The Princess and the Alpha

Chapter 5

Melody's POV 

Once I'm home I throw out the trash from the beach I was still carrying. I text James for a few minutes before cutting the conversation short. I'm here to stay safe and be unnoticed not fall for a werewolf. I head down to the basement of the house which is filled with a wide array of workout equipment. I start working out and continuing with my basic training workouts so I'll stay in the same shape I am now and if need be ready to fight. I was also using this to keep my mind away from the ocean I didn't want to break down and cry over being forced away from home I'm supposed to be strong and the person people look to when things go wrong.

 I keep working out till every muscle in my body aches. I go upstairs to the bathroom adjacent to my room and turn on the water to take a bath in the large soaking tub big enough to comfortably fit my tail. I sigh as I watch the water fill the tub. I already miss the ocean and being submerged in saltwater. The tap water will just have to do for now instead of salt. As long as it's not chlorine mers can swim in almost anything. The chlorine burns so it's not healthy for us it can damage our skins and scales. It also becomes hard for us to breathe so it also can make us sick. I turn off the tap when the tub is filled and take off my sweaty clothes before quickly sitting down in the tub since it only takes 10 seconds for my tail to reappear after contact with water. 

I look at my beautiful tail and think about how I spent my whole life preparing physically for these situations but I don't think I could ever be mentally ready for this. For I know my Dad was killed in the attack or people who worked with him, which were like family, could have been killed. Everything I know could be in ruins and I'm miles away on land not helping. It honestly tore me apart just having the guilt of leaving everyone else behind.  I'm dragged from my thoughts as I hear the alarm on my phone I set to get ready for school go off. I gather myself for a minute before using my powers to evaporate the water in the tub first and then dry off my tail. I put my hair in a ponytail and change so I have a maroon shirt and ripped jean shorts on. I put on light makeup which was just some concealer, eyeliner, and mascara.

I put on a pair of black converse before grabbing my black backpack and heading downstairs. I grab my keys and get into my car. I pull up directions on my phone to school and do the water-resistant spell I learned from my dad. It won't keep me from turning but it will help with a single drop of water or two. I head off to my first day knowing I'll have to keep a low profile. I pull up into a parking spot in the school's parking lot. I take a second to collect myself before getting out of the car and heading in. I wander around with my bag until I find the main office.  I introduce myself to the secretary to get myself my schedule, locker number and combination, and the school map. I look over my schedule and the map as I walk out of the office. I keep my gaze down as I follow the map to my locker but I walk right into someone and I  instantly can tell it's James by the weird tingles I ran into him. 

"You lost Princess?" he says to me with a grin. I look up surprised by the nickname when I'm used to hearing it as a title. 

"Yeah, actually. This map is pretty damn confusing. Luckily someone said they would show me around today," I say with a smile. 

"Here let me see what classes you have," he responds. I pass him my schedule and he looks it over. "Well I don't have first period with you but we have second period together. I'll walk you to class though so you don't get lost," he says and passes my schedule back. We head to my locker together before he brings me to my brit lit. class. 

"I'll see you soon," I smile with a blush before heading into class and sitting in the back.