Were not the only thing in the dark
Chapter 4
-- Vlad's POV --
The Pack was nothing like I had expected. Henry's Uncle, who wasn't here at the moment, and Rita, who was Henry's cousin, funny how that family is more supernatural than I thought. Maybe that's why Henry and I became friends?
Rita was beautiful her hair so golden it almost looked white, her eyes a lighter blue than Henry's. She was short to the guys around only being as tall as their chins. She was thin but just by looking at her it was visible she wasn't to be messed with. Duncan and Scott are brothers. Scott was older by two years. His hair being a light brown to Duncan's darker brown locks. Both boys eyes were silver blue and neither were a shade lighter nor darker. Duncan seemed more shy and sat closer with his brother a small book in hand. I couldn't read the language written on the cover. But Scott didn't seem shy until we were all interrupted. Yes, I mean interrupted.
Margaret who was apparently Rita's friend from my understanding, but even Rita eye rolled when she entered. She had long deep red curly hair and dare I say beautiful green eyes. She was actually cute if it weren't for her personality. Instantly she clung to Henry's arm who looked like he tried to swerve away but couldn't avoid her. She was the only one who got to actually speak after Henry went around pointing everyone out. Ending with her name since she wasn't in the room, but she must have heard him say it and came instantly.
"Who's this?" She said trying to lean into Henry's side who quickly turned away towards the fridge. Her voice held a bit of venom in the finishing words. She casually leaned against the center island of the kitchen of Henry's new beautiful house! Well the Pack house so they all live here.
"This is Vlad," Henry said his voice sounding sexy as he said my name. I glanced around and realized it was only me that had this thought and felt slightly embarrassed. Margaret pulled me from the thought as she spoke, " oh your best friend?" She sounded fake as she seemed excited reaching out to take my hands and shake them and proceeded to introduce herself as if Henry hadn't. "It's so nice to meet you! I'm Margaret but if you want everyone just calls me Marg."
Her personality was so friendly it made me a little sick. Like she was trying to be threateningly friendly. It kind of worked her tight grip on my hand send a slight fear that she might be able to crush my hand despite her short little figure. "If you need any help or just want a friend to talk to" the words sounding sweet but hinted with don't bother me," I'm always around and happy to talk! I mean I am your best friends-"
"You don't know that Margaret don't even start." Scott had cut her off his voice heavy with annoyance as he groaned. She stared at him like he was the rudest being on the planet.
"You don't know that. I can feel it. I know it's there and whenever his birthday happens you will all see." She said standing straight and crossing her arms the image of smoke fuming from her nose made me grin as I quickly hid it. I caught Henry's eyes on me from across the room as he chuckled into a jug of juice.
"Which is when Margaret? You would think you would know." Scott tested. I was confused I got lost in Henry's deep blue eyes, "what are we talking about?" I interrupted everyone.
The juice that Henry was currently went everywhere as he chocked on it and spot half out his nose and back out his mouth. Leaving him in a fit of breathing and coughing panics. "Henry's birthday?" Margaret said leaning across the counter top a smile so fake if I didn't already know better I'd have fallen for it. The look of 'Oh' went across my face as I looked around the room.
Both Scott and even Duncan had looked up were staring wanting to know. But Rita's look of concern towards Henry and back at me made me look at Henry finally. His face beet red from choking finally able to look at me pleading me not to say a word. Margaret sounded disappointed but a hidden joy was there when she said, "you don't know when your best friend's birthday is?" That kind of annoyed me as I looked at her annoyed, "of course I do!"
She looked me and I saw in her eyes genuine excitement. "April 24th" I said crossing my arms. Her mood dropped as she looked annoyed. Scott and Duncan both got a chuckle and even Rita kind of laughed. Henry looked releaved as he cleaned up his juice mess. The current date is November 14th.
