Chapter 3: New Friends

**ELAINA** 

   

  ***Ring Ring Ring***

 “Hello? “ 

 “Ahhh is this the great Alpha Elaina? Slayer of Shit Alpha’s?” I know that voice but I’ll play with him a bit. 

“Oh this can’t be the asshole vampire of a friend that I haven’t seen in ages? Nooo. He would never stop talking to me and then never come around again? Must be another one..” I joke.

“Oh non belle. Je suis votre meilleur ami vampire. Vous savez mieux que cela.”(Oh no beautiful. I am your greatest vampire friend. You know better than that..” 

“Ahh yes, you have to spring the french on me, huh.” I laugh. 

“But it works every time, jolie fille.(pretty girl.)” He laugh

“Easy on the ‘girl’. I am no longer a small little preteen who used to kick your ass in the woods. I am now the, what was it you called me? Slayer of Shit Alpha’s?” We both bust into a fit of laughter.

“Do you mind if I come through to your pack? I have some business I am on my way to handle but I have about 2 weeks before I need to get there. I would like to come see you and your new pack.” He says. Like as if it is even a question.

“I just know!!! You aren’t asking for permission into my pack, you are family Valencio. Or have you finally worked up the courage to get your brain fried in the sunshine..” I laughed through the phone.

“Ahhh, so many wish that were the case. I just know that being an Alpha requires some sort of mannerisms and formality.” He said in a professional french tone. 

“Yeah, Yeah. Get your ass over here. I am sure Dane would be happy to see you.” I laughed again. They have a small gentlemans rivalry. They are good friends but man do they love to mess with one another..

 “Always so nice to your friends. Okay, I will be there in two days. “ 

“Okay, Valencio. If you need anything let me know okay? I don't care what it is. I'll let everyone know you are coming and have a special room made up for you. Also, you'll be coming at the perfect time. We are having our unmated wolves party this weekend. ” 

 “Well in that case maybe I should come before then and just stay. I can arrive tomorrow if that's okay?" 

"That's perfectly fine. Anything for my favorite blood sucker. ahahahahaha." He hates that.

" Ahhhh,êtes-vous putain de plaisanter avec moi? Dites cela à quelqu’un d’autre!" (Are you fucking kidding me? Say that to someone else!)

"Hahahah, No I am not kidding you, Monet! And who else would I say that to? You're the only blood sucker I know.... For now anyways. hahahha"

"Okay, Okay. I'll see you tomorrow. Thank you Alpha Elaina, au revoir.”

 ***Click*** 

"Asshole." I say with a smile under my breath as I hang up the phone. 

I’ll have a room made up for Valencio, black out curtains and such so he is comfortable. 

Him and Dane are so much alike when it comes to their rooms. Black out everything, Oh my gosh. That would have been the perfect joke.. 

Dammit, I’ll just have to save that for his arrival.

**UNKNOWN**

 A year and a half since I have felt this anxiety building up in my chest. I keep thinking something is going to happen and then it never does. When I get close to the woods outside of town for my runs I get this overwhelming feeling of wanting to just walk into the woods without a care in the world and see why I am drawn there so badly. 

And maybe just never return.

 I got a text from my best friend Aaron. 

 Aaron: ‘Hey bud, let’s go out tomorrow night?’ Ughhhh, not this bullsh*t again. But I can't keep telling him no.. F*ck my life. 

 Me: ‘Sure man. I need to relieve some stress. Maybe some drinks will help.’ I mean I do have stress and some weird ass anxiety but I don't want to drink. But I can't keep telling my best friend no. 

Aaron: ‘Oh yesss! Finally, getting your ass out of the house is going to do you some good. Maybe even meet a cute girl to take home.‘

 Me: ‘You know how I am Aaron, I’m not into things like that anymore. All the girls we run into know who I am and I hate it because then they throw themselves sloppily at me and It’s just gross.’

 Aaron: ‘Soooo uppity. You should be glad you don’t have to work for it man.’ 

Me: ‘Whatever psycho. You don't have to work for it either. You might not have the well known name but you got the looks to get any chick you want. But anyways I'll see you tomorrow night.’

 I didn’t want to go out, I normally don’t but I have to get rid of this feeling in my chest. I cannot keep feeling like this. I keep having these dreams of this gorgeous woman, dark brown hair. Big beautiful gray blue eyes. Carries herself like a complete boss who takes no one's shit. That’s the type of woman I want in my life. The type of woman I NEED!!!! 

 If only she were really out there. 

Who knows? I did hear of a very beautiful mayor to a town in the forest we just had some equipment delivered to. The drivers bragged about how pretty she was. But they also said all the men there were extremely big and burly and muscular. They thought it was a cult or something. But cults don’t usually care about their members enough to build a hospital and invest so much money into the equipment. 

 ***Ring ring ring*** 

 “Hey handsome, how are you?” 

“Why do you always have to call me? I’ve literally changed my number 7 times because you won’t leave me alone. When we slept together it was one time Marrisa? ONE DAMN TIME! I don’t know why you keep trying to keep in touch with me but I am over it.” 

