KT's POV

During eighth period, I was busy reading the Great Expectations. They had such funny names like Pip, Estella, Wemmick, Herbert Pocket, and Pumblechook. All books fascinate me in some way especially this one quote in the book.

I loved her against reason, against promise... against peace, against hope, against happiness... against all discouragement that could be.

Mom and Daddy love each other in that way. Someday I wish I could fall in love like that.

"Hey, Pigskin," said an obnoxious voice which came from Charlotte Bates. She was standing in front of my desk with Raini Scott and Hannah Venegas.

"What other lame insult do you have for me today?" I smirked.

"Let's see. We can make fun of your shitty hair, fat body, nerdy books, and pointless life. Choose which one."

"How about that disfigured pile of crap you call your face?"

As Charlotte gave me a mad look, she snatched my book from my hand.

"Give that back!" I yelled.

Suddenly, she ripped it and smiled. "Oops, I am so sorry." She lied.

With no control, I threw my hands against her. Because of my werewolf strength, Charlotte flew across the room and slammed into the wall.

Everybody turned to Charlotte and looked back at me. I didn't mean to. She made me mad.

"Kristen Greyback!" yelled Mrs. Fuller, my teacher. "You go to the prinicpal's office!"

"She started it!" I explained.

"Don't talk back to me, young lady."

"I'm not talking back. It's called conversation. Look it up!"

"Don't make me drag you to the prinicpal's office."

"Fine!" I threw my backpack over my shoulder and stomped out of the room.

In the front office, I sat on the blue chairs outside the principal's office in silence. As I sat there, I was playing with my heart locket necklace that my mom gave me; though I've never actually opened it.

The heavy door of the principal's office opened. Principal hawk appeared and said, "Ms. Greyback, come in."

I got up and walked into his office. I sat on the chair once he closed the door behind me. Once he sat down, I started slouching.

"Kristen—"

"KT." I corrected him. "It stands for Kristen Theresa. I-I prefer KT."

"Okay, KT." He sighed. "I do not allow fighting at my school. Do you follow the rules?"

"Yes, sir."

"What gave you the right to push one of your classmates?"

"She insulted me, sir."

"Was it self-defense?"

"No, not particularly."

"Then, it looks like you're the guilty one here."

"Charlotte was bullying and I couldn't take it for another minute. They say that no child is left behind, but apparently I'm the one left behind."

"KT, I tried calling both of your parents. None of them had picked up."

What? Mom and Dad didn't answer? That's not right. Mom always answers her phone and Daddy will too.

"May I go home?" I blurted out.

"KT—"

"Please? I need to go home." I begged. "It's an emergency."

"I can't just let you leave school without an adult. Now—" I took off. "KT!"

My feet carried me off towards my house. If it wasn't a big deal, I would be in so much trouble. Mom and Dad would kill me for leaving school. Maybe I'm just overreacting, but somehow I always get this feeling when something is wrong. It worries me when I get that feeling.

Finally, I was home. I twisted the door knob and pushed the door opened. Once the door opened, I stood there in the empty, quiet, living room. On the floor were a suitcase, a backpack, and my stuffed wolf, Russet.

I dropped to my knees and grabbed Russet. What was Russet doing out of my room? My hand pulled the suitcase onto my lap and opened it. There were clothes in here that belonged to me and my parents. In the backpack, I found loads of money, a rosary, and a picture of Daddy, Momma, and me.

Something must've happened. Someone was here. Was it Mom and Dad? Why did they pack and leave everything here?

"Daddy?" I said aloud. "Daddy? Mom? Daddy? Mom?"

I searched the house for them, but they were nowhere to be found. Where were they? What is happening? I need help.

There was one person who can help me, but it's been awhile since he's done any action.

I grabbed the phone and dialed the number. "Hello?" A male voice said.

"Uncle Max, it's me, KT," I said. "You have to help me. Come to my house."

"Katie, what's going on?"

"I came home and I found a suitcase on the floor full of clothes. A-And I can't find Mom or Daddy anywhere."

"Okay, okay, KT. I'll be there."

"Please, hurry."

"Just stay there, alright." He hung up.

Half an hour passed, uncle Max finally came. After the Russo Family Wizard Competition, Max was now a former wizard. Since his powers were take away, Grandma Theresa and Grandpa Jerry gave him the SubShop.

"KT," he said as he gave me a quick hug. "What happened?"

"I got home and a packed suitcase was inthe floor." I explained. "I don't know where they are."

"You don't think that you're overreacting, Katie."

"I am not!" I bursted out. "If Mom and Daddy really did left, why would they drop a suitcase and leave it? And why would they leave without me?"

"I don't think they left. I think someone took them."

"What do we do?"

"KT, I'm a former wizard. There's nothing I can do, but there's someone I know who can help."

He picked up his phone and dialed a number. "Justin?"