Kaiden left with Kira,and the guys followed with the other car behind. Austin and I got in his car and he drove us home.he asked on what happened and I insisted to tell them back home. When we got home,Jackson's car was parked so I guessed they would be home.
When we got in,Debby and him were in the living room cuddled up together and Uncle Roy was still with his iPod.
"Aliyah,you're okay!" Jackson exclaimed
"Anhaa,you seemed so worried" I asked sarcastically
"We have the location ,good job Aliyah!"
Uncle Roy said
"Huh?" I asked puzzled
"Your ear rings have a tracking device on them" Jackson said "How was it? A cave " he teased and Debby nudged him
with a sharp eye.
"Excuse me,I'm very tired" I said and went upstairs
"Jackson!" Debby reprimanded
"It was a joke,come on" he teased
Debby got up and went to Austin
"What happened?"
"I don't know,he returned with Kaiden a while later,and she refuses to say anything"
"I better go talk to her." Debby said "is that lipstick?" She whispered "who did you kiss?"
"Kira!"he confessed with a smile and she was stunned
"You are so telling me about this later!" She said and went upstairs
"Aliyah!" She called knocking the door "please open the door"
"We'll talk tomorrow debby" I replied sobbing
"I know everything! I know the secret!" She said and stopped my tears "please open the door so I can explain" she pleaded and I opened it and she got in.
"What did you say?" I asked
"My father was killed in a werewolf attack,and the officers said it to be a bear.But my mother was absolutely certain of what happened,but they never listened to her"
"When did this happen?"
"Two years ago.My mom later found out of your family's agency and contacted them for help,they have been investigating the case with yet to provide answers.A few days ago,I was in Jackson's room and accidentally found a weapons compartment,and he had no other choice but explain to me the truth and so I too told him my story.With everything happening I didn't get a time to talk to you,so I wanted to tell you tomorrow,after prom.But today is a day like any.I don't wanna keep secrets and I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier" she said as I looked at her motionlessly tears running down my face.
"You're still my friend right? Not just Jackson's girlfriend?" I sobbed
"Of course Aliyah,you and I were friends before any of this came to light and nothing will change that"
"I'm so sorry I hadn't realized what you were going through,I should have prioritized you as well.You must have had such a hard time" I sobbed once more as tears now too flooded her eyes.
"It's okay.I lost one you lost both,and yet here we are.life goes on,yes? What happened today? Why can't you stop crying? Did he do something to you?" She asked and I cried
She crept closer to me and hugged me as I sobbed uncontrollably,she kept asking what the problem was but I couldn't find it in me to speak up.she calmed me down until I finally went quiet.
"He told me everything" I finally said
"Didn't you already know it all?" She asked
"I thought I did.he transformed infront me debby,he showed me his home,his family,his job,he trusts me!" I said and teared up again "he loves me!"
"He confessed that to you?!" She asked and I nodded crying again.
"He said he loved me debbs,He told me the story of his parents and how there love overcame a lot of odds,and that- he feels the same way his father did,you should have seen him Debby!" I said whimpering@@
"Oh Aliyah! You love him too,don't you?" She asked and I nodded crying,so she hugged me again.
"I don't know what to do Debby,I promised to help my family and he deserves to pay for what he did.thats three families he ruined and who knows how many more!"
"We don't know that Aliyah?! Who's to say it wasn't him? Ever thought of that!"
"Of course I have! The DNA test it-"
"I saw it! But that doesn't necessarily mean he killed them.Maybe he just happened to be there.What killed your parents and Austin is allegedly huge and powerful,5 years ago he was just 14 years old-"
"His parents also died 5 years ago"
"See! He was also orphaned,what reason would he have to kill your parents! The report says your parents had been following an alpha for sometime and decided to go after it.Kaiden might have not been Alpha by then,he could have arrived at the scene after the attack!"
Listening to her,I remembered the troupes they had that protected people,could it be he could have been there trying to save them? That means that there's a possibility that,he wasn't the killer.
