I didn’t know that I would have been staying in Beacon for more than a day so I didn’t pack anything to bring along. I thought we were just going to have the meeting, do what Zayn planned to do, and be out. But now I have to go over to my parents to get something to wear, which is where I’m heading right now. Bunny and Azula decided to join me, and Zayn went to see Harvey again. The Lycan invited him to dinner.“It’s so normal,” Azula says as we get closer to my parent’s house. Mom might be home but dad should be at work right now. He works at a factory not too far from here. Mom works every now and then, but it’s not something consistent.Trying to get a decent and stable job as an omega is the hardest. It’s easy for Betas and other werewolves, because of their connections and because they are valued and respected way more.“Yeah, way too normal,” Bunny agrees. They are referring to the town. It must be their first time being here, so it’s not what they expected.“What did you two e
I stare at Ashton, still trying to process what he just said to me. He looks anxious as he waits for a reply from me. I put down the glass of sparkling water and clear my throat. “Our love?” I question him. “Are you being serious right now, Ashton?” “This is the most serious I have ever been in my life,” He reaches for my hand from across the table but I flinch away. He does not get to do this, it isn’t fair. “You don’t get to do this,” I chuckle dryly. “Can you even hear yourself?” I run my hand through my hair. “Get to do what? I’m just being honest, Lara. We were made to be together, the moon goddess doesn’t make mistakes.” His stare at me is starting to feel uncomfortable. “I want to be with you,” He adds bravely, and I scoff. “You know what? F*ck you, Ashton.” I snap, and he seems taken aback, if not offended. A few of the other people eating here all look our way and I am reminded mentally that I’m talking to the Alpha of the Blue River pack. It’s just that he makes me s
Ashton has a look on his face that tells me that he does not like being bossed around, especially by Betas who think they are in over their own heads. As he is about to speak, I hand him the bottle of wine that I brought with me from the restaurant.“Make sure to get this to my parents,” I force a smile as he tentatively takes it from my hand. “I guess I have a meeting with your father,” I add, and he frowns.“I won’t go back on my word. You have nothing to worry about, I will do what I have promised,” Ashton reaches for my hands, and this time, I allow him to hold them. His touch is comforting, and the warmth from his hands makes me smile.I really need to find where my head’s at. I feel like I’m falling for Zayn and we almost kissed last night at the party, but now with Ashton giving me so many words of affirmation and being nice to me, I can feel my heart yearning for him too.I hate emotions. I would rather think with my head than my heart. Nothing ends well from just thinking wit
My lips curve into a smile at what Zayn just said. Is he being serious? The meeting I just had with the Lycan grows dull in my mind instantly in the wake of such good news. If he have found the orb, then Harvey’s attempt to get it would be useless, or close to impossible.“Oh my gosh, where is it?” I ask as I laugh happily. “It’s here in Beacon, right?” Zayn puts the bowl of food he has in his hand and walks up to me. “It’s here, alright. And since you know Beacon better than anyone else in this room, you are going to be our guide.” He reaches for my hands and I let him.As soon as I feel his hands over mine, my mind plays a cruel joke on me by replaying how Ashton held my hands outside of Tastebuds. Feeling a weird sense of guilt, I pull away from Zayn’s grasp, but he does take offense or any serious notice of my reaction.“It’s in Hulu forest, buried near an old cotton tree,” He informs me, and I take in the information. “You know the place, I’m guessing?” He asks, and I nod in res
This is the first time in my life for me to see Harper this way. Snot is rolling down from her nose and her eyes are red from crying so much. Her arms have fresh scratches on them, and her designer jeans have a patch of what looks like dried blood on it.“I had no choice, he was so…angry.” Harper's voice breaks and she begins to cry. My heart truly aches for her. Even though she has made my life a nightmare, I can’t help but feel sorry for her. “I regret nothing, and I would gladly do it again,” She adds, her voice now firm and filled with a form of anger. Her mother closes the distance between them and hugs her, comforting her daughter even though she just confessed to murder.“Okay, maybe we can help. But first, we have to know everything that happened. Every single detail,” Zayn speaks, and Bunny calls for his attention by yanking on his shirt.“I don’t know if you forgot but we came here for something, and we don’t have much time before they notice that we are gone from the mansi
Soaked. We are all soaked as we follow Zayn deeper into the forest; he’s leading us to where he saw the orb in his vision. The rain is pouring heavily and there are now flashes of lightning in the sky. The winds are cold and unforgiving and the ground is all mushy and wet.We have now passed the oak tree that I used to hide under. No one seems to be talking, we all just walk in silence until Zayn suddenly stops. “Here!” He says.He looks at me. “This is the place I saw in my vision.” “I don’t mean to sound not excited, but that’s just a tree. A very old and ordinary tree,” Bunny says. “It’s not even glowing,” She adds, and I chuckle.“What exactly did you see in the vision?” I ask him as I put a few wet strands of my hair behind my ear. It’s still raining but at least we have finally reached where we were headed. The only thing now is we don’t know what to do. “I saw this forest, and I was led to this tree. Then…then I just had this strong feeling that this place was special; that t
I don’t know how to respond to what Ashton just said. He is staring at me, waiting for me to say something when I am literally at loss for words. “He doesn’t,” I try to lie, and Ashton laughs at my failed attempt. Even I don’t believe myself. “I don’t think lying is for you. You should really consider just sticking to telling the truth because you really suck at lying,” He laughs, and I look in the direction of Zayn and the others. They are a small distance away and waiting for me. “I need to get going,” I mumble as I force a smile but Ashton stops me by saying, “Wait, Lara. I really don’t want you to forget what I told you at the restaurant. All I need is a chance from you.” “Sure…” I nod and then I leave without looking back. Afraid that if I do, Ashton would stop us from leaving so he can take the orb from Zayn, which would cause a fight that would be remembered forever. Or maybe I’m just paranoid. I think I am. “What did he say?” Zayn asks me when I reach the group. “I don
Zayn’s mouth opens in an attempt to speak but no words come out. He takes a step away from me and laughs dryly as I try to touch his arm. “Why keep this from me?” His words are filled with hurt.I feel awful that even though I was the same person that placed the bright smile on his face at first, I am also the one to wipe it off as quickly as an unexpected sneeze. “I don’t get why you felt the need to keep this from me,” He says as he rubs the slightly grown stubble on his face. “Don’t you trust me?”“No, that’s not it. Zayn, I trust you. I really do,” I reply to him, and an emotion flashed across his eyes.“Then why keep this away from me?” “I don’t…I don’t know, I was scared, I guess,” I tell him truthfully, stuttering a bit in the process. “Lara, I don’t want you to ever be afraid to tell me anything. I’m on your side,” He holds my shoulders in comfort and I breathe out a sigh of relief. He’s not angry. Gosh, it makes me feel so good that he’s not pissed at me.“I know, I know.