Alessia's POVAfter Cara left, Allen still bore holes into me with his eyes. "You had better have an actual explanation for what I just heard right now. But I will hold on to it after we are done seeing grandpa." He mused, leaving the room.He didn't even let me say anything before cutting me off, rude much! I sat back in the bed with a huff. What In the world does grandpa have to say this time around? I hate sitting in family meetings called by him, it takes such a long while I start to feel sleepy while at it. Placing my phone underneath my pillow, I stepped out of the room. Allen had gone past me and couldn't even think it right to wait up for me. As always I will be tagged as the always late one. I was right about being the last person to arrive, they were all seated before me. But then when I looked around my aunt ingrid hasn't arrived yet. My role model! She is the only Winters that has refused to let the family tradition deter her from following her dreams. She is always up
Collin's POVThe rest of the day had gone smoothly, returning home with a sober and sorry Wayne made Annette really happy. Mum couldn't stop thanking me for talking some sense into him. If only they know what mess we might be getting into. During dinner, following Wayne's order. I had texted my brothers and Charlie asking them to let's meet up at the roof. Seth overtly excited state almost gave us away.Luckily, both Annette and Ester decided to retire early for the night. Despite having the whole living room to ourselves, we still chose to meet at the roof top. Charlie was already sitted, drinking from a bear bottle with a relaxed look on his face. Rodger and the rest arrived a bit later. "Ah, it's so nice seeing all of son's gather in one place. Did you all miss your father so much? Is that why you called this meeting?" He bombarded us. I had almost forgotten that Charlie has a clown like behavior whenever he intends to show it off. We all laughed at his joke. When the noise di
Alessia's POV"Please you both, it's too early for your drama." Aunt Ingrid moaned in distress as Allen and I barged into her room bickering at each other. Last night when she had arrived we didn't get to talk to her because of an international call that took so long. I was practically dozing off alongside Allen and she had to ask Cara to help us to our various rooms. However, this morning came with an entirely different drama with Allen choosing violence as his wake up call. "Why are you both on each other's neck this morning?" She inquired again when the both of us stood rigid glaring at each other."Ask her!" Allen glared.Aunt ingrid and her usual dramatic way of responding to things, turned to me with an eye roll. "He said to ask you."Flapping my arms I stared innocently at her, "I don't know what he is talking about aunt." Allen stood wide-eyed, "how is it that you lie so smoothly? Before we got called for the family meeting yesterday. What did I ask you to do?" Closing my
Alessia's POVI watched Allen fight the car like he was battling with some sort of seizure. The car only needed it's button to be pressed to start, but instead he resolved to acting blind. After we left our aunts room, we had gotten dressed hurriedly to make it to school just in time. But Allen's mood doesn't seem to align with the said plan. "Why in the world aren't they working!" He yelled slamming his hand on the dashboard."How about you calm your nerves. What's eating you up Allen?" I yelled at him.Allen hissed, "Aunt Ingrid raving mad is eating me up!" "Calm down, I know what this is about but I will need you to relax your nerves " "How leesha? Just how? You act like you don't know how much heartbreak aunt Ingrid has been subjected to. And now she is going through with it yet again! I love her too much I can't watch her lose her mind yet again. This is going to be a complete disaster." He groaned trying to keep himself together. I can't deny the fact that Allen is absolutel
Collin's POVMy eyes have really got to be deceiving me, I still don't want to believe Ariel is a transfer student right here in my new school and she lives in fox city too. Ariel is one of the girls that had somewhat caught my interest in the city we lived in before now, the most intriguing thing about her that made us quite friendly to each other is the fact that she is also a werewolf. But more of a stray since her family are long dead. Her zeal to make something better of herself is worth emulating and I never cease to tell her about it at every chance I get. Since we had to leave hurriedly, like our usual way of leaving a place. I couldn't get to say a proper goodbye to her or keep her contact.One of Charlie's rule that none of us must disobey is forgetting and destroying everything that has to do with the city we are leaving behind. Hopefully, we wouldn't have to do the same for fox city. I have never felt so much at home anywhere like I do here. Coming back to school after
Alessia's POVI don't know what it is but I don't feel comfortable with any other girl around Collin. I know I can be quiet possessive, but I just can't help if sometimes. Making my way to the class, I was practically fuming. My body boiled, not just because I didn't know about an Ariel in Collins life before. But because she was clearly throwing a diss at me. "Why do you look like you would love to have a kill?" Ashley asked the moment I got to our seats."Have you met the new girl?" "Oh, Ariel. She does appear quite friendly. Turns out she is Tephanie's cousin." My heart almost plopped out of my chest when I saw the Ariel and Tephanie make their way into the class. The two of them look like beauty goddesses. Do they not have any ounce of empathy in their family, for them to possess such beauty with no remorse.Calm down leesha, calm down. I urged myself. Collin and Allen also made their entry and to my utmost shock Ariel winked flirtatiously at Collin, while Tephanie on the othe
Rodger's POVAfter dropping a text for Collin to please meet up with me as soon as he can. I felt my heart beat differently. I can't decipher it from excitement or anxiety. I have been up all day, for a while I wanted to call the dinner off. But I know within myself that I would never be happy with the fact that I stood her up. Sighing, I sat on the bed trying to steady myself. I have never in my life been so fascinated with someone like I am with ingrid. She sets my soul on fire. How we met was the greatest coincidence of my life.I had just gotten off work after a long day of coding, going through my Instagram page I stumbled on hers. A fine looking lady with an amazing figure, something pulled me to her and it was my wolf calling out for her. My mate!It never occured to me that I would meet my mate on a social media platform. Ingrid isn't just a pretty lady with a large number of followers on Instagram. She is quite a star in the modelling industry. It bothered me that she migh
Collin's POVOne thing I have learnt in the years that I have been able to live is to not probe anyone for whatever they are hiding. If they are keeping it to themself, then they obviously don't want to tell it to anyone yet or they aren't just comfortable letting anyone in their thoughts.It was one of the reasons why I had left Rodger and not poke him about the new lady he had just met and had become so engrossed with for about four months now. I feel elated knowing Rodger has finally found someone who makes him happy.Out of all of us he has always been the most reserved and secretive. Something that bothers Charlie and Ester whenever they think of it. Him finding solace in talking to me makes me feel really special.The more reason I let him have his moments and give him enough space to finally share whatever he is hiding. I can tell from his hesitation as he spoke about the lady that there is more to it. At the same time, its not in my place to harass him to tell me.His nervousn
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