Trapped between two lifes

Chapter 5

Several days had passed from the first meal I had with the pack. Things have been flowing smoothly here ... almost. I keep helping Kate with the chores out and everyone has accepted me in their pack. Only Cora is still treating me badly, but after everything she's been through I understand her. I haven't even accepted my new self yet, so I can't expect her to do so. Ethen is quite distant and constantly angry. That's because Isla and other vampire leaders keep delaying the meeting for the conclusion of a new peace treaty because they don't want to give the werewolves any rights.

I think Isla really cares about me, since she's sending Ian every other day here to find out if I'm all right.

He's also a member of Islas group and from what I've gathered I believe that he's high on the hierarchy. He is tall, probably in his early 20s, has short black hair and green eyes. What caught my attention was his dragon tattoo on his neck.

I hope they decide on a new agreement fast, so that I can join the group I belong to.

The truth is that I start feeling everyone in the pack as my family, but sometimes I feel uncomfortable. Especially when it's time for me to feed and I catch them staring at me, looking scared and disgusted.

I was just about to open the door of my room, so that I can go downstairs to the living room, when I bumped into Ethen's chest. I immediately stepped back and a moment of awkwardness followed.

His chest was very hard and muscular. I also detected a strong smell of herbs being diffused in the atmosphere. It looks like he had just showered.

I remembered the night where I found out about my parents death and Ethen had took me in his arms. There were times where I longed his hug and the feeling of being near him. But I shouldn't be thinking of him like that. We're natural enemies and we both know that it's impossible for us to be together.

After a few minutes of silence and awkwardness, Ethen told me:

''I'm tired of bringing you your food every time. You have to learn how to catch you quarry by yourself. That's why we'll go with Vincent in the woods. Get dressed and be downstairs in 10 minutes.''

''Get dressed? But I'm ready!'', I answered him.

''I don't think so..'', he said and left.

That's when I looked at my clothes and realized that I was wearing Kate's pajama with the pink hearts.

I felt my cheeks turn red from the embarrassment and I closed the door straight away , so that I can change.

Well now he definitely wouldn't want to date me! Way to go Layla..

I looked at myself for one last time in the mirror, before I leave. I was wearing black tights, a gray sweater and a pair of white sneakers. I had styled my hair in a ponytail, so that they will not get in my face and bother me.

While I was walking down the stairs, Ethen looked at me ironically and I lowered my face. Beside him was Vincent standing.

''Too bad I missed such a spectacle!'', said Vincent and I felt even more embarrassed.

''From what I recall, you used to tell me that I looked very hot in these pajamas.'', said Kate and kissed him on the cheek.

''You look sexy in everything you wear.'', he told her and they kissed on the mouth.

I spontaneously looked at Ethen and I caught him looking at me too.

We both immediately turned our faces to the other side.