CHAPTER 11Alexa's POV The good Samaritan The door was opened by a little girl. Probably around nine. " Daddy" she yelled happily as she flew into his hands, successfully tackling him as he laughed.I smiled sadly. It reminded me of my own father. He would always show up to my room every evening with a bunch of flowers and chocolates.For a long time, he called himself my husband and I liked it. I shook my head, expelling the bad thoughts from my head. No use crying over spilt milk.The little girl's attention finally was turned to me now.On noticing me, she shyly hid behind her father's large frame, her small doe eyes peeking from behind him." It's nothing to be scared about honey. Go get your sister and your mum" the man said, as he waved me inside.I took off my shoes cautiously as I studied the environment. It was a typical family house.Portraits and pictures of the shy little girl and another older one, probably around my age hung around.There were medals and awards hung

Alexa's POV When I woke up finally, it was way past my regular waking up time at the pack house.I stretched my limbs lazily, feeling more relaxed than I ever have in the past three years. I carefully folded the duvet, grateful for the warmth it provided me throughout the night.Hayley was nowhere to be found. I guessed she had probably left before me.I went down to the kitchen, looking for any remote sign of life so I could finally express my gratitude.Thank you was not something I liked saying, but in cases like this, it was very well deserved." Oh hello Alexa. Do you want to walk me to school?" A cute voice said from behind me,startling me.Gem was all dressed for school, in a preppy uniform, her glasses sitting on her nose as she stared at me." Of course I would love to, but first I want to see your mum" I said to her slowly, trying to be nice. I never particularly liked children. They were too much work, but she seemed different. She was way smarter than other kids, so mayb

Alexa's POV The job was relatively not hard. Although I wouldn't call it easy, it was not tasking too. It was made better by the occasional compliments that Allison showered on me as she taught me how she wanted things to be done.The only downside was the boredom. At first I had not felt it, because I had a lot of customers to attend to and could barely sit down, but when the stream reduced to a trickle, I felt it.That was why when I saw Hayley burst through the doors with three other teenagers, I was relieved.I did not particularly like her or classify her as a friend yet, but she was growing on me fast." Oh thank goodness you are here, I'm running late for my appointment and traffic would be a nightmare very soon" Allison said as she tried to fix her earrings while holding on to her small purse. Hayley rolled her eyes as she came behind the counter, flashing me a small smile and taking a piece of cake." How could I not? You threatened to cut my allowance in half" Hayley said

CHAPTER 17 Alexa's POV I was such a sucker for touchy feelings. It all always just felt either unnecessary or too much. But for the sake of the spluttering mess that Hayley had become, I chose to keep my own dislikes away and not point out the fact that she was ruining my shirt with her runny make up." I don't get it. Why would she do something like that to me?" She asked, her nose buried on my flat chest." Because she is a bitch dear. Now I don't want to be that girl, but I told you so" I said.We were back in her room now. I had not bothered to pick up the groceries and had just walked straight in with Hayley basically leaning on me.Allison did not ask questions, she did not complain, she just collected the list and picked up her bag, patting me on the shoulder as I led Hayley into the room." I really liked hanging out with them." She said, she sniffed as she looked up at me." You know, when we were younger, I was so ugly. Kris did not even want to look at me. So now I put in

Alexa's POV I took a step back warily, knowing my words probably provoked him. " Hi, we don't want any trouble, just give me my friend and get someone else in there. There are lots of idiots you would like in there" I said." What makes you think I would just let go of her?" He said, his voice sounded human enough, except for the slight snarl that seemed to escape his mouth with every word he said." Because I think you are a good vampire..." I said.I was grappling for words now. He was coming closer slowly, and I was running out of places to back into." You know of my kind human. Interesting. for your sake, I would make both your death and hers very quick, you would barely feel it" he said, the smile still on his lips." We would both prefer to be alive" I said, I was against a wall now, my hands beginning to sweat as he advanced." It would be quick" he said and with that, he pinned me against the wall, sinking his fangs into my neck.The scream seemed to be pressed into my brai