A/N- Hello everyone! So I wrote out all of the chapters just as guidance for me. Right now this story is looking to be somewhere between 43-45 chapters long. I hope you guys all stick with it, it's going to be an interesting!
PinkSlytherin- Yup… he's always watching out for her!
jessicam242- She's getting deeper into that rebellious teen stage!
Moonbunnyy- I'm glad you like it! Thanks for the review!
TamoumatheStarWarrior- You can have your ideas… But you'll just have to wait to see what really happens. I'm glad you've started working on your own again!
sarahr85- Darien will find out soon… very soon indeed. Mates can choose whoever they want. This can sometimes be human, but usually this isn't seen as acceptable. When it comes to the alpha male picking a mate… he can pick whoever he wants, but they will have to fight for their position. Everything will be cleared up as the story goes on. Thanks for the question! If you have any more, let me know!
Silver Moon Goddess1- Indeed they are…
shantie1984- I'm glad you like it! Thanks for the review!
BloomAmber- Um… there was never a burglary and Seiya has never been to Serena's house. He gets close, but never comes up the driveway. Do you need me to clear something up? Also, don't worry; it won't be a Serena/Seiya story so you just have a few more chapters of them together.
lil-lostii- Thanks for the review! I'm glad you like it!
Serena had remained home the next day after school since Abby continued to think she was sick. She had been watching TV when Alan and Ben walked in with her books. They were grinning like idiots when they threw the books down next to her. "Your little human boyfriend wanted to come over. He tried to take your books from us!" Alan laughed.
"Ya, he thought he was stronger than us!" Ben laughed.
"What did you two do?" Serena growled.
"Nothing, don't worry. We just took the books and walked off laughing." Alan said.
"I swear, if he's hurt tomorrow when I get to school…" Serena growled.
"What are you going to do, Serena?" Alan joked. "Ask Mommy and Daddy to come and punish us? O ya, Mommy and Daddy aren't here anymore."
"You bastards!" Serena launched herself off of the sofa and slammed into Alan. She clawed and punched at his face and chest. Ben was stunned next to them, not moving. Alan was screaming for her to get off of him, but Serena wasn't listening.
Serena had started turning into a wolf and was snapping at Alan's face. A black wolf pushed Serena off of Alan and pinned her down. "Let me go, Darien!" Serena growled.
"Serena, you have to calm down!" Darien ordered her. He gave her a low warning growl as well. Serena continued to fight him though. She tried to snap at his neck and claw at his chest. "Change back Serena. Change back!"
"No! I'm going to kill him! I'll fucking kill him!" Serena screamed. Darien growled and continued to fight Serena back.
"Ben take Alan out of here and make sure he's seen to!" Darien ordered. Ben nodded and helped Alan up and out of the house.
"What is going on here?" Ivan roared when he arrived at the scene. Abby gasped behind him.
"Leave and I'll explain later." Darien ordered.
"Darien…" Ivan started.
"Leave!" He roared. Ivan and Abby left silently after a few seconds.
"Let me go." Serena growled.
"Will you go after Alan?" Darien asked.
"No." Serena snapped. Darien backed off of her and changed into his human form. He left the room for a minute and returned fully clothes and with a robe for Serena. Serena walked behind the couch and changed there, grabbing the robe from Darien. Everyone in the pack had seen each other naked since they changed for runs together, but Serena still liked to keep her modesty when she could.
"What happened?" Darien asked.
"Alan talked about my parents. He wanted to remind me they were dead apparently." Serena snapped. She pulled her long hair back into a ponytail and sat on the couch. She crossed her arms and glared at Darien.
"You know he's trying to rile you up, and you let him. He likes to get a reaction." Darien said. "He lives on it really."
"I know." Serena said. She sighed and relaxed into the couch, but wouldn't stop glaring at Darien.
"Then why do you let him?" Darien asked.
"You wouldn't understand." Serena growled.
"I wouldn't? Serena if you don't remember, I have to listen to his little jokes and statements everyday. He still wants to be alpha and won't stop reminding me." Darien replied. "He's used every trick. He is constantly reminding me that I was never originally part of this pack, that I'm an orphan, an outsider. But I keep myself calm and don't encourage it."
"How did your parents die?" Serena asked. Darien sighed and closed his eyes. He sat next to Serena and she watched him curiously.
"To normal humans. They weren't even hunters. My parents were so in love. They were constantly touching and holding each other. One night they went for a run. They left me in a cave since we were still looking for a pack or at least a place to settle. So they left and I fell asleep. The next morning they weren't there. There was no food left out and no sign of them. I looked around for them, but couldn't find them.