"I supported my mother at first,because it pained to lose my father.but as the years went by I realized vengeance won't change anything,it won't bring him back to me.the anger consumes you and feels hatred,just like Jackson."
"What do I do then huh? Go to him and tell him the truth! What if he changes on me? What if my family was right? As much as I want to believe his innocence, I can't deny that there are still some unanswered questions"
"Okay! You have a point.Lets make our own investigation then!"
"What do you mean?"
"Keep close to him and find out the truth.find out who he really is.Good or bad.then you make the decision "
"That means,I have to lie to them"
"Not completely,you will tell them some and keep some,if you discover it wasn't him and manage to prove it to them-"
"They will have no choice but to let him go" I finished with a faint smile
"Exactly! But if he his responsible,I will also help you in your revenge.Is that okay? She asked and I nodded
"If it was him,you will get your revenge but loose the only guy you loved.And if it wasn't him,he may never forgive you for having lied to him" she pointed out
"So I loose him either way" I said defeated
"Only fate can decided that" she said
"I am so glad to have you"I said to her and she hugged me once again.
"Enough of that,now go get a shower and wash up" she ordered
I got up and got out of the gown and jewelry.i got in my towel and made my way to the bathroom.debby followed behind and stayed outside the door.
"Hey guess what?" She said
"What is it?" I asked now in the bath tub
"Austin and Kira kissed!"he whispered behind the door
"Get out! Are you serious?"
"Anha,he admitted it himself!"
"So what does that mean?"
"I don't know! He said he'll tell me the details tomorrow"
"Count me in! At least I'm not the only one in a forbidden love"
"I can't believe he kissed Kira,I mean how did that happen!"
"You think she could like her too?"
"Who's to say she doesn't already?" She said and we giggled
I finished showering and she went in as well,I found her something to sleep in and laid it on the bed as I went to have some dinner downstairs.she had already showered and got changed when I got back.
"You're not eating anything?"I asked
"Oh no! Jackson took me to this restaurant for dinner earlier and I am stuffed" she said
"You're sleeping over then?"
"Anha,I have already made the call to mom"she replied
"Debby!" Jackson gently called, knocking the door.
"Oh yeah,we were supposed to hang out! I'd totally forgot! I'll go cancel"
"What? No! I'm okay now. You always do so much for me,go have fun."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes! If I need anything I have Ana,don't worry" I said and she smiled
"Thank you" she whispered and opened the door
"Aliyah-"Jackson began
"It's okay,go ahead"I replied and they left to his room.
I went downstairs and made some chocolate milk,Austin had left,Uncle Roy was in his room and Ana had already gone to rest.After having my chocolate milk,I carried a jar of water and a glass on a tray and made my way to my room. Debby's laughter could be heard from the corridor and I smiled to myself.
I got to my room,locked the door and placed the tray on the bedside table. Turning around I heard a knock on the glass window that startled me,recognizing the familiar shadow I went to open and it was exactly how hoped it was.
"Hey princess!" He called out and I hugged him close
"Which am I,the princess or the queen?" I teased
"You're mine" he replied and came inside as I closed the window.
"My uncle will lecture you,what are you doing here?"
"Debby said you wouldn't stop talking about me the entire night and how you miss me and wished I was here" he teased
"What! You're lying!" I giggled my cheeks turning red.
"She said you needed company,and here I am"
"Will you stay with me?"
"For however long you want" he replied and we went to lay down on the bed.
"If I am to loose you in the end,I'm going to make every moment count." I thought to myself
"Don't they see you leave in the middle of the night?"I asked him
"What are they to say?"
"So you're like a teenage king!"
"Something like that" he replied laughing
"Have you ever set out a trap for them instead? You can't keep putting your people's lives at risk"
"I'm trying to think of a way,a proper way to end all of these"
"Stop saving humans!"
"What? But-"
"Not forever,just for a while.Whenever he causes trouble let him get away with it"
"Then what?"
