The alarm kept buzzing beside the drawer close to Zoe's bed. It made her queasy but she still had to put up with it if she was ever ready to be early. She had to stretch her hands lazily to hit snooze but befuddled by sleep she knocked it off the bedside drawer. It struck the ground and stopped buzzing, which she was pleased about.
”Zoe, wake up! You are going to be late for practice," her dad yelled at her from somewhere beyond her room at six in the morning on a Saturday.Maybe a little introduction of these she-wolves would do. This is Zoe Zanders. She lives in Amsterdam, Netherlands. She had lived there all her life. Mind you, she thinks she is not a very attractive person. To go straight to the very painful point! She thinks she is the definition of ugly. When I say ugly, that's what she thinks she truly is.You probably don't believe what I just said, but here's a little detailing of her that I bet will make you believe her.She was that girl with the very short messy hair, a mole on her face, braces on her teeth, and giant, utterly resilient pimples. And who would want to go out with an ugly nerd like her? If your answer was no one then points to you. She always had guys she crushed on but they had no idea. It worked out great for her just crushing from a long distance.
She believed crushes were a waste of time since they fade away soon enough.
She loved to bake. She believed that she got that from her mom. She had been living in the pack estate for a long period with her family and life is not too bad—except today that she had her sleep time brutally cut short.”Okay, Dad I'm up now,” she let out, letting the blanket slowly slip away from her grip. Zoey clawed her ass as she got out of bed, it seemed something had bitten her and it hurt badly. She gazed at her nest of hair in the furnished reflector before using her fingers to brush through them. "Arhhggggh," a yawn escaped her lips making her stretch her arms. She reached into her well-arranged pink brush holder to get her brush and toothpaste.She walked briskly inside the bathroom before letting the water from the privy sink rush as she applied her toothpaste, she closed her eyes immediately the toothbrush was inside her mouth and working its magic.When Zoey was done, she laid down beside the toilet door taking as much rest as she could but her beautiful sleep was caught short when her stepmom knocked on the toilet door startling her. Zoe knew that her stepmom must have realized that she was getting late for her dance practice.
'Yes, stepmother.'
You all might be wondering why Zoe has a stepmother, I mean in werewolf books I have read how people come to a conclusion about we supernatural, they believe werewolves are being given a fated mate but those are all music to the ear because you can basically choose the right one your heart yearns for.
Zoe's dad had married her stepmother when her mom died of cancer. Zoe was eight then. She never for once felt bad and she barely missed her mom so much since her stepmother always made her feel loved. "Hey Zoe we have new neighbors, you might want to bake them some banana muffins?" Lilian asked.”Sure, Lilian," Zoe responded sleepily. ”Hurry up and come down for breakfast. You don't want your dad and me finishing everything," she joked. She heard the room door close gently. Yes, she called her step-mom by her name. Lilian said it was best they start off by becoming best friends and close pals. Her step-mom had told her that she had a son, who was actually about Zoe's age but they hadn't met before since he grew up and still lived with his father. Lillian had gotten divorced from her first husband for some reason I did not know.Lilian had told Zoe that her son was going to be living with them this summer. Zoe was a bit pleased since she had no siblings. She was the only child of her mom and dad.
At least, she was going to have someone to fill that space soon. She knew they weren't real siblings but she was ready to be his sibling. Zoe didn't care to ask why he was going to live with them because she cared less about that.
She left the bathroom soon after she took her shower. She searched her closet before settling for a big polo shirt and baggy trousers which was her usual way of outfitting from her nook.She didn't bother arranging her room or making herself look civilized. She slung on her backpack and dragged her sneakered feet, closing her room door behind her. I guess you could classify her as a tattered teenage she wolf but she didn't care. She went down the stairs to the kitchen balcony, dropping her bag and heading to the kitchen."Hello, my sweetheart," Lilian said, giving Zoe a peck on the cheeks. "Good morning Lilian," she said, going to the fridge to get a cup of juice."Morning," Zoe replied."I hope you slept well?" Lillian asked.
”Yes. What should I help with?" Zoe asked.
