Sierra Once Alex left on Sunday I finally felt like I could breathe again. I definitely needed the clarity and the distance from him. I find myself replaying every word, and every look and realize how ridiculous I was being. He was a stranger and I was probably never going to see him again. I threw myself into my school work for the entire day on Sunday, welcoming the distraction so that I would not think of him. I was typing up my English essay listening to music in my headphones when I noticed my mom standing in the doorway to my room. I pulled my earbuds out queuing her to talk, but she just stood there looking at me. “Mom…. You ok?” I asked her with a quizzical look on my face. “Sierra” she said sighing and moving to sit on the edge of my bed. “I am so very proud of you for what you did yesterday, but I am also so very mad at you” she said. “Look, mom you don’t need to worry about me. I’m fine, and I certainly couldn’t stand by and do nothing” I said shrugging it off. “I k
Chapter 15 AlexIt wasn’t until Friday morning that Elder Scott made his way over to pack lands. If I was going to have him check the border I wanted to make sure it was done before the start of our fall festival, especially with Sierra and Alyssa visiting. I met him at a local park on the very edge of the pack lands and we would work our way all the way along the border. “Good morning Alex”, Elder Scott said. He was dressed very differently than the last time I saw him. He looked so much younger and carefree dressed in basketball shorts, a t-shirt, and sneakers. He must’ve noticed me taking in his attire because he said, “Well I wasn’t going to go walking through the woods with slacks on now was I?” I chuckled. “I guess not” I replied.“Well we might as well get started, lead the way Alex” “You know, I didn’t realize that magic spells just fade away or become weaker” I questioned him. “Well the original spell was put on these lands over ten years ago by Elder Wynn himself. I do
Chapter 1Sierra Monday Another wonderful Monday morning getting ready for the first day of my senior year. It seems bittersweet to be starting my last year of high school. I hadn’t put much thought into what I was going to do after graduation, but one thing was for certain, I was getting the hell out of this small town. I want to see the world, experience what life could be like outside the walls and boundaries of this town and my family. I want to experience culture, and music, and food, and everything that comes with it. The places on my bucket list are endless. Unfortunately it is crazy expensive to travel, but I have been working since junior high to save up enough money to do some traveling after graduation. My family has always isolated themselves in this small town. They wanted to live some place that they could feel free to practice their magic. I should mention that we are definitely not your typical family, but growing up in a magical family has its pros and cons. Mom alw
Chapter 2Friday had finally come. I was at my locker packing up my books to take home for the weekend when Alyssa came skipping down the hallway. “Uhm hello, did you really think you could keep it a secret?” Alyssa asked. “What on earth are you talking about” I asked her with a quizzical look.“I heard you’re going to have Alpha Leo and his fine as hell son staying at your house”, Alyssa squealed with excitement “Uh, yea the council asked dad if we could host them for Elder Wynn’s ceremony. With dad working a lot with the pack doctor lately I guess they thought it was a good idea. Sorry I didn’t realize it would be such a big deal to you” I said to her, slamming my locker shut.“I’ve heard he’s hot as hell. I wouldn’t mind getting me a piece of that”, Alyssa reiterated as she bit her lower lip. I rolled my eyes at her. I guess her and Jace broke up, yet again. “Well I doubt I’ll see him at all I have a few shifts at the bakery this weekend and a ton of homework so…” Alyssa roll
Chapter 3Alex I don’t know why my dad insists I go to this stupid elder ceremony. I know we have to be nice to them and pretend to get along, but I was really looking forward to a nice run on the equinox. We don’t have to shift except for on the full moon, but any type of celestial holiday or event our wolves tend to get a little pent up. There was no chance I would be able to shift in front of a coven of witches. I doubt half of them have ever even seen an actual werewolf in person. Dad said we’re staying with their doctor and his family. Apparently he has a daughter a little younger than me that’s still in high school. No doubt my dad is trying to force me to make friends with them. “Be nice, courteous, and respectful”, he always says. What am I a Boy Scout? I know as future alpha of one of the largest packs in the northeast that I should be ok with all the pomp and circumstance, but I find these types of things incredibly dull. I’m what you would call an adrenaline junkie. I wo
Chapter 4Sierra I was so glad the weekend was finally here. This school year was going to be so long, being so close to freedom, yet so far. I looked down at my phone buzzing and it was Stella, the owner of the bakery. I rolled my eyes at her text: “hey dear do you think you could come in for a few hours Stephanie called out sick and I could use the extra hand”. I quickly typed back that I could come by, but only for a couple of hours. Alpha Leo and his son were due sometime this evening so I’m sure mom and dad wanted me home for when they arrived.I had been picking up more shifts than usual trying to save every single penny I could. To be honest I didn’t mind making the extra cash. I hoped that if I saved enough for my trip my parents would actually let me go. Since I would be 18 in a few weeks I don’t see how they could stop me, but they’re still my parents so it’s not so easy to just disrespect their wishes. There was also the council’s permission I needed, but honestly would
Chapter 5Alex I rolled my eyes when my dad offered this girl a ride home. He’s always such a people pleaser and way too nice to everyone. Dad always says that a good alpha knows how to be a leader without instilling fear in people. Something I have yet to master. I peered through my dads car window trying to get a look at the doctor’s daughter and was struck by a pair piercing blue eyes staring back at me. All at once I felt all the breath leave my body. She was absolutely gorgeous with long brown hair and big blue eyes that could see right through you. Her voice carried through the car window breaking me from my haze. “Sure that would be nice thank you” as she walked over to the door to the back seat and opened it. She struggled slightly to get in and looked up at me somewhat embarrassed.“Short people problems”, she laughed shyly and shrugged her shoulders The moment she got in I got hit with the most intoxicating smell. It smelled like cinnamon and sugar mixed with something f
Chapter 6Sierra I walked as quickly as I could down the hall as to not seem suspicious. I walked across the main living area quickly glancing at my dad engrossed in conversation with Alpha Leo, mom, and Dave. I slip past them unnoticed and make my way to my room on the other side of the house. I quickly shut the door to my bedroom and put my back up against the door. I was breathing heavy and felt slightly light headed. What the hell was that?!? Was he trying to flirt with me? Seriously? I mean the boy is absolutely gorgeous. Alyssa wasn’t joking. He had to be at least as tall as his dad if not taller. He had on a simple Van Halen t-shirt and a pair of jeans, but even through his clothing I could tell he was pure muscle. I wonder what he looked like under all those clothes. I scolded myself, what the hell is wrong with me? I’ve never thought about a guy like this before I’ve always just been so focused on school, and the guys in my town are so immature and annoying. There was jus