Collin's POVI squinted my eyes at the phone screen again, Alessia has really got to be kidding me. Acting so dramatic over such non trivial issue. There is no way I am going to respond to this until I am done. The laughter that escaped my lips was rich to my surprise, she must be pinning for me to respond to her really bad. The thoughts running through that pretty head of hers must be a while lot. The anxiety I was feeling had returned the moment the taxi stopped in front of the diner. Tephanie's long curly hairs were the first thing that caught my attention the moment I entered the diner. I tried to steady my breath on getting to her."Collin." She said looking up from her phone. "Thanks for coming Tephanie." I muttered sitting down in front of her.Tephanie had a strange look in her eyes, almost like she is trying to figure what I have to say before I open my mouth. But to my surprise she didn't utter a word, her patience is really top notch. "Tephanie, I intend to ask you some
Alessia's POVThe guilty look in his eyes gave him away and I could tell he wasn't comfortable seeing me there. What boyfriend asks his girlfriend for another girl's contact. And not just anyone but Tephanie's. Despite being told by Ashley that it means nothing, I couldn't dispute the fact that it might be something beyond what I am imagining.I just really want to know why he intends to see Tephanie without anyone being present. I had seen Tephanie leave the diner looking relaxed and excited. I can bet I have never seen her that way before. Collin was walking towards me now, and I am so not giving him the satisfaction of having me cornered. Opening the door, I walked out increasing my pace to prevent him from catching up with me. Even though I did hope he would catch up. "What in the world Alessia? Can you just wait up." He called behind me"I don't want to talk to you!" I yelled back at him not stopping.I could hear the laughter In his voice, "why wouldn't you want to talk to me,
Alessia's POVWhen I eventually caught up with Ashley, I was puffing my lungs out. "Why did you run off like that?" I asked, trying to tone down my voice. She sniffed with her back turned to me. "It's nothing." "Ashley?" I called out to her again. I have never seen her act so weird before. It's almost like Ashley always has everything under control and doesn't have to worry about anything. "What is this about? Why did you act up when Allen talked about liking Tephanie?" Taking a deep breath, she turned towards me holding my gaze. "It's nothing, you must have misunderstood my reaction. I have nothing against his want.""I haven't mentioned anything about you being against what he wants. There is something you aren't telling me Ash and here I am thinking we tell each other everything." "It's nothing Alessia, there is no need to discuss on this. It means nothing in the end." She shrugged it off.Seeing she would keep refusing to respond to me, I decided to break the shell. "Are yo
Collin's POVAs I sat down anxiously by the park awaiting the arrival of Wayne. My thoughts ranged from one thing to the other. What if there are actual wolf hunters in fox city. One major reason, we keep moving from one city to another is the fear of this hunters.They would stop at nothing to wipe off the entirety of the werewold clan. I remember it clearly like it was just yesterday on how my mum got killed by wolf hunters. However, they appear interested in something from her as they kept harassing her cold fur digging their hands in every corner of it. My hands shook and felt sweaty at the same time. I had been so engrossed in my thoughts and almost jumped out of my skin, when a hard pat landed on my shoulder. "Fuck!" I belloerd, sitting up hurriedly"What In the world man! What got you so riled up." Wayne said to my face as he tried to call back my attention. "Hey brother." I finally uttered, returning to my sitting position.Wayne sat next to me with a worried look on his fa
Alessia's POVI hate surprises and unannounced visits, not me walking into the living room with the thought of finding something nice prepared by Cara to eat, call Collin and talk for long hours then get some good sleep. But instead, I walked in to find Patrick and my mum chatting loudly like they are old friends of some sort. My already partially ruined day is officially ruined. "There she is." Mum called out the moment she laid her eyes on me. Patrick had a smirk that I would really love to wipe off his face. "Hey there beautiful." He drawled.This asshole never stops to amuse me. How dare he try to act sly with me. "What is he doing here mum?" I directed my question at her.He grinned unbothered, "since you wouldn't reach out to me, I decided to do so instead. I am the guy In the relationship after all."Allen chortled, causing me to burn holes into him with my glare. I sighed rubbing at my forehead, the icecream I had is becoming a disturbance to the peace of my belly. "You k
Alessia's POVI was all smiles as I saw Patrick off, this was the first time I actually did notice a genuine smile from him to. Can't believe the both of us have been choked by the so called relationship so far and we kept pushing on just to please our inconsiderate parents. Didn't realize I was hopping my way back into the house until I heard my mum call me from behind. "I see you both have finally resolved your differences." She teased smiling brightly.Uncle Walter chuckled, "young love is beautiful, see how bright and happy she looks at the mere sight of him."Mum did a dramatic sigh, "And here I was worrying myself over nothing, thinking you both actually meant the breakup. You should thank me for allowing him in, since you were hell-bent on sending him out of the house." Just to make her feel really good about herself. I hugged her tightly, kissing her cheek."I have some assignments to do. See you all." I said hurriedly, running off the stairs before they pull me right back.
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
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