I rested until kitchen duty, then kitchen duty was uneventful. When I sat at the table, next to Olivia on the edge, the triplets were eyeing me to whole dinner. I can’t eat; I was too nervous for this conversation. I don’t even know why. I’m pulled from my thoughts when Gia squeals. “Midnight moon ball is coming soon?” She yells, beyond excited. I look past Olivia to see her. Her face is bright with joy, I can already see the ideas for her dress running through her mind. I smile, seeing how happy she is.Sarah smiles, “Yeah! My dad just told me! All the juniors and seniors here will have a pass to leave for the weekend!” She claps her hands together practically jumping up and down. I’ve never been to a ball. I’ve had dancing lessons, because Heath said once he marries me off, I needed to be a good wife. I roll my eyes thinking about Heath and his stupid rules.“What balls aren’t your thing?” Justin asks me. Olivia laughs, her mind taking a dirty turn.I look at Justin,
“Wake up, Xena!” Someone whisper yells at me. I groan in pain, wondering who is waking me up. I was just able to get my body to allow me to sleep. Thanks to the most recent beating from what most people would consider my father, I can barely move. I haven’t considered that man my father from the first time he laid his hands on me. That doesn’t seem to stop him from laying claim to me, when he needs to pretend that we’re the perfect family. The perfect daughter, that’s what I am. Great grades, well behaved, and of course what’s most important to him, beautiful.My long golden blonde hair flows to my butt, bright blue green eyes with a circle of bright, sparkling gold around my pupils, height of five five and skinny with curves in all the right places. All things that I’m required to maintain, for fear of life. Not sure how I’m supposed to maintain half of those, but it wouldn’t matter, I’d suffer the consequences if my body decided to grow an inch. I mean literally, he checks m
When I finally land in White Peak after four hours of the stinking bus, I’m dropped off at a gas station. A Stop-N-Go, on the outskirts of the pack.White Peak is way to close to our rival pack territories, then I would like, so I plan to keep my head down. It’s also why I assuming my mom wants me to change my name for my duration here. All information I gathered in my handy purple folder, since my mother couldn’t bother informing me. Apparently, my name here will be, Grace. I keep saying it over and over again, trying to burn into my mind, so I don’t mess up. I put my head down and walk into the gas station. Grabbing a bottle of water I head to the cashier, with the small amount of money my mom left with me. I hear the door to the gas station open with a loud chiming sound and look over. A tall boy at least six two, bright blue hair and a piercing on his nose, walks in with a huge smile on his face. Honestly, if I wasn’t so all over the place his smile would be infectious.
I give the receptionist a small smile and wave, when her smile lands on me. “Ah, Grace! It’s good to meet you!” She smiles and put her hand out for me to take. I do and give hers a gentle shake before letting it go. “Well Jordan, you know where to go. Grace why don’t you follow me, I’ll take you to your cabin, and here’s your schedule.” I nod.Jordan starts walking out of the room, “See you around, Grace!” He salutes me as he turns and closes the door. I silently beg him to not leave me. He’s been so friendly and helpful, things I’m just not used to at all. My unknowingly pleading face lands on the receptionist and she gives me a knowing smile. “It’ll be bad for a day or two, being the new girl. Then, you’ll just be apart of all of it. Everybody here is friendly, I just know you’ll fit right in. By the way my names Jessica. Any questions you can come ask me, I’m always available to help!” She smiles kindly, then throws her head in the direction of the door, signaling
I look up at the door of our oversized cabin when I hear it swing open. Our cabin is a bigger than the other cabins, because my dad wanted all of us to be able to be together when we started coming here years ago. So, there’s room for my two brothers and I, our Beta and our Gamma. Then there’s an extra room just because. The living room is bigger than the other cabins too, it’s great for the parties we like to throw here. “Alright, I’m here! The party can begin!” Our Gamma, Jordan exclaims. I roll my eyes, looking back down at my schedule for this year. There’s no party tonight and he knows it, he’s just being Jordan. My brother Issac walks over to him punching him in the shoulder. “Where have you been? You were supposed to be here a while ago.” Issac laughs as he walks over to me, taking the recliner to my left. Jordan jumps over the back of the couch, making himself at home. “You’ll never believe me if I told you!” He says smiling wide, I swear this kid always has a s
The next morning, I woke up to the sound of the trumpet blaring over the loudspeakers. New day, new me. I chanted to myself, over and over as I threw on some shorts and tank top. Followed by my ever-trusted hoodie to hide the scars on my arms, still a few that aren’t healed from the latest beating. Hopefully once I get my wolf, I won’t have to worry about scars anymore and won’t have to go out in one-hundred-degree weather sporting a hoodie. I’m sure people will think I’m strange for it, but they’d probably be more interested in the girl with so many scars. I walk out into the living room and come face to face with who I can only assume is Olivia, she was about to knock on my door. She has short, spiked hair painted pink on the tips, green eyes and I have to look slightly up to see her. I’d say she’s like five nine, five ten?“My bad girl, didn’t mean to scare you. You Grace?” Olivia asks. I nod; she smiles. “Sorry, they said that a new girl was coming, and I didn’t believe
