Collin's POVNone of us said anything to each other until we have almost finished a pitcher of icy lemonade that Ester had prepared for us. The rest of the family were all sitted in the living room, awaiting our return eagerly. All eyes were on me, I had almost forgotten the supposed information is in my head and I need to spit it out. I sighed in resolve, dropping my glass. "Can you all quit boring holes into my skin." I mused. "Out with it already, Collin." Seth seem the most impatient. I cleared my throat, "I know this might sound crazy, but this people are raiding the popular antique store near the park at exactly 1am today." Everyone stared at me like I had grown two heads, I poured myself the last drop of lemonade sipping on it slowly. It tastes so good, I don't want it to finish. Wayne burst into a fit of laughter, "are you sure you heard right, Collin? What would they do in an antique store?" Patrick held my gaze, "do you really hear discussions done in whispers?" "Yes,

Author's POV"Do you think he knows?" Patrick asked his mother as they sat in a cafe opposite the hospital. Carla had driven Patrick to the hospital for a check up.Carla stared the smoothie she had ordered, looking disinterested in the content. "Your father knows nothing, he is only playing detective."Patrick looked confused, "what do you mean by playing detective?" "The first time he hit you over the firewall breakage, he was only just trying to see what your reaction might be. Ryan likes to believe he is a smart psychologist, but he keeps forgetting that not everyone will fall for his trick." She explained"Are you saying, he was only trying to be sure we know nothing about it?" Carla laughed lightly, "I have lived with your father for thirty years of my life, Patrick. You think I wouldn't know him enough?" "How long has he been abusing you?" She fell quiet, her eyes darting around the enclosed cafe. "Only happens when he is angry." Anger seeped through Patrick's pores, balli

Alessia's POVI hate being on breaks away from school, spending time in the midst of my family stresses me a whole lot. You only get to spend time off on a weekend when you are out with a family member or your betrothed. In actual truth, I am not a fan of my own family life. After pleading with Allen to take me out of the house, he finally agreed after a five dollar bribe. I despise how much Allen loves money. I would love to wring his neck. But, today I have decided being violent won't help. I had run a quick call at Collin, we talked for a while. Judging by the way he sounded, he isn't really keen on stepping out of his house. Also, I intend to be more cautious of my movement with him. To avoid getting seen in a cozy moment. Patrick still hasn't told me about any plan that he might be working towards as regards the awful union our families are trying so hard to make on our behalf. I should really make a run for it, but there is no way I am leaving Collin here all alone without me.

Collin's POVI excused myself immediately our friends left. I practically ran beyond my usual capacity to get to the woods near the school before it becomes very late. I could vividly remember the herbs, because Charlie was always generous enough to take me along with him on such tours. It was more like a bonding moment between us. Tuning my wolf eyes, I sniffed the woods carefully. I tried to act as normal as possible knowing any human can be found lingering around. Luckily, I found the exact herbs I was looking for. After plucking them, I felt some strange movement. Looking back I didn't see anything or anyone. Hastening my pace, I ran to get out of the woods on time before I get forced to unleash the beastly side of me. I almost yelled out in horror when I saw a girl with her hair looking like spikes covering her face with a torn jean and bleeding feet stand in front of me. I was beginning to think the zombies were out until she raised her head. "Tephanie?" I called out in shock

Author's POVTephanie stared in disbelief at the twelve pair of eyes staring at her. She would never have thought that breeds like hers would exist in this lifetime. It had been a hard pill to swallow for her, when she found out she wasn't human. It was harder when none of her family members appears to be different. She had been scared Collin might have an intention to harm her, however the wolf within her somehow trusted him in a way she couldn't explain. Finding herself in the midst of the family she had thought were only humans had her head spinning. "What is going on here, Collin?" Charlie rebuked, looking displeased. He wasn't expecting his son to act so unreasonable and exposing them all to a stranger. Even though she might be Seth's mate. Ester waved a hand at him, "you know he wouldn't do anything without reason." Seth made his way towards Tephanie, holding up her hands. "talk to me baby, are you a werewolf?" Tephanie cried, sniffing. "yes, I am." "How, how is that possi