Timika
“Drew looks at me; I fake a smile, so he won’t see…”
I sing along, listening to Taylor Swift on my earphones.
I’m up early, making breakfast in bed for my parents.
Daddy will be leaving in a few hours for a very important Alpha meeting in another State.
I’m making omelettes with bacon, spinach, feta, and mushrooms and of course lots of cheese. I love baking and cooking and our head Chef, Harry, is always patient teaching me a few things, every now and then.
Oh, here comes the chorus!!! I feel my excitement burning up!
This is my jam!
“He’s the reason for the teardrops on my guitar
The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star”I belt out in my best version!
I give it my all and don’t really care who is still sleeping. I hope this is a nice way for the rest of the house to wake up. I give a little snort.
“Hold up!”
I’m startled while I’m sprinkling some paprika on the edges of the plate and over the omelettes.
“Who the hell is Drew, and why you got teardrops on your guitar?”
Xander asks me with a raised brow and a very serious expression. Resting his one hand on the counter, peering down at me. Wearing only his spiderman boxers.
“Timika your eleven, who is this, Drew? I will beat his ass! What’s going on here?” he says. Clearly upset, his brows in a deep frown.
I am completely taken back.
“You scared me!” I say with my hand over my heart. “Look, now you made me mess the paprika!” I state annoyed.
“Well???” he gives me an expecting look.
I begin to laugh at his serious expression. He looks like he is ready to go to war with any boy who walks through the pack house doors, at any second.
“Oh, seriously Xan” I roll my eyes at him. “I’m 11years old. There is no “DREW”!!!” I emphasise, making air quotes with my fingers.
“I’m just listening to a new song I really like. And there are no boys breaking my heart! Way too young for stuff like that. And besides I have a mate out there somewhere, my heart will only be his!” I state with finality.
His face relaxes, and he blows out a puff of breath.
“Goddess, Kenzie! Good girl”
“Ok, enough of this drama! Please grab that plate and help me take this up to Mum and Dad’s room.”
“Fine, but I’m not going into Alpha and Luna’s room wearing only my boxers.”
“Oh hush! But off course not my dearest, Xander Hart. Not someone as modest as you…” I reply in a mocking tone. Knowing well he has no problem being nearly naked among his school friends.
He tosses me a little wink, his blue eyes shining with mischief.
We reach my parents room, and he passes me the other plate carefully, then opens the door for me.
“Thank you for the help, Xan. Also, for being ready to protect me if my heart would have been broken.” I whisper to him.
“Any time Kenz, see you later. Remember our date later today” he winks at me before leaving.
I enter my parents’ room. They are still asleep, Daddy spooning with Mommy. I take a second and just stare at them. The sunlight is shining softly through the curtains, and I hear the birds chirping away in the early morning hours.
“That smells amazing” Daddy says in a low voice, his eyes still closed.
I knew he could hear me, and smell the food, even when I was still downstairs. He is an Alpha, and all his senses are heightened.
“Good morning, Daddy” I greet him with a little giggle.
“Oh, my heavens! What a lovely surprise! Thank you, Sweetie,” Mommy joins in.
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The rest of the morning was spent with Mum and Dad. I showed them my report card and they were a little shocked at my high grades, but very proud! We also had a few moments where Daddy joined me in playing guitar. Daddy left with Uncle Zuko late morning.
So now, I had some alone time with Mommy.
Gosh I loved girl time with her!
She braided my hair, with pink and turquoise ribbon intertwined into the braids.
“You want to sing with me?” My eyes shoot up to meets hers’.
“Definitely! Can we sing Butterfly Fly Away, please?”
I love this song by Miley Cyrus. Hannah Montana is one of my favourite movies!
I’m so excited! Mommy has the most beautiful voice. She would sing me to sleep every night up until I turned 10years old. I miss it, but I know they are giving me space into becoming a pre-teen. But I miss hearing her voice, it is so sweet and soothing. I hope one day I can sing like her.
