Vera's P.O.V
I walked to my first period, Annie in tow; and honest to god felt bad. I had found out while having several talks with Jacob that Seth had imprinted on Annie… And she knew nothing of the wolves. I sat in my normal seat in the front of the class and Annie sat beside me.
"Vera" she started slowly, looking everywhere but my eyes, I had really gotten to know Annie better since the pack found out my secret; I had been able to actually act like I cared and be a friend back to her. Ergo she comes to me with all her Seth issues, and I go to him… I'm the in-between person now. This had been going on for a solid week…
"Yes" I said as she started to wring her hands together.
"Well, Seth asked me to a bonfire tonight… he said that all the guys would be there, and their girlfriends; I'm really nervous, this is like a big thing and I would hate to screw it up with Seth." I chuckled and a few girls walking into the room stared at me in shock, what just because I was an emotionless zombie doesn't mean I don't enjoy some inside irony.
"Seth likes you too much for you to screw up in his eyes." I said holding back a full out laugh
"Well, it's like a private bonfire, but…" I knew where this was going, she wanted me to come.
"I'll be there, I was invited" I whispered patting her shoulder and she let out a shaky sigh of relief. I was invited, this was the bonfire where the newest imprints hear the legends and their wolf tells them there true… but since we found out about each other, Billy says I should just come to hear the stories properly.
"Thank god Vera" she murmured as the teacher walked in to start the lesson.
I sat in my room contemplating what to wear to this bonfire; it's supposed to be an important bonfire; but it might be cold… Maybe I should wear Jeans and a hoodie, or a dress with tights. I grabbed a dark blue dress with black tights out my closet. No, I would wear the jeans.
I threw on some dark wash jeans, and a black long sleeve V-neck t-shirt. I also grabbed my black converse, and dark purple zip up hoodie. I looked at myself in the mirror; I looked at my long, curly black hair, pale face, and grey eyes. I looked so out of place, I looked like a freak. I sighed and walked out of my room to see my grandmother waiting to see me.
"Hey grandma, I'm going to the bonfire." I murmured brushing past her, she grabbed my arm.
"Your uncle called me; he is coming here in a week." I paused, Ezra, coming here? Why, he hates this place, that's probably why my 'father' found a woman here.
"Alright, just him or is…" I trailed off; my grandmother knew exactly who I was talking about.
"They're both coming" shit, both meaning Zachariah and Genevieve, my loving witch and warlock cousins.
"You have got to be shitting me." I moaned and my grandmother gave me a stern look, probably for my language. I suppressed the urge to cry and stomp like a little girl and breathed out calmly
"Why are they coming?" she gave me a look that said 'you already know' and I groaned putting my face in my hands
"I don't want them to meet him, Ginny will probably try to steal him with sexual hints, and Zach will just try to beat him up… and my god Ezra, if he find out he's denying me" I cried out wildly, I ran to the kitchen and grabbed the phone, Ezra would have a fit if he found out the complex situation between Jacob and I.
"I tried to tell him, but he just rolled his eyes and said it will all work out" Grandma grabbed the phone and put it back on the ringer. "Besides, you have the twins to worry about, your gonna have to keep them away from people, especially Ginny"
I sighed, knowing it was true, and left the house, almost in tears. It's not that I don't love my cousins… Well I love Zach, its Ginny I worry about. I got into the car and grumbled about the last time we got together. Ginny found out about the Salem Witch trials reenactment held at the Massachusetts county hall, and she put a truth serum in the wine, so that during the trial the people would blurt out their darkest secrets; and they think witches are freaky, I WILL NEVER UNHEAR THOSE THINGS!
I shuddered at the memory of kinky sex secrets and freaky gay lovers as I pulled up to the beach. I could already see the guys setting up the bonfire. I parked the car and walked toward them.
