HAZEL'S POV
I asked Gabrielle to repeat herself three more times.
I couldn't seem to wrap my brain around the whole ordeal.
This is the type of shit that turns people into alcoholics and crackheads.
I felt like I was in an episode of the Twilight Zone.
"Gabz, I don't know what to make of all this." I sat on the floor with my back against the bed.
"Haze, you've been through a lot. Let's just forget about it for now," she suggested.
We both sat in silence for a while and tried to catch our breaths.
"Hey Gabz, didn't the whole point of you coming over was to show me something important?" I asked, hoping to lighten the mood.
"Oh yeah, trust me, I haven't forgotten the reason I'm here," she responded. "But it can wait, we've had enough revelations for one day."
"Now I'm more than curious," I raised an eyebrow at her.
She smacked the gum she was torturing in her mouth and stood up. Gabz ran towards the bedroom door. She turned around and waved me over, "Are you coming or not?"
My eyes kept going to her bandaged hand. "Ok, I will if you tell me what happened to your hand?" I said pointing to it. "It looks like it hurts."
"You should see the other guy," she declared with a proud giggle. "Just come the fuck on, we'll talk about my hand later."
She came back over to where I sat and pulled me to my feet. She literally dragged my ass to the exit.
"Where are we going anyway?" I whined.
"You'll see." She sped walk through the halls of the house.
She took a right turn and then two left and I followed in pursuit without uttering a word.
She finally stopped at the door to my art room.
"The art room - really?" I blinked a few times in confusion.
She tapped her foot impatiently and yelled, "Just open the freaking door Haze."
"Okay, okay - jeez!" I entered the numeric code in the security panel and within seconds the lights changed from red to green, signalling the door was unlocked.
Before I could make another move, Gabz manoeuvred her tall, skinny frame under my arms and pushed the door with a little too much force.
Damn, this girl is too strong for her own good.
With a loud thud, the door opened wide. She hightailed her ass inside before I could say anything to her.
I watched as she ran over to the far end of the room, analyzing a few of my paintings along the way.
"This one will always be my favourite, but you never told me why you painted it though?" She stopped at the one I composed of sexy dream dude.
"As you know, I painted that one eight months ago on my eighteenth birthday. It was the first time I dreamt of him, I was running in the woods from something or someone when I collided in his muscular frame. He was mysterious and charming and a little conceited. He had the whole bad boy thing going on. I guess I drew it so I'd remember him. I didn't know if I'd dream of him again."
She was examining the painting. She had a Stoic expression on her face. The intensity in the room had me chewing on my nails.
"Tell me about this one." She motioned, stepping in front of the first portrait I made after the death of my dad. It was one of a teen boy, who was roughly fifteen or sixteen.
"I did this one when I was nine years old. It was the first anniversary of my father's death and I remembered I kept getting flashes of the boy's face and I just picked up my paintbrush and before you know it, I ended up with this painting," I explained, rubbing my hand over it.
"Haze have you not detected the similarities between the boy and your dream guy?"
"No I haven't really noticed, but I guess they do have the same colour eyes."
"Well Haze," she arranged for both portraits to sit side by side. "I think that they have more than just the same colour eyes."
I inspected the two portraits, the resemblance was uncanny. I made a loud gasp. "How did I not notice this before?" I shook my head in disbelief.
They had the same chin, the same hair colour.
They even had the same beauty mark on the right side of their cheeks.
The only difference was the obvious one, and that was the difference in their age.
Gabz put a supportive hand on my shoulder, "I guess this is a bit too hard for you to digest." She pulled me in for a much-needed hug.
"Maybe I need therapy. I think I conjured up this guy in my head after my dad died. I believe it was a way for me to deal with my grief back then," I said to Gabz who was still holding me in her embrace.
"If that is the case, why have you conjured up his much older and hotter version now - Are you still grieving?"
I thought about her question and even though it still hurts that my dad was not here. I wouldn't describe myself as grieving.
"No, I am not grieving. I think it might be the fact that I'm about to leave for college. I guess I'm anxious as you know I've been homeschooled for most of my life."
It was true I was worried about going to college and being around new people. But if I was going to survive in the work world, I had to learn how to perform and interact with my peers.
Gabz took my hands and unfolded them from around her neck. The look she gave me made me terrified.
"I know that look Gabz, you're about to drop a bomb."
