CHAPTER ONE
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Evita Deighton's
Like what happens every day, everyone does their own thing. I walk out of my tent to catch some fresh air. Everyone is very lively. I hope they're always like this, I want to see them like this forever. But the fact that I need to go to protect them makes me go back to reality. My brother and I discussed this yesterday, I stepped down in being Alpha female and make my brother the Alpha, that was the plan in the first place anyway and I think he is ready for the role. I couldn't wish for more, my brother found his mate so he must be very happy.
" Evita? " I looked at Araceli, she wants to say something but she's hesitating. " What is it, Araceli? " I said sitting on one of my chairs here in the tent. "About yesterday?" she said. I nod to make her continue, she sits down on the chair in front of me. " I know it's very rude to ask something so personal that you can't even share it with us, but it's bothering me. I didn't see you shift and I didn't hear you growled. Is there something wrong? And the shaking of the ground yesterday, your eyes glow differently instead of crimson ones as you are the alpha before you give your title to your brother. I'm bothered about this Evita, I'm your friend, aren't I? Why can't you tell me anything? " She said, while I stare at her I saw traces of worries in her eyes instead of fear that makes me amused. I can't keep this secret forever. I smiled, trying to make her calm, and then I hold her hand, trying to soothe her.
" I'm sorry that I made you worried. I just can't tell you guys because if you knew about this you'll be in great danger." I explained, she nods saying that she understands me. " I'm also sorry that I make you worried. If the time comes you will know. " I'm not a werewolf, I'm a witch but even tho I don't have some inner wolf, I considered this pack as my home already. The reason they are not allowed to know what I am is I'm the witch said on the oracle. The oracle of the witches that's causing the witches to start the war. My parents, not my real parents tho tells me every day that I'm special. When I was young I don't know what they mean.
" Are you sure you're fine? " Araceli asked me again, I feel a worried grip on my hand. I pat her head and smile. " Yeah, take care of everyone for me," I said and smile again, hiding the hurt I feel for them, I don't want to leave them, but this fu**ing oracle makes me lose my sh*t here! This oracle leaves me no other choice but to leave.
" Do you have to leave? " she said while she let go of a sob. Tears escape my own eyes when I saw her bow her head to hide her tears. Maybe Keanu told her about this leaving thing. " Yes, I have to. " I said and hug her. I rub her back to comfort her but she did the opposite. She cried harder like a girl dumped by her boyfriend.
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The sun began to hide, and everyone thinks that this is a good time to have a bonfire where everyone enjoys each other's presence. I agree with the idea so they prepared the fire, hot chocolates, and marshmallows.
I sit beside Araceli because she still keeps her mouth shut. It feels very different because she's not like this, I'm not used to the silent Araceli. She is the very loud one among our friends. " Is there something wrong? " she averted her eyes on me from somewhere. Who is she staring at?
" None, " she said and smile. I know there's something wrong, her smile is forced, it's not how she normally smiles. I didn't ask further because I think it's best for her if she opens up when she's ready. I smiled back at her.
" If there's something you want to tell me if you're ready you can tell me anytime. " I said and she hugs me.
Everyone is happy talking with each other and making Keanu's mate feel welcomed. They tried to talk to her but she's still timid. What a shy girl. They looked perfect actually. Nothing in this world can explain how happy I am and very contented. I can leave them happily.
The nightfall was deeper so some of the pack members decided to go back to their tents. And I decided to leave too, leaving Araceli and Keanu alone, where is his mate? On my way to my tent, I heard Dahlia's voice, talking to someone.
" I'm on it, patience," she said I sense light magic on her, I'm a pureblood witch no magic wielders can hide their magic on me. Including her. I know something's off with her.
" Dahlia. " I call her name to catch her attention. How couldn't she sense me, ain't she a witch?
" Unexpected, am I blown up? " she said smiling like a little devil. I raise a brow, playing dump. " What are you talking about I'm heading to my tent. " I walked closer to her and hold her hand, little did she know that I'm casting a spell on her right now. I smiled at her " I'm leaving them on your hands Dahlia. Please run this pack with Keanu with all your soul on it. Don't leave his side because you're his mate. " I said and let go of her hand.
Hope I am wrong about what I think of her. Because if she does what I think she'll be doing, my spell won't do good on her. She may be a little strong based on what I feel when I hold her hand but not stronger as I am.
I leave her there petrified. Before I entered my tent I go check on the girls' tent. I leave a necklace for each of them, it's just a little crystallized stone that glows when hit with moonlight, I put a spell on them so even if we're far away from each other they can hear me whispering in their heads when they think of me because I can sense them when they think of me on my necklace like theirs.
When I'm done I go to my tent and grab my things in a duffle bag and leave. While walking away from my home, tears fall on my cheeks nonstop. Every step away from then shattering my heart into little pieces slowly.
I carefully walked in the woods thinking maybe I enter some pack territory accidentally and they'd kill me on the spot. I'm a witch and I'm fully aware every wolf hates witches now. I stopped when a strong wind hit my skin. Someone is coming.
Seven women appeared and surround me, I can feel my own hazel green eyes turn into deep purple ones. " Evita where here to take you home " a woman talked but did not open her mouth, a golden star glowing symbol appeared above her forehead when she does. A spell.
" Who are you? What do you want? " I said not lowering my guard. " We are witches from your coven priestess. You truly belong with us." she continued. "How can I believe what you said is true. " I said while frowning. Everyone lifts the sleeve showing their left arms and recites a spell " ostendam tibi qui sunt reality " they say and a mark slowly appeared on their arms.
" Is this familiar to you? " she said. I remember the necklace that has a pendant looked exactly like their marks that my known mother gives to me. She said I should keep it with me because its the key to who exactly I am.