"Then some of your men should be bait,when they attack you'll be ready for them,you'll catch them and that will lead you closer to there leader.Its risky but it's better than nothing!" I pointed out as he contemplated
"I like it,I'll go discuss it with the elders. If your plan works,we might have a chance to end this all"he said
"You're brilliant!"
"Let's not celebrate just yet,it has to work first"
"My father entrusted them to me,they are my family,and I would anything for my family"
"Have you ever joined some of the troupes you send?"
"Yes,I had once in Lakewood,but the elders later voted against it.They agreed I wasn't to compromise myself,if carefully planned they could ambush me and the pack would be left defenseless"
"True.Couldn't Kira take over?"
"Of course,she is my rightful successor. But being Alpha takes time to adapt,the responsibilities,the dependence,the power,it's a lot to handle upfront.making her an easy target."
"Everything will turn out fine" I comforted and he kissed my cheek
"What powers do you have?" I asked and he smiled getting out of bed
"I can hear debby and Jackson are still awake,your uncle snores and so does Ana,the guards are playing poker and you've got a message on your phone" he said and I saw a text from debby that read "hope your happy" and smiled
"You use lavender shampoo,tropical shower gel,I smell meatloaf for dinner,and chocolate milk?" He questioned and i nodded astonished.
He took the glass from the tray and held it til it shattered and the pieces cut his palm.Bleeding he went to wash his arm in the bathroom and returned.when he sat beside me he revealed the open wound,but after a few seconds of staring,the skin flaps began to close up and it was completely healed.
"I have wolf abilities only advanced.Keen eyesight,sharp smell,impeccable hearing,great strength,speed,healing and of course the shapeshifting"
"So your football games?-"
"Ohh no! That's all me. I've been playing with my father since I was a boy" he cut in "but the extra eyes and speed,do come in handy" he teased
"How do you guys afford everything?I mean we went to prom in a Bentley! You own a —————and a BMW motorbike,Kira comes with a convertible and don't even get me started on the house!"I inquired and he chuckled
"Well I did say my mother was an heiress and with my father's guidance they built an empire,syndicates enterprises and businesses that's are all under my lead,after my aunt was declared mentally unstable to carry own the family legacy"
"You have an aunt?"
"Had one,last I heard she was found dead,I hadn't even met her.She disappeared after my birth and never returned.So from then I was raised to not only be Alpha but also a business tycoon"
"No wonder you ace your classes" I teased and he smiled
"I'd learned those when I was 15"
"I can't believe you had to go through all of that at such a young age,I can't imagine what it was like"
"It's tough.The Kaiden that you see here isn't who they know,I won't lie to you I've done unimaginable things for what I see is right.when it comes to protecting my family I am capable of anything.until you came along I had never intended on letting anyone close to me but Kira."he said with a dark tone that sent chills up my spine
"I have a dark side to me that you haven't met, an inner Alpha who is dangerous and filled with rage"
"You've killed people?"
"Never.Only werewolves from the opposing pack"
"What happens when you are attacked by humans or they hunt you?"
"I ran off or shape shift to be one of them.there are always better measures than fighting back"
"What made you decide to tell me the truth?You said you'd never lie to me?
"Because I waited for the right time,and that was it.I never wanted to put your life at risk and I was also- scared of what you'd think of me." He said holding my hands
"And I never lied! To lie is to say something that's isn't true,I never told you anything to begin with" he said and I fell silent, "Are we good now,Sherlock Homes?" He teased and I smiled nodding.
I patted the space beside me and he came to sleep next me,I laid on his chest and cuddled up to him close.
"I've entrusted a family secret to you,our safety now lies in your hands"
"I won't let anything happen to them,thank you.for trusting me" I said to him and he held onto me tighter.
"So you're basically indestructible!" I exclaimed "My very own Superman" I teased and he smiled
"Even Superman had his kryptonite"
"What's yours?" I asked and he stared at me for a long while.
I felt nervous thinking he was onto me,instead he looked at me,held up my chin to face him and said "You"