Daphne needed extra study help so I invited her to join the study group I belonged to. Our teacher divided us and often gave us curriculums to read about in order for the success of our exams.
It felt good hanging out with them again after the school breaks we've encountered.
I called on Jared to come drive us to the cafe where we spent most of our reading hours.
We waited at the school entrance for a long time and finally, he pulled up in his white Corolla vehicle looking all sweaty in his basketball shorts.
Jared was yet to study further after highschool and just spent his free time doing the things he loved. I badly wanted to be him soon.
"Get in quick." Jared said. Him and cocky behaviour.
I scoffed and entered the back seat, staying together with my newest friend, Daphne who did not seem to notice my brother's behaviour. She seemed really sweet and reserved but what surprises me about her was the fact that I was the only person she spoke to in our entire class.
The car kept going fast as we approached the traffic light and Daphne yelled out.
"The light just turned red! Please, stop."
Jared spared her a look from the front view mirror and she was wearing a frown.
Geez. If only she knew my brother so well, she'd just shut up and let him control his car the way he wanted.
He ignored her and increased the gear going double fast and maneuvering lots of cars.
"Jared!" I flinched with the way the car was going.
Daphne and I both held each other, screaming as the car wouldn't slow down.
After the intoxicating ride, Daphne and Jared started arguing which for the first time in a while, I found him very amusing.
"It was really wrong to drive like that..." Daphne said and I tuned their arguments all out. I need to focus. No, my mind has been trying to push something into my head and I need to focus.
I exited the car first before she did slamming the door which prompted my brother to exchange more words with her.
This is just great!.
They finally dismissed the argument with Daphne heading into the cafe first.
For some reason, Jared followed me in too.
"Aren't you going home?" I asked while we were at the door post
"I smell a wolf around here. Let me confirm first." He growled walking past me. I spotted my study group sitting at the edge of the cafe and I briefly waved at them.
Daphne was already seated with them but I didn't want to join yet. I had to see what Jared was up to.
I followed him and we both stopped on seeing Keiran sitting together with Hillary and two other guys I barely knew.
Yup...he was definitely the werewolf Jared was sniffing. He was apparently the only wolf at that table.
"Hi, Jared." Keiran greeted with a smug on his face.
We had barely talked since two days — when he sneaked into my bedroom.
"You motherf**cker!" Jared growled and immediately lifted him by his collar.
The three boys stood up immediately as if to defend Keiran. Oh! This is bad.
Jared is going to be angry that I didn't tell him about Keiran returning back to Ice Valley.
'Umbrie, better calm your brother down or this will end very bloody' That was a mind link message from Keiran and he had his eyes on me while delivering it.
"Jared, please." I pleaded gently touching his arm.
Instantly, he left his collar and stepped away from him.
The both of them had an intense stare going on and I could tell Jared was threatening him. He bursted out of the cafe and I went after him.
"Why didn't you tell me that that jerk was back?" He asked almost yelling.
"I'm sorry, Jared." I muttered and then few drops of tears slid down from my eyelids.
"God! I can't wait to formally deal with that b*stard. I will also report this to Alpha. He needs to put him under control with how he treats you." He said angrily.
He rushed into his car and drove, his face locked up with anger.
At least their first encounter didn't end up disastrous. I should be relieved but I was half way there.
Keiran was still inside the cafe. I hope he just ignores me till we are done.
"Umbrie, what just happened? Why did your brother almost beat up your boyfriend?" She asked in a whispering tone when I sat next time her at the table.
"He's not my boyfriend. They just don't get along so well." I groused bringing out my textbook.
"Shush.." Lucas hushed at us and I quickly lowered my head. He was the leader of the group. We picked him leader since he was the smartest among all of us and not because he had some leadership qualities.
That's what you should expect from students whom just want to be with the winning team.
I felt someone reaching into my thoughts and it almost drove me crazy when I realized it was Keiran.
He was singing a song and it was one hell of a distraction. I quickly turned off my mind link. It'd cause headaches but I didn't mind.
As long as the jerk let me be.
The door opened and Scott joined us, grabbing a seat from another table. I continued focusing on arithmetic I was solving from the textbook.
"You are doing it all wrong." He pointed out and took the pen and books from me. He started solving and I loved how he explained the results and methods.