I get my guitar and try out a few notes before I’m happy with the preferred melody…
“You tucked me in, turned out the lightsKept me safe and sound at nightLittle girls depend on things like that …”I started singing. Mommy joining in at the Chorus. We harmonise so beautifully; I love our voices together!
“I promise you there will come a day
Butterfly fly away…”……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Today has been perfect!
I’m reading a book about mermaids. I wonder if mermaids are also real? Werewolves exist but are also thought to only be mystical creatures. I make a mental note to ask Daddy about it when he returns from his trip.
I’m passing time while waiting on Xander to finish his football practice.
We attend human schools in the nearest city. It takes about 25min to drive there by bike. Our pack lands are situated just out of town, into the forest. They don’t know about our existence, but this offers us to learn how to control our wolves and blend into society.
So, we still do normal school sport. But of course, the werewolves are naturally outstanding at this, as we are genetically more athletic, faster, and stronger. This makes Xander very popular, and he loves the attention! I snort at the thought of my big brother. He is such a fun character.Xander has shared a little secret with me. I don’t keep secrets from Mommy and Daddy, but this is Xan, and it is personal. Xan likes boys.
He had let it slip once when he was checking another boy out at training, and I noticed. I asked him. And him always saying I’m mature for my age, confided in me and confessed that he likes girls and boys, but he hopes his mate will be a guy.
I don’t really understand his feelings, but one day, I will. He is my big brother, and I will respect and love him no matter what. I will never judge! Love is love, and the Moon Goddess has made us each by design.
So, for now it’s our secret. But he will be able to find his mate next year when he turns eighteen. So, then there is no hiding it. But I know his parents won’t mind this. I don’t really get why he wants to keep it a secret?
Two hours later I hear Xander knock on my bedroom door. I can’t wait till I’m old enough to mind-link.
“Ready to go Kenz?” he yells is a sing-song tone.
I put on some candyfloss flavour lip-gloss, grab my guitar, and my cute pink sequin backpack. Inside I’ve got my pen and notebook, two juice boxes and some candies.
“Come on slowpoke, what you standing around for?” I joke as I rush out the door grabbing his hand, pulling him to follow me.
We head outside and chat about how our day has been. We ate some candy, drank our juices, talked, and laughed a lot.
“Xan?” I ask quietly.
“Yeah, what’s up?” he asks me with a raised eyebrow. He knows me so well.
“Are you excited to find your mate?”
He stares into the distance, staying quiet for a few moments.
“Hmmm, Kenz, maybe when you are my age you will get this better.” He passes me a gentle smile.
“Well, let me put it this way. I am excited to meet my mate, but also scared. I am still confused about a lot of things, and I hope I have some time before I meet my mate. I hope that I only meet him or her when I’m a bit older.”
“Is that why you haven’t told anyone you like boys as well?”
“Fuck, this is so weird talking to a little kid about this shit.” He mumbles under his breath, scrubbing his hands over his face.
“Shit, sorry Kenz! Forgive my filthy mouth!” he says with wide eyes, putting his hands over his mouth.
“It’s ok Xan” I giggle.
“Kenz, you know I love you! But this is just something personal for me. I think I just need time to figure out some things first. I need to figure out who I am before I can just reveal a part of me, I’m not sure about yet.” He looks downs at his hands while playing with his fingers.
“I get it Xan.” I say to him gently while stroking his cheek softly. “Just know there is no shame in who you are. And we all love you no matter who your mate turns out to be, just as long as you are happy Xanny.”
He tilts his head to the side; his blue eyes study my face.
“You really are an old soul Timika, you know that?” he says with a light laugh.
“Ok, missy… How about a one-on-one jam session?” he asks, wiggling his eyebrows again.
“Absolutely! But First I want to ask you a huge favour.” I rush out!
“Oh, Goddess…what is it?”
“Do you think you can train me? I mean, like soon! I don’t want to wait one more year. I’m ready Xander!” I stare into his blue eyes, pleadingly! Working my best magic on these crystal eyes, they somehow always did the job.
