Ravenous

17

I was overjoyed to see everyone again, and their reaction assured me that I had made the right decision.

"Mitchel, I was wondering if I can have a word with you... in private" I said. We were all seated in the living room, minus Gabriel of course. Claire was texting furiously, and I assumed she was trying to reach him.

"Of course, let's go to my study" he said. As we got up, they all looked at me suspiciously, but I ignored them. Once we got into his study room, he sat behind his desk and I sat on the chair facing him.

"We can talk leisurely; the room is soundproof" he said.

"I wanted... to make an official request" I said.

"Official request?" he asked, he seemed confused.

"I want to officially request that you accept me as part of your coven" I said.

His eyes widened as he sat there regarding me.

"What spurred this?" he asked.

"I realized that I have found a family with you guys. I feel comfortable and safe here. I want to be part of coven and to help you make it stronger. I guess, I've just reached a point where I want to settle down. When Mia proposed it a while back, it got me thinking. And well, when I traveled over the weekend, I was even more sure that I belong here... That is if you'll accept" I said.

"I accept you Sage. Everybody here loves you. You've grown part of our family and although I don't trust easily, you seemed to have gained my trust. I will make an official claim to the COV, right away" he said.

I smiled.

"Thank you, Mitchel" he said.

I sat there as he called Douglas Morris and placed a request to join me to his coven. Morris emailed him some paperwork, which Mitchel printed. I signed my consent and he emailed it back with his own. Douglas told us once the other elders sign the form, he will send the official document that states I am part of their coven.

We had been in there for quite some time, and when we left the office to join the others they were practically out of their mind waiting to know what's happening.

"Relax" I told them.

Gabriel was back, and he was seated next to Claire. She was leaning dangerously close to him and I ignored how close they seemed. I had good news to share.

"I have good news" Mitchel said, mirroring my thoughts.

"Oh my god, you're killing me! Just spill it out" Sophia whined.

"I want to formally introduce to you, Sage Michelson Hayes, our newest coven member and sister" Mitchel said with pride.

Everyone was on their legs, hugging me, and the girls cried.

"Finally! I can't believe it you're going to be with us, forever" Ethan said.

"You're officially a Hayes now" Aiden teased.

"That I am. We still need the official document from the elders, but I would like to think of it as a done deal" I said.

The only ones left to congratulate me, were Gabriel and Claire.

Mitchel glared at them, and Claire stood up and shook my hands.

"Welcome to the family" she said, her tone flat and emotionless.

"Thank you" I replied, with the same tone she gave me.

I looked at Gabriel who stood up.

"Welcome to the family" he said, his voice tight. He didn't reach out to shake my hand though. He simply nodded, and I nodded back. I didn't expect much from him, but it still annoyed me.

"Are you going to move in?" Everly asked.

"Of course, she is, right?" Oliver asked.

"Not right away. I still have to tell Phoebe. I own her a lot, and I don't want to hurt her. I just got back today, let's give it a few weeks and then I can officially move in then" I told him.

"Take all the time you need, we have the rest of forever together" Mia said excitedly.