Chapter 5

Willow POV

“Right! Kids…we are going now. We will take Louis. Willow are you coming with us?” Mum shouts upstairs from the hallway.

“No Mum, Lizzie and I are going with Jeremy and Brett.” I shout from my bedroom where Lizzie and I are listening to music and doing each other’s hair and makeup.

“Ok darling, please be careful tonight.” Mum shouts.

“Same to you Lizzie!” Dad offers.

“Yes Alpha Nicholas.” Lizzie giggles back.

“Jeremy!” Dad calls out.

“What?!” Jeremy shouts from the top of the stairs on the upper floor.

“We are going. Make sure your sister and Lizzie get there safe.”

“Of course, Dad. You look lovely Mum.” Jeremy responds.

“Thank you darling. See you in an hour. Don’t be late.” She shouts just as they close the front door.

15 minutes later the doorbell rings at the front door.

“Brett, I’m just coming down, can you get that?” I hear Jeremy shout again from the floor above.

“Right come on Willow, you must be ready now…you look gorgeous.” Lizzie tells me.

“I don’t know about that. I have a feeling you will be the one turning heads tonight in that dress.” I add.

Lizzie was stunning. She had long black hair, great big blue eyes and a body to die for. She was wearing a bright blue mini dress and tanned wedges. She never over did it unlike Samantha, who enjoyed all eyes on her. I on the other hand, liked to stay in the side lines, observing the situation and keeping a watchful eye on my 2 best friends.

We hear a commotion downstairs before Jeremy runs down. I run outside my room and look over the banister just before seeing Brett hold Jason by his collar.

“Brett let him go! Sorry Jason, I forgot to mention that we are taking Willow and Lizzie. It’s easier with them then driving my car back.” Jeremy adds.

Lizzie and I both listen quietly to what is unfolding downstairs.

“You’re driving Jeremy’s car back tonight?” Lizzie whispers.

“Yes, I’ve got my fake ID in case the police check my age.”

Technically I’m too young to drive in the U.K. but I’ve been driving on the pack grounds since I was 14. My brother Louis has just started his lessons and I promised to help him this summer just as Jeremy helped me.

We hear Jason leave and close the door behind him.

“What’s the matter?” Jeremy asks Brett.

“I don’t like the way he looks at your sister.” Brett responds.

I look at Lizzie with my eyes wide open.

“Brett, you don’t like anyone looking at my sister. I know you are an only child, but you can’t suffocate her. She is strong and can manage them herself. If she needs help, she will ask for it. Willow wouldn’t put herself in harm’s way willingly. You need to trust her, like my parents and I do. I mean Goddess if she was born a male, I’d question whether she should be Alpha over me. Don’t tell her I said that though!” Jeremy adds pinching his nose in frustration.

“I don’t want her to get hurt. You know what the witch said.” Brett quietly reminds Jeremy.

“And I’m working on it, she is my sister and my responsibility. Please let tonight just go without any issues. We are then off to university where we might find our mates.” My brother responds placing his hand on Brett’s shoulder.

My chest hurts at the thought of Brett finding a mate and him being possessive of her instead of me.

“Ready girls? We shall be waiting in the car.” Jeremy shouts.

I look at Lizzie who is rubbing her chest.

“Are you ok?” I ask.

“Yes, I just feel a bit anxious.” She responds looking pale.

“I’ll grab some bubbly for the car journey!” I offer to calm our nerves.

We walk downstairs. Lizzie opens the front door and walks towards the car. I grab a cold bottle of prosecco and some glasses. I check myself out in the mirror one final time. I am happy with my choice of a white wrap dress with gold detail, gold wedges and a gold Greek leaf head band. I grab my bag as I shut the door walking towards the car.

I look up to see Jeremy and Brett staring at us. Jeremy’s eyes on Lizzie. I just hope tonight I wasn’t wrong. If I can keep Lizzie there until after midnight, with Jeremy turning 18, I shall know if they are mates. I know how impulsive my brother can be and wouldn’t want him to scare her. So, I won’t let Lizzie out of my sight all night.

I walk towards Brett whose wolf is present in his eyes. I smile up at him and give him a twirl.

“Will I pass?” I ask.

“Hmm.” He responds licking his lips. He stares into my eyes, and I see his eye colour fade back to his normal green shade. He blinks slowly placing his hands on my hips.

“Stay close tonight. Don’t wander off and if anyone makes you feel uncomfortable just use the mind link to Jeremy!” He commands.

I nod and step into the back seat of the car. He closes the door behind me but not before looking at my thighs as my dress rides up.