Chapter 1
Darkness. Nothing to see. No light, no shadows, nothing. I tried to feel out to make sure I wouldn’t fall and get hurt, but there was nothing. The more I tried to run to find a source of light, the more it felt like my feet started getting stuck in mud. What is going on? I don’t understand.
Far off in the distance there was a dot of light. Like the size of a pen cap beckoning for me to come to it. As hard as I try it’s not doing any good. Why is this happening. I want out. I want to go home. I’m scared, full of fear and helplessness. I notice the light is finally getting closer, bigger. I am so close but so far away.
“Someone, please help me!” I screamed, knowing no one will hear me in this vast place.
Out of nowhere I see a silhouette in the light I’m going towards. They are holding out a hand waiting for me to come closer.
“Come now my love. Grab my hand. I will love you, cherish you, and make you mine.” Said the mysterious. When he said this it sent shivers down my spine at his deep voice.
Holding out my hand as I’m trying to get closer for this stranger to help me, I asked “Who are you?”
“I am your mate my love.” He said and I can tell he was smiling.
As soon as he said that my hand touched his and the feel of electricity shooting down my arm made feel like I was losing control. Before I could look upon his face I was pulled out of my dream from rapid knocking on my door.
“Liz, get up or you will be late for your first day of senior year!” said my before barging in.
She was holding a steaming cup of hot coffee waiting for me to get up before she hands it over. I looked at my mom in all her pre morning glory. She had her hair tied back in a messy bun. Her beautiful hazel eyes had black circles under them and a little puffy. She was still wearing her scrubs from work. Wait, why was she home. It’s only 6 A.M. and she should still be at work for a couple more hours. Mom noticed me worrying as I untangled myself from my blankets.
“Don’t worry honey. I went in a few hours early last night so I could be home for your first day. I wanted to wish you luck and see you off. This is your last year. Before you know it, you will be off to college and I will be here by myself.” Mom said as she handed me the cup of coffee.
I took a sip moaning as the taste was heaven on my tongue. She knew exactly how I liked my coffee. A little sugar, caramel sauce and whipped cream with chocolate sauce on top.
“Thank you, mom, but you didn’t have to do that. Do you want to go down and have breakfast together before I go to school or would you like to go to the diner on the corner?” I asked. I love having breakfast with her. We don’t get to do it very often since she normally doesn’t get off until after I’m already at school.
“Yes! I would love that darling. Go take your shower and get ready. I’ll go put on some normal clothes and get out these scrubs.” She said as she walked out the door closing it behind her. I smile. I love my mom more than anything. She is the one who raised me and taught me how to be a decent human being after my father left us when I was 2. She taught me how to stand up for myself and not take anyone’s crap and speak my mind. She is the most amazing person I now.
As I get in the shower and let the warm water run over my body, I notice a bruise on my wrist. I wonder where that came from? As far as I know I didn’t have it last night. Oh well I thought as I grabbed my shampoo and started washing my hair. When I was almost done rinsing my body, I started to remember the dream I had. It made me feel tingly and weirdly happy.
As I got out of the shower and wrapped a towel around my body I went to my closet and picked out my outfit. A somewhat fitted shirt, not one of those skin tight ones most girls wear but one that showed I had curves but still left the imagination open. A pair of high wasted boot cut jeans and my mid-calf high boots. I go to my mirror and brush trough my dark brown hair and put on a little mascara and eyeliner. I’m not one to really rely on make-up. Natural is so much better. I check myself to make sure I didn’t forget anything. When I get to my eyes, I still marvel at them. I have my father’s eyes. Dark blue with specks of green in them. They are the best part of all my features. I miss him so much.
I grab my school bag and walk down the stairs to meet my mom. She looks at me and smiles. Once I get closer, she cups my cheek in her hand and says “Your dad would be so proud of you baby girl. Just as proud as I am in you.” Then she pulls me in for a big hug. We walk out the door to the car and start heading to the diner.
Once inside we find ourselves a table and sit down. About a minute later the waitress comes over and takes our order. Mom looks at me with a smile, but it didn’t reach her eyes.
“Mom? What’s wrong?” I asked worried.
“Sweetheart, I know you know how we are still in our pack and they graciously let us live in the human part ever since your dad passed away.” I nodded my head. “Well since you will be turning 18 in a month and your shift, graduating next year, they want you to come live at the pack house for your last year at school. That way you can be around our own kind and see how things work. Plus, they want you to train. It’s mandatory for all newly transformed wolves.” Mom said looking down at her hands that are tangled together on top of the table.
“What?” I said shocked.
