This is sequel to 'Second in a way' anyway this chapter been edited by beta AnnieHonson and thank you for this.

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Chapter 1

I was stuck at home, packing for God knows how long. You see, it's my brother's wedding next week, and my mother wanted to keep everything her way and we got to go a week earlier. I can't even go and see my boyfriend till I finish this stupid packing and, to top it off, I got that coughing fit that doesn't want to leave me alone.

Anyway, I really couldn't decide what to pack. The only thing that could help me now is to get some fresh air to clear my head. Deciding that mom wouldn't let me go till she sees the luggage full of clothing, I threw something from each closet into the luggage and zipped it.

Following my quick actions, I ran downstairs, taking my jacket from the hook and yelling "I'm ready, going out to get some fresh air," slamming the door behind me.

Even with the lights lining the streets, it was dark. Suddenly, my cough was back, and I could hardly keep my balance. As it stopped, I stood face to face with a man. No, not a man. A vampyre. And to add up to that- he was a tracker. Then, as if nothing important was happening he looked confounded and like all of his free will was making him do this which it probably was he reached to me with his long finger and said the ceremonial words:

"Annabelle MacUallis! Night has chosen thee; thy death will be thy birth. Night calls to thee; hearken to her sweet voice. Your destiny awaits you at the House of Night!" As he said it and touched my forehead, pain exploded on its surface and I blacked out.

When I opened my eyes, I was alone, having a headache like no other ever before. I stumbled back to my feet, feeling like I'm going to fall again. I was glad that I didn't make it far from my house.

Walking slowly to the doors, I pushed them open to reveal my mom, shocked at the sight of me.

"Oh dear, not this again" She said sadly.

"Well it's not my choice is it?" I replied angrily, still not sure why I was Marked. Maybe it just runs in family or something.

"Of course not honey. Now come on, we need to take you to House of Night. But first, I need to get you packed," My mom replied, ushering me upstairs to get me packed while I wondered what is dad going to say. They already almost lost a son and now, what if I'm not going to make it? What if I die? Of course I know that James died, but somehow was miraculously brought back to live.

We entered my bedroom and hurriedly took out my suitcase. While mum was packing all of my things, I sat on my bed and looked to the shelf which was lined with pictures in frames. Pictures when James was still with us, before he was marked, when we were little, on holidays and with our other family. It was hard to accept that even when you live in USA, half of your family is Scottish and you never get to visit them.

Now what? Not only am I leaving my parents, but my brother is getting married in a week. And to add to that, he's living in Tulsa whereas I will be stuck in the Chicago House of Night where I don't know anyone.

My mom finally seemed to spot me sitting and gaping at the pictures. "You're thinking what's going to happen now, aren't you?" She asked softly even if she looked worried.

"Yeah, kind of," I replied. "What if I'm not gonna make it? What if I wouldn't make any friends? Hmm, what do you think will happen to me?" I asked exasperated. Don't get me wrong, the whole thing about being a vampyre fledgling and living for five centuries are sounding cool, but I've got friends in here who I love so deeply as well as a boyfriend who I'm nowhere near "breaking up" with.

"I'm done packing," Mom said. "So, honey, let's go get your stuff and tell your dad that we need a drive to the House of Night. Hmm, how does it sound?" My mum sent me a wink and I felt better.

We were downstairs walking into the lounge where we saw dad.

"Robert, could you give us a drive to the house of night?" My mom asked quickly, but clearly as if daring him to disagree.

"But I thought we should be going tomorrow," He said before he turned around and spotted my mark. "B-but how?" he stuttered out, shocked at the only glimpse of my mark.

"Just like James', a tracker found me and Marked me. Now, can you get the car? I really don't want to die so soon." I snapped at my father as another fit of coughing got me.

"Of course, come on to the car"

We were standing at the entrance to the House of Night when the gates opened, and from inside stepped out a petite, beautiful woman with long blond hair and black flowing dress. She gestured for us to drive in, and then step out of the car and we did just that.

"Merry meet. I believe we met before, but let me introduce myself. I'm Aurora, High Priestess at the Chicago House of Night, which, if I am rightly informed, will be your new home from now on," She smiled at me. Now that I thought about it, I seemed to remember her from the times when we came for monthly visits to James.

"I believe I was-" Mom cut me off before I could finish my sentence.

"Merry meet. Excuse me, but would it be possible to transfer my daughter to Tulsa? I don't want to offend your school; it's just that, I believe it will be better for her to be with her brother." Did my mother just asked for me to be transferred? As in, even farther away from home as I would be and she would trust James to take care for me? The world is coming to an end.

Aurora just looked displeased with it and answered "Tulsa became the most famous house of night where often the most talented fledglings are studying. However, as you're James' sister, their high priestess might accept you there and let you transfer. I would never like to be there, however." She said, disgusted about something.

"And what exactly is wrong with that house of night?" My mom asked, not really sure why would this vampyre would dislike the Tulsa House of Night.

"Oh, nothing," She sighed. "I know that miracles indeed happen at their House of Night, but a week ago, someone called from Tulsa, pretending to be my lover, who has been dead for two years, might I add." She didn't change her expression.

"It may be true but now, can you check with Zoey if it is possible?" My mom didn't stop and I was glad. One, because having a brother there is good, but having the high priestess as future sister-in-law was another plus. However, the biggest positive of all was that I would at least know someone.

"Yes, yes I would but can we first proceed to my office so we will have more privacy?" She asked us as she was already walking herself.

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