Chapter 9: The Party

Blaze's Point of View

"Here, I bought it for you," Summer stated, handing me a paper bag.

Summer invited me to dinner, so we're at a restaurant. I promised her I'd be the one to book it, and I chose the restaurant we co-owned with Agni.

"What is this?" 

"It's a coat, you could wear that to the party,"

"Summer, you don't have to buy me stuff, I should be the one buying you things,"

"It's fine, I wanted to buy that for you, I think it would look good."

"Thank you,"

It was practically evening when we finished dining and went out. I made the decision to bring Summer home.

"So, see you tomorrow?"

"Okay, I'll pick you up, okay?" "Please wait for me,"

"I will, drive safe," 

Before driving away, I smiled at her. I don't like the fact that the pack was plotting an attack on the hunters on the night of the school's prom. But if I wasn't an Alpha, I wouldn't be able to stop them.

When I arrived at the mansion, our pack members were already preparing for the next day. There are guns and swords everywhere. 

"Keahi, do you guys really are unstoppable?"

"Blaze, we have already planned this out; all you have to do is follow the plan; don't you want some payback? Consider what they did to Brigid. "I'm going to kill them all."

"I understand your frustration, Keahi, just please don't hurt the students,"

"I can't promise,"

I noticed Theresa walking down the stairs; she was the mastermind behind this scheme. 

"Theresa, could you not do it at school?"

"I heard you upstairs already, why are you so worried?"

"I'm just thinking about the students, they're out of this,"

"I assure you, no civilians would be harm,"

"How would you be so sure,"

"I would announced it, listen every one!"

Theresa came to a halt at the stairwell to disclose the idea. We all glanced at her and listened.

"For the prom, attendees would be given roses." It'll be fastened to their chest. Red roses will be given to students, while black flowers will be given to outsiders. Black rose people are your targets, which suggests they are hunters, right?"

What Theresa said soothed me. At the very least, I know Summer was safe if she has a red rose. 

*The next day* 

I was already planning on picking up Summer before heading to the prom. I hired the most well-known stylists in town to assist me in getting the pack ready.

"I'd like to wear this coat, please," I said, handing him the coat that Summer had purchased me. I'm curious to see her response when she sees me wearing this.

"Oh.. don't you like the most expensive one, Sir?"

"No, I want this,"

After I finished ready, I grabbed my car keys and drove to my Lamborghini. I went out and bought a brand new car specifically for this party, and I couldn't be happier with it.

"Blaze, where are you going?" Tom asked as I stepped into my car.

"I'm going to Summer's house, I will pick her up,"

"Theresa said we were all going to the party together, as one pack,"

"Tom, I need to pick up Summer; I'll go to the party first; after all, she isn't our leader, so don't stop me." Remember? "I have to protect her."

"What if she ask where you are?"

"Just gave her reasons, C'mon you got this!"

I had a commitment to pick up Summer, and I kept my word. Why are they acting as if Theresa was our leader when she wasn't? 

I rang the doorbell when I got at Summer's residence. I was carrying a bouquet of flowers for her. When Summer opened the door, I was taken aback. 

She was looking really stunning today in a red gown, and the color of her hair, which was black, was a good complement to her outfit. 

"Dang, you look so stunning,"

"Haha, thank you,"

"I am already seeing queen of the night,"

"Stop it," she laughed, and I couldn't take my gaze away from her.

"For you," I murmured as I handed the bouquet to her. 

"Oh.. you don't have to, but thank you,"

"Are you prepared? "Let's go," I say.

I walked her to my car. We were going hand in hand, and her hands were so gentle that I couldn't let go.

"Wow, new car?"

"Yeah.. I just thought that tonight was going to be so amazing, so I went out and bought a new one."

"It looks gorgeous, just like you, the coat I bought you really suits you well."

Hearing her compliments warmed my cheeks; this girl was my weakness.

As we went to her school, we noticed that a large number of students and staff members had already arrived, and upon entering the building, the staff members were also handling the red roses. Before entering, we went to the parking lot.

"I'm nervous," she said while glancing at the kids who were entering the room. Although all of the students were dressed to their best, Summer stood out as the most beautiful student in the room.

"Why? "You're the most beautiful person here,"

"You think?"

"Yes, of course," "Hey, everything's going to be fine?" "Don't worry, I'm here," I reassured her while holding her hands.

"Thank you for being here,"

"My pleasure, queen,"

"Stop calling me a queen, you silly!" When I heard her chuckle, I grinned. I hoped she was no longer nervous.

When we got to the front door, they gave each of us a red rose, and I assisted her in pinning the rose on her chest so it would look nice.

Everyone was staring at us; there were so many photographers on the red carpet, and they were all photographing us from different angles.

"I didn't know there will be a lot of people coming tonight,"

"Yeah.. me too, this is the first time they're allowing guests outside to the prom,"

"Oh really," 

Theresa really organized this ahead of time, huh? I was wondering whether the pack was already here, but I haven't seen any of them yet.

"Let's go find our seat first,"

Summer's classmates were sat next to us. It was the first time I'd ever met any of them, so all of us were somewhat astonished to meet me. I had to hide behind Summer since Sam was so chatty.

"Was she always that talkative?"

"Hahaha yeah, sorry was it too much for you?"

"Yeah it is,"

The celebration had begun, and everything was going great; but, as the night progressed, the arena became increasingly crowded, and I could see the pack. There were also a lot of hunters, as I noticed a lot of black roses merging in with red roses individuals.

"Do you want to dance?"

"Uhmm.."

"C'mon"

Summer didn't wait for me to say no; she just took my hand and led me to the dance floor, where Keahi was laughing with Tom. They irritate me.

Summer's gown was ruined when a girl knocked into us with a drink in her hand. We were both taken aback by what occurred.

"Oh no! "I'm sorry," the girl promptly apologized.

"No, it's okay, I'll just go to the bathroom,"

We returned to our seats, and I offered Summer a handkerchief to wipe the wine from her gown.

She went to the restroom, and I sat at our table waiting for her. Sam was also present.

'Isn't she taking too long?' While I was waiting for her, I got up and went to the girls' restroom. When I glanced around, she was returning to our seat. I checked her garment and was astounded to see what was on it.

A black rose. Why was she wearing the black rose given to the hunters? I dashed over to her.

"Where was the red rose they gave you, Summer?" Why was that a black rose?

"Uhmm.. It was ruined while I was in the restroom, so I requested a replacement, but the professor told they only had black rose, so I took it."

"What, No, Let's exchange roses, now!"

The mayhem began as soon as I said that. No, Summer wouldn't be safe if she is wearing a gown with a black rose on it. What should I do?