”You could take this sausage to the dining Your dad must be all hungry,” she said as Zoe did as she was asked without hesitation."Morning dad?" She said going up to give her dad a peck on the cheek. He was so engrossed in the morning newspaper that he barely took his eyes off it to smile at her before returning to read the headlines.Feeling defeated at failing to gain his attention, Zoe decided to remind him of what he had always told her when she get engrossed on her phone. "Dad table manners."”Oh, honey, I am almost done," he said with pleading eyes. She checked her time. It was 6:40 A.M already, Zoe shoved her remaining pie into her mouth before washing it down with some orange juice."Dad, I am late," she mumbled, hanging her backpack and pecking him on the cheek. "Have a great day," he said."Sure daddy." She said.To Lillian, I yelled, ”Bye, Lilian. I love you!”
”I love you more,” I heard her say.
”Today Lu.. would becoming.”Zoe didn't let her complete her statement as I closed the door. Going to the garage, she unlocked her bicycle and climbed on it as she rode it down the street.
She sighted the new neighbors. They were busy unloading the moving van parked in front of their home. One of the children, a teenage boy around her age, stared back at her as they continued to gawk at each other, none of them planing to withdrawing their gaze.Zoe didn't notice the car pulling up in front of her before it could hit her. She stumbled to the ground, registering pain as it shot through her aggrieved body. She looked in the direction of the teenage boy who had failed to—or rather chosen not to—warn her but the boy was gone.
'Jerk,' she thought.The driver's door soon pulled opened."Are you okay?" The young teenage boy asked.
”Yes. I'm fine." She nodded. ”I'm so sorry. I wasn't watching where I was going," he apologized. ”It's fine," she said.She picked up her bicycle while trying to dust herself off. While he tried to restore himself to some semblance of organization, a call came in on his cell and he took it.
”Yes, mom? I am at the estate,” Zoe heard him say as she rode her bicycle not to get any more delay. She got to her school where she had dance practice! Zoe's best friend had forced her to join the dancing group since she was going to be the only person during practice. Zoe wasn't the best dancer, but she could successfully attempt most dancing moves.There were two dancing groups at her school. The first was the dancing squad for geeks and the other was the dancing squad for the more fashionable students.You could guess the one Zoe fell into.Zoe parked her bicycle close to the parking lot and bent over to chain the bicycle to the rail but for some reason, it was giving her an arduous time. 'Oh dammit,' she thought, frustrated. She was about to give up when she heard someone call her name. ”Zoe?" She knew that voice. It was the voice of her best friend: Dora luggard. She was the Alpha's daughter; they have been best friends since seventh grade. She wasn't nerdy like Zoe was. She was the direct opposite of what Zoe was.She had long hair, smooth skin, and beautiful features, and her fashion sense was rather...out there. Who would think The Alpha's daughter would hang out with a nerd like Zoe? I mean all the high school celebrities want to hang out with her. Dora's parents were wealthy people. Wealthy enough to own a mansion! no jokes, you could get lost in their house. Dora has a big brother who I find attractive—not that he cares. He was one of the school hotties and a bit of a bad boy.Back to Dora! She doesn't come
It was official. Zoe loathed the sound of her alarm. She wondered why she had set the damn thing. It was Sunday for Goodness sake. Sundays in the supernatural world weren't special or great in any way. Zoe thought Sundays were supposed to be for resting but she had to train with her dad. Most people around the estate just go on with their usual lives. The funniest fact was that these same people could kill a person without flinching when the time of war against the enemies arises. They were always ready to attack.They were sure diligent to their pack when the time arises.Zoe was part of the people who were ready and prepared for any situation. Her father worked at the packhouse! He was Dora's dad's right-hand Beta.She had woken up late, and with a headache too. She glared at the alarm which still made that horrendous beeping sound she hated."Fuck! So annoying." She gritted under her breath. She picked it up and tried to put the damn thing off, but it only seemed to worsen her he
