I watched as all three boys exchanged glances as if deciding who would be the one to tell me. As they came to a conclusion they looked at me. I took a deep breath knowing after they told me my life would never be the same.
Logan cleared his throat and started. "Lyla, your 'older brother' is a hunter. He hunts vampires and werewolves, but-"
I looked at him in shock. Not only do vampires exist but also werewolves? I thought those were old folk tales meant to scare the little ones so they stay out of danger. Whats next? Demons and Angels? Logan laughed a little and i realized he read my thoughts again. I glared at him. I want my privacy! Stay out of my head or i'm leaving and you wont here from me again!
"Okay well to answer your million thoughts, yes werewolves exist. We have been at war with them for quite some time now waiting for you to show up. But i'm sorry to disappoint you demons and angels do not exist. May I continue on now?" Alexander and Julian both chuckled.
I looked away while blushing. This isn't fair! Not only the fact that i can't think to myself privately but he had to voice out my thoughts infront of Alexander and Julian too? When i looked back at Logan he was waiting for an answer still. I sighed and said "what are you done with reading my mind? now you're waiting for me to give you an answer instead of searching for one?"
Logan sighed and nodded his head. "Only reason is because we need you and you said if i continued, you would leave and never come back"
"Why am i so important? Why do you need me and not anyone else?"
"That brings us to topic number two, the prophecy", this time it was Alexander who spoke. I looked at him and waited patiently. "It is stated that 17 years ago twins were born into this world to solve the great war between the vampires and werewolves . Each twin must fall in love and marry the prince of their colony to end the war"
I looked at all three of them, wide-eyed and mouth open. Are these guys crazy or something? Do they honestly believe that the twins from the prophecy are Kailey and me? Whats the proof? It could be any other twin siblings.
Logan looked at me then looked to the side. I growled, I've had just about enough of this. I feel exactly how I felt earlier before I fell asleep. "Just say it already! I already know you read my mind so you might as well say what you have to say before I leave"
He looked at me again in a shocked manner. "The proof is your eyes, Lyla" I looked at him and smiled. "Pleeease, I might of fallen for that earlier but you can't fool me for a third time."
Julian sighed and handed me a mirror. I looked at myself in the mirror and to my horror they were telling the truth. I looked up at all of them now with horror written on my face. "This can't be happening, you guys put contacts in my eyes as a joke right?" My legs gave out from under me as i fell to the floor. "Please tell me this is all a nightmare and I'll wake up and see Logan and everything is back to normal". Tears started to slide down my face.
Alexander walked over towards me and embraced me. More tears were sliding down my face now as i cried into his shoulder. "Lyla, we have been watching you for a long time. We wish this wasn't your fate, unfortunately fate can be cruel". He patted my head softly to soothe the pain in my heart until I drifted into a deep sleep.
***
"-la..Lyla.. Come on Lyla time to get up! We're gonna be late for school!" I woke up with a jolt. I looked around the room and realized i was back home in my own bed. I put my hand on my head " was it all a dream?"
"Was what just a dream?" Kailey said as she pulled the curtains open. I looked at my sister and hugged her.
"I thought I would never see you again" I said as i started crying. She laughed and hugged me back.
"Whatever that dream was about it wasn't real, it was only a dream. Now come on or we'll really be late"
I grabbed my uniform and ran into the bathroom. Took a shower and got ready quickly. As I ran downstairs I missed a step and fell the rest of the way. Just great, what a great way to start my day after that dream! I sighed and got up. When I got up I saw Lucian standing infront of me.
"Well isn't someone having a rough morning, were you out partying all night long?" I looked at him shocked.
"Didn't I come home with Kailey yesterday and then fall asleep as soon as I got home?" He raised his eyebrow at me.
"No you didn't. You were out late, made Kailey, Dakota and me worry about you all night long and then suddenly appear in bed this morning" Now I'm worried. I thought it was all just a dream, but my brother is proving otherwise.
"I'm sorry, I don't exactly know what happened yesterday but I wasn't partying how could I? I just got into town". Lucian sighed and started to walk away. "Wait! um.. later on tonight can we have a talk? There are a few things I need answers to".
