Derek I race towards Davina’s Jeep since it’s already in the driveway and jump in the drivers seat as she gets in the passenger seat. She tosses me the keys and I speed towards the park Malayah was taken. I’m worried Davina will lose control of her powers when we reach Malayah. “Hurry Derek,” Davina says, urging me to go faster. We arrive at the park and Davina jumps out of the Jeep before I can come to a full stop. “Davina wait!” “How can you tell me to wait!” “Let me sniff them out. This is a big park to just go running around trying to find them. We don’t know how many rogues there are,” She agrees and follows behind me. I quickly pick up Mark and Owen’s scent and we run down a trail towards the pond. “Mark! Owen!” I yell their names as we approach the scene. I see three more of my warriors have arrived. “Mom,” yells Malayah. It’s Jack. That son of bitch that tricked Davina and got her parents killed. Along with Jack are ten other witches and warlocks. Malayah is terrified a

“No worries love, I’ll take whatever she decides to give. Like I said it’s gonna take her longer to warm up to all this change.” We walk into our room and I watch her take in the scene. We’ve only hung out at her apartment so this is the first time she’s been to the house and my room. I had help redecorating. There is a king size bed against the left wall. Across from the bed is the door leading to the gigantic bathroom. On either side of the bathroom are walk in closets, one for me and one for her. By the window is a bookshelf and couches. “Do you like it?” “This one bedroom is bigger than my apartment,” she replies. She walks into her closet and her eyes go wide. “I don’t even have enough clothes to fill this closet.” The closet has several rods to hang clothes as well as built in drawers and shelves to put shoes on. “Oh don’t worry about that. In time you will,” I laugh knowing full well the shopping trips my mom will want to take the girls out on. She then walks out of the clos

“Who is Enzo?” I sigh. I knew this is what has been upsetting her. “Do not tell me you’ll tell me when I’m older. I’ll find out myself if you won’t tell me.” I know she is very capable of doing what she is threatening and I’d rather she hear it from me than someone else. “Okay but let me tell Maliyah myself. Don’t tell her anything for now.” She nods in agreement. “Enzo is your father.” “I knew it. Why can’t we see him.” “Malayah. I was not in love with him when he got me pregnant.” “Okay so what.” I can see I am going to have to get more specific with her. How do I tell a seven year old something so painful? “Remember how we talked about how babies are made between a man and a woman?” “Yes.” “Remember me telling you and your sister if anyone touches you in a way that is uncomfortable or without your permission to tell me or someone you trust?” “Yeah.” “Enzo did not have my permission. I did not want him to but he did anyway. It is not a happy memory and he is not a good gu

Malayah As soon as mom and Derek leave, I head back to my room and wait for it to get dark out. I grab the ladder and head out the window to meet Enzo. I’ve gotten good at ditching the wolves for a short period but they always find me eventually. I can sense there are more wolves following me than usual. They must’ve noticed Enzo’s presence today like I did. I run further down the river today and once I’m sure I lost them, I transform and wait for him. “I don’t like this Malayah,” says Leila but I ignore. “You’re late today,” says Enzo. I turn around and seem him come out from the trees. I’m hesitant today. After what mom told me today, I’m nervous to be around him. “What is it Malayah? I figured you would be happy. It’s your birthday and I brought you and your sister a present.” “Mom told me the reason she ended up pregnant was because you touched her without permission.” I keep my distance. “Is that what she’s telling everyone?” He shakes his head. “I can promise you that is not

“Everything okay Davina,” asks Derek. “Ugh…I think I’m getting the stomach bug or something just is not sitting well with me.” “Can I get you anything?” “No I think I’m just going to lie down for a bit. You go do whatever it is you need to without me.” “I can cancel everything. You’re not feeling well.” “No, no. Don’t cancel things just because I don’t feel well. I’ll be fine. If it gets worse I’ll call Dr. Ase okay?” “Okay I’ll come check on you later. I have a meeting with the elders and I’ll get some paperwork completed.” He kisses my forehead and heads to his office. I make my way to the bed and collapse. I feel so tired all of a sudden. What in the world is wrong with me? Derek I feel bad for leaving her but she insists I get my work done. I’ll have to be sure to check on her later. I head back downstairs and see Daniela and Mark waiting. “Is she okay,” asks Daniela. “I think so. She thinks it’s just a stomach bug or something she ate. I’ll be sure to check on her late