I stood in the middle of the room looking around. I still couldn't believe I was here in the house that I bought. Not many 19-year-olds are able to do what I did and buy a house. I had brought the last box in and was excited to start getting unpacked. I arrived here yesterday in the late afternoon. My mother and David were not thrilled, but they knew I needed to do this, and I wanted to do this on my own. I wanted to prove to them and myself that I was capable of this, they had asked if I had told the boys I was moving up here and I told them yes. They also thought I was living with the boys, which was a lie, but I didn’t want them to know I was here. Mom was proud of me heading off to college, but I know she worried. She didn’t need to. Dad, Uncle Stanton, Uncle Harry and Uncle Conrad made sure I was able to take care of and protect myself. I really didn’t think the boys would care if I was here or not. My mother had married David a year and half ago, but they had been together for cl

I do not think I have ever seen Dad look that pissed. I was still trying to understand what happened. I closed my eyes and wished this whole thing to be a nightmare, but it wasn’t. I knew all the color had drained from my face when she recited that entire conversation we had back in high school. All I could do was watch as Taelin walked out, and I did nothing to stop her. I wasn’t sure she would listen to us if we tried to explain to her that what we said isn’t what we felt or meant. At least now it made sense as to why she distanced herself from us. “Um, I should go. Thank you for letting me come and the food was delicious.” Zoe whispered. “Zoe we are not upset with you. This fucking situation is all my son's fault. I will have Tom take you back to Colton’s place. He should be home by now. If he is not Tom will wait with you until Colton returns. I am sorry you had to see our family drama. You are welcome here anytime.” Dad said. “Do not worry about it. This was nothing compared t

It has been a week since the family dinner from hell. Jayson and I have been keeping an eye out for Taelin, but with every little luck. I have seen her around the campus, but I cannot get to her fast enough to talk with her before she disappears. Jayson has been having the same problem. I should have known it would not be easy to find her so the two of us could speak with her. Taelin has always been able to go unseen. I am not sure where she learned that, but she is damn good at it. The weather has been on her side as well. It has cooled down significantly. This means she is wearing beanies so her hair is covered and hoodies which can help conceal her from everyone as well. I was hoping that we would have found her by now and cleared everything up, but that is not the case. I look around once again before someone punches me in the arm. I shoot a glare at the perpetrator. “Come on we have to get to practice.” Nick says. “I know, but this is driving me crazy.” I admit. “I know, bu

Alexi and I were sitting in Dad’s office when our phones started blowing up. No one was calling, but an alarm that our IT unit had installed on everyone’s phone was popping up. It was only triggered if someone was taken. Shit who the fuck was taken? Everyone that had the alert was already asking what the fuck was going on. I looked at Alexi but he was as fucking confused as I was. “Where is she headed to?” Dad asked. I had not realized that he had been talking to someone until I heard him ask where she was. She, I do not like the sound of that. I dialed Zoe’s number, but it went straight to voicemail. Fucking red flags started going off. I noticed Alexi trying to call her as well and again it went straight to voicemail. I knew it was not Zoe who Dad was talking about. Shit did someone kidnap Janelle? “Did someone kidnap Janelle?” I asked. “No, but I expect Janelle to call soon. I am sure that she got the alarm on her phone.” Dad told us. Janelle did not call, but she came into

I needed to use the bathroom, so I did. I watched as they went straight to Zoe. I know she told me that she had no interest in them, and she might not, but they seem to want her. I did what I needed to in the bathroom and then while everyone was distracted, I stealthily left the house. I knew no one saw me and I made sure to text mom as I was taken back to campus. Our driver gave me a ride, but I told him to drop me off by the dorms. I walked back home and smiled when I was greeted by Ombra (shadow in Italian) and Tigro (Tigger in Italian) as I shut the door. They have both grown a little this last week. They both rubbed against my legs as I looked down at them. I made my way into my bedroom for a shower. I slowly peeled my clothes off as I had decided to have a bath instead. I let out a groan as I stepped into the tub. The hot water slowly soaked into my muscles relaxing them. I knew I would be sore in the morning. I had bumped into something during the fight and one of those assholes