The Truth Behind Orion - Book 1

2- Chlostrophobic

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The base thuds harder and faster than my heart as I look around the room, eyes wide. Grins are plastered on strangers faces as they laugh and clink drinks, celebrating what must be my very important birthday. My body stays frozen solid as Janice looks at me both expectantly and cautiously. "Well?" She implores, "What do you think?" I take another look around the room. As well as people I don't know, the room is filled with tables full of the cafes best bakes, surrounded by alcohol. Streamers are hung from the crumbly ceiling and a cheap 'Happy Birthday' banner is strung across the window. "I think" I begin slowly, "that this is too much, Janice. I said on the low down"
Her face droops a little but soon perks up as she adds, "you just have to get used to it, Dee" She grabs my arm, "You're so... alone. You need friends." And with that I'm pushed into the rumbling hubbub of sweaty bodies.

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"So you're 21?!" A drunk stranger asks me, their hot, toxic breath fanning over my face. "Yes. I am. Good bye." I reply as curtly as I can muster. "Wait!" They call after me.
"Leave it. It's not like she's going to talk to you" a familiar voice slices through the air, hitting me in the back and sending shivers down my spine like an ice cold dagger. I don't turn around; instead I make my way to the bathroom (unisex, unfortunately), the presence of the shadow still lingering creepily behind me, following like predator to a prey. The toilet door opens and in steps the culprit, looming in the doorway like a chilling murderer. "Luke" I hiss, swallowing my fear like a lump of coal, "What are you doing here?" He laughs a throaty chuckle and takes a step closer, shutting the door behind him. "I've missed you, Arcturi ." He says smoothly, with a threatening undertone lacing his voice, "I really have missed you." He takes another step closer, pressing me up against the cold, unwelcoming, steel wall. "You have no right to call me by my formal name. Not in the presence of mortals. Besides, I haven't missed you" I stammer, my fear growing every second and my voice becoming shaky. He's so close that he's making my skin tingle and the hairs on the back of my stiff neck spring up. A chilling growl escapes his throat and his hand raises in the air, hard and shadowing. Before I know it, I'm curled up on the floor, clutching the side of my face as Luke spits onto the floor beside me. The spot under my eye throbs excruciatingly from where his huge fist collided with my cheek, and my eyes are watering and clouding my vision. My head reels as he hauls me to my feet viciously, and I gather all my strength to try and punch him. But my feeble attempts fail as he grabs my hands and pins them to my side strongly, making me yelp in pain. Suddenly, his head spins to face the door as a loud bang fills the room, and I'm dropped to the floor once again. Arcturi A male voice says into my ear. My name is Orion. I'm here for you. "I'm going crazy" I Mutter to myself, looking up at Luke. He seems to be having a heated conversation with a huge, broad man around my age, but the faces are too blurry for me to recognise. Acturi! The voice says again, but this time it makes my spine shudder and my fingers curl. Before I can stop it, a loud growl escapes my throat, and hot pinpricks stab every area of my skin. I scream out in pain as my body convulses, heat burning and running through my blood. Bodies rigid, the boys turn to look at me, and the large man opposite Luke raises his hand to point at me. "Look what you've done!" He shouts, "She's changing. At the wrong time. Without her family! Don't you understand the pain you've put her through? Oh. But you want that don't you?!" As quick as the punch itself, Luke is curled up, writhing in pain on the floor next to me. His breath is coming out like mine; short and in pants. DEA The voice screams angrily. "What?!" I scream in agony, "WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?" The stranger looks at me sadly, before leaving the room and locking the door. "No" I finally choke, sobbing as the pain reaches its peak. But then my skin runs cold, and as I open one eye, I'm considerably larger and... furry. I walk over to the mirror anxiously, and scream, rather yelp, as I look at the sight that meets me. Because standing in the mirror is what I've always feared becoming. Because standing in the mirror... is my wolf.

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YAY CHAPTER 222222. I really like where this book is going and I can't wait for it to continue! I'm really just playing it by ear, but I have good feelings for this book. I really enjoyed writing the shift and I'm pretty proud of what I've done. however, if Luke's character and brief fight scene confused you, THEN DONT WORRY. BECAUSE ALL WILL BE EXPLAINED.... in chapter 3! And trust me when I say it gets juicy affff. She gonna have a mate soon bissshhh. Woohoo! <3 keep reading. Love you all x