Nightfall

Chapter 8🌙

Sophie walks in with a plate of food. I'm so hungry. "She walks into my room cautiously. "I'm not going to hurt you..." I tell her, because I can practically smell her fear.

I'm not that bad, am I?

She visibly relaxes. She hands me the plate of food then sits down on the chair by the vanity. "Im sorry, for what happened with your parents." She says while scanning my face. "Its not like it's your fault." I tell her. It's not her fault I have foul parents.

"I got dumped at an orphanage when I was two years old. In and out of foster homes most of my childhood. Guess we both got dealt a crappy card" she smiles at me.

Maybe she can be my friend...because it's very obvious I'm not going anywhere for the next while." When did you meet Elias?" I ask, but she looks surprised." You're mated to each other, yes?"

She looks shocked that I took note of that.

"We found each other a couple years ago. I was 16-years-old." She tells me with a warm smile on her face lost in the memory. Very happy with her mate...she is radiating joy.

She is adorable.

The door opens and in strolls Elias with a small grin. His eyes light up when he sees Sophie. She practically tackles him and he just holds her. He presses a kiss to her forehead, and turns to me warily. He looks back and forth between me a Sophie, a questioning look on his face.

"For fucks sake, I am not going to kill her!" I snap.

I am an angel, they are the problem.

"Sheesh, I didn't even say anything. What are you guys doing in here-" He is cut off when a loud crash sounds at the door.

"Hey, guys...what're we talking about." Aaron says. He makes eye contact with me,"Hi ruby!" He says cheerfully.

Boy I will skin you...

"Wrong shade of red. My name is Scarlett, not Ruby." I tell him. He makes himself comfortable on my bed. " I'm really liking Ruby..." he grins playfully at me. Another person barges in.

I was a prisoner less than 12 hours ago. These people are forgiving. " Aaron, leave the girl alone." Kristen sits on a chair opposite me.

"We were just chatting...getting to know her" Sophie answers Aaron's question. "Let's pay twenty-questions." He suggests.

"We can all get to know each other better."He says to the group.

"I have known you for years...you are loud and annoying. End of story." Elias adds with a huff.

"You wound me dear friend."Aaron has a teasing smile on his face.

" I know your obsessed with me..." a cushion is hurled at his face.

"How about we ask a question...and everyone has to answer." He turns to Kristen." What do you say sweetheart?" She shakes her head smiling.

"Okay...yeah I'll play." Aaron turns to Sophie hopefully." I'll play aswell." She says hesitantly. He looks at me," I don't really have a choice...do I?" I ask, already knowing the answer.

"Of course not." He teases. It's not like I have anything better to do.

"So we're really doing this then..." Elias mumbles, resting his face on Sophie's head.

"Favorite colour...go!" They start saying their favorite colours.

"Pink...blue...purple...green...black." Aaron turns to Elias. " Black is not a colour, it's a shade" He tells him.

"I will rearrange your pretty little face Norbyne." He replies.

"Aw you think I have a pretty face...Sophie watch out, I'm bout to steal your man." Kristen smacks him upside the head." I'd like to see you try." Sophie says smugly.

This group is amusing.

We move on to favorite foods, animals, icecream flavors, Disney princesses...yes, Disney princesses.

Then the group start telling me stories of how they all met. Aaron met Kristen when they were really young, being from the same pack. They have been in love ever since.

Elias and Sophie were in the same high school. She was in the library working on a project and she turned to get a book, but bumped into him. She almost fell to the ground...but he caught her. The bond was so strong, they immediately knew.

They're stories are so adorable..makes me want to chop my arm off, so I don't have to think about how lonely I was the past few years.

Time flies by and they are called down to eat dinner. We spent the entire day in my room. I'm invited along, the house has been spelled so I can't leave.

Understandable...but ouch. I thought we were getting along great...you know from wanting to kill them to...

I don't know...friends maybe?

Not completely sure.

I can't help feeling anxious. I feel like Demetrius is gonna bust through that door and drag me away kicking and screaming.

We sit down at a long wooden table...kind of like that Hogwarts movie humans enjoy. Dinner is served...its lasagne and a bunch of other sides. The rest of the pack joins and they stare at me...looking at me curiously.

My anxiousness is noticed by Elias. "There's a spell cast on the house...your family won't be able to find you. You can relax." A small smile rests on his face. I visibly calm down...focusing my attention on my food.

Dinner is filled with laughter and comfort. I wish I had this when I was younger. They all seem like such good friends.

My body is buzzing...

Ares is near.

He joins the group and sits at the head of the table. The whole table stands, I am still upset...but I'm not gonna just draw attention to myself. I stand aswell.

He nods and then sits down. The rest of the group and I sit again. Casual conversation breaks out and some people are joking. Aaron and Elias carry most of the conversation, with small contributions from Sophie and Kristen.

I am too distracted by Ares. I can feel his stare burning the side of my face. I look up and we make eye contact. I don't look away...I will win this game.

Some time passes and we're still staring at each other. Someone clears their throat. I look to my right and Elias is looking at me with a knowing smile.

I clear my throat, my face burning up.
"I'm going to head to bed...long day. Goodnight..." I greet the group and make my way to the stairs quickly.

I get to my room and quickly go inside. Sighing, I go get ready for bed. There's a bunch of women's clothing in my room so I find an oversized shirt and sleep shorts, the shirt covers up the shorts. I brush my teeth and wash my face.

Then there is a knock at the door.
This is like the hundredth time today.
I open the door and am met with a chest. I tilt my head up slightly and see piercing blue eyes. I could've sworn they were grey...when we were eating dinner.

"What do you want?" I ask suddenly very curious as to why he is here now...couldn't we do this tomorrow.

A part of me is really happy to see him.

But he is so annoying...he messed up my plans.

But he has a pretty face.

Oh my fuck...pick a side Scarlett.

He walks in slowly and I back away. He walks until  my back is met by the wall. I'm cornered but I don't feel worried.
He glances down at my legs and curses under his breath.

"We didn't get to finish our conversation yesterday." He tells me.

He reaches up and holds my cheek in his hand staring at my eyes intently. He looks at my lips and then focuses on my eyes.

"Mate..." He whispers so softly I barely hear him.

My heart is beating so fast...I'm sure he can hear it.

Is it bad that I want him to close the distance between our lips.

This wasn't a part of the plan.

I am so fucked.