All of us are a little slower than usual getting out of bed thanks to the late-night last night. Even though it was worth it to hear the girls screaming and yelling when we woke up. I smile thinking about it, while we make our way to the dining hall.Dean’s being quieter than usual, I’m not sure what’s up with him. He’s not usually this moody around us, to the rest of the world, sure, but not with us. I go to walk next to him shoving my shoulder into his. “You good?” I ask, he looks at me, considering if he wants to confide in me. “What reasons can you think of for someone wearing a hoodie in ninety-degree weather?” He asks and I scrunch my eyebrows, “Are you thinking of going for a new fashion statement?” I ask laughing, he shoves me away. “Forget it.” He says, and returns to his moody, I don’t give a damn attitude. I walk back over to him, “No, sorry. Um… Low iron… Doesn’t like their body… Thinks it looks cool… Hiding something. I’m not sure why do you ask?” He scr
I got lucky, apparently Cole and I have all the same blocks, so he said he was going to walk me to each one, at least til I get the lay of the land. I have Jordan in this history block too! He’s so lively, it’s like I can feel my soul waking up around him.I watch as the teacher with short grey hair and creepy grey eyes, continues his lecture.“So, the King took down three rival packs in the matter of months. Which has developed into us being the strongest and largest nation. Not to say we don’t still have internal conflict, but those who stand against the nation don’t stand a chance.” I scoff, thinking how funny it is my sperm donor thinks he’s stronger than the king. He isn’t in direct conflict with the king, but with Midnight Moon pack. A war with them would no doubt lead to a war with the king as well, they are strong allies.“Yes, Grace, is it? Something to add?” Ah hell, werewolves hearing. I feel the heat climb up my face and turn me to what I’m sure is a very embarra
I rested until kitchen duty, then kitchen duty was uneventful. When I sat at the table, next to Olivia on the edge, the triplets were eyeing me to whole dinner. I can’t eat; I was too nervous for this conversation. I don’t even know why. I’m pulled from my thoughts when Gia squeals. “Midnight moon ball is coming soon?” She yells, beyond excited. I look past Olivia to see her. Her face is bright with joy, I can already see the ideas for her dress running through her mind. I smile, seeing how happy she is.Sarah smiles, “Yeah! My dad just told me! All the juniors and seniors here will have a pass to leave for the weekend!” She claps her hands together practically jumping up and down. I’ve never been to a ball. I’ve had dancing lessons, because Heath said once he marries me off, I needed to be a good wife. I roll my eyes thinking about Heath and his stupid rules.“What balls aren’t your thing?” Justin asks me. Olivia laughs, her mind taking a dirty turn.I look at Justin,
I can’t even think straight, with Grace being mad at us. My wolf won’t calm down, walking around in circles in my head. Us both trying to think of ways to make her feel better about us. Hopefully tonight we can work it all out. I don’t know what I’ll do if we don’t. I watch her and Cole walk down the hill, he starts walking towards us, but she takes a sidestep. Stopping next to the coach, waiting there for instructions on what we’re doing. Cole sighs loudly, when he gets closer to us and realizes he lost her. “Man, I don’t know if she’ll forgive you guys for whatever she’s mad about, but I do know she put Brycen in his place today. His charms are definitely no longer working on her.” He smiles, seemingly thinking of a memory. All of our heads shoot to him when he says that. “He got pissed when she told him she didn’t want to hang out with him tonight because she was hanging out with you guys. Definitely showed some of his true colors. Even had the nerve to act like he mi
“What do you mean, you’ve rarely ever been able to make choices for yourself?” Issac’s cold voice comes low and menacing. I just stare at him, not sure what to say. “It’s nothing.” I say gruffly, not having an actual excuse. I see his eyes narrow, but then he sits down, taking the desk in front of me and turning it around. Crap, I forgot about the group project. This should be fun. Jordan sits next to me, while Justin grabs the seat next to Issac, flipping his around to. We read over the battle and the boys start discussing it. I sit there listening, but not really participating. How has so much happened in my life in five days? “What do you think?” Cole nudges my arm tearing me from my thoughts. I look around all eyes are on me. “Sorry. What?” I ask and Cole gives me a knowing look, before repeating what was said.I somehow make it through the rest of the class, praising the Goddess when the bell finally rings. Grabbing my things and making a run for it. I don’t kno
