Altered Fate

Secrets Were Made to be Told (Chp. 11)

"What are you going to do about Janice?" "The boys are looking for her," he said anxiously. Why is he so anxious? I just nodded. "I'm going to take a nap," I said yawning. Niall nodded and sat on the couch. "I'll stay here." I nodded and made myself cozy in the pillows and blankets. For a few min., I was just staring at the wall thinking when I began truly tired. I began closing my eyelids. When finally, I closed my eyes I was greeted by a vision. "I got Louis to turn her. Is the deal back on?" Liam said. "Very good. Yes, the deal is back on. Can you bring them by the end of the month?" a mysterious voice replied. "I'll get them. I'm sure," Liam said reassuringly, "As long as I get what I want." "Why of course..." the voice faded. Liam? Louis turning someone...Eleanor. More deals? With who? The werewolves? Wait a min....that means... I opened my eyes hastily and with my vampire-speed pinned Niall to a wall holding up the collar of his shirt. "You lied to me. Liam is alive isn't he."

"Y-yes," Niall stuttered. I released my grip on his collar and used my vampire speed to run into the garden. I'm not mad at him, but upset that he lied. A full moon was lurking in the darkening skies above. I started to run deeper into the garden not looking back. I felt myself fall to the ground. I tried to stand up, but I couldn't. I brought my hands up to my face. They felt somehow...different? I curiously inspected my hands and gasped at the sight. My hands were covered in pure white fur and claws were growing out of my nails. I looked up at the moon and felt my eyes change purple. Soon, I could feel my whole body changing and it didn't feel good at all. My body ached and pain shot through me. I used all my might to control myself from making a sound so Niall and the others can't hunt me down. I just thought some alone time would help me drift away from all my current problems. I did not expect anything like this. I clumsily walked to a river when the pain faded away.

I looked at my reflection in the mirror and winced slightly. I had the face of a pure white wolf with purple eyes. I have to admit, the wolf in my reflection was beautiful, but I don't really know what's going on. I thought I was only a half-vampire? Why am I all of a sudden a werewolf? I got the vampire part from my dad so...wait what? That's impossible. My mother can't be a werewolf? How in the world could a vamp and werewolf marry each other and have a child? There's no way. My mom is human. No your mother is a werewolf, a voice stated in my head. Who are you and why are you in my head? I am your inner wolf. You just had a first shift. Since your a half-werewolf, you only shift on the first full moon after your 18th birthday. Oh. Everything seemed to add up. Did my dad know what she was? Yes, they are mates. Your father had to stay away after the invasion because of what she was. My eyes widened. How do you know all of this?

Even if you've only shifted now, I've been inside your head ever since you were born. I was able to communicate with your mother's inner wolf without you knowing. I growled. How could she not tell me this? Why would she keep such a secret from me? She was going to, but her plans were ruined when the princes chose you. Well, that explains a lot. Anyway, how do I shift back? Just think about being a human and you'll turn back. Oh ok. I closed my eyes thinking hard about being a human and when I opened them, I was human again thankfully with my clothes on. "There you are Keri!" I turned around to see Harry. "Uh, why are you wearing?" He gestured to my clothing with a weird expression on his face. I came up with a simple lie, "The doctor said I'm allowed to because they are comfortable and appropriate for my situation with my injury." He just nodded. "Can I see Eleanor?" He nodded again, "Louis is training her to control her thrist for human blood." I simply nodded.

Harry started walking while I followed him. He directed me to a room with a metal door. It had no handle, no lock, no bars. Just nothing to open the door. Harry waved his hand over the door and it flew open. I looked at him curiously. "This is a secretive room that only members can open." My mouth formed an 'o.' I walked into the room to see Eleanor and Louis kissing each other passionately. I cleared my throat awkwardly to get their attention. They turned towards me and Eleanor ran towards me engulfing me in a literally bone-crushing hug. I hugged her just as hard.  We separated the hug holding our backs while they ached. We laughed at how we both looked like old grandmas. "How's your training?" I asked. 'Good. I learned 'human bad, animal good.' " she said mimicking Louis's voice perfectly. I laughed. "Hey! I do not sound like that," Louis whined.  "Yes that is how you sound, peasant. Is that your power?" She nodded laughing at my comment.

Louis sassily crossed his arms and gave me 'the look.' I shook my head at him and turned back to Eleanor. "I can mimic voices and sounds." She said proudly. "We should prank call someone one day," I said imagining it in my head. We laughed and she nodded enthusiastically. "Well I have to head out to talk to Niall. See you later, El." I said hugging her tightly. She hugged me back and waved goodbye as I headed out the room. Once I was out of the room, I saw Niall laying on a starcase just staring at the ceiling. "Are you mad?" He asked sitting up. I walked over to him  and gave him a peck on the cheek. He blushed and I chuckled lightly. "No, I'm not mad. Just a little upset that you lied to me." I said truthfully. He nodded. "I lied to you because I-I didn't want to make your day worse, b-but I guess I did anyway," he stuttered. Aww, he was just trying to be sweet, but it wasn't right to lie. "I appreciate your effect to make my day better, but don't lie to me ever again. Promise?"

He nodded, "Promise."