I was put on bed rest for the rest of the week, and the tests came back positive. I'd been poisoned. Security in the pack grew tighter, and Esme and her mum began personally supervising the chefs when they were cooking, especially when I specifically requested a meal. I tried hard not to dwell on the whole someone was trying to kill me thing because it only made me feel worse. What if I died before I could even get pregnant, that would be tragically comic then everyone in the werewolf community would probably be fucked. When I regained some of I strength, I started reading again and I managed to go out into the garden one evening, luckily I met Damien.He hadn't been able to see me since I got sick but he'd called me almost everyday to know how I was doing. I knew he was trying not to make our friendship raise eyebrows among those in the pack and it was the best thing to do anyways. “Hey, stranger” He looked in my direction as soon as he heard the sound of my voice. He rose up and i

Alaric took me to my room and laid me on my bed. He sat beside me, asking if I was okay, but I really wasn't, and I couldn't lie that I was. Mum had never told me anything about my dad, and I only had a vague image of him in my head. Finding out about him in such a manner was just hard. My own father was a killer. It didn't make any sense to me. How had he died then? “I'll get something to nurse your wound” “No, leave it” I said before Alaric could move from his spot next to me.“I need to stop the bleeding, Eva”“It's not deep. I'll be fine” I wanted the scar as a reminder. Esme came and met both of us in my room. She looked at Alaric, and he shook his head slightly. “Eva, hey. Let's get you cleaned up”“No. I want to be alone” Alaric hesitated, but Esme got up and walked towards the door. "Come on, Alaric. She needs some time," and to me she said. "We'll come check up on you later." Alaric followed her out, and the last thing I heard was the door closing before I was plunged int

I alked down the lonely streets feeling lost and defeated, I couldn't think straight. My mind was blank yet filled with dozens of thoughts. The wind brushed my hair, covering most of my face, I didn't need to see where I was going, I didn't have a destination, but I was considering ending my journey, all of it. As I continued to drown in my depressing thoughts, I heard the light padding of footsteps behind me. At first, I ignored it. It was getting dark, but it wasn't weird to have other people trying to get home. perhaps it was the dark clouds that predicted a down pour that kept the streets so empty. I wouldn't mind the rain. perhaps I would freeze and die of a cold, or maybe a wolf would jump out of nowhere and end my suffering, but it wasn't a full moon, and Oakville had been mostly safe since I left so the chances were slim. The footsteps go closer and louder. I could no longer ignore the sound, so I turned around and saw a rough looking man walking behind me. he seemed disheve

I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing the next morning. The caller was Kieran. He'd obviously gotten my message and I wasn't ready to be shouted at, but I had to pick up and convince him."Hi""Explain to me how you couldn't tell a simple lie. Shouldn't it run in your blood?" "Can you not do this right now? I just need you toplay your part as the adult older brother that takes charge when the parents arent home" "So because of your incompetence I should start bringing random people to the pack house" "Talia is not a random person, she's my cousin and she's not going to notice anything strange as long as you don't act strange""What makes you think I care though? I could easily just rip her apart on arrival""Listen Kieran. I had the most shitty day yesterday and I don't need you making things worse. Just convince her and don't raise any suspicions""You mean more than you already have?" "We'll be there soon" I didn't hear him say anything after that before he hung up the phon

The next day it was time for me to put aside my supernatural existence problems and focus on more human problems like what to wear to school and how not to fail my classes so I didn't end up unaliving a patient during surgery in the future. I got out of bed, and after taking a shower, I jumped into the first outfit I saw in my wardrobe. Then I went into the kitchen and made a sandwich that I planned to have in the car. Damien, as usual, was already waiting outside for me."How are you feeling?"He asked once we were both in the car and away from the mansion"About school? I know I haven't been there in a while, but this isn't my first day, you know?""No. I don't mean school. It's a factor, but I mean in general. How are you? You've had a rough couple of days.""Yeah, I have, but I just sleep and wake up a couple of more times, and I'll be fine,""I do hope you know it's not healthy to keep pushing it all away," "Yeah, I know. I just don't have the time right now. I'll be fine, don't