He looked at me and smiled. "You better leave now or you'll be late for school". With that I grabbed my bag, put my shoes on and ran out the door with Kailey.
We made it to school just in time, said our goodbyes and went our seperate ways. As I walked into the classroom I noticed Jacob and walked over to him.
"Hey whats up? Sorry about yesterday, something came up". He looked up at me and half-heartedly smiled.
"Its okay, I knew you would be popular"
"Its nothing like that I-"
"Okay class time for todays lesson" the teacher started. I sighed and went to my seat. I guess i'll have to catch him after class.
"Good morning miss sunshine" Logan stated as i took my seat. My heart skipped a beat. What do I do if everything I remember is true?. Logan laughed and then smiled.
"It is true and there is nothing anyone can do about it". I looked at him in shock. So He can read my mind. But is it only my mind? or can he read everybody's mind too? He then sighed.
"Look Lyla I know this is alot to take in all at once but you have to trust me. Everything we told you yesterday was true and I can read anybody's mind".
"And if i don't trust you?"
"Then you'll either be taken by force or you die". Horror was written all over my face. Is he serious? He'll kill me? Logan then laughed again. "I wouldn't kill you but i know a few vampires who would and werewolves will do anything to win the war" I chose to ignore him for the rest of class. This is alot to think about especially with all the threats. Is he my friend or my enemy?
The bell rang signalling class is over. I got up and rushed for the door before Logan could try to stop me. I have to find Jacob before he goes to his next class so i can sort things out with him. I found him in the hallway with my sister and her friends and growled. I'm not in the mood to be dealing with them today but i have to sort things out with Jacob. I sighed and walked over towards the group.
"Hey Lyla, whats up?" Kailey greeted me with a smile. I smiled back.
"Nothing, I need to talk to Jacob real quick before class". The other guys had shocked expressions on their faces as if its unheard of. I glared at them. Is there a problem with me wanting to have a talk with my childhood friend?
"Whats up Lyla?" Jacob asked with a worried look.
"I'm sorry about yesterday and i want to explain what happened. To be honest i don't even know what happened yesterday. I fell asleep at lunch and then after that I was-"
"Lyla come on we're gonna be late for class". Shock and horror were visible on my face as i recognized the voice. It was Alexander's voice. I turned around to see him walking up towards the group i was with and smiled while resting his arm around me. Kailey's friend's looked like they were shooting daggers at Alexander. Oh yeah, these guys don't get along for some reason.
"I'll be there soon, i was just talking to my sister and my friend about something important"Alexander leaned closer to me and whispered into my ear.
"These guys are not your friends. They are the enemy and they will earn your trust only to betray you in the end" I glared at him. As if my sister would let that happen. He smiled at me and then at the group. "I'll see you in class Lyla" with that he walked away.
"Lyla was he that guy you met in the park?" Kailey asked me with curiosity in her eyes. I sighed.
"Yes that's him"
"Why do you seem defeated? You got to see him again right?" More than you know sis. The bell rang again and I looked at Jacob.
"I'm sorry i was hoping to talk before class but i guess its impossible, I'll see you later". Without looking at him or anybody else in that group i turned around and walked to class.
***
"Well Jacob what are you going to do?" Kai said looking expectantly at me.
"I don't know. She's my childhood friend, I can't betray her. Especially after all she's lost so far"
"Didn't you used to love her?" Evan asked. I sighed.
"Yes which makes it worst that she's not the one to be on our side"
"So why not try to fall in love with Kailey? They look exactly alike"
"It's different. Kailey was always quiet around me and Lyla would always force me to be brave. I am how i am today because of Lyla"
"Hey, do you think she knows about everything?" Blake asked particularly to nobody. We all looked at eachother in shock. "I mean that Alexander guy is definately keeping a close eye on her as to make sure she doesn't get close to us."
"Well we didn't really make a good first impression either, and it would explain why she wasn't able to meet up with you yesterday" Evan stated non-chalantly. I started to get angry. She was supposed to become mine, not theirs. When i was younger i swore that when i came back i would protect her. Only to find out how cruel fate is to all of us.