”Zoe? Honey, honey." the voice of Lilian echoed loudly in Zoe's ear. Zoe wondered why she was in her sleep. ”It's 7.00 AM and you don't want to keep Luke waiting.” Lilian explained further. ”You mean it's 7.00 am already?” Zoe asked Lilian still with sleepy eyes. "Oh shit, f...k the alarm." This was frustrating on the first resumption, Zoe immediately changed to a towel as she kept stepping on the scattered cloth everywhere.Immediately she took her shower, she instantly fixed on her uniform, the school in the pack goes with uniforms. She took the textbooks from her drawer before shutting the room door. She was hit with the delicious scent of strawberry pie the minute she got downstairs. ”Oh, mum, I can't wait to taste your pie?” she said, pecking her dad on the face. Her dad glanced at her like she had bumped her head somewhere. ”What?” Zoe raised her hands in defense. She understood why her dad stared at her that way but she hopes he doesn't make it a big deal.She noticed Luke
Zoe felt the need to use the restroom. She left the classroom when she felt like her stomach must be spoiled by the different variety of food she had eaten. Zoe knew that she ate a lot. She was in the school hallway when she bumped into a new face in school. She was a girl actually and Zoe noticed that she was dressed so cool and looked pretty. ”Hey,” she said glaring at Zoe sheepishly. ”Hi,” Zoe replied.Zoe felt like she was gonna boost anytime from now if she didn't get to the restroom. She was already twisting her legs in numerous dancing styles. She was so pressed right now. ”I'm Bella William, you don't look great! I see you are in a tight nook right now.” Bella said as she peeked at Zoe's legs. ”Yes, sure! I need to use the restroom quickly.” Zoe explained. ”Sure, I would gladly wait outside the restrooms cause I need some little help with direction.” Bella confessed with a slight smile. Zoe didn't bother objecting as she raced into the restroom. Some minutes later she w
Zoe's heart was thumping very hard beneath her chest, the deed had already been done but she wondered why she felt shocked and perplexed? This was her initial first kiss, She was almost freaking out because no guy had attempted to kiss her before. She wondered if she should even assume this was a first kiss? This was just a kiss inflicted by the little jiggling of the storeroom. ”I'm so sorry Zoe!” Luke's voice came. Zoe wondered why he was sorry. Was he angry that the storeroom jiggled and she was a mistake that he didn't mean to kiss? Zoe wondered if he regretted everything that just happened?'Of course dumbhead, he was sorry because the kiss wasn't supposed to happen.'Zoe opened the storeroom before running towards the restroom, she could hear Luke chasing after her as he kept roaring on her name loudly. Zoe didn't know why she felt this way! She felt used and bittered for no reason. She attained one of the vacant privies before sitting down on the available sitter. She touched
”What are you doing here?” Zoe asked, still feeling the rate of her heartbeat. ”Sorry?” the voice came. ”Please could you not do that next time. I mean, you scared the hell out of me, Rico.” Zoe finally mumbled. ”I didn't mean to frighten you!" He said, glaring at her. Zoe crouches down trying to hold her whiff. ”Are you okay?” He said a bit guilty. ”Yes, I'm alright.” She said getting up, she took her bicycle from the floor.”However Rico, what exactly are you doing here? Like did you stalk me here?” She wanted to know, so she obviously asked him. ”Dora asked me to pick you up from the bakery, so we could head to her house.” Rico said, peeking at her for a response. Dora had a lot of confidence, seriously. ”Were you the one with the car behind me?” she asked Rico.”Yes, I was obviously following you since I don't know my way to Dora or Bella's house.” Rico said, staring at Zoe. Rico was friendly and always trying to please her, though he was a shy type. He had that nice accent wit
"Why are you being so nice to me? It makes me nervous because it seemed to me like you are planning something nasty," Zoe let out but that only made Lisa scoff. "I'm a witch in the pack but if I was going to do something to you, Zoe, I would have done it without blinking," Lisa said with a small creepy smile. Following Lisa behind to whatever game she had in stock was making Zoe pounder on her already made-up decision. Which was to decide to play a game that she had no idea about, Thinking about everything as she strolled after Lisa was giving her a headache. She felt very dumb and foolish to agree to play such a game. Wasn't she using her brains? Lisa had never been good to her in all ways, why would she believe she had nothing bad planned out. ”I don't think I am interested in playing your game any longer, Lisa!” Zoe mumbled putting her hand wrapped together.Lisa glared at her like she had said something dumb or rather ridiculous but who fucking cares about what she thinks or sp