“You know Alpha will have my ass for this !?!” He asks, knowing Daddy will be very upset at this.
But I need this. I can feel it within me!
“Well, it will be our little secret. I keep your secret, and you keep mine. Sounds fair don’t you think, Xander Hart?” I say, tilting my head and tapping my chin with my finger.
He raises his brows, his eyes widening.
“Oh, my Goddess, you are some kind of crazy little Alpha chick!” he says in a very dramatic tone, waving his hand around.
“Do your parents even know this manipulative side to you?”
“Nope! Of coarse not!” I give a huge smile.“Only you my dearest Xan! They only get the angelic version ” I finish, batting my eyelashes and tapping him on the cheek with my hand.
He laughs out loud, throwing his head back.
“OK fine! We start Monday morning, early! So, you better show up and work for this if you want it so badly.”
“You got yourself a deal, future Beta Xander.” I shake his hand. I’ve got the biggest smile on my face.
I’m so excited!
We continue with having a fun filled jam session! Xander has a good voice, and we sound pretty good together.
The rest of the afternoon I spent in the kitchen with Mommy.We baked some chocolate brownies, with lots of nuts and ate it with vanilla ice-cream and chocolate ganache.
We had a bubble bath, with pink glitter bubbles. We lit some vanilla candles and drank milk from wine glasses, while relaxing in the tub and just having girl talk.
Then Mommy spoiled me by tucking me into bed and singing me to sleep. Gosh how I have missed this.
I like growing up, but this, this I have missed. I close my eyes and listen to her sweet voice.
I inhale her sent of roses. I take this moment in. I feel so warm and happy inside. Today has been such a happy day.
I have a smile on my little face as I drift off to sleep. Unaware that this was my last day of happiness. The last day of my life being like this.
Forever changed…
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Timika 5 Years Later “Again!!!” I’m yelled at for the 20th time this morning! I groan in frustration as I get back up and take my stance. What is with me today? He comes at me, and usually I would have moved quickly, and ducked the move, just to catch him off guard and knock him down. Yet, today, I’m slow, clumsy …useless!!! “For Fox Sake!!” I let out with frustration! I run over to the side, and vomit. Trying to hide my shame from Uncle Garren and Auntie Lil. “Come on Kenzie, shake it off! Let’s go again!” I nod my head, wipe my tears, and take a sip from my water bottle, to rinse my mouth out. I take my stance once again. Trying to focus, but my mind is a mess! He comes at me and throws me to the ground. My body moving like a piece of cooked spaghetti, knocking the wind out of me! It’s like I have no fight in me, no fire, nothing…just emptiness. I cover my face with my arms, still lying on my back. I break out into a sob, and just keep cryi
Timika I open my eyes. I realise how far I have come since that day! For so long, I have wished I could just go home, go back to the life I had. But that life did not exist anymore. There would be no one. For long I had no idea where I fit in now. Would I just disintegrate into nothingness… just lose any purpose of life, my wolf side, would I even have a future? For the first time I feel like the anger has left me a little. Maybe it was finally crying, giving way to my emotions, or maybe it was the wish I just made. Either way, I feel like I can finally breathe again. In time Auntie Lilura and Uncle Garren made me realise there would still be more. I was not born simply to live on the run my whole life. Moon goddess had a destiny for me. And right now, I finally feel that maybe, just maybe one day I would have my life back. I get up and make my way back to the little cottage. I have been living here with Uncle Garren and Auntie Lil for the past 8months. We will be moving agai
Alpha Arkham Stone (At the same timeframe, Timika 16th Birthday) “Fire….” What was that?I hear the faint sound, an angelic voice, echoing into the forest. What is that?Is that a whisper, or a song? “Never fallen from higher” There it is again…. My ears perk up. “I’m still here” the voice echoes again, then fades … Where is it coming from? My wolf gets up, tilting his head in search of the sound. We are in the forest, the sunlight dancing through the dark green trees. I get a very faint scent, what is that? It’s sweet! Goddess, it’s heavenly, it’s making my mouth water! We start running, goddess knows in which direction. But I trust my wolf. He is fuelled by something; I’ve never felt him driven like this. What is it, Ark? Suddenly, something catches our attention, something running ahead, only a glimpse, that’s all I saw. Then I see it again. A champagne-coloured wolf. The sunrays dancing on her coat, wait, is that a light pink glow? Beautiful! She stops in her tra