"Eventually I came upon a camp of normal hunters. They already had a few other animals and I could tell they were just hunting for the sport. So when I came upon their scent around the camp I knew what had happened. Still, I kept looking. I found their skins and that was it. I left before the hunters woke up. I kept running and running until I literally ran into your father.
We recognized each other for what we were. I tried to fight him, but he instantly had me on my stomach. I followed your father home. Your mother had just had you and had decided to stay with you that night. Even though you were just a baby, your mother insisted I stay with the pack, that she would help take care of both of us. It took a while for your father to agree, but eventually he did, especially after a few others started to agree with your mother.
So, he trained me to be a good werewolf, I guess you could say. Eventually he apparently saw alpha potential in me and trained me more. I knew I was forever indebted to your parents and followed your father without question. When they died I decided I'd help watch you and make sure you were ok."
"That's why you're here so often?" Serena asked.
"Part of it. I also started learning from Ivan when he took over." Darien said. "Serena, I want you to understand that when your parents died it was like I had lost mine as well."
"I… I didn't know. I knew your parents were dead so you spent your time with us, but still… Darien… I'm so sorry." Serena said.
"It happened a long time ago. Now I have more to worry about."
"Your right, you have an entire pack to worry about now." Serena said. Darien nodded, but remained quiet. "Finding a female to make your alpha will help with that." Serena said. She got up and walked out of the room, heading to her own to find some more clothes.
"We're going to need to go shopping soon since you keep ripping your clothes." Abby laughed.
"I'm sorry Abby." Serena said.
"It is fine. You've had a tough time lately. It's understandable if things happen. Now, do you want to talk about anything?"
"Not really. Darien and I talked enough." Serena said.
"If you are sure." Abby said.
"I am." Serena said. She grabbed the clothes she needed and headed to the shower. Everyone went back to what they usually did every night. Serena started studying, but also started to text Seiya. Abby tidied up the house while Ivan and Darien went over pack business. Darien would also eventually leave to check on the rest of the pack around he county.
Serena's phone rang and she instantly grabbed it. She smiled as she read Seiya's name on the screen. "Hey."
"How are you feeling? Alan and Ben said you weren't feeling too well."
"I'm doing better, thanks. I should be at school tomorrow."
"I hope this wasn't because of the party we went to?"
"No, I just wasn't feeling well. I'll talk to you tomorrow, alright?"
"So you are going to school?"
"Yes, I am going to school." Serena said.
"Alright, I'll see you then." Seiya said. He hung up and Serena hung up her phone only a few seconds later.
"Who was that?" Abby asked.
"That human. He's trying to ask me to get back with me. I told him no." Serena said.
"It sounded like a nicer no that you make it out to me."
"I told him I would still talk to him at school if the occasion called for it." Serena replied.
"If that's it then…" Abby said. "I will see you in the morning. I think I am going to retire early for the night."
"Alright, goodnight Abby." Serena said. She hugged Abby and then continued on the homework and everything else she missed. She had tried to act healthy when she was at home on Sunday, but Abby had refused to let her leave, forcing her into one more day of bed rest. Serena didn't like fighting Abby so she agreed and took the day off. She texted Seiya that morning to let him know she was fine, just not feeling that greatest.
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The next morning Serena woke up to a silent house. She was used to people walking around downstairs after a morning run, but instead, she heard silence. She looked at her clock to see she was actually waking up earlier than usual. Serena went through her morning routine and got dressed quickly. When she got downstairs she was surprised to just find Abby sitting at the table.
"Serena, you are not going to school today."
"What? Why not?"
"It's too dangerous."
"What do you mean it's too dangerous? What's going on Abby?"
"A woman was found dead early this morning. She was killed by a wolf. We don't know who did it. We don't know if it was a rogue wolf or one of us."
"So we all have to stay here? Abby, you have to let me go to school!"
"No, it seems as though you got sick at the perfect time. Now I don't care what you do, but you need to stay here. Ivan and Darien should be back soon."
"Abby, who was the woman who was killed? Do the humans know yet?"
"The police think it was a wild animal, but I'm sure the hunters will eventually get wind of it if we don't find the killer soon. Hopefully it is some random wolf that has traveled too close."
"What if it is one of us?"
"Then it will be dealt with accordingly. Now, go find something to do. I'll call the school and pick up your books, as well as Alan's and Ben's later today."
