Chapter 3

Aurora pov

The moment I stepped foot into Green Falls town, it felt like I had stepped foot in hell. an unexplained chill settled over me that no amount of sunshine could chase away. 

The beautiful surrounding of big lush green shrubs and grass was replaced by thorns and dried up withered plants. The clean and breathtaking view I had seen at the outskirts greenfall was gone, replaced by a village that seemed forgotten by time. The walls of the surrounding houses were cracked, the grases in the pathway were devoid of life and the air hung heavy with despair.

I tugged my cloak tighter around me as Anna walked beside me, clutching the basket of supplies we intended to purchase. We were at the town square, where markets and business buildings were located. The people all had a “don't ask me question” expression. I noticed they minded their business, walking to their various destinations, but I could feel a tension in the air, no matter how small it is, like a shadow falling on all the people of greefalls. 

Still, as we approached the local store, I couldn’t ignore the weight of the villagers’ stares. Their eyes tracked me with a mix of suspicion and hostility, their whispers buzzing just below the surface.

“Do you feel that?” I asked Anna in a hushed tone.

She nodded, her grip tightening on the basket. “It’s not just because we’re new,” she murmured. 

“It's almost like they are afraid of something, or someone.”

I noticed,the people all have nervous expressions and one thing I observed was the colour pins on their clothes. Every villager wore a small, color-coded pin. I noticed the ranking system of the werewolves. Back in Pine City, there is green, blue, and red. Which signifies the strength of one's wolf. Green is the lowest while red is the highest.

“My life here will be miserable,” I muttered bitterly to myself, dreading my stay in green falls. 

After we came inside with the list of supplies that aunty Jenna had listed. We went over to the counter.

A sharp voice filled with disdain welcomed us as we reached the counter.

“State your business.”

A Plump woman spotting a green pin and with sharp eyes and an even sharper tongue glared at us. She didn’t bother hiding her disdain, and was impatient like she couldn’t wait to get rid of us. tossing our items onto the counter with deliberate carelessness.

I bit back a retort, forcing myself to remain calm. “Just purchasing supplies,” I said, flashing a fake smile.

Her lips curled into a sneer. “We don’t need outsiders stirring up trouble here, especially those that can't defend themselves.”

I clenched my fists at my sides, anger bubbling beneath the surface. She had just pointed out that we were weak. 

“We need supplies. Just the essentials.” Anna stepped forward, her voice calm.

The woman snorted but began gathering our requested items, slamming them onto the counter with unnecessary force.

“Can you believe her?” I fumed, my boots clicking against the pavements as we walked away from the shop. “She treated us like criminals just for being new.”

Anna sighed, her expression weary. “It’s best not to draw attention to ourselves, Aurora. This place… it’s not like anywhere else.”

my frustration bubbled to the surface. “What is wrong with this godforsaken place?” I demanded. “It’s like everyone here is hiding something.”

Anna didn’t answer, her focus on the cobblestones ahead, like she was wrapped in thought. I was so wrapped up in my anger that I didn’t see him until it was too late.

I collided with something hard, or someone with a solid chest, the force knocking the basket from my hands. Supplies scattered everywhere, and before I could steady myself, I fell to the ground, the contents spilling all over me.

“Oh, for heaven’s sake!” I snapped, my eyes widened in horror, watching my mothers old clothes stain with cooking ingredients. brushing flour off my clothes I looked up.

And then I froze. What I wanted to say got stuck in my throat.

The most handsome guy I have ever laid eyes on loomed above me. With disgust on his perfectly carved face. He was standing over me, tall and imposing, with skin as dark as midnight and electric blue eyes that seemed to pierce straight through me. His tousled black hair fell over his forehead in effortless disarray, and his smirk,a lazy, infuriating curve of his lips, only added to his intimidating presence.

For a moment, I forgot how to breathe. Lost in my dirty fantasy.

“Watch where you’re going, you weak slut,” he said coldly, his deep voice sending a shiver down my spine.

I blinked, whatever spell i was under disappearing as fast as it came. Sl*t, weak?, 

“You ran into me,” I retorted, my anger building up as I scrambled to my feet. “And you’re not even going to apologize?”

He raised an eyebrow, as if he was shocked, but it disappeared immediately, being replaced by anger . “do you know who you are talking to?” 

His tone was as sharp as his jawline, and he looked at me with disgust. it sent a spark of anger through me. “You are a rude jerk who needs to learn some manners. ”

The handsome stranger was enraged this time, but I was not having it. It looked like he wanted to say something, but was interrupted by another voice.

“Vincent, that’s enough.”

I turned toward the sound, and my breath hitched again. 

Why are all the handsome men located in a backwater town like Greenfall?.

The man approaching us was just as tall and striking as the first, but where Vincent radiated cold arrogance, this one exuded a quiet charisma. His blue eyes were softer, less piercing, and his expression held an air of apology that contrasted sharply with the cold arrogant aura of his brother.

“Don’t mind him,” he said, his voice smoother, more diplomatic. “He’s not exactly known for his manners.”

I opened my mouth to respond, but no words came. It was like my brain had short-circuited, overwhelmed by the sheer presence of these two handsome Greek gods.

I…” I faltered, There was something about the Two of them. Like something magnetic and terrifying all at once. It pulled me towards the two of them. 

“you’re scaring her, we have somewhere to be”

Before I could gather my thoughts, the other quiet twin said, looking me deep in the eyes with an apologetic expression before he turned. They left but not after seeing the twinkling in the eyes of the one called Vincent.

“It's not yet over”

I could swear I heard him mumble.