Little Werewolf - Love Matters

Chapter 6 - Mate?

Charlyze's POV

I was shocked when I could smell the 'thing'. I had never encounter any other supernatural being before. Was he a ghost? An alien? The 'thing' drew the curtain close and I hurried back to my house which was not too far away.

   

I slammed the door hard and locked it as fast as I could. I ran towards the kitchen and check the locks there too. I was sweating profusely when I fumbled to find my handphone. I punched my mother's number and pleading her in my heart to pick up the phone. Pickup.. pickup..

     "Cherie?" a sleepy voice answered.

      "Maman! You'd never believe what I saw!" I said in a panic.

      "Calm down ma cherie and tell me. Are you okay? Are you hurt?"

"Maman I think I just saw a ghost in a house across the street. It watched me then closed the drapes. It smelled wrong maman, I'm positive that it'a ghost." I said tearfully.

I heard my mother whispered something then my stepfather was on the phone. "Charly, go to packhouse and stay there until we got home OK? I want you to tell Alpha Hans exactly what you saw and remain there until we arrive."

"Dad, it's ok, I don't want to trouble the Alpha just because I saw a ghost."

  "That's an order young lady, go there now for goodness sake! We'll take the first flight tomorrow. We love you."

  " Fine dad. Love you both. " I hung up. I looked at the clock, it was only 1 in the afternoon but I still feel the shivers sometimes. I sat on the couch, shut my eyes and tried to calm myself.

     I fell asleep.

 When I woke up, it was already dark. I felt nervous and prayed that I won't see something scary appearing in front of me. I can still see in the dark of course, but the thought of seeing a ghost terrified me. I picked up my phone on the coffee table to look at the time. There were 3 messages on my phone and I found it weird because I - well I never receive any message.

       Hey girl, just checking if u are OK. -Darriel-

     Charlyze, would u like 2 hv dinner with me tonite? Tell me ur address and I'll pick u up.-Darriel-

     Charly, so.. I guess it's a no :(  Maybe another day? :) -Darriel-

 I smiled to myself. He's persistent but not pushing so I kind of like it. I looked at the time, it was already 10.45pm so I thought that I should reply in case he was waiting.

     Hey, I'm sorry I didn't reply sooner, was asleep.  Thx for the invitation, maybe next time k?      -Charlyze-

As soon asI put down the phone,it chimed. He's fast, I smiled.

     It's OK. Had your dinner yet?  -Darriel-

     No, not yet.   -Charlyze-

     Let me bring u something 2 eat. Pizza sounds good?   -Darriel-

      It's OK I'mnot hungry but thanks  -Charlyze-

I waited for almost 2 minutes before my phone chimed again.

     I've already ordered 3 types of pizza, can't finish them alone. Address?     -Darriel-

I typed my address with an amazing speed.

 The bell rang again.

 I tiptoed to the door and saw a very dashing guy in a black sweater and jeans. He was looking around the house and holding something that looked like a pie.

  He's the guy who was observing me this afternoon! But can a ghost hold something physical? I took a sniff and the pie smelled all right which meant it was a real pie. His scent was really distracting so I had to focus on the pie smell.

 Suddenly he said casually behind the closed door, "I'm just a neighbour, bringing you a pie. " His voice was husky with a slight accent which I couldn't place but found it utterly sexy.

I summoned my courage and opened the door. He smiled at me and extended his hand, "Hunter."

 I did not take his hand but I offered nod. He was still smiling. He has steel grey eyes and straight dark hair tied at the nape of his strong neck. He was tall, as tall as the common were-guys and looked fit. I almost gawk when he winked at me but quickly composed myself and took the pie while mumbling my thanks. As out hands brushed, I could feel his skin was cold but as if something crackled and the simple brush of hands felt so magical so I looked up to see his face. He looked puzzled as well and muttered that he had to go.

 I took the pie in and closed the door. 

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 Hunter walked away as fast as a human could from Charlyze's house while mind-linking his apprentice Alura. His whole body trembled almost feverishly. Blood sweats began to dot his smooth forehead.

        Is everything ok Hunter? 

        Call our coven house and ask them to fax everything they have about a werewolf's mate.

       Hunter, why the sudden interest? Our mission is just ...

       Alura, have you ever heard of a vampire mated to a werewolf?

      I don't know Hun..

     That's what I need to find out.

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