Margaret's attempts and advances were still on going as the time went by but it was easier to ignore as I grew to watching the pack. Scott and Duncan would tease Rita and even Margaret who would stop clinging and actually have fun instead of territorial for some reason. Still not sure why Henry's birthday was a secret but I'll ask later. Scott always followed his insults to Rita with a compliment that would leave her giggling. Duncan would treat her like a little sister like they were family. Even Margaret would get defensive for Rita telling the guys to lay off and leave her be.
They were very fun and carefree and I felt accepted by them when Scott would make a joke about eating more or even getting a slight trim. But Margaret would comment about how nothing could fix this mess of me. I would laugh but again that hint of venom made me uncomfortable.
I was finally able to catch Henry's eyes as he moved towards the kitchen door and gave a head nudge to follow. So I slid off my bar stool and followed. To my happiness no one noticed us leaving not even Margaret and we were able to make it up to what I assume was Henry's room.
The home from the outside was huge it looked like an apartment complex. And upon entering I found out that it really was like that but more communal. Walking into the front door was a large hallway that lead to a set of stairs going up if you passed the stairs you walked into an enormous kitchen with an island that could sit nine people. Stove tops with eight burners and two ovens that looked built into the wall one on top of the other. Henry's "apartment" was like a giant living quarter. A large bed sat on the far side of the room with a door next to it open revealing a large bathroom. An area near the door sat a loveseat and chair with a small table facing a large flat screen T.V. Henry's Ps4 and Xbox both hooked up with controllers on a charging dock. "So if you live downstairs. On the first floor I assume? Where does everyone else stay?" I questioned curious about the rest of the house layout.
Henry shut the door behind me walking inside putting a set of keys in a bowl after locking his door. "Well the second floor is the living area like our home theater area for family joining and such. It's also where Margaret's "apartment" as you wanna call it. The third floor is for Scott and Duncan the have their own separate rooms but has a door that joins the two. That's it for that floor. The fourth floor is the gym as well as a room that is not claimed. So it's just empty. And then the fifth floor. That's Rita's cause it has roof access and she loves her garden and outside time." Henry sat back on the couch and turned the television on for back ground noise. "Were waiting for uncle and then going to brain storm on why that wolf is here or more importantly attacking you for some reason."
I knodded understanding before I asked. "Hey why don't we want to say your birthday?" Henry sighed heavy and then lowered his voice to a barely there whisper leaning closer. "Margaret is obsessed I'm sure you can tell. Us werewolves we have mates like a love for life. She just insists that we are destined that she can feel it."
"Oh. Can you feel it?" I asked a part of me concerned that he did.
"Oh absolutely not." He said leaning back in his spot. "I am excited as to who it will be though. Like if she's tall or short. Or what color her hair will be?" Henry paused before giving a chuckle, "if it's even a she." I looked at him.
"That doesn't bother you?" I asked.
"Of course not as long as they accept me I'll accept them honestly. Finding out that you are destined for someone is kind of a deal. I mean were destined." I know Henry wasn't referring to me but to who ever his mate was but hearing him say those last words felt like it was. Maybe Henry does have a clue like Margaret says she can feel him what if he has a clue but isn't sharing it with anyone.
"Can you feel it? Like at all I mean like have you tried to focus and find them?" I asked curious how it works.
"I don't feel anything different for anyone honestly. Nothing has changed but it's said that the moment we turn 18 like the exact time I turn 18 I will be pulled towards that person. I will smell their scent and want to fuck them." He ended wiggling his eyebrows making me laugh as he leaned back into the couch, "I don't know how it will be its exciting yet freaky I mean," he reached into his pocket pulling his phone out opening the calendar app and showing that his birthday was only about three weeks away.
The day ended up being fun after Henry and I took a break from everyone and rejoined the group when Henry randomly jumped up from the couch and lead me from the room. We went up a set of stairs to the second floor which opened up to a large livingroom area at least 2 sectional couches and a loveseat. A TV screen the size of the wall sat opposite of the couches and a little sink and popcorn maker sat near the back. Rita sat on the loveseat her feet curled up under her as she watched something on TV. I think i remember seeing it before 'Grey's Anatomy' or something.