”Where have you been Zoe?” Luke's voice welcomed her. She wasn't in a relationship with Luke but her heart felt like she had cheated on him with Alex. Zoe wondered what was going on with her? These guys were never going to think about her. She was never the type of girl they would never in their life think of going out with. She needed to put all the thoughts about them out of her life.”I went to Bella for her party?" Zoe finally found her voice.”About the kiss.” Luke tried to bring it up but Zoe was quick to catch him short. ”Luke, the kiss was a mistake made by the jiggling of the store. You don't have to explain yourself because I know that already. Moreover, I'm sleepy because tomorrow is school.” She finally said, She didn't want them to talk about the kiss. She knew he wasn't interested in her and was only finding a way to apologize to her so he wouldn't feel guilty.”Goodnight Zoe?” Luke said as he strolled upstairs to his room. Zoe facepalmed her head feeling a sigh of re
It had been two weeks since Zoe got into such an accident and hadn't opened her eyes. Alex felt bad, sad, miserable, just call it whatever you want to. I'm only Glad that after telling Mr. Zander the entire truth he still didn't resent me. It was snowy today and I sat down at the hospital bed with my hand intertwined with Zoe's. I know how much she cherishes it, "water! Water," I heard the faint voice of Zoe. I thought I had heard wrong as I placed my ear close to her and just as I heard, Zoe needed water. I couldn't console the joy as I rushed to get her some water. I missed her so much and I hope she doesn't resent me, after taking the water she held my hand into her. "What about your son? I wouldn't object if you want to be with him please just don't leave me! I don't know who I would be without you," she finally said. I couldn't believe she still cared about me after what I had done. I must be lucky because the Goddess had blessed me with my true soul mate, I could notice the t
"Where have you been, you got me worried," Zoe said as she hugged him very tight, I mean more than she has ever done but he did something shocking, and he pulled away."We have to talk, Zoe," he said, making Zoe anxious. Zoe wondered if what she feared the most had happened. She marveled at if he had gotten tired of her. "All ears, you can tell me anything and I am willing to listen," she said, trying to hold his hand tightly. "You remember I told you that I was going for the after-party?" he said with a sad grin plastered on his face. Zoe hated the fact that he was moody and she wished she could make him smile."Yes, well?" Zoe asked in much curiosity. "Well, I got drunk and I had a one-night stand with some total stranger! A human girl and I regret it," he said bowing his head in shame. To be honest, Zoe didn't know how to react but she just had to let it go if she truly loved him. She could see how sorry he was and she just couldn't let him feel worse even if it was hurting her b
"Darling? We are going to miss you," Dad said while hauling Zoe closer for a tight hug and perking her on the forehead. When he was done with his pitiful goodbye it was Lillian's turn. "I would miss you so much baby Zoe, I mean college would be a life-changing experience in the human world! You are going to leave far away from home," she said in between hugs as she rubbed Zoe's back.Zoe just couldn't help but let out a drop of tears. "I'm going to miss you guys both, I promise," Zoe said as she used the back of her hands to clean the drop of tears that touched her already done makeup. "Moreover, Alex and Dora are both going to be with me," Zoe said, assuring them that she would be fine.They were still exchanging goodbyes when Dora's driver pulled up in front of their home. "Bitch, you need to hurry your ass or we might miss our plane," she yelled, making Zoe's dad hurriedly help her out with the luggage. Zoe was about to slide into the car when she got a text from Alex. Alex and Z
The school year had come to an end and all that the students talked about was prom. Zoe had seen Alex in school once in a while, he wasn't much into people the way he normally was. Zoe was going to ask Dora but she didn't want her to get the wrong idea. The more she saw him in school. The more he looked sick to her, the prom was always something every teenager tends to be happy about. I mean they get to be asked to prom by their crush, boyfriends, and friends. Most importantly they get to wear some fancy gowns and suits. Luke had asked Zoe to prom and she had agreed, not that she could turn him down! Right? He was her boyfriend after all.Bella had moved on from Alex which Zoe was glad about. She sometimes talks about him casually with her but she tends to brush off anything about him, she had found another guy to obsess about. She always talked about him every time they met up, and Zoe guessed he was their new neighbor.Dora, and Parker we're still the best of crazy couples in schoo
