a BEAST in the WOLVES pack

FIVE

THE WOLVES

Nova

I woke up in the brightest mood I've ever been. Last night I dreamt about Raven. Let's just say I have a wild imagination.
It's four in the morning.I looked at myself in the mirror. My hair is a mess and my mascara is smushed. I didn't shower last night because Jess and Jake were still in the livingroom by the time it was eleven o' clock. I stood up to go to the bathroom. The shower is hot.
I dried myself and put on my uniform. I have to walk today because it's Jessica's day off.

I exit the apartment. Just as I turn the corner, I hear someone in apartment 21. Who wakes up this early except me?
I placed my ear to the door.
         "You have to listen to me! She's apart of the bigger picture. She is going to make this all easier for me. Please just trust me on this one." The male voice sounded distressed. Then there was silence.
            "Fine I'll take care of her. But first you need to make sure it is her. No one ever comes to this town unless they are looking for trouble!"

I decided not to eavesdrop any further or I'll be late for my shift that starts at five. And that conversation sounded very private and personal.
I waltzed over to the Café. Mike was already there cleaning off the tables and turning chairs.
          "Hey, Mike," I said.
"Hello Nova. How's your head feeling?" He grinned.
          "Alot better. I have a small bump right here." I turn my head sothet he can see the bump in my gorehead.
          "I knew you are clumsy the minute you walked into this café." He chuckles.
           "Haha, very funny Mike." I say sarcastically, smiling at him.

The Café was actually not so busy today. I had a few rounds of tables and then I cleaned off the tables and moped the floor. The customers were very nice today and gave out lots of tips.
By the time it was turning dark the Café went silent. There was only a few people finishing up their food.
Then he entered. He sat at one of my tables, almost knowingly. Then he looked up at me and smirked. The evil in his eyes shimmering a bright red. I went cold and my hands started to shake. How does he know I work here? Why is he here?
My head started to spin. I think I might have a concussion all along. I slowly walk towards him. His bulked shoulders looked like bricks stacked inder his shirt. His dark hair standing on edge ,as though he just climbed off a motorcycle.

I hand him a menu and stand across from him waiting for his order.
           "I would like the bubblegum milkshake ,please," he murmurs.
I nod and go to the counter to place his order. I stand there not wanting to turn around. I can feel his chocolate brown eyes staring holes in my back. I wish I didnt wear this tight jean today. For all I know he's staring at my ass.
With that though I dart behind the counter ,pretending to clean the coffee machine. I glance up. He is staring out the window. No ,he's staring at me in the window! I look down and frown.
The next moment I feel his hand on mine. I look up and pull away.
         "Ava, really? Now you want to pretend you don't remember me?" He ask.
          "Ava? My name is not Ava. It's Nova." I say laughing at how pethetic this guy is. "You're so caught up in your own selfish ways that you can't even remember the girls name who helped you out of your own shit." I say cleaming into his eyes. "You know what, Lucien? Go fuck yourself!" I say, turning my back to him.
            "Nova, what are you doing here? Why did you come here? Are you fucking around with those guys again?" He almost whispers.
I take a few steps towards him poking my finger in his chest.
         "No! For crying out loud, Luce. I came here because I wanted to escape from all of that shit. I came here to start a new life for myself. My years of messing around with the Wolves are done. I wish you could leave me alone so that I can stay out of trouble!" I say, tears starting to swel in my eyes. "I wish I never dated you. I wish you had a go at my sister instead. She would have loved your 'unconditional and eternal love'. Please just take your milkshake..." I push it into his cheast ,not spilling a drop...

" and leave."