Tucked away sitting at the window in my room, my own thoughts taunted me as they fought with each other. The pacing of my wolf didn't help calm my nerves either. I watched as the last rays of sun disappeared and darkness replaced it. The once hot air slowly decreasing as it became cooler and cooler. From here I could see the pack house and a few surrounding houses like ours.
It's not a must to live inside the pack house, despite it being huge. There isn't as much privacy there, especially for a family. So most mates who plan on having pups normally move out of the house and into one of the houses surrounding it.
Our pack isn't as big, only about 765 people. Yeah, I know. It seems like a lot of people. But a normal pack has about 4000 people and that's only the normal amount.
As I continued to look over the pack house, I watched as people rushed from here to there as they made final preparations on the food and decorations. I've never really see the alphas son. He was sent away to leader school along with his beta and gamma when they were 10 years old. It's been 10 years. The alpha's son takes over the pack when he turns 20, which is soon. Hence why he's coming back today.
"Hey Moron"
I turned slightly to see my brother standing by my door holding a glass of something yellowish. Rolling my eyes, I turned back to the window but this time my eyes landed on a pair of blue eyes that a new all too well by now.
"He's here again" I murmured
"Yes I am" replied my brother thinking I was talking about him.
I heard cars in the distance and I looked in the direction of the dusty road coming through the trees. Looking back at the spot where the he had been, he was gone again.
"What is it with him" I asked myself in frustration
"What? I can't give my sister a drink?" said my brother. I shook my head and chuckled lowly at his stupidity.
Turning around to him fully, the smell of apple juice hit my nose and I instantly stood up and grabbed the glass out of his hand.
I love apple juice.
I took a big sip and hummed as I let the juice just sit on my tongue for a bit before swallowing.
"Uh, this is the part where you say thank you?" he said with one hand on his hip.
"Actually" I say as I set the glass on the window sill "This is the part where you tell me what you want"
He smiled cheekily at me and then cleared his throat while taking a seat on my bed. Scratch that, while throwing himself on my bed. This person.
"Well you see.." he started nervously
"Uh huh?"
"I found my mate today"
"Aaaaaaaahhhh" I screamed as I launched myself on my brother and grabbed his cheeks and pinched them.
"Aaawww, is my big brother blushing?" I laughed as his cheeks turned pink.
"Get off will you" he said while swatting my hands away
Suddenly my mum showed up at my door with something in her hand.
"What was all the screaming about?" she asked
"Well he-" my brother cut me off before I could finish
"Brought her apple juice" he quickly finished
"Aaaaw, look at you too" my mum beamed "Now Sam here is the dress"
"But I-"
"But nothing, wear the dress Sam"
And with that she shut the door. Muttering blasphemies under my breath, I turned back to my brother.
"Why didn't you tell her?" I asked him, still puzzled by his behavior.
"I don't want to upset her" he said in a low voice.
"How would you finding a mate upset her?"
"It's Tiffany"
And just like that it all clicked. Oh shit! Dan is going to be so heart broken. He's liked her for years.
Mum hates the alpha in a way. We all did after what he had done. But over the years both me and my brother got over it. While mum? Not so much. She's always pretending to be nice around him when deep inside I know she only tolerates him because she has too. And now to be told she will have to become even closer and tolerate him for the rest of her life? That's harsh.
"I found out a week ago, she hasn't turned 18 yet so she doesn't know I'm her mate" he said
"Why not just tell her?" I ask
"Because I want her to feel what I felt when I found out, it's a beautiful and breath taking moment Sam" he said with a dreamy look on his face "I don't want to ruin that for her"
Aaaww my brother has feelings. Ew
"Okay lover boy, take that mushiness outside" I said while pulling him up and pushing him towards the door
"Where am I supposed to go?" he says with a frown
"Go stalk your mate or something"
His face lights up at the idea. He's not really considering it is he?
"That's actually a good idea"
Yup, he's definitely considering it.
"Wait, you can't stalk your ma-" I'm too late as I see him already rushing down the stairs.
"You are not leaving this house until you've dressed up for the party tonight" I hear my mum say downstairs
"But mum I won't be long I just need to check on something" replies my brother
"Or someone" I mutter under my breath
"I said no" I hear her say
"But muuuum" whines my brother
They continue to bicker as I close my door and make my way back to the window. This time I open it and let the fresh air in. I've always loved the view from up here. I wish I had a balcony.
Picking up my glass of juice I continue to take sips of it as I look at pack members make their way to the pack house.
"You know your drinking juice like its hot tea or something" I hear someone say
Scanning my room, I see no one. I look back outside and scan the ground, still no one.
"Up here princess"
Looking up into the tree next to my window, my eyes land on a figure hidden behind the shadows. But guessing by the nickname, I'd say it's that mysterious guy again.
"Decided to show up again, huh?" I ask
"Well I couldn't have you going to that party when you drink like a toddler now could I?"
I could literally sense the smirk on his face as he said that.
Annoying prick.
I sighed before setting my now half empty glass back on the window sill.
"How am I supposed to drink then?" I raise my eyebrow at him
"Chug it down princess" he says moving into the light "Like a man"
The audacity of this prick!