“Plus, you might be able to see if your mate is in our pack since most wolves stay around pack lands and not living like us.”
I shake my head trying to get this through my head. Why would I want to live with them after everything happened with dad? I know it’s not their fault that he passed away but they could have helped him. They could have watched his back like they do the Alpha. I was thankful they let my mother step down from being the female Beta afterwards and let us move to live a “normal” as can be life with the humans.
“Will they still let me go to school here or will I have to go to the pack school?” I asked her.
“They will let you keep going to school here. It is only about a 15-minute drive to the school from there.” She said looking at me with a half-smile. “And they are going to get you a car so you can drive yourself since you have your license.”
I look down at the table wondering if there is a way to get out of this. I don’t want to go live there with all the snotty, skanky and asshole people. As if knowing what I’m thinking my mother grabs my hand and holds it. “I know you don’t want to but once the year is up, they will give you three choices.” I glance up at her with a questioning look.
“What choices are those ma?”
“One will be to see if you want to stay there. Two will be if you want to live outside the pack like we do now. Three will be if you want to leave to go to another pack. Sometimes there is a fourth option but most people don’t know about it since they hardly ever talk or consider it.” She said giving me a sad look.
“Can I know what the fourth option is?” I asked quietly.
“I’m not saying they would offer it but sometimes they do. If your mate isn’t in our pack sometimes, they offer for pack members to go on ‘vacation’ to other packs for about 6 months to see if they can find their other half in a different pack.” My mother said.
Hmmm, well that’s something to think about. Maybe I can tough it out and hope that option will be available when this is all done.
I sigh and look at my mom. “Okay mom, I’ll do it. I’m just glad they won’t be making me go to the pack school. I don’t know if I could handle leaving the friends I’ve made on my last year of school. When do I need to do it?”
“I will call Alpha James when I get home and let you know after school.”
The waitress brings our food, we sit and eat in silence. I’m not feeling all that hungry now but I force myself to eat. I’m going to need it to get through morning.
With everything going on, my mind went back to my dad. I really wish he was here. He was the strongest warrior of our pack, the gentlest soul, and all-around great guy. Some would say he was the life of the party when he wasn’t on duty. I was only 7 when he died. A pack of our warriors went the boundary line to talk to a pack of rouges. One thing led to another and a fight broke out. The rouges noticed how my dad had fought mercilessly and it became four on one. No one noticed it and once they did it was too late. Three of the wolves found a way to pin him down while the fourth tore out his throat. After that the Alpha got so enraged, he lost control and took them out. When they came back carrying his body the Alpha found mom and let her know how brave he was until the very end. I remember he held her and just let her cry. He mind linked Luna Kara and she came too. She was able to comfort mom like dad use to. I believe she has the power to help others cope.
Mom brought me out of my thoughts with a gentle touch on my shoulder telling me I needed to get to school before I was late. I picked up bag, gave her a hug and kiss and left out the door. Shaking my head to get my thoughts straight I walked the two blocks to school.
Chapter 2:When I walk in the doors of the school, I get slammed into by my best friend Louise. She wraps her arms around me into a big hug. When she lets go of me, she stands back and smiles before greeting me.“Good morning, Liz! Can you believe it! We are seniors and this is our last year!” She squeals.“Good morning to you too, Louise.” I said with a half-smile. She gives me a knowing look. Even though we live in the human parts of town there are still a few werewolves who have opted out of going to the pack school and go here to my school. She is one of them. She is the only werewolf friend I have and I am thankful for it.“I guess your mom told you about having to live at the pack house?” She asked slyly. I nodded.“Don’t feel bad. I have to do the same but I will still be going here. Is that what you are going to do also?”Again, I nodded at her. She squeals again and hugs me. “Yay! I won’t have to go here without you and maybe we can ride together from the pack house! Oh my, t
Chapter 3:Robbie’s POV:After I asked Liz if she wanted a ride, I was a little bummed she declined. But I totally understand it. I am new and she doesn’t know me. Hopefully tomorrow I can start to get know her a little better. I don’t know why but I have a strange sense that I have known her forever.I pull up to the pack house, get out of my car and start walking to the door. I see the Alpha training with one of the freshmen who can’t seem to grasp the new fighting technique we are learning. “Good afternoon, Alpha.” I said bowing my head.“Ah, good afternoon, Beta Robbie.” He said smiling at me. He nods to the kid he was training to take a break. “How was your first day at the human high school?”“It was really good actually. Went pretty easy. They are a little behind us in the education department but not by much.”“That’s great news. I just wanted to inform you that we will be having two new wolves coming to live in the packhouse this weekend. I bel
