I stood at the doorway of the Argent house. Kate had sent me ahead, but I still didn't know how to react. I've never met these people, now, I was expected to live with them and follow their orders. How much did I screw up my life to get here? When the hell did I quit being my own damn person? How was I going to get out of this?

I turned away from the door and was about to just walk to my car and leave when I heard the door behind me open. "Bye mom." the girls voice called out. I stood there frozen cursing myself for even showing up. "Oh! Hello? Can I help you?"

I turned around and looked at the girl. She was pretty with brown hair and brown eyes. "Ah no. Sorry. I came by…" Just then I was interrupted by the door opening again and a man, I noticed to be Chris from Kate's photos, standing there looking down at the two of us.

"Hello. You're the girl." Chris closed the door and stood next to his daughter. He hadn't asked, he stated. I should've known Kate would send a picture to ensure I'd get here safely. She was caring in that way.

I nodded. "Yes. Nice to meet you." I held out my hand to Chris and smiled. He shook it, his grip a bit too tight for my liking.

"I see you've met my daughter, Allison." He motioned towards her and I held my hand out to her.

"I'm Aliya. It's a pleasure to meet you." I gave her a smile and she returned it.

I followed Chris into the main office of Beacon Hill High. The teachers were all whispering about the bus attack and what they thought happened. I shut them out. Their nonsense bothered me. I tried to get through the registration process as quickly as I could. I didn't want to be here any longer than I had to. By the time I was able to get out of the main office, I only had time to attend my afternoon classes. Chris said I could start tomorrow and I followed him back to his car.

"So is your daughter also a hunter?" I asked trying to make small conversation.

"No." He answered dryly.

"Does she know about the werewolves?" I was becoming more concerned by this situation.

"No." he responded.

I stared at him with wide eyes. "Is there a reason as to why?"

He stopped the car and looked at me as if he were angry. "How we raise our daughter is none of your buisness and I expect you not to tell her either."

"She didn't know about me did she?" I ask finally connecting one and two. On the way to the school, she had been giving me weird looks and she seemed confused. Her father only avoided the questions.

"No she didn't."

I shook my head. "If you don't mind, I'm going for a walk." I opened the door and Chris grabbed my shoulder. I looked at him and smiled "I won't say anything to your daughter." I assured him.

"I still can't let you go off on your own." He responded.

I only shrugged. "Kate let's me all the time. Plus, I need to stretch my legs. I remember how to get back so I'll be fine."

Chris seemed to think something over before pulling a map out of the glove department and handing it to me. "In case you get lost." he said. I took it thankfully and closed the door behind me. I watched him go before turning and walking the other way. I pocketed the map. I wasn't that far from the school yet so I could still walk that way. I started making my way through not paying attention to where I was going and instead looked down at my phone. I had to messages from Kate asking how I like it so far and if I had met her niece. I responded quickly saying it was a nice small town and that her niece was nice.

Looking around, I noticed an animal clinic. Making my way to it, I opened the door and walked in. A sheriff gave me a smile as his dog came up to me. I kneeled and petted his head as he sat down in approval.

"I think he likes you." The sheriff said as he watched the two of us. I looked up and smiled at the older man.

"I just have a way with dogs." I confessed standing up.

Just then a familiar face walked out from the back. He gave me a kind smile. "Hello. May I help you?"

I nodded. "I seem to be a little lost. I was hoping you could point me in the right direction." I pulled the map from my pocket and the two men looked over to see where I was heading. Opening it, I noticed Chris had circled the area where he lived in a red marker.

"I can take you there." The sheriff spoke as his dog nudged my leg with his nose.

"Could you? That would be great." I exclaimed relieved.

The sheriff stepped out to get the car as I asked to speak to the vet alone, claiming to have a few questions about animal care. Deaton looked at me with a small smile. I could hear someone working in the back so I returned it.

"Do you have a pen?" I asked politely. He handed me one and I thanked him.

"So what questions do you have?" He asked

"Well I have this pup, small guy, I found him on my way here. I was wondering if I should bring him in and what would be the best way to care for him considering he's so small." I responded, starting to scribble down a small message on the now semiclosed map.

"Well if he's still small, it's best to feed him milk through a bottle. If he can chew, it's best to grind his food and make sure he eats it slowly as to not upset his stomach."

As he spoke, I nodded and continued to write. "And when should I bring him in for an examination?" I questioned looking up at him.

"As soon as possible. Maybe even tonight." he looked down at the map as I passed it to him with the pen on top.

"Thanks doc. I'll keep that in mind." I gave him a smile as he looked back up at me.

"Aliya? But I thought…" I cut him off and pointed to the back room.

"I'll see you later Doc and I'll bring my pup." I gave him a wave and a smile before walking out. He waved as well, a look of disbelief still in his features.

I climbed into the sheriffs car and apologized for taking so long. He assured me it was fine and began the drive back to the Argent's house. He told me about his son Stiles and I told him about Kate and how she adopted me. We got to the house and I thanked him again saying bye to his dog before closing the door. I waved bye as he drove off. Chris opened the door and stared me down.

"I thought you said you knew your way back." He spoke as I made my way up the steps to stand in front of him.

