Chp 1 Pt. 4 - The Dragon

“Mr. and Mrs. Ortiz, Mr. Brooks,” Daniela one of the wait staff interrupts. She is Thierry’s best female warrior. “I’m sorry to interrupt but we can hear what’s going on and we thought you should know that there has been a lone wolf in the area. He’s a second year college student and has visited the restaurant regularly these past two years. He doesn’t seem dangerous but he has taken an interest in Davina. His name is Enzo Black.”

“Keep an eye on him. I don’t think it’s a coincidence a lone wolf has been hanging around and has yet to ask to join the pack. I don’t want to scare Davina but she needs to stay away from him and we will need to proceed with caution. There are rogue warlocks out there helping the wolves so we need to be prepared,” Thierry ordered his wolf. He then sends out a text.

“Yes sir,” replied Daniela, “I’ll inform the rest of the staff and head out with Mark.” She turns and heads back inside the restaurant.

“I texted Mark about this Enzo Black. I’ll get a background run on him,” says Thierry. I can’t believe the time we feared is upon us and the more Davina’s powers are released from the seal the more danger she will be in. I promised Lux and Celestia I would protect her with my life and I plan to do that if necessary. If something does happen to me and Isla  I will need to ensure there are others ready and willing to protect my daughter.

“Gabriel, should something happen to me and Isla please watch over Davina for us. I pray it doesn’t come to that but we need to prepare to continue to protect her with someone she’ll trust for when we need to tell her,” I ask my brother.

“Of course brother. She is my niece no matter her birth. I will sell my place in New York and I can move closer if I have to. I’ll buy a condo and help around the restaurant. You could use an accountant anyway if Davina is going to be busy with her college courses,” he laughs trying to lighten the mood.

“I’m not that bad. Right Isla,” I turn to my wife and ask. Isla grins trying not to make eye contact with me.

“Sorry Daniel,” she laughs. “You’re not the greatest with numbers.”

Thierry laughs, “After all these years you still can keep your books in check?”

We all laugh. They are right, I am hopeless with numbers. If it weren’t for Davina double checking my work we’d probably be in trouble. It would be easier if I could just use my magic but I don’t want to get caught or draw attention to my family. That would be hard to explain to Davina.

Davina

I can’t believe my parents actually got me a car. I decide to drive to the nearby lake. I love it there, it has a beautiful waterfall and a good trail that goes all the way around the lake. I park and decide to put soft top down on the Jeep and enjoy the sunshine. I scoot my seat back as far as it’ll go and lean it back. It’s so peaceful and I love the sound of the water. Too bad I can’t swim in it. Well I mean I could but there have been reported sights of alligators and I don’t wanna risk it. I get out my book and decide to read.

“That must be a good book.” I jump at the sound of the voice and look to my right. Enzo is standing at my door and he’s laughing.

“Enzo, you startled me.”

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to. I haven’t seen you out here before. I come here often when I need a break from my studies.” He is even more handsome with the sun shining down on his black hair.

“I typically can’t come out here unless I get a ride from someone. But I have a car now so I may come out here more often.”

“Lucky me then, mind if I join you?”

“Ummm…my father wouldn’t like me hanging out with a boy, much less one who is much older than me.”

“I won’t tell. We’re just hanging out. I’ve been coming around the restaurant for the last two years. You can trust me.” I look around nervously. I’d hate to see anyone I know see me with a boy in the Jeep and go tell my parents. They would kill me. It seems pretty deserted right now and I really don’t want him to go.

“Okay.” Enzo opens the passenger door and gets in.

“What are you reading?”

“The Last Wish. Again.” He looks at me with an eyebrow raised.

“It must be good if you’re reading it again,” he chuckles. “I’ve never heard of it.”

“What? Then you are missing out. You should really give it a try and then check out the tv show.”

“I’ll have to give it a try then if you like it so much.” He smiles at me and I smile back. “You mind if I study while you read?” I am a bit confused as to why he wants to study. He said he comes out here to take a break from his studies, but I don’t question it. Maybe he changed his mind.

“Sure.” I go back to reading my book, though I am really reading and have probably attempted to read these same paragraph for the last half hour. Enzo is working on some math and appears very absorbed into what he is doing. I try to concentrate on the book but it’s hard with him so close in proximity. I finally get past the paragraph I have read like twenty times though I am not sure how much time has passed when another car parks beside me and honks. I look over and see a black Ford F-150. It looks like Mark’s truck. I see a red Gamecocks sticker on the back window. Shit, it is Mark’s truck. The window rolls down to reveal Daniela and Mark. Shit. I’m dead.

