Collin's POVI wasn't thinking straight when I left Alessia's place. I hope she would be able to forgive me for leaving her with no particular explanation. My whole life is on a racing pedal and getting calls like the one I just did now, means it could be put to an entire stop in a mere minute. I wish fox city had nearby woods that leads to home. I would have shifted and ran my way home. Jumping out of the taxi, I ran to the door opening it up hurriedly. "Surprise!!!" Everyone exclaimed, grinning widely Shutting my eyes tightly to adjust my eyes to the scene in front of me. I almost kissed my teeth. Everyone of my family had a cake and a happy birthday flier and several other balloons. I didn't even realize it was my birthday. I slapped my forehead, "what are you all thinking? You almost made me lose my mind."Wayne laughed, "So sorry, man. Seth made me do it. Says you would take me more serious. I guess he was right."Ester came towards me with an outstretched hand, "Happy birthd
Collin's POVTimes like this are when I almost feel like, I am really not part of the family. But I knew deep within myself that was a lie. They love me just like they love each other. I stared into the mirror in my room and my wolf already surfaced in my eyes."Get back!" I growled at my reflection. They were right and I shouldn't really be angry. There was a time in a city that we lived in, we had just moved there and had been living in it for about six months. The city members weren't that friendly, but we managed to live in it. I seem to be the only one who couldn't take the shit they did. Seth had been the sort of kid who loved having friends. But they bullied him, I was the loner and never wanted any form of friendship. When one of them slightly pushed Seth to the ground one day saying he can't play with them. I said slightly, because it was even a mere jab in the chest. But my blind self and wolf decided to not think of that and raged towards the boy. The goddess must have s
Alessia's POVBeing able to reach Collin had put my mind at rest. I couldn't imagine leaving the confines of the apartment without knowing what went wrong with him exactly. When the taxi stopped in front of the house. I saw Allen by the gate with a worried look on the face. He had tried calling earlier, but I decided against picking his call.I stretched my neck behind him, "what's wrong? Why are you out here?"Allen snorted. "Can you give me a reason behind not picking my call?" I flipped my hair to the back, "because I didn't want to. Do I owe you an explanation for that?" "You know what,it's of no use talking to you right now. I will get to you later. Cara has been calling me and she said your line was unreachable. And asked for us to arrive as soon as we can. My fear right now, is what the hell has happened in that house. I really can't deal right now."His skin look pale, he looked like he would pass out soon. "Can you calm down, please. You might run out of breath like this."
Author's POVEveryone looked back at the direction of the voice. Gregory stood with an emotionless face, glaring down at them. If he wasn't trying to be so lenient, he would have had Alessia thrown into one of the dark rooms where he enjoys punishing anyone who dares to question him. Alessia gulped hard, even though her palms were so sweaty they were beginning to slip from her tight fist she still stood her ground. "Why would you send them on such mission without a proper and actual knowledge of the environment you are headed!" She glared, stomping her feet. "Alessia!" Miranda called out weakly, worried as to what her father might do to her daughter. Gregory ignored his granddaughters tantrums, and gave her a toothy smile. "I blame Miranda for not having enough time to train you on this things like she was suppose to. As a member of the Winter family. It is your duty to ensure taking any risk as long as you do what is right and hunt down any werewolves that come in sight.""And ho
Alessia's POV"This is really bullshit!" I blurted out in anger, splattering spittle on Cara and Allen. Not like I care to say sorry though. "Can you calm your nerves?" Allen mumbled. I turned to him with my raging anger, "how do you expect me to? My mother is on the sick bed, wallowing in pain and there goes my awesome grandfather who thinks it's heroic of her. Is it that I am the only sane one in this entire house!" Allen and Cara practically rolled their eyes at me, as if whatever I was saying sounded like a banned music. I don't know if they are in some sort of coup that I do not know of. But, whatever it is running through this lots head. it's surely not of a sane person. I have watched my mother cower in fear in front of her father everytime she is in his presence. What surprises me the most, is how cold he is towards his said children. Despite, my father's presence lacking in my life. I have seen people like Ashley's father, who protects and loves their children like their
Author's POVAriel sniffed as she made her way away from the alley. Trying her best to ignore her adoptive father who called out behind her. They were at it again and Ariel wasn't cut out for their trouble. This was all due to her carelessness. Even though she feels prideful to admit it, Collin had been the one saving her ass before they were forced to leave the city in which she had gotten to know him. If he had been around, Ariel would definitely not be in the mess she was in at the moment. The mistake Ariel did the moment she got to fox city and was able to trail Collin again, was tell him the truth."Ariel!" Tom her adoptive father called out again. The alley was dark, but she knew he wouldn't do something stupid and try to hit her. Someone would come to her rescue, and he would definitely get exposed. "You slimy bitch!" He growled behind her when she eventually stopped in her tracks.Ariel turned to him trying to hide her tears. "Yes, dad!" The dad word almost choked her.Tom