 “That’s okay, I have videos and pictures of our time together. If you don’t meet me I will leak them all over town Silas… You don't want that type of publicity. That'll be bad for you and the company. “ 

 “You know what. Do it. I honestly don’t care at this point. You won’t leave me alone, you are a psychotic stalker, who can’t understand what it means when you are being asked for a ONE NIGHT STAND! So do what you want! My company will handle any threats as they see fit. So leak a sex tape you, post my nudes, that BY THE WAY, you took of me while I was asleep... You won't be doing anything to me that I can't handle nor take care of. I'm not married, so it's not an affair. And you will just look like a desperate whore who is out for money. So you are free to make whatever choice you want. I am done with these damn games! ” 

 *CLICK*

 Ughhh why does this bitch not know how to take the hint. I told her directly that night all I wanted was a good time. She told me that that was all she wanted too. She is the exact reason I don’t drink or do one night stands anymore. The exact reason why there are no longer night outs for me, because of shit like this happening. But she can leak whatever she wants, she can post whatever she wants. She won't get a relationship from me or money. And she will look like a cheap escort. So be my guest. 

 Lord now I am rethinking this night out tomorrow. I wonder if I can go to that town's little hospital and see what all they added to it? Make sure everything is up to date. 

 ***Ring Ring Ring***

 “Julie, can you please get me the contact information for the hospital we just delivered to? I’d like to go by and talk with the doctors there?”

 “Right away Mr. Cohen. I’ll send it right now.”

 “Thank you Julie. When you are done you can go ahead and take the night off. And tomorrow too. You need a break. If I need anything I'll shoot you a text. Have a good night.” 

"Thank you Mr. Cohen. I appreciate that. I am sending you that contact information now. Have a good night."

 *Click*

 *Ding*.Okay her name is Elaina Roseland. That is a pretty name. Sun Ray.  Okay I will just give her a call. 

 ***Ring Ring Ring*** 

 Voicemail? But not set up with her name, that’s strange for a mayor? I’ll leave a message anyway.

 “Hi, this is Silas Cohen, the CEO of Cohen United Services. We delivered some hospital equipment to your new facility. I would like the chance to go by and talk with your doctors and make sure everything is up to par for them and that they do not need anything else. If you could give me a call back at this number . I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you. Have a great night.” 

There I hope she returns my call. I’d love to see a new small town enjoying our equipment. Maybe there are other things we can help their town with. Honestly, anything I can do to get me out of this stupid night of drinking with Aaron would be better. 

  ***Ring Ring Ring*** 

"Hello?"

"Hello, is this Silas? This is Elaina Roseland. You just called and left me a voicemail?" 

"Oh yes, Hello Elaina. I was interested in coming to view the hospital we delivered the equipment to and speak with your doctors and nurses and make sure everything is working like it's supposed to. And see if your staff needs anything else. But I didn't just want to barge into your town or facility without notice."

 "I'm sure you heard that your drivers thought we were a cult. hahahah. But that's very thoughtful of you, Silas. I'd be delighted for you to come and tour the facility. When were you wanting to come?" Funny girl. This was easier than expected. 

"How is tomorrow evening? It shouldn't take me anymore than an hour or two." 

"Perfect, we will see you then." 

"Thank you very much Elaina. Talk to you then. Goodnight." Why am I being so weird? 

"Hahah, goodnight Silas, see you tomorrow."

*Click* 

 She sounds gorgeous. Wait what the f*ck am I talking about? Gorgeous??

I need to get it together. I don't know this woman. How can I say she sounds gorgeous? Jeez Louise.

But luckily now I canceled my night out with Levi. 

Me: 'Hey bud, I just scheduled a tour of the new small town’s facility we delivered to yesterday. The only opening they had was tomorrow evening. So I won't be able to go out with you. Sorry man.' 

Lie. Not sorry at all. 

Aaron: 'Ughhhh, alright man. I'm sure you'd rather do that anyway. I'll tag along with you. I heard their mayor was hot. Might snag me a date.' Cue the eyeroll. Not sure why but the thought of him asking Elaina out kind of pisses me off. 

Me: 'How about not. You don't even know this woman and you are already talking about taking her out. Jesus. *Eyeroll emoji*'

Aaron: 'Hey man, you canceled on me. Seems like the only way I can hangout with my best friend is to do something like this and me tagging along means I will not be gracing the clubs with my presence. So if I see someone attractive I am going to hit on them. *Shrug emoji*'

This f*cking guy.

Me: 'How are we even best friends?'

Aaron: 'Opposites attract my guy.'

Ughhhh. I didn't really want Levi to go but I am canceling on him so I guess I have no choice. Tomorrow I am just going to take the whole day to relax and get ready for the tour. 

I don't know what is happening to me but my insides are igniting every time I think of Elaina's voice.How she said my name. The way Silas rolled off of her tongue. I feel a rumble start in my chest, and an intense chill run down my spine at the thought of her moaning my name..

Wait a damn minute..

What is happening to me? Maybe I should see a doctor or something..