(ANNIE’S POV)“Are you sure their daughter is called Janelle Grandma?” I asked her as I returned my face to its frozen state so that Grandma could go on with applying some powder.We were finally going to finish our hour long make up session grandma had just done for me in preparation for this welcome party.“Yes I’m sure. She’s their only child and her name is Janelle.” Grandma said.“And are they very rich?” I inquired.“Oh yes, right from time they have always been Rich.” Grandma said.“Then it has to be her.” I said and then sighed. “This is all just crazy Grandma. She has been nothing but mean to me all these time and now her family is hosting my welcome party? I bet we would have hosted our own welcome party Grandma.”My whining and complaints was interrupted by the sounds of someone knocking on the door.Grandma set aside the brush and went to get the door while I picked up a mirror to look at her work. My grandma is very good with make up. She taught me how to apply make up an
(ANNIE’S POV)Truly, I could tell why Jessica really emphasized on the wealth of Janelle’s family.As we walked up to the estate, a sense of timelessness washed over me. The wrought-iron gates, adorned with intricate vines and crests, creaked open with a groan, revealing a cobblestone driveway that stretched into the distance. The towering oak trees, their branches reaching towards the sky, cast long, dancing shadows across the manicured lawns.The mansion was a masterpiece of architectural grandeur. Its weathered façade hinted at centuries of history.“Wow.” I could not help but say.“I know right. Come on, there’s more inside .” Jessica said giggling as we linked our arms together and she lead me towards the entrance. A grand double door, flanked by ornate columns, beckoned me inside. As I stepped through, the air was filled with the scent of freshly cut flowers and the distant murmur of conversation.The interior was a stunning blend of old-world elegance and modern comfort. Hig
(THIRD PERSON’S POV)“He’s here! Oh my goodness! I swear I can’t believe that he is here!” Marie hurried in and closed the door behind her as she announced to her friends, Janelle and Kiko.“Are you serious? I can’t fucking take a joke right now!” Janelle said as she stood up in an instant.“No I’m not joking. I went downstairs to get some wine for myself and I heard the servants talking. I didn’t belive at first because you know that he never comes for all these social events. But then I just went a little ahead and there he was.” Marie said excited as she looked dreamily in to the thin air.“I have to change my dress.” Janelle announced immediately as she stalked to her closet room. The first time in forever that Alpha Vane was here gracing everyone with his presence at a party and it was at her own house? How lucky was she? Marie and Kiko chatted excitedly about Alpha Vane’s presence and then Janelle popped her head outside the curtains.“Where is the wine?” She snapped at Marie.
(ANNIE’S POV)“Don’t worry, Annie. I’ll make sure we save you lots of food.” Leo said to me giving me a wink.Tard rolled his eyes. “Don’t listen to him, Annie. I’LL make sure we save you lots of food.” He said and they went off.I could hear them arguing in the distance. I turned to look at Alpha Vane and he had his eyes fixed on me. I felt shy under his gaze. “Well, I really did not expect to see you here.” I summoned the courage to say.He was dressed in all black as usual but there was something more formal with his clothes. It was tailored with silver and deep blue embroidery on it. He looked like a young Prince. “And why is that?” Alpha Vane asked me.“Because you don’t seem like the party type and everyone says it’s hard to set their eyes on you.” I said playing with my fingers as I spoke.The sound of running water from the fountain nearby was the only sound asides from our voices.“You see me a good number of times.” He said to me.I laughed dryly and said with sarcasm. “Be
(ANNIE’S POV)“I need your help Grandma. I want to meet with the keepers.” I said to her with a sheepish smile as she opened the door with an unamused face.She still looked sleepy and with how rough her hair was and how late she came back yesterday, I know she had a good time at the party. Which was even more reason for her to slam the door in my face at the moment.But she didn’t. She leaned against the door frame and her face showed that she was surprised.“The keepers? Is everything all right?” She asked me. “Is something wrong?”“Actually no grandma. Nothing is wrong. In fact everything is about to be okay.” I said feeling ecstatic. “I want to partake in my responsibilities and duties of being the chosen one.”More surprise spread as grandma’s face as she looked at me in disbelief.“But honey, they gave their decision just a day ago.” She said to me. “Yeah well I disagree and I have a right to disagree. It’s me who is the chosen one. So please can something be done? Can I call a
(VANE’S POV)After Annie left, we the keepers still stayed together to talk briefly. Kelt and Sheryl had gone out to find out what they could about Alpha X. Their return was very much anticipated as it would tell us what next to do and how soon the Great War is to be expected.“I still think that we made a very big mistake by telling Annie that she has a chance to take up the duty of ths chosen one.” Tana said once the gathering was over and everyone was starting to disperse.We all turned to look at her. I could tell that she was very angry and I could not fathom why. Why exactly was she so against Annie performing her duty? But then again, I am hardly ever the one to join myself in these matters of discussions and debates. “Annie is undergoing a trial. It doesn’t seem harmful.” Terra said.“Besides, In everything we have to do we have made the position for a chosen one evident. It would be important if Annie can make it to a great expectation.” Roy said.“Why is that so important?
(ANNIE’S POV)Grandma started teaching me basic martial arts stuff when I was still a toddler. She signed me up for groups and competitions and I have sixteen winning titles altogether. I used to think Grandma encouraged me so much and trained with me as well because she saw how good I was at it. But I guess I know I know the reason why she made sure that I trained as hard as ever .As I stepped in to the combat room on the bright and early morning of the first day of the week, I could not help but look around in awe.It had sections and platforms. There were targets and dummies also hanging from the ceiling of the almost bare room.“The look on your face is totally priceless. Is it every regular teenager in New York who gets so excited from seeing combat rooms?” Jessica asked.She had her arms linked in to mine as we walked together. We had not seen each other throughout the weekend and I was relieved when I saw her waiting for me at the gates this morning.She told me she had spent
(ANNIE’S POV)I stood rubbing my own shoulders and feeling a little bit anxious as I stood behind Roy while he argued with Tana. I could hear quite clearly.“She has no wolf!” Tana argued.“No one is fighting in wolves until the day of the competition so there’s no harm in her being in the class.” Roy said sternly.“And so what good will it be if she joins the senior group when she can’t even try to partake in the competition?” Tana went on to say.“I just want you to give her a chance. She’s well skilled. Too skilled to be in the Mid group.” Roy said in a pleading tone.They argued a little more for a few second and then Roy came and tapped my shoulders with a smile.“Knock ‘em out.” He whispered to me with a wink as he walked away. I offered a nervous smile to Tana but it met her icy stare and she turned around with a hiss.“Come in. I do not have all day.” She said loud and clear for me to come in.I came in to the large dojo room. It was bigger than the one I had just left with ol