In His Territory

ALORA

I laughed at Noah's question, catching him off guard as well as the other boys gathered there.

"You're laughing?" He asked, taking a closer look at me to see if I've gone nuts. I probably am because if I haven't then I wouldn't be here of all places now, would I?

I would've done everything in my power to stop my mother from sending me here but despite everything, I agreed and now, look where it's gotten me.

"You're right. I should've run away but it didn't occur to me." I said, admitting to my mistake. "I wanted to but for some reason, my feet were rooted on the same spot and I couldn't."

"And yes, I am Caden." I said boldly to clear off any doubt that had registered in their minds about me. "And you're right. The accident did a lot of things to me so I am a little forgetful of things I usually know and do which I've mentioned to you today when I arrived Noah. You're very much aware of it."

His tensed shoulders relaxed and I could see him slowly getting swayed by my words. His reaction urges me to continue.

"The impact of the accident was so severe that I lost bit and fragments of my memories but with time, they'll come back to me." I add, pursing my lips as I tried to act all boyish by shoving my hands into my pockets.

"And Molly attacked me." I yelled, "didn't you see her jump on me earlier? She was trying to hurt me and she would've done so if she wasn't taken away."

"I know you're worried Noah but the main thing is that I'm fine and that nothing is wrong with me so everyone can get going now, thank you." I said dismissively in a loud voice and the gathered crowd slowly began to disperse.

I notice Kalix staring at me from the corner of my eyes and I turn to stare back at him. Our eyes met for a brief moment but he only glared at me before walking away.

I wonder what his problem is.

"Sorry I jumped on you in that manner Caden. It wasn't intentional and I only said that because I was worried about you." Noah said and I nod at him.

"Think nothing of it bro." I punched his arm in hesitation. "So, how about the pizza you ordered? Has it arrived yet?"

"Wait for me in the cafeteria, I'll go and get it." He said and rushes off leaving me alone to myself. As soon as he was out of sight, I clean off the dirt that had caught itself on my clothes and take breaths to calm my nerves.

That was a close one. Glad that I was able to salvage the situation before it got worse. Any more than that and I would've been caught and my secret would've been revealed.

I have to be extra careful now cause it seems like everyone is on to me for some reason.

I head back to the cafeteria and take a seat to wait for Noah who showed up later with a box of pizza. I grabbed some and munched on it, careful not to show much I was enjoying it or he might ask questions again.

I finish with lunch and decide to head back to my dorm. Luckily, Noah didn't ask any more questions. He insisted that we do something today since classes are resuming tomorrow but I turned him down.

I was tired and I needed to rest. Any more than this and I would breakdown and I mean literally.

I take the longer path to the dorm because I wanted to have a look around the place. It's so much different from my school. Even the structures are different. It would take a while to get used to this.

I turn to leave when I hear a thunk coming from the other side of the field. Curious, I follow the grunting sounds that leads to an enclosed path till I arrive at another field, hidden away by fallen leaves.

I quietly push my way through, only to see Kalix practicing archery.

I watch him stand at the far end of one side of the field as he tries to aim towards the target at the other side. He takes a shot and the arrow flies and hit the red circle on the target.

I am impressed. He is skilled at archery which happens to be one of my favorite sport. I even use to beat Caden at it. I wonder if he got better overtime.

I turn to leave but trip on a fallen branch and fall face down with a thud to the ground. I bit my lower lip knowing that Kalix must've seen me now. At this rate, he might think that I'm stalking him.

I heard footsteps from behind me and before I know it, Kalix is standing in front of me in silence, waiting for me to get up.

"Gosh!" I mutter, picking myself up the ground shyly. I stand to my feet and come face to face with angry eyes. His face is drawn in an irritating scowl.

"Again?" It was more of a statement than a question. "How many times do I have to turn you away? Why are you in my side of the school Caden? What are you plotting this time?"

This is his territory? Noah had explained it to me and I can't believe I walked into the lion's den alone. Gosh, I am screwed!

"I must've lost my way." I said but he doesn't look pleased by that excuse. Scratch that, he is pissed. 

Grabbing me tightly with both hands by the collar, he pulled me closer to him. "I don't know what you're trying to pull Caden but I'm no longer finding it funny."

"I wasn't trying to be funny either." I blurted out and his eyes darkened in rage. I must've pissed him off by that statement.

"I told you to stay away from me Caden but it looks like you keep trying to get on my nerves and it's becoming irritating now." He growled at me but instead of feeling threatened, I feel somewhat attracted to him.

Gosh, this stupid wolf. You couldn't have picked a better guy to mate? Why him of all people?

He tightened his hands on my cover and I quickly wrap my hands around my chest to keep my shirt from crumbling otherwise, he might notice something unusual on my chest. Something I don't want him or anyone to see. 

"I'm only letting you go because you're still in mourning Caden otherwise, you would be seriously injured by now." He lets go of my collar and pushes me to the ground aggressively. I winced internally when I fell on my butt on the rough grassy surface but he didn't seem to bat an eyelid.

"Now get out of here! Scram!" He yelled and I immediately stood up and took to my heels. I make my way back to the dorm and lock myself inside. That was a close one but I can't keep pushing my lu

ck cause sooner or later, I might run out of them and it won't be good.