Collin's POVI rushed towards them, my eyes searching the entire space. "What happened? Where is Ariel?" I asked hurriedly. "Sit down, Collin. She is fine." Ester replied, ushering me towards the empty chair. "She is asleep." Annette answered my inner questions. "Can you just relax please." "I have a strange feeling about this, that man appears to know more than one would imagine." Ester saidI rubbed at my forehead, "what do you mean?""You think I don't know what your father and brothers including you, have been hiding from Annette and I? We already know there is a scare of the wolf hunters out in search of us again."I scratched the back of my neck, short of words. There is no way I am going to affirm or refute it. Charlie never gave the permission to talk about it to the women. "But, there is nothing to worry about anymore. We know now that it was all just the theft iniitiated by Tom and his wife, using Ariel's wolf form." I explained. "Why are you putting it so lightly?" Ann
Alessia's POVMum looked better today, it's been a while since I saw her look that agile. The wound she got from the last adventure had really gotten the best of her. We were all seated in the large dining hall having breakfast as a family. Grandpa Gregory's order. Whatever was going through that old man's mind; I have no idea. It has been a long time since we were all complete at the table. Moreover, Allen and I have our meals most of the time in the kitchen with Cara. Eating at the dining table, seem to be too much hassle. It just occured to me that I haven't spoken to grandpa Gregory, since our last encounter together. In actual truth, I don't feel any sorry for whatever I said. I said what I said, and he deserved to hear every word that came out of my mouth.The table was quiet as a grave, the only thing that comes as a sound was the not so loud clanks of cutleries hitting the plate. Almost like we were being forced to come eat. Allen in his silly self; had started nudging me by
Author's POVPatrick grinned widely at the joke made by Ariel on the other line. She was becoming more relaxed. It's been a week since the incidence of her going missing and her assailant being trialed. To help her heal with time, she was prevented from resuming school yet. Patrick most especially had taken it upon himself to visit her right after school, the two of them had grown closer with time. And he can't seem to imagine a day going by, without having to talk to her. "You sound really silly trying to imitate me. I don't even sound like that." He laughed. Ariel snort into the receiver, "Alessia tells me you sound exactly like that. How did you move from that horrible Patrick to the one I am talking to right now." His heart melted at the sweetness in her voice. "Well, I met someone who had me gasping for breath. I couldn't resist the urge to change my ways. It's obvious you detest bad boys." She laughed heartily, "what does that even mean?" "I am the most popular guy in scho
Author's POV Patrick couldn't believe his eyes, he remembered uncle Gab had mentioned to him that Tom would be trialed for the offence he committed against Ariel. His heart thumped loudly as he forfeited what he intended to do in the kitchen. Heading back up the stairs, he smiled awkwardly at the help as she went back down. Crouching low, he hid himself next to the tall flower vase near the study. Luckily the door wasn't totally closed. Peeping through the door, Patrick affirmed the person he had seen was indeed Tom. "You acted so stupid. Why would you force yourself on her? This is why I don't hire Rugrats like you." Ryan spat, distaste evident in his voice as he rose up from the chair and poured himself another glass of drink. Tom was on his knees, "I am sorry, my Lord," he pleaded Thank you so much for looking out for me and getting me out of that horrible place. I thought I would die there. Just give me a week and I will get her back." Ryan stared at the man with irritatio
Collin's POVI sat on the roof, flipping my legs freely. Today, I woke up feeling light. This is the first time in years my sleep isn't haunted with nightmares. Maybe, I have been worrying myself too much over this things and its why I get disturbed by it. It's more surprising that, despite the recent things I heard from Ester and Annette on the possibility of my necklace being hunted for. I still had a good sleep and it feels really good. I'm beginning to think we all just worry for nothing. Inhaling the fresh evening air, I felt some sort of peace wrap around me. The only kind of worry that I seem to have is Alessia sudden despair mood. Despite my every attempt at making her act her usual way. Alessia still didn't respond, even though it's depressing to watch I had to let her heal from whatever it is on her own. But I miss her, at the same time I have learnt to give my loved ones the space they need. Lifting the soda I had brought along with me. Unscrewing the cap, I positioned i
Author's POVPacing the park ground endlessly, Patrick inhaled and exhaled heavily. He couldn't stay still, his thoughts had been preoccupied with heavy thoughts for days. The entire week had been spent with him moving about like a zombie. Unable to keep his conscience from pulling at his heart, Patrick had tried his very best to avoid talking to Ariel. And for Alessia, he can't seem to look her in the eye either.Patrick feels guilty of his parents involvement in the shameful and criminal acts they are involved in. And it has been giving him sleepless nights. He has no one to share his burden to. Being the only remaining child of his parents and having drug induced friends. He couldn't discuss his worry with anyone. But, his mind kept hammering on Collin. Even though.the both of them aren't exactly close. Patrick feels he can trust him better than anyone else as regards how he is feeling. His eyes lingered on the road expecting Collin to show up soon, his eyes shone brightly when
Alessia's POVI pulled my lower lip in, trying to keep myself steady. My eyes kept lingering on the dimly lit street from the gate, expecting to see him already making his way down to me.I heard someone clear their throat behind me, I don't need to look back to find out who it is. He snort behind me. "Aren't you still going to tell me why you are out here looking out the gate at this time of the night?" Allen queried behind me. I groaned inwardly, "can you just let me be, please."My mood has been sour for a whole week and I have ignored everybody else in the house except Allen. I like for a fact that none of them tried to talk to me. My mum for the first time since I have known her seem to respect my privacy this time around and not try to boss me around on how I am suppose to feel. "Alessia, I am your family and cousin. You need to let me know what is going on in that mind of yours and if it is something stupid I can gladly guide you to the right path." He said.I observed him c
Collin's POVAll through the night I didn't sleep a wink. Just when I thought my nightmare days are over, they came back in full force at my slight inconvenience. My head ached as I tried to move my body from it's stagnant state. My wolf howled in despair. My body felt stiff, it's been a while since I shifted and it has had a huge effect on the comfort of my wolf. It seem impossible trying to live normally like a human, when all your wolf craves for is some run in the woods and howl out into the empty nights. I sighed in frustration and exhaustion, getting my legs to move out of the room and walk down the stairs. My whole family was seated, each of them with a cup of coffee in hand. Their eyes fixated on Seth. I didn't need to ask what was going on, because I can tell he is narrating everything Patrick told us last night. I would have loved to have him wait for me, but it's no use doing that either. Seth is more of a good orator than I am. Passing by all of them, I went into the ki