Age is Nothing But A Number

Nothing But A Secret

My hands were shaking and I felt extremely nauseous as all these people starred at me. It had to at least be three hundred people here which would explain why their houses seemed empty because they were. My mind was racing with assumptions like what the hell was this place? Why were all the people so tall and beautiful? And literally some of their eyes were glowing! This looked like a freaking utopia. I was pulled out of my thoughts when one guy in particular who radiated power stepped forward trying to approach me. But coco was having none of that his bark was filled with so much power it caused the guy to backup immediately.

"It's okay coco puffs" I said and he looked back at me pouting. I'd never seen him act like this he was always so friendly to everyone. The guy stepped forward again once he saw i had coco in control.

"I'm James King, the second leader of this town. May I ask who are you and how did you find our homes." The guy I know now to be James spoke with power and confidence. Suddenly his last name clicked in my head and I frowned up.

"I'm Jasmine and I was just running with my dog through the forest when we ran upon your homes. I'm sorry for intruding but your town is very beautiful." My voice quivered as I spoke to the man. When whispers broke out in the crowd I knew I wanted to get out of this as fast as I could because something told me this wasn't going to end well.

"Thank you. But I'm gonna need you to come inside and wait until our leader gets here. He would want to ask you some questions." As the words came out of this stranger, James mouth the first thought in my head was no and I went with it as I started backing up with coco still in front of me.

"I- I don't think that's a good idea I-Um I have to go. It was nice meeting you all though." I began pulling on coco's leash trying to leave quick, fast, and in a hurry. The crowd voices became louder as they tried to speak in a hush tone to each other.

"It wasn't a question I need you to come inside now miss" Five huge men charged my way trying to grab at my arms which caused coco to bark furiously while standing on his hind legs. But this didn't stop the men as they took coco's leash from me. Two of men held coco down while the other two held on to my arms.

"No wait don't hurt my coco" I said fighting against their hold.

"Wait that's jassy-boo" A voice yelled from the crowd causing me to turn around immediately knowing only one person called me that. I quickly spotted Danielle's platinum blonde hair as she pushed herself to the front of the crowd and then I noticed Mel tall figure right behind her. I stood frozen in place. What the hell were they doing here?

"Dani... what are you guys doing here? what the hell is this?" My hands were shaking uncontrollably by now and I felt my anxiety creeping in. I was gasping for air. I began feeling light headed slumping up against one of the men trying to catch my breath.

"Don't upset her, she has panic attacks" Mel yelled trying to step toward but one look from James made hold her breathe. My eyes felt heavy as I kept tying to get the air that I desperately needed. I heard coco's whine in the background and his shuffling, still trying to get to me.

"What the fuck is going on" yelled a voice behind me. This voice was much different than James, this one was way more powerful. He had the ability to shake the entire town with his voice. This voice sent shivers down my spine, making my head spin, and in a way it calmed down my panic attack.

"Let her go now. Everyone go back to your houses except James, Mel, and Danielle." Once the men let me go coco pulled free and was instantly at my side holding me up.

"Thank you coco puffs" i murmured once I was calm again I turn my body to face the voice. Damien King blue eyes glowed. His face looked very angry but his eyes were calm as he looked at me. Coco moved forward sniffing Damien's feet. Coco'a height was nothing compared to Damien's and coco seemed to be impressed as he sat down in front of Damien wagging his tail. Damien began rubbing his head and ears which made coco extremely satisfied. As happy as coco was I was still fearful so I pulled his leash back making him stand next to me.