Collin's POVI don't know why I woke up thinking about Ariel, the entire weekend was one hell of a ride. Rodger moving out and myself still adjusting to the gun my family decides to gift me. It scares me to touch it. Charlie made a promise to teach me how to use it during the coming weekend. I am hoping we wouldn't have time to do so. I feel fagged already, knowing my entire life is surrounded with looking behind me, uncertain of who might be coming after me. Getting dressed I left my room to find everyone by the dining table except Rodger of course. I miss him already, the only brother whom I have the deepest connection with. I do hope he finds peace where he finds himself.Someday soon, I do hope everyone of us would be able to settle down peacefully. My mind still feels unsettled over the wolf hunters rumor. I want to believe we are the only werewolf family, including Ariel who is a sole ranger. Thinking of Ariel now, my mind drifted back to the night I saw her at the open resta
Alessia's POVThe doctor who came to treat mum seem to enjoy putting people to sleep a whole lot. For two straight days, I haven't been able to talk to her. Everytime I go into her room, she is asleep. I just can't imagine how much pain she must have been experiencing for her to have indulged in the sleep so peacefully.I got dressed for school quite early hoping to catch her awake. To my relief, she was awake and Cara stood by her side tending to her.Mum smiled when she saw me. "Hey, baby."I mirrored her expression. "I was just about to ask the doctor what the hell she injected you with."She and Cara laughed lighlt, I know I can be loud sometimes. "come here, honey." She called out to me, nodding towards Cara to excuse us. I sat next to her on the bed, leaning on the bed frame. My eyes lingered on her wounded part, and it had me filled with rage. Against nobody else but grandpa Gregory. It's his fault that my mum has to endure this pain."You really can't blame him baby." Mum sai
Author's POVThe room appeared tensed due to the awkward silence, none of them could bring themselves to speak. Charlie exhaled loudly, finally finding it in him to make a sound. He had received a call from Brenda asking him to come with Ester to the house. However, they had arrived and met about three unfamiliar people. Charlie couldn't tell if they were werewolves or humans. They could be any of the two, he would argue more human because there was no traces of the wolf scent in them. Only if they had mask it well enough. Neither Brenda or Damien had come down to attend to them yet and it was making Charlie feel impatient. Ester noticed her husband discomfort, she placed a hand on his knee to help him relax. "What's wrong?" She inquired. He gulped, "I don't know. I don't feel too good about coming here, what do you think is going on? It's too unnaturally quiet in here." "Just relax. It's not like there is anything to be worried about when it comes to Tephanie's parents. We have
Author's POVCarla hissed loudly into the receiver, she hated it when Brian tries his hardest to give her an excuse. She had heard Ryan talking about Tom found dead and she wanted to know of everything that the frat had discussed. But Brian wasn't divulging any information. "You wouldn't like what I would do to you Brian if I find out you have been fooling me. I hate being toyed with and you know. I guess there is no need for me to try explaining myself to you. What happened during your meeting?" Brian exhaled loudly on the other line, "don't talk to me like I am one of your son's friend or someone you feed. I am none of the two, so when I tell you what actually is the situation of things you learn to take it as it is. He is suspecting me already and you know how brutal he can be." "Brian, don't mess with me. Try your best to find out whatever it is Ryan might be planning. And I need every information tonight itself. Also, don't forget to let me know when the next heist would be ca
Author's POVRyan's eyes almost jutted out their sockets when he saw Tom lifeless on the floor. He had thought it was a joke when he had gotten a call from the frat to inform him of Tom's death. It seem so surreal. "You did this to cover for you and your family right?" Brian was the first to flare up, his usual way of acting. Jordan cut him a glare, "don't say something you might regret Brian. Ryan how did this happen?"Staring in disbelief, Ryan chuckled. "You all must really think I am this stupid. Why would I do this? It's obvious there is someone among us who is doing all of this and trying to pin it on me. And I can tell who is trying to mess around with me." Brian's heart thumped at that, he feared Ryan might have found out about his constant meeting with his wife. His palm became sweaty when Ryan's eyes lingered on him. "Don't give me that look." He muttered hurriedly. "Why? Are you the one making things up?" Ryan retorted. "Does one make death up?" Brian threw back at him
