Willow Solace is thrust into a world of supernatural dangers and power struggles. Caught between her human life and her werewolf lineage, she must navigate deadly enemies, love, and her growing powers. As darkness looms, Willow's choices will shape...
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We arrived at the masquerade ball already in full swing, crowds of people filling up the Lockwood Mansion. My job was to stay with Tyler and make sure Katherine didn't somehow make him kill someone.
I quickly spotted Tyler with Matt and two girls from our high school hanging out in Tyler's dad's office. They were passing a bottle around and giggling while doing so. "Hey guys," I chirped, smiling at Aimee and Sarah.
They replied with a chorus of "hi"s and went back to dancing. I plopped down next to the boys with a sigh and took a swig out of the bottle in Tyler's hand. I grimaced at the taste of whiskey while they snickered at my face. "I don't get why you guys like this stuff," I murmured.
"It's not about the taste, Wills, it's the effect," explained Tyler while snatching back the bottle. I rolled my eyes and mumbled a mhmm. The girls took a shot and said they were going to dance more out with everyone else and left.
A few shots later, I was dancing with the boys while laughing. Matt and Tyler were messing around so much that my face hurt from smiling. They definitely thought I was drunk with my ditzy behavior but I secretly poured the alcohol out in the trash when they weren't looking.
I had to be on my guard, not knowing if Katherine would show up. Sarah came back a little bit ago and finally asked, "So, what happened to Aimee?" Matt shrugged and said, "I don't know, she disappeared." Tyler snickered and said, "She's probably drunk somewhere." I giggled to go along with the drunk act.
Matt grinned and said, "Like me." He poured the bottle of whiskey on the floor and made a huge mess. I furrowed my brows at his behavior, Tyler not liking it all, "Whoa, don't do that."
Matt defended himself, "What man? It's a party." He leaned against the desk and picked up a picture of the Lockwood family.
"Right Dad? You know, looks like your dad wants a drink." I gasped as Matt poured the whiskey on the portrait.
"Matt, what the hell?" I scolded while Tyler bitched at him. "Give me the picture!"
He went to snatch it but Matt put it out of reach. "Remember how your dad used to slap you around?" he smacked Tyler right in the mouth. My mouth dropped open in shock. "Are you kidding?" Tyler fumed. Matt stepped back and sneered, "I'm just having fun." He smashed the frame against the desk.
I stepped back, not wanting to get too close. "Okay, you need to calm your drunk ass down right now!" Tyler demanded. "Do something about it!" Matt yelled. Tyler gritted out, "I'm not gonna fight you."
Matt rushed over and tackled him to the floor. He threw a punch but Tyler blocked it. I shrieked at that and stepped back in between them.
I pushed Matt away, "Dude stop it!" Matt got back up and tried going around me but I caught his arm.
"I can't! Let me go, I have to finish!" Matt pleaded with me struggling against him. Tyler got up and yelled at him, "What the hell is wrong with you?"
Matt grunted out to let him go. I stared right at Matt as it clicked, why his eyes were glazed over and why he wouldn't stop. He's been compelled.
I swung a heavy punch, dazing him. He staggered to the ground and I grimaced as my knuckles split open. Sarah's voice cut through as I cradled my hurt hand. "Matt failed. If Matt fails, I can't."
I froze as Sarah dove towards Tyler with a letter opener. "Look out Tyler!" He didn't move in time as Sarah stabbed his chest.
Tyler yelled and pushed her away. Sarah tripped and smacked her head on the desk, a sickening crack heard. I gasped and rushed towards her.
Tyler met me and shook her, "No, no, no! Come on, wake up! Sarah, open your eyes, wake up! This can't be happening! Sarah, get up! Open your eyes! This can't be happening! Not like this!"
I kneeled and checked her pulse with shaky hands, not feeling anything. Oh fuck no. I couldn't breathe, I got up and stumbled away. I was shaking as the reality set in. Tyler grabbed his head and let out a yell, knocking me out of my uneasy state. "Tyler, what's going on? Tyler!" I tried going near him before he shouted, "Wills get away!"
"What's happening?!"
He finally lifted his head, amber eyes shining. I gasped and almost tripped as my legs took me backward, tears streaming down my face. Sarah died, Tyler Lockwood officially transformed and I failed my one job. This had to be a nightmare.