"Vera!" called Annie as I walked closer; she was sitting by Seth around the newly built fire. I smiled at her and walked over and she gave me a giant hug. I stiffened; as did every person that was watching; which was the whole pack, and a few girls I recognized from around the reservation. I let out a shaky breath and hugged her back
"Hey Ann, you shouldn't be so excited to see me; I told you I was coming." I whispered, but I knew the boys could hear me; they all seemed to relax when I hugged her back. Annie blushed and pulled away
"Well you are my best friend" she said quietly, and I smiled
"Yeah Annie, and you're my best friend too." She smiled like I had told her she had won the lottery, and Seth sent me a grateful look and grabbed Annie to 'talk', and the others just stood there with their mouths hanging open. I sighed loudly when I knew Annie couldn't hear
"Well, now that you know, I don't have to act so emotionless, I only do that so that the people that don't know won't ask questions when weird things happen when I'm happy or sad." I said, laughter leaking into my voice. They really didn't know me at all.
The whole pack of guys stared at me with widen eyes and I shook my head, that's when I saw her. She was working near the newly set up food area, she had long black hair, the traditional russet skin tone, and a petite figure. I looked at her face, and noticed she had three long scars along her face, but that wasn't what made me stare.
"Oh my god." I whispered and I heard a growl, a really deep one that rang with authority; so I was assuming it was Sam, which meant that this woman was his imprint Emily. Sam burst through my line of vision, and glared at me; probably for staring.
"I, I'm s-sorry, she so… She's a, I can't believe it, holy mother of god, your Emily…" I trailed off, shaking my head again, not able to put together a complete sentence. Emily poked her head around Sam and smiled at me.
"You must be Vera, I've heard so much about you" She put out her hand for me to shake, and a large smile spread across my face. Sam and everyone else looked shocked as I grabbed her hand right up. Sam let off a warning growl and I looked back at him
"Sorry, It's just a truly a great gift to meet you Ms. Emily" I said breathless, I knew I was still staring at her, and Sam looked annoyed.
"Please stop staring at her" growled out Sam and my gaze snapped over to him, oh crap, I probably look like I'm crazy, nothing new, but still. Emily made me feel so happy.
"I'm so sorry Sam, Emily, but she is a pure soul." I stated proudly, and the rest of the guys gave us a strange look, and I smiled wider.
"A pure soul is a person that only cares for others, their heart is full of love, and they have a very distinct glow about them… Their very rare and the good witches love them. Pure souls make us feel… almost innocent again, Ms. Emily, you make me feel like I'm not…" I trailed off as Emily widely and drew me into a hug.
"Well, I suppose I'm knew to all this witch stuff, but welcome to the family." she said and I choked back a happy sob, but Sam still looked suspicious.
"Vera..." He warned, did he think that I wanted her soul?
"Don't worry; I don't crave her soul, if anything I want to protect her purity." I gasped out, and Emily blushed,
"Am I really that special?" she asked and Sam nodded as did I.
"Thank you, and I'm sorry if I stare or hover it's just that you make me feel really, really happy." I said and she smiled
"Well, if you're going to hover could you at least help me set up the food?" I nodded and then remembered that I had to tell Sam about Ezra.
"Yeah, I'll help, but I have to talk with Sam first." Emily nodded and walked back to the food and Sam turned to look at me
"Is she really that special to you?" I smiled softly, he would never understand
"Yeah, don't worry, she's fine with me; anyway, my uncle and cousins are coming in a week and you need to be prepared, Zach and Ginny are a handful, but I'll be watching them." Sam nodded
"They're like you right?"
"Unfortunately." I stated and he laughed and patted my back
"Just make sure they know the rules" I nodded as he walked off to finish setting up the bonfire, and I walked back over to Emily, and Kim who had joined us.
We laughed, talked, and messed around. I was finally able to be myself around them, I felt so good, so innocent just by this one pure soul, and these new 'friends' I had made, I couldn't wait for Annie to join our group.
I felt as if though nothing could destroy my mood, that's when I saw the rabbit pull up and Jacob get out… As did Bella, instantly I felt the familiar burn of rage and jealousy, and looked to see the angry faces of the pack, also glaring at her.
I groaned; there went my good mood.
OMG, I am so sorry it took me so long to update, I've had some crazy things going on... almost got hit by a car... anyway, thanks for the reviews and whatnot, and thanks so much for taking the time to read my story... Again please keep the reviews coming
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