I wake up with a splitting headache. I don’t even know if it’s from the alcohol, drowning, or the yelling. I groan loudly into my pillow, when I hear my door creak open. I pull my pillow off my face and see Gia standing there with a smile on her face and a mug in her hands.She walks over to me handing me the mug, along with some pain killers. “Tea, with my secret ingredient. It’ll help with the hangover. I take both from her, giving her a grateful smile.Gia sits down on the foot of my bed, looking at her feet. She finally speaks after what feels like forever, “You know I’ve known about Justin’s crush on me for a long time.” My eyes widen, she always acts oblivious to his crush. She continues, “I knew before the triplets were even aware of it. One day Dean hit on me.” She looks over at me, reading my face, but I give her nothing. Even if my heart feels like it’s shrinking on the inside. “Justin wouldn’t talk to him for days. Dean had no idea why. Finally, he put two an
We decided we shouldn’t all bombard Grace’s ‘whatever’ with Brycen. I could see if her eyes how much it freaked her out when the bond tried to take effect, making her not want to leave. Her not understanding why I had that effect on her. I wish we could just tell her. Maybe none of this would be happening. Dean wouldn’t be out there, making sure our girls okay after being out with another guy. Fuck, the jealously is real though. I can’t even sit still, I’ve been pacing since we left the dining hall, Gunner’s been brooding in the recliner. Jordan not understanding what’s going on, and Justin trying to help, but not knowing what to do. We need to find a way to figure out her birthday, so we know how much longer this has to go on. This is going to kill us. I hear the door open, and slam back shut. My head whips up to see a fuming Dean. Fuck. “I fucked up. We fucked up. I mean. Fuck! This is all fucked up!” He yells angrily, walking over to the fridge, swinging it open a
We walk in silence on the way to my cabin. She pushed me in! Was she actually willing to kill me? Just because I wasn’t willing to be her friend? Did it really effect her life that much? I’m pulled from my mind when a body comes flying out of no where, grabbing Brycen and throwing him into the nearest tree. “Why is she soaking wet? What the hell happened?” Dean yells at Brycen. Goddess, this is the last thing I need right now. “Dean!” I run over to him and try pulling Dean off of Brycen, but he doesn’t budge. “Dean, stop! He saved me! Stop!” I yell at him, and he finally relents, pulling himself off of Brycen, the latter falling to the ground coughing. Oh my Goddess. Was Dean choking him? I go to help Brycen, patting his back. Dean looks at me, “What do you mean he saved you? Why did you need saving?” I flinch at his tone but look up into his eyes. “I fell into the water. If he wouldn’t have helped me, I would have died.” I explain, getting angry. If it wasn’t
I change my shorts and Hoodie and then hear a knock at my door. I go to open it, being graced with a beaming smile from Brycen, “You ready?” I nod, giving him a slight smile. I’m still reeling over the turn of events from dinner.We walk in silence, til we get closer to the pond. “Are you okay?” Brycen asks, and I look up at him. “I’m fine.” He nods, “I saw what happened at dinner. It doesn’t surprise me that the triplets are trying to claim you.” My brows furrow in confusion, “I don’t think they’re trying to claim me. They’re just worried about me.” I say, not understanding why he’d think that. He chuckles, “Trust me. They’re trying to claim you. They have like a pact or something to sleep with every girl here.” My heart sinks when I hear that, regardless of it having no reason to. Why should I care that they’ve slept with every girl here. Granted, I guess I should care if I’m their latest conquest. Is that why they’re so nice to me? Is that why they don’t want me h
I managed to only slip and almost fall a handful of times before we finished. That was so exciting, so exhilarating! I’ve never done anything like that before! I end with a beaming smile on my face, having decided to forget about the weird moment I shared with Dean. “That was so exciting!” I lean into Gunner, who’s smiling down at me. He wraps his arm around my waist pulling me closer, laughing at my reaction. I quickly pull away, having forgotten he doesn’t like being touched, “Sorry.” I say quickly once I’m no longer touching him. He frowns, “For what?” “I was told you don’t like being touched. I’m sorry I didn’t realize.” I rush out, wanting him to forgive me for my previous transactions along with this one. His face changes to one of almost… Panic? That can’t be right. “No… I mean, I don’t mind. I don’t mind when you touch me. I mean its only certain people.” He stutters out, and my eyes soften. Before I can respond, Justin walks up, “Oh, please. You won’t eve
Music class was fine, I’m still miserable at the piano, but I think I’ve learned a couple things.Now, I’m sitting in Art, Cole by my side. Kids are still slowly making their way into class, when I see Brycen apart of the mix. He smiles when he sees me and starts walking over to me. “Hey Grace, Hey Cole!” He exclaims and I smile and give him a little wave. “Hey, Brycen!” I look at Cole, he just frowns and nods his head at Brycen. Weird. “Mind if I sit with you today?” Brycen asks, I nod my head pointing to the empty chair next to me. “So, Grace, me and a few friends are hanging out tonight, down by the lake. I was wondering if you wanted to join? You can come to Cole, if you want.” Brycen says, looking at me expectantly. I grimace slightly, thinking about hanging out at the lake, when I can’t swim. Then I realize I’ve been doing that all week. Cole shakes his head, “We’re busy.” My head whips to him. Did he just say we? “Doing what? I don’t remember making plans.”