"Welcome home Q" greeted James as soon as my feet touched the asphalt of the airport.
James' range was the only car here except for the jet I got off, just a few of the perks of coming from a family like mine, privacy. James is my best friend, beta, second in command, a right-hand man that's been this way since we were in diapers.
"It's good to be back" we bro hugged and entered his car.
I had been away from home for almost a year now. This had been going on since I'd hit puberty, but coming home this time felt different. Maybe it is because it's almost time for me to step up and take over from my father but I know this is different. Something felt off, my wolf feels antsy like shits about to hit the fan. Needing a distraction,
" So catch me up, what has been going on?"
"It has been pretty slow since you left up until a week ago. There was some accident with Andrew's mate in the city, she is in a coma so she was transferred up here with her daughter who is our age. Lina says she is meeting with her tomorrow."
"Was it an accident?"
The look he gave me said otherwise, and he went on to say they were suspecting foul play but keeping it on the low.
As we pulled up in our driveway, I picked up the scent of strawberries and lavender that was distracting from whatever James was saying.
"One more thing, the girl doesn't know about us yet so we're keeping all talking and transformations out of the house."
I nodded hoping out before the car stopped and rushed inside barely registering the folks that were there to greet me,
"What is that smell?" I asked getting frustrated that I couldn't place it.
Rushing into the kitchen, I found it-empty, clean, and spotless which just pissed me off more.
"Son? Are you okay?"
Asked mother coming in with James and dad with a knowing look.
" Something smells different and sweet and I can't seem to place it. It's making me feel crazy"
"Why don't you and James go for a run, you have been on that plane ride and your wolf needs to get out there" suggested Dad, leaving no room for argument. Not that we could if he tried. He is the alpha after all.
" I left shifting mid-run as soon I was out the door, knowing James was right behind. The forest seemed to work in calming me down, not stopping I must have pushed myself so hard I barely remember getting back to the house and passing out.
I woke up to the sounds of people whispering outside my door, I wonder why they bother we can all hear each other anyway.
"Something is wrong with his wolf"
"Maybe it is time it was bound to happen sooner or later
"What was bound to happen?" I asked opening the door and leaning on the frame.
It was my parents and they both wore worried expressions, but as soon as I opened the door I caught it again. The scent that angered my wolf causing me to release an uncontrollable growl that shook the house.
"What is happening?" I asked feeling a shift come on.
"We think your mate is around" answered mom giving a reassuring smile.
MATE.
"Why now?"
"You were away for a while many she-wolves have become of age, It could be anyone. What do you want to do?- Dad
"I will decide later,right now I just want to go to school and act like everything is normal. Even just for a day."
I arrived after everybody had already gone in. Typical. Or like any one would dare say a thing to me. I thought I'd have an easy day to get my thoughts in order and figure out this whole mate situation. Boy was I wrong. Soon as I got out of the car I was hit with that amazing smell once again.
"Dude?"asked James.
"She is here"
"Maybe you should track her down just so you can calm your wolves. I'm sure hers must be driving her insane, you know how females get in heat"-J
Don't I know it. I'd help a few take care of there situations with some consequences that I was still trying to pry myself out of. Speaking of which,
"Quade!!"
"Oh no." I cringed as James snickered and walked ahead leaving me to suffer.
"Hey Kyla. How you doing?"
Forcing a smile as she grabbed on to my arm walking with me while I zoned out to whatever she was going on about.
Before I realized what was happening we were headed in the direction of class and the scent seemed to be getting stronger. James had barged in and left the door open and I was full on caught in a trance and walked fast toward the room leaving a trailing Kyla who couldn't seem to take a hint.
I walked in and the class went dead silent. Not sure if it was because people hadn't seen me in months or it was because of the way I couldn't stop staring at the girl who seemed to have no clue who the fuck I was or what was going on.
MATE!
I definitely did not know her. I took my time to admire her and memorize all her features.
She had this long dark thick hair that was down her back, and striking deep brown eyes, I couldn't see what she was wearing clearing but believe me she looked good enough to eat.
" Shut up Amelia "
That seemed to snap me out of what ever trance I was in. Me and her need to talk now I thought stalking my way to her.
"Q,what's going on. You need to cool it " said James through the link.
"She's mine!"
"She's human"