Novel & Cerita Nearly Headless Nick Deathday Party

I hadn’t seen any of them since Andrew’s mating ceremony, and I had intentionally buried myself so deep in work that I barely had time to talk to them, except the occasional text. I missed them. All of them. Including Nick. “When will the funeral be?” “Probably a week or two.” I furrowed my eyebrows. “Aren’t funerals supposed to happen within 24 hours?” “Yes, but the elders have approved an exception. Beth has so many family members and pack members from out east that want to come, that doing it that quickly wouldn’t be feasible.” “Oh.” Silence settled around us, and before I knew it, I was crying quiet tears as Ashley held me.

He offers me a strange smile before he taps the microphone with his fingers. “Good evening,” Nico begins his speech. “I would like to thank everyone who came to celebrate my son, Deimos, tonight. Unfortunately, he won’t be joining us tonight, but his new Luna, Elizabeth Wilks, is here to celebrate.” Nico gestures toward me, and a weak applause travels through the crowd. “I trust that you will make her welcome,” Nico says to the crowd. Nico walks off the stage, and the music begins to play. Couples return to the dance floor, but the mood in the room is still somber. This isn’t like the parties that were held at the Moonstone Pack. Those parties were always full of joy and celebration.

Hey Nick, how've you been? Nick shrugged. "As good as anyone else. You?" She smiled. "I'm doing great! I'm here to buy some shoes for my friend. Tomorrow is her birthday so we're throwing a party so we can celebrate the exact moment she turns sixteen." She paused. "Wanna come? I know it isn't your thing, but it might be fun. It's all werewolves. No humans. I promise this time." He pondered it for a second. "I might stop by to say happy birthday. Can I get the address?"

As if he could read her mind, Keith proceeded to explain everything to her. "Nicole's birthday is next week. There will be a celebration party in the pack. Nathan did not invite anyone from other packs because of his weakness. He does not want to feel embarrassed in front of them. So he decided to arrange a grand party in the pack house." After hearing Keith, Jennifer's eyes appeared to brighten. "Perfect. We will make plans to kill her on the day that everyone else is getting ready to wish her well for the new year of her life. She will die on her birthday."

I place my hand on his chest to gently push him back when he’s thrown away from my front with full force. “What the hell Nick!” Alec yells after punching him, Nick's body already on the floor. Well things just got a little tensed up. Nick gives a sarcastic laugh as he stands up and ruffles his hair and I knew from that moment that he was definitely not sober. A few of the kids present at the party had started directing their attention towards, but the loud music had saved us from causing a scene and ruining this awesome party. “You don’t deserve her Alec. Just consider giving her up as the price for not saving Nicole that day.” Nick licks the little blood at the corner of his lips as he walk

“Do you want to go to the party or not?” “Mom, Dad, can we go to Nick’s for a party tomorrow?” Kimi asked our parents. She looked excited and hopeful. Mom looked at Dad. “I don’t know. Single boys. Along with beautiful girls. Will there be alcohol?” “It’s Nick’s,” I said. “The worst thing he’d have are wine coolers, and his mom counts those since he broke into them two years ago and puked in his pool.” It wasn’t exactly a lie. Nick’s mom does only buy wine coolers, and she counts them before leaving town, and after she gets back. Since that fateful party two years ago, someone almost always brings some beer, and there are extra garbage cans around for puke.

“Your tiger has a pocket protector stuck to its chest. You have a nerdy tiger.” “What can I say?” Nick answered. “It’s Nerd Day.” The parade wound up with a half-dozen teenagers on horseback, sporting a 4-H and FFA banner on a pole. Shannon shot a few more pictures, then stowed her camera. “That was fun.” Shannon tilted her face up to the sun and smiled. So far, the day was a definite ten. “There’s my boy.” A woman in her late fifties or early sixties, decked out in the red-and- white Tribute Tigers school colors, strolled up to Nick and planted a big red kiss on his cheek. Grinning, she used her thumb in a practiced gesture to

Vincent: "Today is Lili's mom's death anniversary. Remember to accompany her to pay your respects. "Jacob, don't tell me you forgot her mom's memorial again! "Do I really have to remind you about this every year? Alex: "Jake, I'm planning to go pay respects to Ms. Mallone today too. Can I join you guys?" He sent a photo showing a grave adorned with red roses. "Did you and Liesel come by already?" Seeing these messages, Jacob fell silent. He had completely forgotten that today was Heather's death anniversary.

“I called because of the birthday party we are attending tonight.” “What birthday party?” I tried racking my brain, but I really could not remember talking about a birthday party. “Really, Gabby? You are going to act like you don’t remember?” “I am serious, I really don’t remember. Give me a clue, please…” I asked calmly. “Alpha Nicklaus' birthday party tonight.” “You mean the Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack?” I gasped. "Yes, your brain is functioning now." "I've mentioned before that I dislike attending parties, and I believe I made it clear that I won't be going. Moreover, the Blood Moon pack is our enemy, and I'd rather avoid any complications with our father."

We’ll have to stay vigilant, but thinking about it now will do no good. Nick stands solemnly by Sava’s side, letting him take the lead with the ceremony. Both he and Lorette had planned it to celebrate both of our fallen pack members, but after finding out she was the leak on the Weavers side, and her escape from their pack house last night, it’s suffice to say she wouldn’t be welcomed here today. Nick consoles Aniel's’s mother, as her parents stand beside him while Shamel's parents stand bravely at the other side. My stomach twists with guilt at not being up there with them and lending my support in the same way Nick is, but it didn't feel right. Silas was the one to organize everything on