Alpha Arkham (2 Years Later) I open my eyes to the soft sunlight of the early morning, dancing across my face. It’s warm, yet gentle. I close my eyes again. I swear it almost feels like soft kisses. I groan in annoyance; I don’t even want to get up! If only I could go back to my dream I just woke from. To smell her, hear her voice, and see those gorgeous eyes. I could stay in that moment forever! Goddess, I wonder how it will feel to wake up to her soft kisses. Just imagining it has my dick throbbing. Fuck I can’t wait! I have not been with a girl in 5 years. It takes a lot of self-control, and I am proud so say I have been saving myself for my mate, even though before I have been intimate with women, I have changed my ways. There are constantly she-wolves, and even human girls throwing themselves at me, it’s nothing new. But I will never mess with any of my own pack members. That has always been my nr.1 rule! That will be disrespecting my future Luna! Even though there are
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Timika (Same timeframe) Two weeks ago “Come on Sweetheart, it’s nearly time.” Auntie Lil whispers to me. I take her hand, and she leads me into the forest. I look up at the full moon and my heartrate picks up. Goddess, I’m scared! She walks slower. “Are you okay?” she asks with concern, in a hushed tone. I look up into her lilac eyes that are always so soft and full of emotion. For a second, I remember Xander, and my heart squeezes at the thought of how much I miss him. Aunty Lil and Uncle Garren have given up so much for me over the past seven years. They have loved me like their own, while I had gone through such a hard time. Sometimes being difficult to handle, maybe even hard to like or love. Yet, they just kept being there for me, loving me and protecting me. The night of my 16th birthday I shifted for the first time. It was the most painful, yet beautiful and self-rewarding transition I had ever experienced! Gaining my wolf had changed me. Morganite was the missing p
Zuko Anders Finally! The time has come! And I bet they are so stupid to make the mistakes needed so we can catch them in the act! I have waited 7 years for this! I bet she is even more beautiful then Imka ever was. This time, I will have her, she will be all mine! And I will have her power at my grasp. Making me untouchable with her by my side! I was in love with Imka from the moment I met her. We were only sixteen when we all became friends. It was just me and dad when we joined the new pack. Mum left us after she found her Fated Mate a few months prior. Dad died a few months later. Well, he was irritating me with his constant depressed mood. I had enough of his sulking presence. So, I got rid of him! Everyone thought it was due to a rogue attack, as I had taken his body far out of the pack borders. No one ever suspected me. Imka was always so sweet and comforting. She was also the most beautiful girl I had ever seen, sexy as hell! I hoped she would turn out to be my mat
Timika(Present time) It has been nearly three years since that night. I was exhausted after the spell and slept till late morning. When I finally woke up, Uncle G and Auntie Lil were sitting on the edge of my bed, talking softly. I felt different when I finally came out of my sleep. Lighter, yet also somehow a heaviness on my heart.I felt free, like a could finally take a breath, yet also overwhelmed. ***Flashback*** ‘Morgz, you there?’ Checking in with her cause somehow, I felt everything was different now, and it was not good or bad, just different from how I have felt in the past few years.Would she be different too? ‘Morgz?’ Nothing …. Just silence… Shit! Panic wrapped my heart and mind immediately. I was so scared of losing her and who I would be without her! Her presence was what kept me going, kept me strong and happy. It was only then that they noticed I had awoken, hearing my hammering heartbeat! “Your awake! How are