The Secret Life Of Skyler

The Lockwood's

My pack followed me in our wolves form to the bed of flowers I met Zander in. He agreed to meet us here instead of at our houses, that would be at a later date. We waited for Zander to appear and when he did, he wasn't expecting us in our wolf form so we went into the woods and came back in our human form.

"Zander!" I ran out of the woods first and into his embrace. His cold chest and my warm body was like electricity when they touched but it felt amazing at the same time.

"Meet my pack." I stepped aside to introduce them individually.

"This is Sadie." I showed her off like she was the star in the spotlight. She was instantly mesmerized by Zander's beauty. She smiled and you could see the nervousness show within her when he took her hand in his and placed a gentle kiss onto it.

"It's a pleasure to meet you." His soft voice radiated between them.

Sadie just shook her head because she couldn't form coherent words.

"He's a keeper." She whispered into my ear but I think she forgot that he could hear anything, even the slightest whisper. He let out a low chuckle.

"Next, these are my brothers Camden and Gabriel. I have another brother but it's a long story." My smile disappeared as I thought of the recent events that took place not too long ago.

"Hello, it's an honor to meet the boys who love and protect my beautiful soul-mate." He shook hands with the both of them and then his eyes met with Stella's.

"And who must you be?" His soft, perfect voice stunned Stella also.

"I'm Stella, Skyler's cousin." She put her hand out for a shake but he planted a soft kiss on it just like what he did with Sadie.

"You're a beautiful family." Zander commented after he met everyone.

"I have more... but our pack decided to call it quits with me today." My head hung low as I spoke of it. It hurt my heart to see everyone clashing and so divided. Axel, London, Hunter and Jayce would love him. I mean, Axel, Hunter and Jayce would probably be jealous because of his beauty, but London is missing out.

"Oh gosh, what has happened?" He asked, taking my hands in his. Damn, he is a fine gentleman.

"I-it has t-to do w-with y-you." I stuttered, fearing what his response will be.

"Well that's just silly, why would it be because of me?" He laughed to himself but soon stopped when he realized none of us were laughing.

"Because you're a vampire." Sadie took the words right out of my mouth.

"Is there a problem with that?" Zander looked offended and I felt my heart break again.

"No, not at all. Well we only think there isn't." Sadie pointed to all of us in a circular motion.

"And the others do?" He asked, trying to understand.

"Do they see me as a threat?" He asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Yes." I said sheepishly.

"Anything else?" He asked.

I took a deep breath before speaking,

"I had this rare disease where fur would grow everywhere on the outside of my body and I needed to imprint on a human for it to go away but if I didn't imprint in enough time then the fur would eventually take over and I would be full werewolf. Forever."

"And at the time, you used your power so the imprinting actually worked. My ex side of the pack is worried that you would be a threat to us because after all, vampires and werewolves are ultimately enemies." I took a good deep breath of fresh air after I explained it all.

"Wow.. I'm sorry it has to be like this. My family and I would never hurt you. They could never. You are the love of my life. It would never come down to a bloodbath. They at least should of gave me a chance." Zander put his hands in his front pockets and rocked back and forth on his heels.

"I agree." I bit my lip, in hopes of this awkwardness to go away.

"You're so sexy when you do that. Did you know that?" He lifted my chin with his finger and I felt the butterflies in my stomach ready to bounce out.

Camden cleared his throat which caused Zander to chuckle. He wrapped his arm around my shoulder and said,

"C'mon guys. You have to meet my fam."

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We walked to his beautiful house that was set back from the road surrounded by woods. It was two stories and white. It looked so elegant and spacious, even from the outside. I couldn't wait to get inside.

"Please, enjoy my lovely home." Zander opened the door for us and the instant scent of vampire filled our nostrils. It wasn't terrible, it just smelled like blood.

Suddenly, people came running to us, coming from all different directions. My pack stood next to each other in a line, waiting for everyone to come.

"Skyler, this is my family or as some call it, my coven." He rested his hands on my shoulders and smiled.

"Hello Skyler, what a beautiful name. I am the eldest or the 'father' of this family. My name is Pierce and this is my wife Camille." He stepped aside so I could shake hands with his wife. Holy crap, his wife didn't look any older than 23 years old. Vampires never age though so she was probably turned in her early twenties.

"It's a pleasure to meet you dear." Her touch was so gentle, I almost flinched.

"Please, meet my son and daughter." She let go of my hand, and her children came up from behind her.

"My name is Iris. I'm so glad I finally got the chance to meet you!" Iris was a bit overly friendly, instead of shaking my hand, she instantly collided her body against mine. Her hold was stronger than mine but it was bearable.

She let go and smiled. I nodded my head and smiled at her brother.

"I'm Quincy." He shook my hand. It was a brief shake. He immediately let go and Iris wrapped her arm around his waist. I heard her whisper, "It's okay."

"He's new to the family. Sorry." Zander whispered into my ear.

"Well, who are these wonderful people?" Camille clapped her hands together.

"These are my current pack members." I stepped aside and they all shook hands.

"What a lovely home you have." Sadie said, looking up at the tall ceiling.

"Why thank you!" Iris was the one to speak.

"I designed it myself, with a little help from Camille." She beamed.

"Skyler, it would be great if we could meet your parents. Would that be alright?" Pierce asked, grabbing my attention from the beautiful interior design of the house.

"Um.. it would just be my mom, my dad is dead and my other brother isn't apart of my pack anymore. My pack is divided." I said. The event that took place, ran through my head again, making me relive it all.

"Oh dear, I am so sorry." Camille's head hung low.

"So, your pack consist of just you and the four others?" Quincy asked.

"Yes."

And if it couldn't get anymore awkward, in came flying through the door, Axel and his pack.