CHAPTER SIX

COLE'S POV

My wolf hearing picked up the strange girl murmuring, "You're mine Cole." I was taken aback and paused to gaze at her, where I noticed her cheeky smile. My wolf shouted for me to flee. I'm weak— a wolf without a pack, and I might not be able to withstand what comes my way if they figure out who I am. 

I jogged away from her, hoping to get away from the prickly

sensation I'd been having around her as much as to reach safety.

I love the forest, and it is where I find solace; but, the fact that their house appears to be close to it is concerning. After all, what kind of people live near the forest? I pondered.

I heard the door open a few minutes later as she walked out wearing a short and crop turtleneck. She was dressed so

casually, and I couldn't help but admire how her milky complexion sparkled in the sun. "What the hell are you doing, Cole?

The girl is a threat "I consciously reminded myself. I shifted into my wolf shape and followed her, wondering where she was going.

I tracked her down to Mrs. Wonder's antique shop, where she purchased a book. I couldn't hear what they were saying since the shop had been enchanted to keep outsiders out. 

That woman is terrifying. She strode out beaming, clutching a book to her chest as if she had just discovered the answer to all her problems. Is she attempting to seduce someone? 

Why does she seem to be smiling so much? I was irritated. I followed her home and overheard she and her mother arguing.

She seemed to be going through a lot right now. I was intrigued about the book she bought, so I decided to climb through her window after she went to her room and fell asleep. My wolf glided through the window and startled her awake, and I fell to the ground. I couldn't climb up the window because it was slippery. I dashed back into the woods when she awoke. 

She should bring the book to school tomorrow, hopefully. I thought.

BECCA'S POV

I was startled awake by a squeaky sound coming from my window. It was late in the evening when I checked the time. I

looked around for the book I had purchased. It was on the bed next to me. I opened the book after tracing the title with my hand. The first thing I noticed was a disclaimer that stated that this book could only be used on pure humans. 

Cole is human and does not appear to be supernatural. 

That was something I was certain of.

I looked through the table of contents and saw several spells such as how to brew a love potion, lock a door, erase memories, make a man fall in love, and many others.

I looked over the spell to make a man fall in love. All I had to do was keep my gaze fixed on him while doing a spell without interference. 

This necessitates his presence! I was frustrated.

Everything appears to be going wrong today.

I closed the book and tucked it beneath my bed before heading downstairs.

I noticed my mother in the kitchen preparing dinner and went to the pantry to get some cereal.

"Don't waste my food since I'm already cooking dinner."

“I'll microwave it tomorrow," I told her as I shoveled a spoonful of cereal into my mouth.

She approached me, carrying the remaining bowl and emptying it into the sink.

"Let's talk about earlier," my mother said as she sat across from me on the chair.

I was irritated that she threw out my cereal, but I said nothing. To be honest, I didn't feel like eating it; I was simply angry at her.

"Your father's departure was the result of a mutual arrangement between two adults; we want the best for you and wouldn't want you to grow up in a family where we couldn't accommodate one another.”

"OK, mum, can we eat now?"

 I exhaled deeply. I asked. I'm not going to fall for her ruses any longer. I know she seemed real, but she does it all the time, so I'll just go along with it because I'm fine.

Before standing up to serve the dinner, she let out a sigh and smiled at me. After we finished eating, we watched a N*****x show, and I retired to my room.

I'm still not at ease in this house, so I shut the window, pulled the curtain closed, and turned on the light. I slid my penknife closer to me and sat on my bed, surfing the internet.

I received a message from the school group showing a video of a guy named Jack announcing a party tomorrow night.

I sent it to the girls right away, and Pearl was the first to respond with a dancing GIF.

She typed, "Perfect moment to give Cole a drink."

Will you invite me? I couldn't just walk into their party without knowing how they feel.

Of course, after all, you're one of us now babe. Sam responded.

What about dress codes? I inquired of them.

Anything that's revealing, Pearl followed up by sending a sticker of a naked girl.

That's not me, I concluded. I have the perfect dress in my mind, and because I am a Queen Bee, I have the nicest dresses and I was adept at dressing up, dressing won't be an issue.

I'll have to master the spell before tomorrow night because Pearl stated Cole was coming.

I scribbled it down and started to cram it before tomorrow night. It would have been much easier if I hadn't had to keep in touch with him the entire time and also get the pronunciation right.

 I groaned and returned to my bed. 

I was fast asleep in no time.