I stretched out on the bed with files of paper scattered across the motel bed. I picked up his file for probably the fifteenth time in the past hour. You already know what it says. I know I know what they all say but now it seems like an invasion of privacy. He is your mate. I know but still I think if I need to know this he should tell me. Oh my goodness you already know everything on that file his birthday his race all the foster homes he's been in and out of. You also stalked all those other kids is that fair. Hey I did not stalk anybody I couldn't lead my pack into danger. Oh yeah it's not like y'all aren't genetically enhanced werewolves. I shook my head I really need to stop talking to myself it's getting creepy. I patted Luna's head her dark fur matched my brothers in their wolf form, but her eyes were a dark blue. There is a rumor that werewolves hate dogs and vice versa but it's not true. It is true that all animals are freaked out by us especially in human form because they see one thing and smell another. With dogs and wolves it gets complicated because in a way we are in the same family. Most of the time they will feel threatened. City dogs yap at us because they feel big and bad but really all you have to do is tell them that you are the alpha and they are they omega and by tell I mean by using body language that's how I communicate to all animals. It's an instinct with werewolves. But if you don't know how to present yourself then sometimes, especially wolfs, will flip out because they can't handle the unnatural. That's the way we seem to them if we can't show that we aren't threatening.
We found Luna and Cyrus when we were young kids they were abandon and when my dad said they were part wolf we begged him to let us keep them. We wanted to have something that was like us. As kids we heard that we were half human and half wolf, which dad told us that was bull crap (Our mama wouldn't let him use "foul language" in front of the "pups" and yes that's what they called us). Well they were half Alaskan malamute and half wolf. We were a perfect fit from the beginning.
The motel door opened and the stench of sweat and dirt hit me. "Wow y'all smell great." I said sarcastically as Bentley ran up and jumped on Luna she just turned her head so she could lick him. And then plopped her head down and closed her eyes. I just shook my head at them.
"You're still looking at the files you've already read all those files like 20 times plus the only person we are seeing is Derek." Lucas said grabbing a file with a picture of a girl with short dark hair and dark eyes Victoria Enright the witch who is biologically Mr. Bae's daughter funny huh.
"Yeah I know I just wanted to go over them again." I said lying straight through my teeth. I knew Lucas wouldn't but Bryce might. I looked over at him but he was too busy with Cyrus to notice. I looked back at Lucas "which reminds me we need to get ready to see Derek." Bryce looked over it was silent for a moment. This was it. We are actually going to see him.
"Well I'm gonna hope in the shower." Lucas said trying to figure out what to do with our time.
"Okay well then I'm gonna go for a run with Luna then." I said standing up. I wanted to clear my head maybe I can actually think of a plan. I changed into a pair of pull off shorts and a t-shirt. Luna and I ran out the door and unto the woods. When we got to a clearing I looked around to make sure I wouldn't be seen as I take my shirt off and put it to the side. My bra is too were it will be fine when I complete the change. I hunker down and will my body to change that's when the spasms hit. I see Luna with my peripheral vision she hates this the changing and how much it hurts me. Pain crawls down my spine and travels to my rib cage I hold in a groan of pain. I can feel my bones shifting my skin crawling. My long red curls shorting becoming fur. I took deep breaths calming myself. Luna scooted closer to me laying down in front of me. She placed her head on her paws watching me. I was almost done one more spam hit me my back cracked as I fell over on my side. My breathing was heavy and I ached all over but it felt good. Like working out I guess. The end result felt amazing. To have two forms. After a moment I stood on all fours and walked forward going through my routine. As soon as deemed myself ready i took off. Luna followed behind me as we ran through the woods. It felt so good to run my paws hit the dirt my vision was even more heighten my hearing my speed everything was more in wolf form. We came to a small creek. Luna and I leaped in rolling in the water we chased one another. After playing for a while we headed back to my clothes so I could change back. The run helped me clear my head and I had an idea of a plan. Probably wasn't the best but it could be worse.
I looked over the crowd then at my watch. Bentley was pulling on my curls. I could hear his breath start to slow. He yawned "Mama is he ever coming?"
"Yeah baby we're a little early." I said pulling him closer to me. He laid his head on my shoulder and closed his eyes. Lucas stunk with a mix of anxiousness and fear. A familiar scent hit me. Derek.
