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Apologies for the wait in this one, but I wasn't sure how to do what I wanted. So it might not be the best chapter I've done.
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Together we read...
Derek POV
Chloe got in the car and I started driving down the long driveway, that I hate car rides isn't really true. I just don't like being cramped in tight spaces. However the fact that Chloe was there kept my mind busy, she was being uncharacteristicly quiet.
"What's wrong?" I asked her confused at the change in her demeanor.
"No-" she didn't even finish her lie before I sent her a glare whilst I waited for the lights to change, we were following the pack members because they knew the address. She shrugged before sighing but suddenly smiled at me when she remember something.
"I won the bet. So I was meant to drive!" She explained mock glaring at me earning the smile that she wanted but it didn't change my thought track.
"Chloe stop changing the subject." I stated watching her out of the corner of my eye before I made the car take the next left mirroring the car infronts actions.
"What? What if they freak out like Margaret or think we are lying like Russel?" She asked softly staring down at her hands. I was stuck. I didn't even think that Chloe would be worrying about this. I thought she would be more annoyed,hate me.
Chloe always surprises me. She didn't disappoint. I was prepared to let her rant and rage at me for being the reason she was turned, instead she managed to pull me out my pit. She really was an angel. Her beautiful face was scrunched in worry,downcast as she tried to hide her face from me. Carefully keeping an eye on the road I gently lifted her chin cupping her cheek rubbing my thumb against her soft cheek. I smiled when she leaned Into my hand.
"They will believe the Pack already know everything and they haven't freaked out." I explained. She nodded her agreement before releasing my hand so I could change gears.
"I love you. " I declared smiling at her sweet grin that brought back the light back into her eyes. She blushed under my stare and I couldn't help but chuckle when she shyly returned my words.
As we pulled into a car park of a building that looked suspiciously like a rentable hall, not a place you envision a group of supernaturals to meet.
I raised my eyebrows at Chloe before getting out the car, she barley stiffled a laugh then followed me out. She was still hesitant, cautious in a way that I thought she had out grew.
"Quickly, they haven't spotted us yet. We can make a run for it." I joked leaning into her whilst claiming her hand. The Pack gave me a wary glance as if I was serious I just ignored them.
Chloe giggled at me, eyes sparkling with humour, "oh yeah I'm sure we can just drive away and no one will ever notice." She snorted before playfully bumping my side.
"Exactly, if we are in agreement then on three." I smiled at her laugh it was the most beautiful sound in the world.
"Can't promise that Tori wouldn't hunt us down though." I added, whilst pulling her into my side, I stared into the sea of blue that looked into my soul.
She shook her head slightly before reigning in her giggling. "We can't have that. Imagine what she would do if she found us" she whispered in mock fear.
I ducked my head craning to reach the soft lips that held an adorable smile. It was an innocent kiss,short and sweet. Over before Tori could get her jibe in that would be bound to make Chloe blush. Plus I had to be aware of Clay and Elenas presence, deal with the situation properly and get my alone time with Chloe when we where actually alone.
However, her smile told me her thoughts were no longer sad and her happy optimistic personality was back. I didn't want to let her go yet, we were just staring into each others eyes.
"Come on love birds,there is time for all the mushy stuff later. When I'm not around hopefully!" Tori hollered causing me to laugh at the frustrated growl that escaped Chloe whilst she took a step back but didnt return my hand. A light pink blush spread across hercheeks, making her look more beautiful.
Clay seemed no more relaxed then me. He eyed us slowly evaluating something,after making up his mind he whispered a few words to Elena who smiled then started to lead the way into the brick building.
He waited for all of us to go infront of him, even declining Chloes polite offer to go ahead.
"No can do blondie, dont want anyone getting lost do we?" He replied a curt smile on his face that looked more like bared teeth.
"Sure macho man. I shouldn't leave Tori unmonitored for long not if we want this people to listen before trying to kill us." Chloe muttered before racing to catch up with Tori before she entered the room that everyone else had disappeared through.
I chuckled lightly, then scowled when I noticed she just left me alone with Clay,great. He didn't look too pleased by it either. He looked on edge, simple body language told me more then whatever he could of said. With Chloe he was more relaxed like with Elena or Jeremy but when it come to other male werewolves he was tense . Not so much with the few Pack members I have seen but with me he was contionously alert as if waiting for a fight.