"I'm not a man you know" I say crossing my arms over my chest
"Yet you act like one" he says with a slight laugh
"You know, I shouldn't even be talking to you" I say as my mind goes back to the moment before I fainted.
"I'm not what the rumor's say that I am love"
Is it just me or did his voice just get even sexier when he said love.
"Oh really"
"Yes"
"Prove it" I said with a challenging look "Prove you're not the monster you say who you are"
Without warning he leaps from the tree, heading straight for the window. I yelp and move out the way, barely making it in time as he swiftly lands in the spot I was in merely seconds ago.
"What in the hell is wrong with you!" I yell at the mad man in front of me "You could have killed me"
He chuckles before pulling me towards him. My cheeks instantly turn pink as sparks burst out on my skin. Did it just get hot in here? I think it's hot. Is it just me?
I try to hide my rapid breathing as he lifts up my chin and makes me look into those beautiful eyes.
"The fact that you aren't even the slightest bit afraid of me my princess" he says while looking at my lips "should be enough proof"
I never realized that despite knowing who he is, what he is, I was never really afraid of him. It may have come as a shock when I met him but afraid? No.
"Samantha, that party is in an hour so I'd suggest you start getting ready" I hear my mum shout
I secretly glare at the door for her interruption. Turning back to the man, its then that I realize that he's gone.
Damn it! Dumb sexy beast getting me all flustered.
"Language honey" says Snow. I didn't even realize she had stopped pacing.
I rubbed my head in frustration as a headache started to form.
"Nope, not today" I say to myself as I make my way into the bathroom before opening the cabinet behind the glass "If I'm going to be forced to a party then at least let me enjoy it"
Popping two pills into my mouth, I went back to retrieve the juice before swallowing them. Stripping down and pulling my hair into a bun, I picked out matching underwear and a bra before stepping into the shower.
Taking my time in the shower, I dried myself off and quickly put on my clothes. Looking at the time it was 19:50. 10 minutes left until the party and 5 minutes before my mum comes in here and literally drag me there.
I quickly blow dried my hair and left it down before grabbing a pair of sneakers and putting them on. I am not wearing heels. Never.
I grabbed my phone and purse just as the door swung open.
"Oh" she said slightly surprised that I'm already dressed "Well, let's go then"
"I'm not walking with you" I brush pass her and make my way down the stairs.
"What? Why not?"
"No normal teenager wants to show up to a party with their mother mum" I say opening the front door and walking down the steps.
"Rude" I hear her mutter as I follow the familiar to the pack house.
Grinning to myself at my accomplishment to annoy my mum, I start humming to myself as the pack house comes into view. I slow down as I hear a rustle in one of the bushes nearby.
Maybe it's the wind?
Shaking it off, I walk a few more steps before a figure jumps out from behind a tree and lands right in front of me.
"BOO!"
"Aaah!" I scream. On instinct my defensive skills come out and I knee him between his legs. And by the groan that followed I'd say I did him pretty good.
"What the fuck Sam" he says clutching his jewels
"Dan?" I ask as I move closer to get a better look at him.
"Yeah, no shit Sherlock" he says bending over in pain
"You don't just jump out in front of people!" ugh, this idiot
This would actually be funny if I wasn't so mad at him. Leaving him bent over, I continue following the trail.
"HEY! You can't leave me like this!"
Oh yes I can
***
I've been drinking. Hey, it's not a crime. I'm 18, I have rights.
I think
I've been at the make-shift bar ever since I got here. I was nervous so I decided to take a shot. And then another. And another. And another. And another. And another. And an-
I think you get the point.
"Can you give another one pleez?" I smiled up at the man behind the bar
"I think you've had enough Sam" he says
"Aaawww" I gush out "You know my name, that meeeeeeeeeans"
He looked at me waiting for me to finish my sentence. I moved a little bit closer to him.
"Come closer" I whispered "It's a secret"
He smiled and shook his head but never the less he came closer. Once his ear was basically in front of my mouth I shouted.
"IM POPULARRRRR!"
He winced and moved away.
"Yup, you've had enough for tonight"
"But I-"
"Ssssh, the alpha is about to make an announcement" he said while looking ahead
Turning around, while almost falling off of the chair, I saw the alpha step up onto the make shift stage that had been set up in the middle of the stage.
"As we all know, this celebration was arranged in honor of my son who has completed his alpha learning and after 10 years has now returned home. I present to you, my son and your future alpha!"
A man while broad shoulders and muscles that were clearly visible due to his tight shirt, walked onto the stage and stood next to the alpha. The crowd erupted into cheers as pack members celebrated having their future alpha back.
From where I was, all I could make out was his brown hair. My vision was blurry and my head hurt every time I tried to focus on his face.
"Ugh, my head" I murmured to no one in particular
"Like I said, we also have another pack joining us today. Please welcome, the Aura Pack who will be with us for a few weeks, they are here on business as well as for the mate season happening next month. Please welcome the alpha, the beta and the gamma as well as all of their pack members."
3 men walked onto the stage, all of them built and muscular. Yet my attention landed on one, he looks familiar. I couldn't see the face properly since he was facing the other way. As if he had read my thoughts, the man turned into my direction and our eyes locked.
My world became darker and I felt like I was falling. As I fell into darkness, the only thing on my mind was the familiar blue eyes and black hair.