“Hey Davina,” Daniela says waving at me with a smile. I quietly groan, can’t hide. They already saw me. I’m so dead.

“Hey Daniela, whatcha guys doing here?” Please don’t recognize Enzo.

“Mark picked me up from work and wanted to take me out on a picnic. It’s such a beautiful day we decided to drive out here. Hey Enzo, I didn’t know you came here.” Damn it, she recognizes him. I’m definitely dead.

“Hey,” he replies almost as if he is irritated. “I should go Davina. Thanks for letting me hang out.” He gets out of my Jeep and heads to his car.

“Anytime, I’ll see you around.” He gets in, slams his door shut and takes off. We all watch him drive away in his black car. I wonder what is problem is.

“What was Enzo doing here,” asks Mark. I guess Daniela has told him everything. I’m going to have to talk to her about that.

“He said he likes to come out here to take a break from his studies,” I reply all nonchalant. Let it go Mark, let it go.

“And yet he was studying rather than taking a break,” says Mark. I didn’t see an issue with that. So what, he decided to study for a bit. That doesn’t mean anything. Daniela looks at Mark from the corner of her eye and then quickly changes the subject.

“So, your parents finally got you a car huh. It looks nice. You’ve always wanted a Jeep.”

“My parents actually bought it off Mark’s dad. I guess I told him how much I liked his Jeep so much he decided to sell.” Mark is still staring at the direction Enzo took off before he finally says something.

“He wanted a new car anyway. I swear my dad has like ten cars.” I know Mark’s dad is rich but I didn’t realize he is that rich. I wonder what he does for work. I have no idea what kind of company he has.

“Ummm…Mark? I would appreciate it if you don’t tell my dad I had Enzo in the Jeep. He will flip and we were just hanging out that’s all.” I hope he is willing to keep my secret.

“Just don’t do it again. I don’t trust the dude. I’ll kick his ass if he ends up hurting you.” I nervously giggle. What’s up with everyone judging Enzo when no one knows him. He keeps to himself and hardly talks to anyone. He has never caused problems at the restaurant so I don’t see what the issue is.

“I’ll be sure to let you know if he steps out of line, thanks Mark. I better get home. See ya later.” I then put my seat back so I can reach the peddles before starting my car. That was an awkward conversation. Seriously what is everyone’s deal?

Mark

I don’t like Enzo he gives me the creeps and I highly doubt it’s a coincidence he is here. It was all too convenient for Davina to be at the lake at the same time as him. Something smells off. I’ll have to talk to dad about having Carter running a background check on him if he isn’t already. Normally lone wolfs seek out a pack to join or at least hang out with other rogues. Yet he has not once attempted to join our pack let alone speak to my father and we haven’t seen him hanging around other wolves, just humans at the college. It’s not normal for us to want to be alone.

“I better call my dad, there is something fishy with Enzo.”

“I agree, he seemed too irritated that we showed up. He’s up to something,” says Daniela. I take out my phone and call my father.

“Hey dad.”

“What’s up Mark.”

“We followed Davina to the lake. We were just watching her from afar until Enzo Black showed up.”

“That is not a coincidence. Is he gone?”

“Yeah he left very irritated when we decided to park next to her. I felt like I had to intervene. I can’t explain it but it felt like he was planning something with the looks he was giving her. Davina has just left as well.” I can tell dad is very worried. We don’t know anything about Enzo and he’s getting too close to Davina. She isn’t even sixteen yet so why is he so interested in someone so much younger than him. Like I said, fishy.

“Okay, You did good intervening. You have good instincts Mark, don’t question yourself. Follow Davina and ensure she is going home, then come back to the estate. I’m going to have a meeting with the elders and want you and your siblings present.” I groan. I am so glad I am not the next alpha of the pack. I dread these meetings.

“Consider it done, I’ll see you in a few.” I hang up the phone and start the truck. “We’re gonna follow Davina and ensure she is going home.”

“Okay, what’s going on. You’re pouting over there?”

“I am not,” I reply and she raises an eyebrow at me. I can’t help but laugh. I really hope she turns out to be my mate. I’m already in love with her. “My dad is holding a meeting with the elders and wants me, Keila and Derek present. This should be interesting. The elders get so annoying sometimes.” Daniela scrunches her nose at me. She’s not a fan of meetings either. She prefers to take action.

“I love you Mark but I’m definitely going to skip out on that if your father doesn’t need me there.” I laugh, I don’t blame her.

“Lucky,” I pretend to pout. She laughs at me and gives me a kiss. I put the car in reverse to catch up to Davina. She appears to be heading home but I follow her the whole way just to be sure. She has parked in her driveway and heads inside her home. I text dad letting him know Davina is home and I start heading home.