I don't know when I'll confidently be able to solve easy and tough equations on my own. It would be like a dream come true.
I turned around in search of Keiran but he was already leaving with his friends.
I sighed shaking my head. Does it really mean I'm tangled to this guy forever?
The moon goddess sure does her own thing, doesn't she?
Why couldn't it be someone nicer or probably a human. That'd be much better than Keiran and his torments.
After study group, we parted ways since we all had different plans that evening. Daphne said she was shopping for groceries, while Scott had a night shift at this hotel he works at.
I had plans too... Just sitting in my bedroom and watching a sadistic movie with my laptop.
Such great plans.
I took the taxi home due our house being so away from the normal neighborhood. I'd probably pass out if I ever decide to walk to school..
I got home later and found solace on my bed. Just lying on it made me feel better.
And I'd also prepare for what's coming from Jared later.
He despises Keiran so much and I feel like it's much deeper hatred far more bigger than what I feel for him after he left.
I decided to sober up and carry out the plans with Sky tonight. We both got dressed in black outfits and took flashlights for emergency since it was getting dark outside.
Mom and dad was attending a pack meeting and I knew they'd be home late.
The taxi stopped us in front of their home and I stepped out with Sky.
This was ridiculous. We could have just visited like normal people and while I distract Daphne, Sky could heal her mother.
But she could be smart enough to know it was me. No! That way is more riskier.
We got into the house through the back door.
"Stop! Do you hear that?" Sky asked making me halt on my tracks. It sounded like a woman singing.
We tip toed to the living room area and saw the woman who was singing and dancing.
"Is that the woman whom you said was dying of sickness?" Sky questioned and my skin stung.
How could someone sick be this active. She even did a cat wheel while dancing. Did... Did Daphne lie to me about her mother?
"The pictures." Sky whispered and I looked up at the walls. It was different pictures of Daphne with this woman and a man. They were her parents. The woman dancing was the woman in the picture.
Did she lie to me?
I couldn't help but retreat with Sky rushing out of the house. I panted running as fast as my human form could go, my knees feeling wobbly too.the
Oh my goodness. I just exposed my brother to danger without being sure of the situation. I screwed things up!
We returned home to an quiet house. No one was back yet. I retired to my room and pulled off the black outfits. So much for wanting to help her get out of the situation.
I laid quiet in my bed before looking into my phone. I flinched. Twenty missed calls from Keiran.
Why the hell did I keep his number anyway? Right. To decline the call whenever he called.
I was still baffled with the number of calls. He is not in trouble, is he?
I smirked as I got on my bed snuggling my pillow.
Suddenly, I felt a rush of ache around my body. I gasped sitting up from the bed. What was happening to me...
I could no longer speak as another painful burn escalated from my skin causing me excruciating pain. I let out a scream almost at the verge of tears.
'There's someone else. He's...with!' My wolf cried and I growled.
I could feel it everywhere.
This only happens when one's mate is having a hot session with another person.
Wait, Keiran is sleeping with someone else.
I screamed falling to the ground.
I didn't know how long my scream lasted but I knew my wolf was in much pain than I was. It was struggling all over me with multiple thoughts and opposing actions like it has just been wounded badly.I gasped letting myself roll and I was struggling to keep myself from transforming. Just then, the door flew open and Jared ran in followed by my mother.I felt myself been lifted in one swift and I was taken to the bathroom.'It hurts so bad!' My wolf carped and this time, I felt my tears rolling down to my cheeks.I was thrown into the bathtub and immediately, the shower was turned on. Extreme cold water raining down on my body.'It's not helping!'I lifted my head seething and I saw my mom sobbing while Jared stood at the water switches."Take a deep breath, Umbrie. Just hold on..." My mom sort for words to console me as she stroked my
I was going through the words I had jotted down when I realized Keiran wasn't in the class yet but his friends were settled at the back row including Hillary who's always following him like a pet and it's owner.I had put my whole focus in class until now. My wolf was silent and I couldn't tell how she was doing.How did I let things turn out this way? After he left for one month, I should have destroyed the bond. I should have had the Alpha of the pack do something but instead, I adjusted too fast and it was like he never left.I remember his parents coming to meet me at home three months ago. It was just like any other Saturday when I'd have to do the laundry and assist Sky with his homework. I was not too smart but I could at least try once I study the examples.Mom walked in while I was rounding up my clothes into the closet and then she held a cold look I couldn't define.She spoke so softly