Chapter 4:Robbie’s POV: Training was finally over and everyone was exhausted. These kids were so excited to train with the Alpha’s son that they went all out today. I told them all to go shower and change then go to dinner. Alec and I did the same. On the way out I met Alec in the hallway. I will admit he is a very good-looking guy. He is 6 foot 7, short black hair that’s always messy and startling bright blue eyes. His jawline is perfection. He has broad muscular shoulders, a very well-defined 8 pack. His arms make you think he could pick up a baby elephant with just one arm. Just by looking at him you can tell how powerful he is without even feeling aura from being an Alpha’s son. “Dude, stop checking me out. I don’t swing that way.” Alec said while swatting at me. “I wasn’t checking you out. I don’t even swing that way. I was just admiring your sexy body and getting jealous.” I said laughing. “Well, whatever it is it’s w
Liz POV:Beep.Beep.Beep. Ugh. Stupid alarm. I reach over and turn it off. I feel like I haven’t gotten sleep in a week. I roll over and throw my blankets off. I get out of bed and go to my bathroom. I brush my teeth and take a shower. When I’m done, I wrap a towel around body and go to my closet to find clothes. I decide on a teal flowy summer dress with short sleeves, a pair of brown ankle boots and a brown belt to go around my waist. I go to the bathroom and towel dry my hair and brush it putting it into a messy bun. I put on a little eyeliner and mascara. I grab my bag and walk down stairs. I go to the kitchen and make myself a bowl of cereal. Just as I’m about to sit down at the table I hear my phone ping with a message.Louise: Hey girly! Want me to pick you up today? It’s a beautiful day and she lives half a mile in the other direction from the school I think to myself.Me: Na I’m k. It’s too beautiful not to walk. I’ll see you at school.
Alec POV: Um. What the hell just happened? Why did Liz get pissed off? I was just stating the obvious. Even the she-wolves back at our main pack lands can’t beat me or Robbie. But I will admit. She looks pretty fucking hot pissed off. I look at Robbie and shrug my shoulders. He shakes his head at me and tells me to follow him inside. I’m only going to be following him for today to see how the human school system works and how different it is from our pack school. That way we can see if we can incorporate new things in our curriculum. As we walk down the hall, we follow her sent to her locker. Which I guess isn’t far from Robbie’s. At first glance their school doesn’t really differ from our pack school. You walk in the doors and all the walls are white with a blue and orange stripe down the middle and huge tiger mural across from the office. A little further down it looks like a library. It’s a lot smaller than ours but I can understand why. Ours als
Liz POV: Watching my class mates spar has gotten me giddy. Watching Cassy and Gene do their thing and know that she has this. I trained her so I know she is capable of taking Gene down. He is good though. When she finally has him pinned down, I look over to Alec and see him dumb founded that a girl can down a guy Gene’s size was like icing on the cake. Gene is around 6 foot 6 and probably 230 pounds. That is mostly muscle though. Cassy is a mere 5 foot 2 and 120 pounds. She has lean muscles on her body. They are not bulking but you can still see them. I taught her how to go maneuver around bigger people and how to get out if she is trapped. That is exactly what she did and had him pinned to the ground with his hands behind his back not being able to move. “Great job Cassy!” said the coach. “Next up is Liz and Robbie’s friend Alec who is visiting us today.” I smirked at Alec as I make my way to the ring. “You ready to get you
Liz POV: After gym my day has went pretty fast. Before I knew it, it was lunch time. Yay food! I’m such a foodaholic. It’s ridiculous but at least it’s not all junk food. It’s all food in general. Luckily our cafeteria has different items to choose from. It’s pretty much a buffet. I grab a bacon cheese burger and sides, fries, side salad, a salted caramel brownie and ice cream along with a bottle of cherry Coke. I pay for my food and go sit at our table in the corner. I start eating when Louise sits down opposite of me. “Hey Liz. How’s it going so far?” she asked with a smirk playing on her lips. “Pretty good.” I gav
Alec POV: Robbie and I get back to the pack house and jump out of my truck. We go to find my father. As we walk up the steps to the Alpha office Jess is coming down. She smiles at me and gives me a hug. “Hey Alec. I’ve been looking for you today. Where have you been?” She asked with a pout on her face as I pull out of her arms. “I went to the human school with Robbie. Wanted to see how different it was from our pack school.” I say as I look at Robbie. He rolls his eyes at me and keeps walking. “I have a meeting with my dad. I’ll come find you when I get done. We need to talk.”