Scott was watching the TV show but had acknowledged when we came in. Duncan looked up from his book which was a different one from before but also in another language, the first thing he's said since I've been here, "she left don't worry." This made Henry laugh and Rita roll her eyes.
We watched the show until Henry's Uncle came over. It was time to discuss what's going on. Everyone stood on the first floor in the kitchen. All except Margaret that is but no one seemed bothered by this.
"Altight guys" Uncle said leaning his hands on the table. I've never seen this man but I instantly knew he was the pack leader as he looked around. "We've never had a rouge in the area like this before. He is powerful do not underestimate him. I do not know why he is interested in youVlad boy." Uncle looked at me his light blue eyes staring me down in thought. His black hair was nothing compared to Rita's beautiful light blonde or Henry's sandy blonde. But all three shared the same facial features making them look like angel warriors.
Rita sat to her father's left, Henry's uncle; her arms resting in front of her as she watched her father speak. Henry on his right standing with his arms crossed watching patiently for what to do. His arms looked strong even though he was relaxed and calm. Henry sure has changed.
Duncan sat in the chair on my right since Henry was standing to my left and Scott next to him; next to Rita. "Is it because he's a vampire? Or because of who he is?" Rita asked.
Uncle look genuine, " honestly vlad I know who you are but I don't know much about you." Uncle gave a grin, "don't get me wrong my boy I know the things you have to do to survive and as long as I don't catch it affecting anyone noticeably I'm not worried. You do not have to explain yourself unless asked."
I smile reassured when everyone looked out the large glass sliding doors to a red wolf standing about as tall as I stood. It's green eyes instantly told me it was Margaret. I glanced around and everyone was silent as they watched her. I sat confused Uncle standing up his voice serious making me jump,"okay let's get a more on."
I looked around confused before noticing Henry wasn't moving until I stood up and was following. "What are we doing," I asked.
"So Vlad you have my permission to use the drudge connection we have and read my thoughts. You won't understand me in wolf form anyways." Henry smile as he walked out onto the porch where everyone else stood in their wolf form. I looked around at everyone and turned around to Henry, who I noticed was naked somehow but changed before I could see anything in his lower regions.
The guys all stood about a half a foot taller than the girls and uncle being the tallest then Henry, Scott, and Duncan. I looked to Henry after looking at everyone noticing uncle make a grumble noise and Henry lowered down to a crouch. Looking at him I forgot to read his mind, 'you have to get on Vlad so we can go.' I got onto Henry's back and with a quick leap we were all moving.
Uncle ran in the front with Henry on his right again Rita on his left Duncan and Scott both ran on either side of Henry while Margaret ran on Rita's left. We were moving very fast, leaps being 3 times what I could run. I leaned closer towards Henry laying my chest down seeing if it would help reduce wind resistance.
"What are we doing," I asked him.
'Margaret saw the black wolf it was spotted near the woods passed your house.' Henry thought. "Why are we chasing it down? If it wants to hurt me wouldn't keeping it away from me be better?"
'I mean if you're scared I have permission to take you somewhere safe.' I know he was joking but the sexy way he said it gave chills. "I'm not scared I was just questioning jeez!" I tried to calm my nerves. The movement was beginning to take affect on my lower regions in a sort of pleasurable way. I could hear him mentally laughing at not being scared, 'as long as your not scared Vlad'.
We never came across the black wolf. I began to even wonder if Margaret actually saw it. She's probably seeing shadows. She would always try to wonder towards Henry during searches and a few times would try to false a run to get Henry to leave me. He never did he remained by my side like a loyal wolf, that thought had me chuckeling.
I also didn't even notice I had a boner the whole ride. Sitting as still as possible to not make it noticeable and if he did notice he didn't comment, even mentally.
Henry and the rest of the pack dropped me off at home where Nelly had left me a note and reminded me to eat before going to bed. And I did just that passing out after a nice cold shower which still didn't ease my hard on. Laying in bed to tired to deal with it but images of Henry's beautiful golden coat and blue eyes and his very strong new frame filled my dreams and maybe a little bit of me dreaming of being his mate.