Immortal Bite

Chap 7: The Split

This can't be happening. Not now! I chanted in my mind frantically as I selected one of each home pregnancy test and dumped them in my basket. I am not in the correct state of mind and want a definite, no way out, positive reading about what is going to be something that'll change my life either way.

And I needed to be quick because I know dad has his little spies everywhere and if any saw me grabbing home pregnancy tests, Slade and I are both dead.

When I approached the counter glancing nervously over my shoulder, the woman behind it gave me a comforting smile before blinking in surprise when I tipped the basket upside down and exposed the many packets I had.

"Oh, sweetie, calm down. Deep breaths and relax. It can be a scare too." She told me gently reaching across the counter and giving my hand a small squeeze. I gave her a tight smile in appreciation and she cleared her throat before beginning to scan everything through. "There really isn't any real reason to be afraid of carrying a small one -they're a miracle. And I'm sure you and your partner will do fine." She commented lightly as she continued scanning and I felt ready to rip my hair out of my head at her words. How can I explain to an oblivious Check-out Chick that if I am pregnant, that would mean I'm carrying the heir to an entire race of Lycanthrope beasts and the father is going to leave me here, alone, so he can rule his Kingdom?! I can't!

I gave her a small, strained smile in parting before hurrying out of the shops and practically running to my car. There is one place that is safe.

I drove recklessly to mum's house knowing she has a meeting and pulled my phone out to send an urgent text to the second person who popped into my mind -Tilly. She'll help me get through this and figure out what to do if I am pregnant.

Hair emergency. Mum's house. Here. Now.

I vaguely sent to her as I slammed the door closed behind me. 'Hair emergency' is our code we came up with in sixth grade when our bodies were changing and some people were so, so mean to us. We use it if we're unsure about whether someone is listening in on our conversation or someone is peering over at the other's phone. It stands for "about to burst into tears because something's gone horribly wrong".

I think it's an understatement for what I'm dealing with right now.

I spread the boxes our on my bed biting my nails in anxiousness as I awaited Tilly's arrival. I've drunk about three water bottles since I started my freak-out and was waiting for the peeing urge to take over instead of the stampeding zoo in my stomach.

The sound of a car pulling up at the house made me slouch in relief and I hurried over to the window and peered out seeing Tilly glance worriedly up at my window while Colt climbed out the other side of the car. I urgently motioned her to get rid of him. She nodded in silent agreement.

"I'm here! I'll save your hair from your habits!" Tilly declared loudly as she opened the door downstairs and I wrapped my arm around my stomach feeling nauseous. "Go hang out with the boys, Colt. This is one emergency you never want to see." Tilly ordered Colt firmly from downstairs and I closed my eyes in relief trying to hold back the tears and sobs suck in my throat. If Colt heard them, he'd charge in here contacting Slade telepathically like they can and I can't have him tattling to Slade if it isn't true. It'll cause panic. And I needed to know first.

The door slammed shut shortly after and I tip-toed back to the window watching a tense looking Colt drive away from the house. My door opened a second later and I spun to face a worried looking Tilly as she entered my room.

"Pi, what's-Holy shit! Tilly exclaimed loudly when she saw all the boxes on the bed and the sobs I've been choking down erupted hard as I collapsed to the ground. "Oh, Pi! It's okay. It's okay." Tilly whispered reassuringly in my ear as she wrapped her arms tightly around me and we rocked to the sides. She had a sour kind of smell on her skin, but I put it down to new body scrub.