me.