Depend On Me [18+]

Monster is me

Chapter 22

***Kaiden***

At the last bell, I walk toward my locker to get the rest of my books. I pass Jade as he waits at Eros's locker. He blushes when I give a knowing glance and pretends that he didn't see me. I chuckle and unconsciously head toward Mora's locker. A note hangs from its corner and I glance at it curiously. A strange scent emits from the paper, a mixture of lavender vanilla and an undertone of sulfur. 

Dear Zamora,

It's been a while since we've last seen each other. Last I saw you, you've grown so much. I almost didn't recognize. How did you like your early birthday present. Isn't he the cutest hound? 

I'm sure you have a lot of questions. Why don't we meet this weekend and catch up? We can talk about your soul or the lack of it. 

Love, 

BB

I blink and reread the notes again. Instead of tucking the notes in my pockets, I grab my bag and follow the scent on the paper. I stop and look at the new girl and Raol huddling at the school front door. I scrutinize her and watch as Carly stopped by the pair. Should I confront her now or in private? But, if I give her time, what will she do?

"What's the meaning of this?" I ask catching her eyes. It was better to confront here in a public space. Her smile widens and she quickly glances at the paper questioningly. I search through my memories for her name and I couldn't- Willow.  Her name was Willow.

"Is there a problem?" She asks. Raol looks at me curiously while Carly cold eyes glare from behind.

"Yes. This. You left this in Mora's locker." I hold out the paper. She shakes her head and denies it.

I laugh and my stance turns menacing. "Willow, I am a werewolf." I watch as her eyes slightly widen when she realizes that she couldn't fool me.  "Whether you like it or not, my nose can't ever confuse a scent because that's how good I am. So, I am going to ask you one more time. What is the meaning of this?"

"Oh, that. The principal asks me to-" She stops when she sees me raising an eyebrow. 

Sweetie. "You're new. Why would the principal ask you to drop off anything at someone's locker?" I ask her silently. "Stop embarrassing yourself, so we can actually talk." 

I could hear her silent 'Oh Shit!' and hold back a sneer. 

"Anyway, I did not write that." She smiles awkwardly and gathers her stuff to leave. She was enjoying this. I could see that she was purposefully waiting for me to stop her, so she can continue her little games.

"Not so fast! " I reach toward her and she ducks behind Raol. Raol holds out his hands and moves behind me deciding to stick with his best friend.

 Carly steps in front of her removing from my fervent gaze. Was she part of this? When did this start? When I met Mora? Did she and her dad stage this whole thing? I hide my thoughts behind a confused and angry mask. and this Willow ... What is her role in Mora's life?

"I can either expose you now or in private. Choose which one!" I order vaguely. I didn't know her role in Mora's life or memories. Only by baiting her will she reveal her intentions. "Why don't we take this outside? We don't need a crowd to witness your ... transformation." I smile and gesture to go first. 

Raol and Carly start following and I stop them. "This is between me and her, and I would like to keep it that way." I lead her to my car.

She giggles and runs excitedly to my car. "Are you giving me a ride? Oh my gosh! Mora missed one day of school, and you are already moving on." She exclaims and some heads turn toward us.