I was still mute looking at anywhere but him. He said a few words before hanging up and putting the phone in his pocket. "I have to go somewhere right now." He said with a shrug and I rolled my eyes. "Like I care. You've done enough damage already." I muttered rubbing my hands together. "See you later." He cooed before brushing past me. I followed right behind him wanting to get away from his space. He walked too fast and soon, he was going out through the eastern door which students rarely used except during sports hours. I was stranded at the hallway, not knowing if I should head to the cafeteria or just retire to class. All of a sudden, I walked into someone but luckily our bodies did
"Let's play truth or dare." A rough voice said and I drifted my gaze from my phone to Ace whom was swinging a bottle of bear in his hand. He sounded drunk but his face didn't correspond."Wow, I'm in!" Sherry said excitedly while I put my phone in my pocket.Angelo, one of Keiran's friends provided a bottle and dropped it at the center of the circle.He spun it first and it landed between two folks. The rule of the game was — either do the truth/dare or drink a full glass of whiskey.I watched the game go on and for the first time, the bottle stopped between me and Ace.I raised my head to find everyone staring at me. Ace cleared his throat and drew close."Umbrie, truth or dare?" He growled lowly and I smiled."Dare.""Hmm." He smirked with a chuckle. "I dare you to kiss Scott."I grinned as my gaze drifte
I hurried over to where he was and before I could reach him, he turned around and our gaze locked.I stopped walking and folded my arms."Why did you call him here? Why did you tell him all that?" I asked perturbed and he gave a cunning smile."Why do you sound so pissed? I'm just telling him so he won't be worried about you. You know how much he cares about you." He was all smug and I didn't believe that that was his reason for speaking to Jared.I walked around the room in a panic exit but suddenly i reached for my pockets."Where's my phone?" I queried stepping closer to him.He smirked and tilted his head."I'll hand it to you after you have breakfast with me." He replied and I scoffed.He is completely out of his mind.I need to leave this place. Especially with Jared on the way. Things can't go down like this.&nb
Jared was taking harsh breaths with his fists clenched. Something's not right. Jared is a warrior training at the pack house with the other eligible werewolves. How come he was completely at Keiran's mercy?My gaze drifted from him to Keiran whom just said the dumbest thing I've ever heard.That gets should be gentle with me? Sometimes I don't understand what Keiran is after. He hurts me a lot but at the same time, he acts like a caring freak.His mom once mentioned something about him being a psycho. Maybe this is just how he is. Abnormal in his own way."Don't you ever!" Jared barked and threw an unexpected punch on Keiran's face making him bed his head the other side.My brother pounced on him hitting him with his cruel fists. They both fall on the ground and Keiran remained helpless as Jared beat him up. It was like he didn't care and he doesn't even try to fight back.I stood
Umbrie's pov.I held onto the door knob, carefully eased it before going into the house. I kicked my shoes off my legs before proceeding towards the living room."Umbrie! You're home." Mom said excitedly while holding a couple of plates in her hands. I nodded my head slowly and walked over taking the plates from her."Yes, you're so loud." I chuckled moving with her to the dining table."How was your talk with Alpha Damien?" Dad asked immediately i sat next to Sky.I smiled. "It was pretty good. No problem at all."Jared was also at the table and he had a good face. And by good, I mean he looked happy and easygoing.He should really adopt this look.The dinner was heated as well started eating the sumptuous meal mom prepared. It was lively, hell, Jared even laughed the loudest. Sky kept making jokes about when he comes
I was still up, unable to give in to sleep. Though it has been a shiitty day, I still couldn't end it once and for all. I had a warm bath so it'd make me feel more compelled to sleep but it didn't work, apparently. I found myself walking to Sky's room aware that everyone must be in their room right now. I stood by the door and eavesdropped on the voices behind it. It was that of Keiran and Sky. It sounded like they were playing video games with the comments they were making. I stood there for about five minutes, leaning on the door and just letting time pass by. It was at that point that the door drastically opened and I almost fell over if not for someone grabbing me by my wrist. I quickly stood erect to see Keiran staring at me. "What the... What are you doing here?" He asked looking stunned. I went ahead to enter the room and he shut the door behind us.