Obviously he didn't see Chloe as a threat, he was unestimating her something I used to do. I couldn't help scowl until I could hear and see her, so many times I have actually had her taken from me. She was rubbing her temple slightly like she had a headache, I was next to her in a few steps still ignoring the people seated on chairs.
"What's wrong?" I asked blocking her from sight. She was fine just a second ago, nothing could of happened. I saw no signs of fever so she coulsnt be changing, my worry increased when it took her a minute to reply.
"Headache," she muttered before giving me a weak smile then side stepped me whilst I just scowled at her knowing there was more. I remained quiet though surveying the room for the problem whilst inhaling through my nose for the source as well.
I stopped when I spotted a familiar face amongst the seated, Zoey. The Vampire sat staring at us smiling a wide grin as she recognized us.
"Chloe! Derek!" She squealed causing me to wince hoping she had forgotten, Tori took one look at my expression then mouthed something to Chloe then they both started laughing at me. Everyone else had stopped their conversation at Zoeys outburst and wore identical confused expressions at the laughter from Chloe and Tori. Simon however seemed to gather what had happened, he was there too so he should. I growled slightly when he said " good to see you again Zoey" then keeled over in laughter at the end making the sentence high pitch before he lost his composure.
"Anyone else confused ?" A tall black haired girl asked, she dressed similar to Tori which made me guess her personality before she had spoken more then ten words.
"You guys know Zoey?" The man sitting beside her asked. He looked like a sterotypical surfer blonde hair tanned and a permenant easy going smile.
"Yeah we've met" I grumbled, which set Chloe into another fit of hysterics just after she had manged to get control.
"Not going to share the tale?" The girl asked smirking at me.
"No." Was my reply, I was starting to get fed up already.I was in a room with strangers a pair if werewolves a ditz vampire that I had no wish In seeing again. Add to that the fact Simon and Tori were pratically crying over the past incident. As well as the fact I was hungry was not adding to my good mood.
Chloe sobered up first giving me puppy dog eyes that I just couldn't scowl at no matter how hard I tried. I tried settling for a glare but she was pouting, pouting. She knew I thought it was adorable when she pouted, it was so hard to stay mad at her but this time I would eventually I settled for leaning against a wall as far from Zoey as possible.
Keeping my face neutral I waited calmly as tweedledee and tweedledum finally settled. Even Dad had a slight smile on his face, I suppose today coukdnt get any more embarrassing.
"Okay, I think introducions are in order. I'm Paige Winterbourne the witch delegate." The short lady said. she was about to continue to Introduce the other people when the black haired women spoke up first.
"I'm Savannah, that's Adam, You apparently know Zoey. Elena too and Jaime is not here yet." She finished whilst pointing to where the people were seated. By the time she had finished speaking Elena had got chairs for herself and Clay, Dad had retrieved three and was politely waiting for Simon and Tori to sit down.
Chloe looked at the chairs then at me, I shrugged she could sit down if she wanted. As I waited for her to make up her mind, hoping she would stand by me I watched dad try to introduce us before Tori cut in.
"I'm Christopher Bae, but please call me Kit." He began before Tori interupted.
"Okay let's keep it short and sweet. That's Simom, Derek is the doom and gloom at the back whilst the blonde ray of sunshine is Chloe." She leant back into her chair looking smug.
"Genius you forgot to introduce yourself." Simon stated.
"I didnt forget Sherlock I was simply saving the best for last. Tori." She said
"I think you've finally cracked, my name is Simon not Sherlock. Well done on getting the first letter correct." He mocked I frowned not liking the were this is going. Hopefully someone would interject before the verbal abuse turned physical.
"Guys." Chloe spoke speaking before Tori could. Thankfully they stopped speaking.
"How you been Zoey?" Chloe asked with a sly look at me before turning her attention back on the Vampire.
"Been ok really. Got this new gig, so I get out more get to see more of the world and all that." She replied with a large smile of her own before tilting her head "how's the head axhe this time?"
Most of the council seemed quite content in listening to this exchange even if they didn't understand the topic.
"Headache?" Savan
nah called from her seat curiosty obvious.
"Yeah, Chloe gets an undead vibe when near corpses." Tori commented which didnt really explain aything.
"Tori," Dad tried reigning her in to no avail. She simple shrugged her shoulders like she had done nothing wrong.
"Thanks Tori, that being said I get a head ache of sorts when I'm near..." Chloe seemed to fumble for a word.