Collin's POVI could sense the discomfort in Patrick's voice, something was wrong and he wasn't doing much of a good job in hiding it. We were all seated at the school cafeteria for lunch, everyone chatting away. Ariel didn't seen to notice him because of the juicy gossip she was having with the rest of the girls. I noticed our table isn't exactly complete, Allen and Ashley aren't with us. My head seem to be completely filled with different thoughts, and I can't deny that I don't feel like having any form of long discussion. Alessia understood this and gave me my space, it was much more enjoyable watching her have fun and not necessarily involving my take. I felt a sudden tap on my shoulder, glancing at the direction of the touch. Patrick motioned with his head for me to come with him. I kissed Alessia hurriedly on the cheek, before going with him. "I see I am not the only one in a deep thought." He chuckled as we walked towards the schools football pitch. I shrugged, "sometimes t
Author's POVCarla loved her disguise, the use of the hooded red dress she had bought unintentionally years ago finally came in handy when she needed it the most. Coupled with the round glasses and heavy red lipstick on her lips, she could be mistaken for someone else. It's quite a hard task outsmarting someone who is watching ones every move. But she wouldn't let that deter her, she had reserved a sit in the most busiest restaurant in fox city. And the location seem perfect because; none of those who have the high probability of recognizing her would never be found in such place.When she got to the private booth she had on reserve, Brian was already seated with his head down sipping on his drink like a just released convict. He blinked rapidly when he saw her. "Welcome, Carla." He stuttered. She rolled her eyes, sitting down with a huff. "I need you to give me a full update to whatever the message you sent me was about."On her way back to the house she had received a text from B
Author's POVRyan watched in anger as the few members of the frat stood in the hallway of his home supervising the installation of cameras and recorders in the rooms. They had chosen to come at the exact time Carla and Patrick had left the house. Almost like they were spying on the family's move. When the men hired for the job left everyone of them had an access to the installments to ensure whoever hears or sees anything suspicious will let the others know. Jordan was the first to speak. "Everything is all set now Ryan. It's up to you to do exactly as you are told now without doing otherwise. If something is to change we have to take the bull by it's horns." He saidBrian snickered, "there is no need to trust him with it, we would have to stay behind to be sure he does what is expected of him."Ryan clenched and unclenched his fist, he would really have to rethink that thing called selfcontrol and punch the guts out of Brian. "You won't come around to disrupt my home and still exp
Alessia's POVThe music blasted in my eyes as I shot the arrows hitting it's target like I was on some sort of cruise. It made me feel calmer and happy. I should really do this more, my shooting isn't all that bad. I have just been too lazy to practice. "Wow, what are you on woman?" Allen sat next to me, as I rested with my arms stretched out on the grass. I snickered sitting up, "do you always have to comment on everything?" He shrugged, "I can't just help but notice, don't crucify me." I laughed, "what exactly have you don't this morning?" "Ran ten laps around the field. Caught my breath about a hundred times and now I feel like the most fit person in the entire universe." "You crazy being. When would you act your age?" I couldn't hold back the loud laugh. He joined in still resting on the grass, letting out a loud sigh when he caught his breath. "I am trying to take one step at a time." "What's the matter?" "Nothing." He said hurriedly"You are lying. That was too quick!"
Author's POV"He is sensitive, you should have been more careful with him." Charlie said looking displeased. Himself and wife with Brenda and Damien were sitted in the latter's study after excusing themselves from the dining table.Brenda shrugged maintaining her stand next to her sitted husband. "You can't blame me. There has to be a way to point this things out to him just in time. We never know when trouble will knock and from the look of things this evil doers are getting closer." "Maybe we were too harsh on him, honey." Damien admitted, "he is just a child that has endured so much in his life. We could have been more patient." "Patient you say?" Brenda retorted, "my child's life and future is also at stake here. Don't you think it has me worried.""By all means I feel the same way too." Ester flared. "You are so concerned about your own daughter, you intend to put my own son in a fix and have him doubt himself. So you know hard the nightmares are on him? He passes out when the
Collin's POVI can't seem to understand this sort of dinner where the hosts pry into your life and discuss it so openly like they know you closely. Why Tephanie's parents would question me like I was the one dating their daughter, seem to surpass my knowledge. To cap it all my parents sat down saying nothing, there was no doubt one of them had exposed me to Tephanie's parents. Charlie it might be, because he kept talking about how they were leaders of the watch and how important they are. Not to forget their protective body would help us last longer in the fox city.I hate being at people's mercy and most importantly people meddling into my personal life. I kicked at the grass angrily. My eyes scanning the car outside the gate, Tephanie's compound was filled to the brim with different type of cars. Its almost like a silent message to visitors not to bother driving in.If that wasn't the case, one member or two of the family is obsessed with their car collection. They have the most we