Kai looked at me and realized i was getting mad. "Okay thats enough for today we don't want anything bad to happen while at school, do we?"
I sighed and calmed down. "No, for now i'm going to try and spend as much time as possibly with her even if its just going to their house to hang out with them. I have to get Lyla to at least trust me, so that the prophecy doesn't come true. We can win this war on our own without involving Lyla or Kailey."
"Even if you don't fall inlove with Kailey, one of us could get her to fall inlove with us. After all there are four princes in our pack" Evan stated. I nodded in understanding and walked off towards my class.
***
I kept staring at the clock waiting for class to be over. I have alot of questions to ask Alexander and Logan. I have to sort this out otherwise I'll be lost and confused the whole time not knowing what will happen. The Bell rang, I rushed out the door and headed towards the fountain where i met Logan yesterday. Sure enough Logan and Alexander were there as if waiting for me.
Logan ran up to me and hugged me. "You don't hate us, thats great!" He smiled and I smiled back. How can i hate these guys? If they're trying to save my life then i have nothing to complain about but try and sort it out in my head. Logan hugged me tighter, it felt like my ribs would be crushed at any moment but then Alexander forcefully separated Logan and me. I took my chance to breath.
"Thats enough of that" Alexander said towards Logan.
"Oh come on Alex, you did it last night to comfort her".
"Yes but I wasn't crushing her to the point of death, learn to control your strength" I watched as the two of them argued and started to laugh. They both stared at me with shocked expressions.
"Sorry its just from the way it sounds, you guys are jealous of eachother" They both blushed and looked away.
"Of course they are jealous, you're the one who has to choose who you like most" someone said from behind me. I turned around and saw Julian. He smiled at me and i realized for the first time that he was also good looking. But i ignored that thought for now, its time for business.
"What do you mean I have to choose who I like the most?"
"As part of the prophecy you must fall in love and marry the prince of vampires"
"Yes I know that but I haven't met him yet have I?
"Yes you have. You see, all three of us are the prince's of the vampire clan" I was shocked beyond words. You mean i have to fall in love and marry one of these good looking guys? Logan laughed at my thought. I'm getting used to him reading my thoughts now and theres no stopping him so why bother getting mad.
"Yes Lyla you will choose one of us to turn you into a vampire, but we can only turn you into a vampire when you fall inlove with one of us"
"Why is that?"
Alexander spoke this time to answer my question. "Because we don't want to make you suffer and go through pain by taking it by force" I was shocked. They have been waiting this whole time for me so that they wouldn't hurt me?
"Yes and believe me when i say this but it wasn't easy. Alexander almost went after you when you were 7 years old and thats because he was thirsty. And then there were times when you would fall down and cut yourself by accident. You have a rare scent of blood that is very sweet, its hard to control ourselves when around you." I moved back a bit and they noticed my uneasiness. Julian took my face into his two hands and looked me straight in the eyes. I blushed a little.
"Lyla its okay right now, we have been visiting the blood bank to make sure we wont attack you"
"Are you sure nothing will happen?"
"We promise, now come on it's almost time for class"
The rest of the day went by pretty smoothly. I waited for Kailey at our lockers with Julian since i had him in my last class. Kailey walked up with Jacob.
"Hey sis ready to go home?" she smiled while putting her books away.
"Yep, oh and Jacob will be coming with us today, thats okay right? He used to come over all the time".
"Yeah it's fine, but i won't be hanging out with you guys that much i have a few things to ask Lucian about when we get home"
"Oh yeah he was pretty mad yesterday when you didn't show up until late at night" I sighed.
"Yeah i know, thats part of what we have to talk about" I looked at Julian and secretly glared at him so that only he would notice. He was surpised and whispered to me.
"Whats wrong?" I whispered back.
"It's because of you guys that my older brother thinks that i've been out all night partying" Julian smiled apologetically so i let it slide. "Anyways i guess we're heading over to my place so i'll see you later Julian"
"You will definately see me later Lyla" Julian said with a smile and then walked away leaving me in a cloud of confusion once again.