Trapped between two lifes

Chapter 2

It was another usual day in Baiersbronn. Rainy . I had just come back from the library, where I had a part-time job. I immediately run to my parents to hug them. My mum had short brown hair and green eyes. She came with opened arms to hug me back, wearing her well known happy, colorful clothes. My father had short black hair with gray highlights, wearing a sleeveless vest that my mom had knitted for him. He came to kiss me on my forehand, having his usual serious look on his face. While I take a step back, I see the floor filled with blood and my parents laying on the floor with sliced throats. I realize that I have my parents' blood on my hands. I see claws coming out of my fingers like the ones werewolf's have. I come to a resolution. I'm a werewolf and I have killed my own parents. I am a monster.

I suddenly wake up from my scream and tears, while I tighten my hands, until blood comes out.

The first person I see is Ethen.

''Are you all right?'', he asked me.

I did not give him an answer. I just kept looking at my now bloody hands and I curled myself in bed, hiding my face between my knees.

I look at my hands again, but the wounds have healed.

''I heard you scream and I was scared that you could have killed a pack member. But it seems like you just had a nightmare.''

''I told you that I have no intention of hurting anyone.''

''You can never trust a vampire!'',he said and left, leaving me alone again.

I started processing my nightmare and I thought of my parents. They must be crazy worried for me. I didn't even have the chance to say goodbye to them.

I held my necklace my parents have given me as a present on my last birthday. I remember my father telling me:

''Layla this is a family heirloom that passes through every generation. When your child becomes 18 you can give it to him. It symbolizes our family bond and it reminds us to never sacrifice 3 things: your heart, dignity and family.''

You should never sacrifice 3 things: your heart,dignity and family. I repeat it several times, holding my necklace.

It is an oval shaped blue stone that has the color of the sea and depending on the lightning it changes its shades. Its base is silver and it has 3 letters engraved in it : F,D,H, the first letters of our family motto.

After a while I fell asleep and Vincent woke me up the next morning:

''Rise and shine Sleeping Beauty! I brought you food. Today's menu consists of hawk's blood. When you're done go and take a bath because it smells dead in here. Kate will bring you clothes and clear towels.''

The door immediately opened and a woman came in, holding towels and clothes. I suppose that's Kate.

''I hope my husband is not getting on your nerves. He's a big teaser. I'm Kate and I am at your disposal for anything you need.''

She was a woman with average height, with short red hair and bangs. She must have been in her mid 20s. I was surprised that they were so young and married. They were looking at each other with so much tenderness and love. I wish I could also find my partner, but that seems rather impossible, judging from my currents situation.

I thanked her and after I ate I entered the bathroom to get a bath. I stayed in the bathtub for a while, so that I can clear my head from my thoughts and to relax.

The only thought I couldn't get out of my mind was Isla. I have to meet her as soon as possible.

After I was finished with my bath, my gaze fell on the opposite mirror of the room.

I looked pretty exhausted. I even had black rings under my eyes. I also looked quite different. My hair that were always dark brown, now had honey highlights and are longer and shinier. My face is flawless and even the smallest scratch I had is gone. The only thing that stayed unaltered on my face were my eyes, which were brown. Even though I am not a sporty type of person I suddenly acquired muscles. I started groping my body and it felt hard like a stone. While I was staring at myself and combing my hair, some hair got stuck on my earrings, that I was seeing for the first time. Who could have given them to me? They had the shape of the moon and were blue, mixed with purple shades. They were really pretty.

While I was looking at the earrings, I laughed at the thought that a boyfriend, that I don't remember ,could have given them to me. That happy thought was destroyed as soon as I saw my sharp fangs coming out of my teeth. I was now officially a monster. Now I can understand why Ethen is always looking at me full of hate.

In order for me to think something different fast, I turned to the bed and I saw the clothes that Kate had left for me. A Bordeaux flower dress was laying on the bed and a pair of black ballerinas under it. Exactly the type of clothes I don't wear. Great... I'm still greatful though that I now have clear clothes to wear and that because of that it won't stink in here like something is dead, like Vincent pointed out to me.

While I was getting dressed, I felt a presence behind me and a sweet smell. Ethen.

I turned to his side, forgetting that I was only wearing my underwear and I looked at him intensively. Ethen opened his eyes widely and turned his back to me, clearly feeling embarrassed.

''Sorry, I thought you were already dressed.'', he apologized.

''Did you grow up in a house without doors? Or in a cave? '', I said irritated.

''Watch your mouth. Don't forget that I am the leader of the pack.'' , he said and turned around, walking towards me and continued:

''You're going to meet Isla today in the afternoon. Don't do anything stupid, otherwise you'll regret it.''

''I am looking for answers just as much as you are, 'leader'. So don't worry I don't plan on doing something stupid.'', I answered to him.

Ethen looked at me angry for one last time and left.

I really wish this mystery to be solved fast. I desperately want to find out what's going on here.