Mystery Wolf

Chapter Seventeen

Chapter Seventeen:

 It’s close to your heart.

 

 Her words echoed through my brain constantly. It had been over a week and Payton’s ceremony to become the next Alpha was tomorrow. I had torn my room apart looking for the amulet, torn my house apart, and looked through every single piece of jewelry I owned. But I still couldn’t find it. Zak had been trying to help me find it all while setting the plan in motion. But if I couldn’t find this stupid thing…there wouldn’t be a plan!

 I didn’t even know what a damn black opal looked like!

 I sat on my floor searching through gemstone books before I had to go to school. There was no black opal! I threw the book to the side and stood, grabbing my backpack as I walked out of the door. Emily met me halfway and we walked together, but neither of us talked. She had been giving me the silent treatment all week and I wasn’t sure why. Then again, maybe it’s because I’d been sneaking off behind her back for days?

 “Okay, what’s going on between you and Zak huh?” She suddenly asked, turning to look at me.

 The look in her eyes was angry, but pain was hidden underneath the surface.

 “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” I replied dumbly.

 “Don’t play dumb Calla! You two have been sneaking around all fucking week!”

 Oh, so that’s what this is about. I sighed and reached for her but she jerked back, slapping my hand away. I stared at her in shock. She’d never gotten this angry with me before.

 “Don’t fucking touch me! What do you think gives you the right to just- to just fucking sleep around with him! You know that I love him!” she yelled, tears gathering in her eyes.

 “Emily I didn’t-“

 I didn’t see the blow coming until her fist connected with my cheek. I grabbed my cheek and stared at her, jaw dropped. A tear fell down her cheek as she threw another punch, but I caught it this time. She tried to throw another, but I caught that one as well. She screamed in frustration and jerked her arms back, shaking her head at me.

 “Some best friend you are.” She spat, turning and walking away into the school.

 “Don’t ever fucking talk to me again!” She screamed as she went inside, causing people to look at me.

 I sighed and picked up my bag from where it had fallen on the ground, running to get to the school as well before I ended up being late.

 The morning had been hell. Zak and me were feeling the wrath of Emily full force. She wouldn’t sit next to us, talk to us, or even look in the same direction as us. I explained to Zak what happened this morning and he just sighed. I knew that he loved her too and that this was tearing him apart as well, but to be honest it’s for the best. Maybe if Terran thinks that she hates us, she’ll leave her alone.

 I was halfway to class when I bumped into someone. I quickly apologized and looked up to see Payton. We stared at each other for the longest time, neither one of us saying anything. But then the bell rang and it made us both jump and break free of our trance. I was about to talk to him when he just shook his head angrily and darted into his classroom.

 In the midst of feeling pity for myself I just reminded myself how much I loved him and that we could be together soon enough. I knew that we were mates and that as soon as this all blew over, we’d be in love once again. He was my world, he was my everything, he was my hear-

 I froze.

 My heart. Payton…is my heart.

 ‘She keeps it close to your heart’

 I ran straight out of the school building towards Payton’s house.

 ***

 When I got to his house I was relieved to find that his parent’s weren’t home. They were most likely at work, but I didn’t care. I needed to find that damned amulet, and fast. I pulled a bobby pin from my hair and started picking the lock. Thankfully, it was an easy lock to pick and the door swung open not a minute later. I shut the door and tip-toed up the stairs, nervous that something would detect me even though no one was there.

 When I got into his room, I went into turbo mode. I started searching everywhere I could, trying my best not to mess anything up. I checked under his mattress, under his bed, his desk, and even in every single coat pocket in his closet.

 I was about to give up, when I noticed something peeking out from under his pillow. I picked it up and saw that it was a book of…love poems? I opened it and a small piece of paper fell out. I picked it up and read it carefully.

 ‘An innocent smile invited me in

And a hard last goodbye shut me out

A soft touch made me want you

Harsh words made me hate you

The sound of your voice comforted me in my time of need

The sound of your voice made me quiver in my skin

Your presence awakened my soul

The thought of you made me numb

The way your fingers fit perfectly in mine

The way our last touch haunts me

The way you could make my heart beat

The way you made my heart stop

I laughed until it hurt

I cried until I slept

The kiss was gentle and loving

The kiss will forever hand heavy on my mind

We were able to say goodbye

But the last goodbye scarred deep into my soul.’

 

 I was crying by the time I had read it all. Had this really caused him so much pain? I pocketed the paper and opened the book once again, seeing a picture of me and him on our first date. I smiled at it, but then gasped.

 Because next to that picture was the amulet, in a hollowed out section of the poetry book. I could practically feel the power running through the amulet. I grabbed it and shut the book, shoving it back under the pillow as I ran out of his house, locking the door behind me. I quickly texted for Zak to meet me at the witch’s house as soon as possible.

 I’ve got it. 

Author's Note: 

I don't know who the poem is by actually but just know that I didn't write it and I take no credit for it. DON'T SUE ME PEOPLE. 

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