"He's here come on." I moved closer with all the other scents it was easier to hide our own. I sighed with relief when I saw the little strawberry blonde walking next to him. Good it will make this a little easier. I walked with Bentley on my hip as I came closer I shifted Bentley to the other side of me and walked faster with a purpose. I ran into the little blonde girl. "Oh my goodness I'm so sorry. I guess was in too much of a hurry to watch where I was going." I smiled at her she just shook it off but Derek was another story. He a stared right at me. But he wasn't gonna intimidate me as an alpha I couldn't waver under his stare. I stared right back standing my ground. Bentley started talking to the girl, Chloe.
"Your hair is really pretty." Bentley said distracting her while I got Derek's attention
"Derek we know who you are and we wanna talk and just talk" I said only loud enough for Derek to hear.
"You don't have to talk to us about anything if you don't want to you're not obligated to do anything but we can give you more information about your biological family. The Souza's." I looked in the directions of the bathrooms." Meet us there in five if you wanna hear more about your biological parents we know you're happy with your real family." I looked over at Bentley.
"Okay baby we got to go. I'm so sorry we bothered y'all." I then moved toward the bathrooms.
We all stood there together Bentley was hidden behind my legs peeking hoping to see "the guy we've been stalking" as he puts it.
"Who are you?" I turned to see Derek without his mate.
"Does it matter?" Lucas said. The two look the most alike. All three boys had dark hair and were the same height. Bryce had more of a boy face and had stubble chasing his jaw line. The other two had strong jaws with our fathers green eyes both me and Bryce got our mamas blue ones. I looked over at Lucas.
"You know it does." I said to him. Bryce spoke up "We are part of the Genesis Project. And from that you know what we are and how the information we have might be beneficial for you if you want it." I held out a piece of paper to him. He looks at me with question but then takes the paper. He looks at us again "I want a name." He says calmly. I picked up Bentley he smiled and said "Souza's." His eyes widen. As we walked past him Bentley whispers to me "Mama is the pretty lady his mate?" I smiled and nodded
"Yeah baby she is."
"Good."
(Derek P.O.V)
Derek flopped on his bed. He looked up at the ceiling tracing imaginary lines within the groves creating hidden pictures. He turned his head and caught a glimpse of the crumbled up piece of paper. He turned back around. I don't want to know. He thought but he knew his curiosity when sooner or later get the better of him. He said now he didn't care all he needed was his dad and Simon and that was it. Especially after meeting the Cain's, but these people claimed they were Souza's and he couldn't deny the obvious those boys strongly resembled him. When he caught a whiff of the females scent it smelled so familiar, like home. Derek shook it off. It doesn't matter I'll never see them again. Derek got up and grabbed the ball of paper about to shoot it in the trash until he heard a knock on his door. Simon peeked in. He shoved the paper in his pocket.
"Chloe's here." Derek looked at him questionably; they hadn't had plans had they? Usually she was the one to forget not him. Derek got up and met Chloe at the end of the stairs he gave her a quick peck on the cheek.
"Hey did we have plans?" Looking down at himself he just went on a run with Ash, he was in basketball shorts and t-shirt, with sweat stains. Not very date worthy.
"No I just thought I check on you seemed kind of out of it since we left the mall is everything okay?" Chloe said her big blue eyes looking up at him. He didn't even attempt lying to her but took her hand and led her outside to the hammock. They both laid down looking up at the sky. He took her hand in his own just looking at it running his finger over the back and front. They sat therein comfortable silence for a while. Derek finally spoke up "Some people wanted to talk to me. They wanted to give me some information." He looked at her through his hair "about my family." Chloe's face didn't change in the slightest. Derek pulled the paper from his pocket. 'Have you read it?" Derek shook his head. Chloe looked at him and pushed his hair out of his face.
"Maybe you should. Just so you know what it says." Derek nodded and took a deep breathe reading the letter:
Dear Derek,
We want to make sure you understand that the information we provide is one hundred percent correct. To prove it we have documents to show for everything we say. We want to also make it clear that we know who you real family is Mr. Christopher Bae and Simon Bae and we are not hear to get rid of them or replace them. We aren't even asking if you want to join our pack or even if you want us in your life. If you want to meet it will be on you terms unless it considers the Cabals then I will have to say no under any circumstance my pack comes first and I will not risk their lives. But if you want any information from us you will have 48 hours from our meeting to use the email below to list your terms meaning: location, how many people, what any information you want us to provide etc. Please Derek just give us a chance.
Melody Souza
Derek looked at the email address at the bottom and looked back at Chloe. She kissed his cheek.
"It's your call babe."