"Dead objects or Vampires." I finished coursing people to stare at me. I ignored them my eyes on Chloe who seemed to be listening to something.
"So you can tell if someone is a Vampire?" Paige asked to which Chloe shrugged whilst adding that she hadn't enough Vampires to say so. I belive one was enough.
"Have we ever had a necromancer that could do that?" Savannah asked to no one impericular but the answer wasn't favourable especially as their necromancer was on the way to the meeting.
The arrival of Jaime and Jeremy was not five minutes after the question. After enquiring about said question Chloe with the help of Simon continued our story from where they had been.
"Simon knows more about that." Chloe answered quickly deflecting the duty to Simon whilst coming to stand by me. Jaime peered at Chloe curiously but she was looking a few feet beside her. Ghost? I mouthed when I caught her eye she nodded slightly the action caught the eye of Jeremy.
"Chloe" I mumbled pulling her infront of me when everyones attention was on Tori and Simon who where describing something with emotive had gestures. I asked what was wrong I could see her eyes twittling between me and someone standing behind me.
"Don't try lying. Who is it?" She obviously recognized the person otherwise she wouldn't be as nerved by any words.
"Brady"
When she said his name Simon stopped his story as did Tori who had to glench and unclench her fist to stay calm. I couldn't help the glower that crept over my face.
"No." I growled she glared at me.
"You dont know for sure." I arched my eye brow at that whilst Tori snorted. Simon had tried to continue but it was apparent that something was hsppening.
"Don't you remember last time?" Tori asked continuing without waiting for an answer. "It was utter shit. Brady xomes spots lies you go rushing to help and there is nothing wrong aside she lonely. "
Chloe tried to argue but Clay asked what was going on.
"Brady is a ghost who is present. He told Chloe that Rae needs her. " Jaime answered after a moment of silence.
"Yeah because Rachelle so deserves that." Tori muttered whilst we agreed with her but Chloe was too loyal.
"What if its true? You think its fine just becuase she did things she regrets in the pass that we sould condem her ?" Chloe' voice held a quiet tone which is normally more scary then when she is shouting. If she is shouting then she is venting her anger but when she was spoke in such a way it felt like a whip. We all came accustomed to her loud anger but her cold withdrawl worried me more then any amount of argments. It usually meant she was planning to do something reckless.
"Who is Rae or Rachelle whatever and what is happening?" Elena asked whilst Tori tried to find asuitable argument.
"Rae is a half demon that was at Lyle house with us. She made bad choices and remained with them whilst me and Tori found the boys. When I was handed over again she had gone. Aunt Lauren believed that Jacinda had broken in and rescued her daughter. The truth? Rae found out the truth about her mom and has spent the last year trying to find her." Chloe replied daring any of us to contradict her, Tori settled for glaring at the floor. Everyone digested th news, it was Clay to notice that Chloe hadn't answered all of the question.
"So what is happening?" Clay drawled, glancing between our group like we actually knew, well we knew what was supposedly happening like many times before. It was Simon that picked up the explaination whilst Chloe asked Tori for her phone.
"Brady is also someine from lyle house, he formed an attachment to Rae and goes to see her to keep an eye on her. If he believes that she is too lonely or sad then he pops up to Chlo, spouting crap about her being under attack."
Whilst Simon was explaining Tori silently handed Chlo her new phone that she had programmed so it couldn't be tracked. Walking slightly apart from the group typing numbers onto the screen.
I knewshe was calling Rae, which would not really help our situation. Even if it was the recent number she was hardly going to answer the phone if the ID said Tori, they werent really on the best terms.
"Pick up Rae." Chloe silently chanted into the device like she could force her to answer. I heard it ring off, great Chloe was agitated which wasnt good considering her new condition and ethe added fact that the werewolf genes might course her loose her control on her necromancer powers.
Her jaw was set meaninf she was not going to be persauded out of her decision. Still, I tried. We conversed without using eyes me pleading ro begin with. Working my best whipped puppy which always made her cave, she didn't even blink, shit. I nodded slowly, the door had been spell locked on the entry of Jeremy and Jamie.
Retrieving my phone frokm my pocket I texted Tori to unlock it. After reading her phone she signalled she would nod when it was done. Paige head snapped up just a few moments after Tori nodded, I only caught the exchange as I pratcially pushed Chloe through the door. I heard a thump as someone tried to follow smirking when I figured that Tori had probably re locked the door.
What i hadnt been planing on though was the two blonde figures infront of my car.