Alex didn't answer my question, his hands went back to combing his hair unconsciously. "We call them Lycan. Apart from having violet irises, they can summon the power of the moon-""Wait a minute, I don't understand-""Just like you yesterday, Cara. The sky suddenly darkened, the thick fog, violet irises ... Cara, those are all characteristics of Lycan's power."Alex's words made me cover my mouth instantly. He looked at my shocked face then pulled the corners of his mouth down. "There's just one problem ... " Alex combed his hair again, this time with both hands. "The Lycans were extinct a hundred years ago.""They are extinct." I repeated to him, "So I'm neither Lycan nor werewolf."Alex looked at me with a gloomy look, "There is a reason why the Lycan became extinct. The Lycan are not friendly creatures, they kill humans, even fellow werewolves just for fun. The last Lycan was killed by the power of the three Alphas, after that no Lycan was ever seen again . Many victims fell when
I wanted to tell Alex everything, but my instinct told me if I told him now there would only be two responses from him; Alex will think I'm crazy or he'll fall back on his Lycan theory. So I just shook my head and gave him a small smile, "Just lack of sleep.""You can sleep at home all day." Alex answered while pulling one corner of his mouth into a smile that never fails to make my heart stop beating for a split second. Even his waking hair doesn't detract from the effect of his smile.OK." I replied while returning his smile without being able to prevent it.***Mum was in the kitchen when I visited the house. She was cooking a casserole for dinner. Alex was picking me up in 3 hours so I decided to keep myself busy helping Mum cook. Meanwhile Dad just got home at 5 o'clock."You okay with Alex?" asked Mum as she put the casserole in the oven.'Hh-mmm." I muttered. Mum asked me to prepare the salad and dressing. "Mom, can I ask you something?"Mum turns from her oven to face me "Sure
I decide to go to the bathroom which is the farthest from my class, hoping that when I get back Eric and Jenna have finished talking about Prom. The back of our school is directly adjacent to the Pepperwell forest, even though there is a guard rail but in certain parts it has been damaged. The few kids who wanted to smoke or skip classes usually did so while hiding in the Pepperwell woods.The fresh morning air and the scent of the trees greeted me asI came out of the hall of the main building. There wasn't anyone in the backyard this morning, but usually a few kids who had skipped classes were hanging out under the Oak tree. I walked towards the bathroom slowly, enjoying the sound of the trees rustling in the wind from a distance.I wash my hands then wash my face a little while in the bathroom. When looking at the mirror in front of me my eyes were glued to my reflection, a few drops of water still running down my face. My eyes which are green bluish are now more blue in color, I wr
He shot quickly towards me, then stopped 10 meters from where I stood. The huge wolf grinned at me, revealing a row of large, sharp-looking teeth. I pushed myself against the tree trunk behind me until I felt the surface of the wood stab into my back through my shirt.I remembered Alex's story about Rogue, a wild werewolf who doesn't have a pack. What if he kills me?We stared at each other for a few moments until finally the wolf growled loudly then turned again and ran away. All my energy seemed to disappear as relief washed over me, my body slumped to the ground. I held my breath until my shaking body lessened a bit. Then I heard a very familiar voice calling my name."Cara? Are you all right?""J-Jake!" I tried to stand up and looked around me to look for him, his voice sounded quite close. "Jake? Where are you?""Here" OnlyJake's head was sticking out from behind the tree, his whole body was covered by the tree. He looks like a child playing hide and seek. I walked quickly toward
"Hmmm ... " "I shouldn't have bitten you. I couldn't control my dominant wolf, and you disappeared for 5 plus hours. My wolf-It just wanted to make sure you were okay." "Okay ... I understand. But what happened to me yesterday -Alex, I think there's something wrong with me." I muttered. "I don't want to talk about yesterday." I looked at Alex who was washing his hands in the sink with a frown. He didn't look at me at all when he spoke to me. "What do you mean? Alex, yesterday-" "Cara, I don't want to talk about it now." He said slowly, as if he was talking to a child. "You're just lost." He added as he walked out of the kitchen. I watched his back walking away then followed him towards the room. "Alex, I'm not lost. Something is happening to me. And what were you talking about the other day, about Lycan" Alex stopped for a moment then turned around, his eyes darkening. "Never talk about it to anyone. Do you understand?" I looked at Alex in disbelief, a few days ago he suspecte
" Hey -""Who are you?" interrupted me with narrowed eyes. Alex paused for a moment then smiled wider."You're not Alex, as far as I remember my brother still locked himself in his room all day like a child." I added with sarcasm. The smile on Alex's face disappeared in an instant."I'm not your Brother, Cara."I really didn't realize the words I just said. "I-I mean I just ... " I couldn't continue. We were silent for a few moments until Alex finally opened his car door for me."Where are we going?" I asked when we were both in his car."A place." He replied, glancing at me briefly then focusing back on the road, "Don't worry, you're wearing the right clothes.""What's wrong with you all today?" I muttered to myself."Why did Jake pick me up?""Because I have to take care of some things this morning and it doesn't look like you're going to want to go with me ... ""Yeah, if you didn't act like yesterday maybe I would-""Cara, I don't want to talk about it now." interrupted Alex in an
I turned my attention away from Alex slowly, looked at the woman next to him who was smiling at me. Suddenly there was a huge hatred in my chest. It's so big that it makes me want to hurt it. Alex stood up from where he was and walked towards me quickly, one of his hands gripped my wrist then pulled me away. But I didn't move to follow him, my eyes were still focused on Evelyn who now looked a little confused."Cara, we have to talk." muttered Alex before pulling me again. He stepped in front of me, shielding Evelyn from my hateful gaze. Then his other hand tugged my chin gently, turning my gaze to him again. The expression on Alex's face made me forget my anger for a moment. He looked sad, just a little but that expression appeared on his face briefly. In my entire life, as far as I can remember Alex had never shown his expression or feelings freely. Maybe He showed pleasure or happiness, but that's all. If he feels other feelings, he always covers them with his flat expression.I ga
We stopped at a fast food restaurant, Jenna and I were busy calling some people from school. We were busy with our mobile phones for the next hour. And the strangest hing is that of all the people we contacted, none of them knew Vincent Brooks' number, even though they did. Jenna unwrapped her burger and bit into her burger angrily."I can't believe it, how could it be ... " he muttered while hewing. My two eyes stared at the fries on my tray, there must be a way to reach him."We can check his personal data at school tomorrow." Said Jenna. "There must be a number or address that can be contacted.""Yeah ... " I replied weakly. "Jen, can you walk me home after this?""You don't want to go back to Alex's apartment?" he asked after finishing his burger."No" I replied standing up, I didn't touch my fries or the soda I ordered at all.The sky had turned dark by the time we got to the house. Jenna waved at me before driving away. Dad's car was nowhere to be seen in the garage, only Mum's.