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I made an apple pie for dessert.”
“Apple pie?” Dad’s eyes lit up, and he gave his Mom a sheepish grin.
“Oh don’t you dare.” Grandma scolded, “You’ve lost your pie privileges.”
Dad’s jaw dropped and I snickered at him, sticking my tongue out in his direction.
“Don’t mock your Dad.” Grandma turned with her eyebrow raised.
Amusement twinkled in her eyes, and I could easily tell how much Dad had missed the two of us. It was also clear he missed Sean, but sometimes people needed to get away. I couldn’t blame Sean when I had left for an entire year.
We finished our dinner, and after dramatic begging, Grandma let Dad have some pie. The afternoon was exactly what I needed, some carefree time with my family. It helped to distract me on what was to come tonight.
I headed back to the pack house around ten o’clock, slipping down the hallway and into my bedroom.
I stripped out of my clothes, throwing on a pair of leggings and a long sleeve t-shirt. After awhile I could hear shuffling coming from Alpha Nolan’s bedroom.
I wanted to cross the hall and knock, to bother Alpha Nolan until he dragged me into his bedroom. The soreness in between my legs agreed. We wanted more of him.
For once, it was Maya who reminded me.
‘You can’t go messing with him right now.’ Maya shook her head, but I could still feel her longing. ‘If this plan is gonna work, we need you at your best.’
‘Alpha Nolan doesn’t inhibit me, Maya.’ I rolled my eyes.
‘He distracts you.’ Maya pointed out, ‘He distracts me too. We don’t need distractions tonight.’
‘You’re right.’ I frowned, giving my bedroom door one last longing glance.
The minutes ticked by slowly, and I was practically vibrating with nervousness.
I stayed still on the edge of my bed, taking deep breaths to calm my nerves. Each wave of anxiety made the bookshelves in my mind shudder, quaking under the weight.
Grandma was right, I needed complete control over my emotions. I tried to picture the oasis, calming my mind as best I could. Only when the bookshelves stopped quaking, did I stand from the bed.
Thirty minutes before Midnight, Breyona and Mason’s voice filled my mind.
‘You ready, Daisy?’ Breyona sounded tired, yet determined.
‘As ready as I can be.’ I nodded, doing my best to keep my nerves from my voice.
‘You got this, Daisy.’ Mason chimed in, his usual happy tone sounded stressed and worried.
‘It’ll be fine.’ I wasn’t sure if I was reassuring myself or them. ‘If Scott’s still interested in me that way, there’s no way he’ll let anyone hurt me.’
Sneaking from the house was easier than I expected. Little did Alpha Nolan know, but Scott and I had spent years sneaking around his house. My footsteps were light and calculated as I crept down the hallway. I even went as far as to hold my breath, only breathing when I was clear from Alpha Nolan’s bedroom.
I slipped out the sliding glass door, remembering how the front door used to squeak horribly.
‘Did you make it out?’ Breyona’s voice murmured in my mind.
‘Safe and sound.’ I chuckled lightly, ‘No one noticed.’
‘Keep calm.’ Maya murmured, ‘We need a clear mind.’
I tried to keep my mind clear as i headed towards the other side of town, stopping when the forest line came into view.
I took a deep breath and walked into the forest. It was getting more difficult to keep my mind clear.
Every little sound had me turning on my heel. I was sure Alpha Nolan would appear at any moment, dragging me away before I could say anything.
Each sound was either a Vampire coming for my life, or Alpha Nolan coming for my body.
The true test was when the swimming hole came into view. My heart lurched and sped up, my bookshelves shuddering in my mind.
‘Calm, Daisy.’ Maya urged quietly.
‘You can do this.’ Breyona murmured through the mind-link.
‘We’ll be with you the entire time.’ Mason nodded, and I could practically see the goofy grin on his face.
I tried to picture my anxiety leaving me, a clear oasis becoming clearer in my mind. The bookshelves stopped their shuddering and remained still.
I walked over to the swimming hole, noticing how different it looked at night.
The swimming hole was where Scott and I had come to relax, to get time away from his duties as future
Alpha.
In the middle of the night, the swimming hole looked mysterious and threatening. The usual clear waters were dark, looking like murky ink as it sat still under the dim moonlight.
I had arrived early, and the minutes ticked by much too slow.
11:59
There was nothing but silence. The usual sounds of nature were absent. Not a single cricket chirped.
The entire forest was holding it’s breath.
12:00
My watch flashed, and I let my eyes wander around aimlessly.
“Hello, Daisy.”
Scott emerged from the brush, no longer concealed by darkness. His eyes glinted hungrily as he stalked toward me.
I refused to let my anxiety spike. Scott was not something to fear.
“Beautiful.” Another familiar voice, “Wonderful to see you again.”
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