She nodded in agreement and pulled out her phone. She handed it to me. I was confused. What did her phone have to do with anything?
She studied my face and read my expression. "Just look at the picture on the phone."
I did as she said.
I swear I felt the world stop spinning beneath me. I had to grab a hold of Gabrielle's hand to keep me grounded.
I didn't know what to feel. I stared at the photo again. "Is this - " I couldn't finish the question.
Gabz already knew what I was trying to say. "Yes, that's your dream guy and yes, Hazel, he is alive and real."
I let out a breath that I didn't even notice I was holding. I dropped the phone to the ground.
I didn't even care if it shattered. I'd pay for any damages later. I was hyperventilating and my hands were flapping around like a flightless bird.
"Easy Haze, you're going to pass out if you don't calm down."
I heeded her warning and counted to ten while taking deep breaths. My breathing evened out, but I still felt light-headed.
"Maybe you should sit down Haze."
I stepped back until I was up against the wall and slid down until I was sitting on the floor.
"Are you ok, Haze?
"Yeah, I am?" I tried to sound as convincing as possible. "Where - how did you get this photo?" I looked up at Gabz.
"I guess it's time for me to tell you about the bandage on my hand."
She sighed and came over to sit next to me on the floor.
I could tell it was going to be an interesting roller coaster of a ride.
I buckled my seatbelt and waited for her to begin.
"I'm listening," I sighed.
"It all started three days ago."
GABRIELLE'S POVFLASHBACK: THREE DAYS AGO"Gabby are you done in there?""No Dad. I'll be out in a minute."I rolled my eyes and gave myself a once-over in the mirror. I hated being rushed.I'm the type of bitch that accomplishes things at her own pace and make her own waves."I gotta sexy piece of ass," I giggled to myself and did a little twirl before I headed downstairs for breakfast.I'm not a morning person.My bitchometer was off the charts between the hours of 5 and 11 am. But since my Grandpa was gonna be in town for a couple of days, he made me promise him I'd be on my best behaviour.I stepped into the hallway and was greeted with the most amazing smell."PANCAKES," I squeaked. "My faves."I bolted downstairs towards the smell.My mouth was already salivating.I was stopped in my tracks when my eyes landed on the back of a tall and muscular frame with messy blonde hair.What is this motherfucker doing here? I pondered to myself.I watched as Dad patted his shoulder with prid
His chin was resting on hisintertwined fingers.He almost resembled that fat cat from the cartoonmy brother used to love as a kid - What's the name of it again? - oh yes,Garfield and Friends."So how about you, MIKE TYSON, don't you wantsome more pancakes?"HOLY FUCK, HE DID NOT JUST SAY THAT!Gerard's fork fell with a loud clunking noise tothe floor.Mom had an 'oh shit' look on her face.Dad's mouth was wide open in shock, showcasing theunchewed piece of pancake.Grandpa's pearly whites were in full view. Leaveit to this man to turn serious situations into a joke.Suddenly, I heard booming laughter. I looked overand saw Gerard's eyes were shut tight as he erupted in laughter. I guess Ididn't punch him hard enough.Grandpa followed next, laughing like there was notomorrow. He stretched his arm and gave Gerard, who was sitting next to him, alittle squeeze on the shoulder."Dad, I don't appreciate you making fun of asituation like this," my dad said as he spat the unchewed
GABRIELLE'S POVGerry got up and opened the door. I didn't know why,but I was eager to meet this girl.Call it a hunch, but something told me I wasn'tgoing to like her."Oh my Gawd, G-Bear, what happened to yourface?" A concerned sounding high-pitched voice screeched through my ears.This girl sounded like Jennifer Tilly.Did she just call him, G-Bear? I think I'll becalling him that from now on. It suits him.Gerry went in for a hug while he spoke, "It'snothing for you to worry about. I just had a minor accident.""Ohhhh, you want me to kiss it and make itbetter?" She asked in a sultry voice.I guess this girl didn't get the memo of thembeing just friends."Stop it! My family is looking," Gerrywhisper yelled as he peeked at us over his shoulders. "Just come in."I heard her giggling as she made her way inside.A long-legged blonde bombshell now stood beforeus. She was hot in a fake plastic sort of a way. She had on a tight red dressthat barely covered anything.What did she