I nodded. "I do." I patted his shoulder before crossing into the threshold when Allison noticed me.

"Hey. Aliya right?" she asked and I nodded. "I want to introduce you to someone." I followed Allison up the stairs to her room ignoring the stares of her father. She opened the door and inside sat a pretty ginger haired girl a hint of a smile on her lips.

"Who's this?" She asked looking me up and down.

"Aliya. My aunt Kate adopted her some time back. This is Lydia, a friend from school." Allison explained.

I smiled. "Pleasure to meet you." I responded.

Allison told me how they had plans to meet up with two boys later on tonight to bowl. "You should join us." Allison suggested as she looked through her closet.

Lydia nodded. "It could be fun."

I sat on the bed and shook my head. "No thanks. I already made plans tonight."

Lydia looked at me curiously. Allison, to my happiness, turned around with a green colored blouse in hand. "How about this one?" She asked.

Both I and Lydia shook our heads. "Pass" she responded.

I stood up and pulled out a black shirt with sparkles on it that had caught my eye. "Try this one." I handed the shirt to Allison. Lydia gave her approval and Allison moved towards the mirror to see how it looked.

Just then, Chris walked in putting on his sweater. We all looked at him and he apologized for entering without knocking. He told Allison she wasn't allowed to go out then gave me a knowing look before heading out.

"Well someone's daddy's little girl." Lydia chimed.

"Not tonight." Allison said putting on a purple beanie. Lydia and I watched Allison as she stepped out her window and did an amazing front flip off the edge of the building. "Eight years gymnastics. You coming?" She called up a smile on her face.

"We'll take the stairs." Lydia called down.

"Do you two want a ride?" I asked as we made our way down.

"I think we're good. We're taking my car there." She explained.

I nodded. "I'll see you around then." I spoke as we made our way out to the front lawn. Allison was waiting there with the smile still on her face and I had to hold back a chuckle. I waved bye as the two girls got into their car before getting into my own. I headed towards the animal clinic, parking out back. It was dark out so only a small light next to the door was on. I tried the handle and to my surprise, it was unlocked. I stepped inside and followed Deaton's scent to the room I suspected where he did most of his work on animals.

"I didn't think you'd stay opened this long." I said standing at the door way.

His head shot up. "Only when it's really important." He looked me up and down before smiling. "You've changed quite a lot since the last time I saw you."

I nodded returning his smile. The last time we met, I wasn't as tall and my hair was still it's natural ginger color. Now it was dyed completely black and it had grown out to about mid back. "Yea. Yet you don't seem to have changed a bit."

We closed the space between each other and hugged one another. Letting go, he looked down at me, keeping his brown gaze on my blue eyes. "I thought you were dead. Everyone took you in for dead."

I shook my head. "A hunter took me in. They think I'm human so they raised me to be a hunter."

I guess he must have noticed the sadness in my eyes because he asked to see my real eyes. I concentrated and showed him.

"They're blue." he whispered and I nodded looking away.

I left Deacon's office and headed home, my heart lighter. I stopped at a small gas station. The place seemed empty for the most part. After talking to Deaton, I was craving some chocolate. I never knew why but I always wanted chocolate after seeing him. I once told an Alpha from another pack that I thought it was because of his skin color and she laughed. I realized now how bad that must have sounded. I was young though and they both took it as good humor. Afterwards, the Alpha said it was probably due to his scent which made more sense. I wonder what her name was. I couldn't remember no matter how hard I tried.

Suddenly, as I was browsing the aisles, I heard the sound of glass being broken, pulling me out of my thoughts. I looked out the window and noticed Chris and some of his gang surrounding a man in a really nice black car. I walked through the door as the group of hunters drove away.

"Hey! Are you okay?" I called out.

The man turned around and faced me. He wore a leather jacket and had this almost dark and mysterious aura around him. "Fine." he answered coldly staring me down.

I walked towards him and rounded his car. "Damn." I whispered when I saw the driver's side window smashed to bits. "That's some warning."

"What did you say?" He asked looking at me as if trying to tear me down.

I opened my mouth to say something but thought better of it. I stood in front of him and stuck out my hand. "I'm Aliya. What's your name?"

He stared at my hand before shaking it and quickly letting go. "Derek." He answered a mixture of curiosity and suspicion in his eyes.

"Well I'll apologize for your car, all things considered." I sighed opening the chocolate bar I realized I hadn't paid for.

Derek only stared at me as I chewed. "Want some?" I asked, lifting the candy in his direction. He shook his head.

"Who are you?" He asked, his eyes narrowing. I shrugged.

"You must have bad listening skills. Let me introduce myself again…" I began when he cut me off.

"That's not what I meant." he scowled.

I couldn't help but giggle at the face he made and he gave me a funny look. "I'll see you around Derek. I have a feeling we're going to be seeing a lot of each other." I waved as I walked away and into the store. The clerk gave me a look when he saw the candy in my hand and I returned it with a cheesey smile. Before leaving, I bought a little thing of milk and paid for a few more candy bars including the one I ate.

I drove back to what would be my new temporary home, throwing the empty carton of milk away before getting ready for bed.