Chapter 6
Kai's point of view
I shot awake and dripping in sweat. I look at the clock and it reads four forty-five. It was just a nightmare, just a nightmare. Not real at all, but it felt so real! Those blood-red eyes were so creepy. They watched my every move and will haunt my dreams from now on. That gray wolf, he had Embry's eyes, I'm sure of it. But how can that be? I shake my head and get out of bed. I take a deep breath and look out my window. It's a full moon and it lights up the sky with the beautiful stars. I've always loved the moon and stars. There's just something about them that makes them so special. I look out to the forest and my eyes catch movement. I scan through the trees and gasp when I find the source. It's the gray wolf from my nightmare! The wolf's head snaps to me and my eyes widen in horror, the eyes really are Embry's! I blink several times but nothing changes. It's all true!
"No, no, no, this can't be real!" I say holding my head with my hands. I slowly sink to the floor as tears fall down my face. If the wolf's real are those red-eyed people real too? If so I'm in trouble! Well that settles it, I'm never going in the forest! Dad was right the forest is dangerous. This is a time when I wish my mother was a good lady and was here with me. She'd hold me close and tell me everything was alright. She would sing the lullaby to me and I'd fall into a peaceful sleep. But no she's not a good lady and isn't here. She's back in Colorado with her boyfriend. She hasn't sung the lullaby to us in years and I miss it. She had a lovely voice and I wish I could hear it. I slowly crawl to my desk and stand up. I grab the CD on top of the stack and play it. The beautiful music plays and I instantly feel better. I close my eyes and listen to the words playing. I slowly start to sing along and remember when my mother was a good lady.
~Flashback
Kai's five years old
"Look mommy look!" I say.
"I see my little angel," mom says.
"It's beautiful!" I say looking up to the snow falling down from the sky.
"Not as beautiful as you my darling," she says and I smile. I play in the yard while mom watches from inside.
"Hey water!" a voice says. I turn around and face Kevin, my neighbor.
"What do you want Kevin?" I ask with a frown. He's always mean to me.
"I have a present for you," he says and I smile.
"What is it?" I ask.
"Close your eyes," he says and I do.
"Where is it, what is it?" I ask jumping up and down.
"Hold on," he says and then something hard and cold hits my face. I fall into the snow and open my eyes. Tears start to fall and Kevin laughs at me. I frown and run inside.
"MOMMY!" I yell and she comes to the door.
"Sweetheart what's wrong?" she asks.
"Kevin hit me with a snowball, it was hard," I say crying. She frowns and kneels in front of me.
"Oh sweetheart, come here," she says and picks me up. She brings me into my room and we lay on the bed together.
"My face hurts," I say and she kisses my cheek.
"How about I sing to you?" she suggest and I nod my head. She starts singing and I smile cuddling into her warmth. She sings and I slowly fall into a peaceful sleep.
End of flashback~
As the song ends I wipe away the tears. I miss mom, even though she's a lying, no good wife, she's still my mom and I love her. I sigh and turn off the song. I look out the window and don't see the wolf anymore. I get in my bed and try to go to sleep.
I couldn't go back to sleep and just laid there thinking things over. It's seven thirty and I decide to get up. I take a quick shower and change into dark wash jeans, a light blue t-shirt, and white converse. I also put on a crystal necklace and black beanie on. I go downstairs and start to make waffles, bacon, and eggs. One by one everyone comes down yawning. At least everyone else got sleep, they needed it.
"Thanks Kai," everyone says grabbing something to eat.
"No problem, I think I'm gonna head to the beach," I say.
"Don't go in the forest and be safe," dad says.
"Will do," I say and grab my bag and leather black jacket.
I drive to First Beach and walk to the drift logs. I sigh and sit on one. I really just need to clear my mind. I can't be having crazy dreams when I need to take care of my broken-hearted family! Just forget about the nightmare and focus on Emma, Seth, dad, Leah, and aunt Sue. They are my main priority. I look out to the ocean and feel the light breeze hit my face. I close my eyes and picture everyone happily playing at the beach. I open my eyes and a tear falls. I quickly wipe it away, I have to stay strong! I stand up and turn around and gasp at the sight, Embry.
"What are you doing here?" I ask.
"I came to think," he says.
"Oh, me too," I say and he comes over to me.
"What about?" he asks.
"Nothing, just crazy dreams," I say.
"What kind of dreams?" he asks.
"It's nothing, they're stupid and mean nothing," I say.
"You can tell me, I won't tell a soul," he says and I can tell he's telling the truth.
"I know you're telling the truth but I really don't want to talk about it," I say.
"Okay then, what dream," he says and I smile.
"Thanks," I say and he smiles.
"How's your family?" he asks.
"They seem better today," I say.
"That's good," he says and I nod.
"One step at a time," I say.
"How are you?" he asks.
"Fine, why wouldn't I be?" I ask.
"Well Harry was your uncle, aren't you sad?" he asks.
"I was but you have to get over it, anyways I have other things to do then be sad," I say and he frowns.
"You mean take care other your family?" he asks and I look at him.
"What?" I ask shocked.
"You have to make sure everyone else is happy and alright, but what about you," he says.
"I put others before myself, what does it matter?" I ask.
"You should take care of yourself," he says.
"I am Embry," I snap.
"But are you happy?" he asks and I close my mouth. No I'm not but I have to take care of everyone so it doesn't matter. Why is he even asking these questions? It's non of his business!
"I got to go," I say and head to my car.
"Hey wait, Kai!" he says and gets in front of me.
"What?" I ask not looking at him.
"I didn't mean to push you, I just want to make sure you're alright," he says.
"I'm fine Embry, and you shouldn't worry about me, I'm strong, trust me," I say and start walking again.
"How about I make it up to you, the movies on Friday?" he asks and I look up to him. Is he serious?!
"You're asking me out?" I ask.
"Not a date, I mean if you don't want it to be," he says.
"The movies?" I ask and he nods.
"Sure, I'd love to," I say and he smiles.
"Great," he says.
"I'll have to ask my dad first," I say and he frowns.
"Well if you tell him you're going with me he'll say no for sure," he says. I would ask about why dad hates Embry so much but I don't want him asking me about my personal problems so I won't do the same to him.
"I won't say I'm going with you," I say.
"I don't want you to get in trouble or lie," he says.
"Embry it's okay, I won't get in trouble, I'm daddy's little girl," I say smiling innocently.
"Alright," he says.
"So Friday, what time?" I ask as we approach my car.
"I'll text you," he says.
"Okay, bye, I'll see you later," I say getting in.
"Bye Kai," he says and I leave. Well I certainly cleared my head!