I placed my phone next tome on the bed. I was exhausted. I snuggled in the sheets and fell asleep.The next morning Chastity left. She promised tocome back for a visit as soon as Mom gave birth.Grandpa was the saddest of us to see her go.It was Sunday, so Gerry decided to go visit hisold friends Larry and Dane.I spent the remainder of the day in bed eatingDoritos and watching Sixteen Candles. I just love me some Molly Ringwald.On Monday night Grandpa left to go back home toFlorida.After Grandma Ellen died, Mom and Dad invited himto come live with us, but his stubborn old ass declined.I missed my bestie. So with Grandpa gone, I couldfinally go see my favourite girl tomorrow afternoon. I decided to send her atext.*Gabz* Hey girl - I miss you ?It took a few minutes for her to reply.*Haze* Aww, I miss you 2. ???*Gabz* What are you doing?*Haze* I'm catching up on my paintings.This girl was really talented. She sings anddances but her paintings were unbelievable.*Gabz*
ALPHA'S POVI had been in my office struggling to get some pack business done. But Icouldn't seem to concentrate much. My mind kept on reiterating the events ofthis morning.My wolf was positive he detected our mate earlier. The scent of lavender andchocolate still lingered in my nose. It was driving my wolf and me insane, andI was getting hard!REAL HARD!CONCRETE HARD!Maybe Carson was right, I need to get laid."No! We need to find our mate! She is out there waiting for us." Mywolf, Gidian declared.Every werewolf can communicate with their wolf through what we call amind-link. Members of the same pack also acquire the ability to mind-link eachother."It's not that easy Gidian, we don't even know if who we detected was her."My wolf had been in my head all day tormenting the shit out of me.The scent didn't belong to a pack member, plus I'm positive it was human."I'm telling you, it was her, nobody can tell me otherwise. Don't youtrust me?"Why would he ask me a question l
I went to take ashower, but it wasn't helping the painful erection I now had. The smell wastorturing me. I had to get relief."Fuck It!" I mind-linked Carson and told him to tell Nicole to go tothe guest quarters.I am going to fuck her raw tonight.Gidian was in turmoil. He didn't know what to do at this point.I pull on a shorts. My erection was making a tent in them.I ran a hand through my wet hair and headed towards the guest quarters.She-wolves were eyeing me in the hallway, I could smell their arousals as Ipassed them by.No doubt it was the fact that my erection was on full display, plus as Carsonsaid, I was built like a God.But still, the only thing I could think about was lavender and chocolate.I arrived in the room but she wasn't there, so I mind-linked Carson again."Where the fuck is she?""She should be there any second now, you waited eight months so a few moreseconds won't kill you.""You know if I was next to you right now I'd kick you so hard you mightdie."
ALPHA'S POV"Alpha! Alpha!" Carson woke us up from our nap as he shouted throughour pack link.We were still in the woods near the stream, and it was the early hours of themorning.I didn't need to ask if something was wrong. I could feel it."Carson, where are you?""We're at the Northeastern border.""I'm on my way."We arrived in record time. The stench of death permeated the air.There were dead wolves scattered all over.ROGUES!Two charred bodies caught my eyes.Were those witches?Declan, my Gamma and third in charge, was the first to realise that I'vearrived. "Alpha!" He bowed in respect.The heads of the other warriors were now focused on me.I was still in my wolf form, but with the snapping of bones, hands and feetreplaced my paws."Somebody get me some clothes!" I used my Alpha tone.I heard shuffling of feet and within no time someone handed me a shirt andtrousers.I slipped into the trousers and then slid the shirt on my torso.In war, there were always casualties.
"So Alpha, what's the first thing youwould like me to answer?""Why did you kill the other two witches?"She wasted no time to explain. "I needed the blood of two witches to breakthrough the barrier that's surrounding your lands," she explained dryly.It was true, my parents got a white witch to cast a protection spell around ourborders eighteen years ago.The white witch who cast the spell is known as Isis. She still lives on ourland. We didn't bother her, and she does the same for us."But you needed the blood of two white witches to do so."She looked at me and laughed. I immediately understood what that sinister laughmeant. She sacrificed two innocent witches.I couldn't wait to behead her, then burn her remains."Let's move on, I don't have all day. I have spells to cast and lives totake."She was there grinning, waiting for me to ask my last question. But that smilewas soon to be gone from her twisted face."So tell me all you know about this Chosen One you're looking for