Zoe immediately tried to get to the door of their Bella's but she was quick to throw her a punch in the face causing a nosebleed which Zoe totally deserved. Zoe's things were thrown outside. Zoe tried to open the door but she had locked her outside. "Bella, what about we talk about this! You totally misunderstood whatever you must have seen." Zoe said, hoping she would understand. "I really hate you Zoe and I hope you get into an accident and die, how could you do this to me." She said amidst tears. Zoe understood she was heartbroken and needed some space, I mean Bella had every right to be furious. Zoe turned to notice Alex still standing there, he was about to come closer. "Alex, just go home already! this was enough drama already for me," Zoe said walking past him and entering her car, she just couldn't believe this was happening.Zoe decided to place her key in her steering and zoom off but she just couldn't help herself to drive home because her hands were quite shaky. She co
The day before Bella's birthday she called and asked Zoe to help her babysit her cousins. Apparently, they were giving her tons of trouble, and if Zoe wanted her friend to stay sane. She needed to help her out. Zoe had to get up early and go over to her house, within the first few moments of being there with her cousins, Ricky and Ronnie. Zoe realized that Bella had been totally dramatic, they were fine and had no issue.Zoe thought Bella was probably bored and wanted somebody to talk to. Which kind of pissed her off, Zoe felt like she could be sleeping at home rather than being in her quiet house. Zoe could be sleeping at home while hugging her pillow tightly. Instead, she was stuck with Bella watching some freaking cartoon. Both her cousins are under five years old. It's not like they can watch MTV and keep themselves entertained. Zoe was just reading a cute message from Luke when a notification popped up from Alex. She hesitated before reading it. What was she going to tell him
"Oh my Gosh, will you please stop making faces at that baby and help me before Dora probably shows up?" Bella said, annoyed. It was the third time she had said it and right now was the fourth. Bella's parents had decided she had her birthday party at a fancy hotel, her dad apparently knows the owner, so they got a discount.Zoe and Dora and a few other girls were invited to spend the night at the hotel. Ordering room service and getting a manicure, her birthday was a few more days but she asked Zoe to come early and set up a bunch of decorations in the room they had reserved. Balloons, and streamers! That kind of crap. They were hanging stuff up when a woman with a baby girl walked by.Obviously, Zoe had to go see the little princess. Who can really resist a pup? "Sorry, Bella," Zoe muttered before chuckling. She went back to what she was doing afterward. "We should go swimming when we are done, the pool is awesome here," Bella said. "They have a hot tub right?" Zoe asked. "Mm, hm."
Anyway, it's Tuesday night! January is just about to finish. A very crappy month in Zoe's opinion. Nothing seemed to work out, sigh. Zoe, Bella, and Dora are chilling in Dora's gigantic bed. They were going through her enormous closet trying on a different outfit, Bella was helping her choose what to wear and Zoe just lay on the bed staring at them. Zoe has to admit that she was proud of how quickly Bella dropped Alex out of their conversation. Out of her phone and basically out of her life, maybe she finally realized that there is more of life than boys. This was the reason why soulmates or mates are hard to believe. Some married couples who believe they are soulmates are divorced or having quarrels and killing one another somewhere.That sounds really hypocritical coming from Zoe though. I mean the girl who is torn in between two guys, ahh well! "Oh my gosh, I look fat in this dress," Dora complained in front of the mirror. Zoe was stretched on her bed now playing games on her ph
During a later class, Zoe and Bella were discussing her birthday which was approaching soon! "Well, I did want to spend my birthday with Alex but that is not going to happen anymore," Bella said as her face darkened for a second before she smiled again. "I was thinking you, Dora and a few other girls could have a sleepover at my house or something." She said,"Sounds cool but what gift do you want?" Zoe asked. "Hmm, surprise me!" she said. "Bell, I have been trying to come up with a gift idea-" Zoe tried to say but Bella was quick to cut her off. "Fine, how about I make a list of random things I want and you can choose one for me?" she suggested. "Yes, that much better," Zoe said as the teacher handed out an assignment that kept them busy for the rest of the class. Afterward, they were heading to biology when Zoe spotted Alex down the hallway coming in their direction! "Uh," Zoe mumbled. "What, oh, I'll be in here! Let me know when he is gone," Bella said when she noticed Alex. She