Chapter 7: Apologies
I got back and slammed the front door behind me seething. Opal came down the stairs as I continued to swear quietly, I chucked my keys on the table and stormed into the kitchen to get a drink. Opal followed me.
'What's up?' she asked me hopping on to the counter top.
'Everything.' I was grasping the glass so tightly that it shattered in my hands. I didn't bother doing anything as it would heal in a couple of seconds anyway. I wasn't in the mood to clear the glass up so I was going to do the only thing I wanted to do at this very moment. Run. 'That's it I'm going for a run before I break anything else.' I muttered running upstairs to quickly change into my running clothes. It was frustrating not being able to let my wolf out but at the moment it wasn't safe for me.
I was outside in less than two minutes and was now running to the thick trees that almost completely encircled the entire house. The smell of grass, oak and the sound of the trees branches being gently rustled by the wind made me feel comfortable and I found myself calming down. I listened to my heart beating as I paced my way along the dirt path trying not to think too much about werewolves from all over the world trying to find me because of my family lineage. After another couple of miles I came to a halt and plunked myself on the floor lying down relaxing to the calls of the birds. I could move again but I had no idea where to go as everywhere basically was wolf territory wherever I went so I suppose I had to stop running away at some point.
I just couldn't seem to think straight that day when I saw them together, a rage I had never felt before took over me as the sky turned dark and lightning lit up the sky like fireworks. They knew then that I had found out and I was not happy. It was stupid and reckless of me too burn everything in my sight but at that time I felt like I had too because of all the pain and anger I had bottled up inside of me needed to be expressed in some sort of form. I realise now, I was a fool to believe that I'd get away scot free - my aunt and uncle couldn't cover for me and neither could Opal. All because of those two people that my life was out of control.
I sighed, it was a full moon tonight and it was calling me to let go but I couldn't – at least not until I was safe. A branch snapped in the distance which set me on high alert instantly. I stood up and went turned in a full circle, my werewolf eyesight was a massive help but I couldn't see anything out of place but I had the same feeling when I could feel someone watching me so I started a quick jog out the woods. It was probably me being paranoid but something about it was off. Plus being paranoid didn't really harm you if it helped you avoid danger. I wish I hadn't run for so long, jeez how long had I been gone?! I sped up just wanting to get back and talk to Opal about everything.
Ten minutes later I walked into the kitchen to see Opal drinking a cup of hot chocolate just waiting patiently for me to return.
'Would you care to explain?' she asked setting the mug down on the table and gestured for me to sit opposite her. I obediently sat there. 'What happened at the meeting?'
'I got the Helios-Ra off my case, I met Liam Drake whose a vampire and apparently a good one, Tessa is a witch and didn't tell me, Lucy is also part of the Helios-Ra and didn't tell me and they think I'm a witch but I think Tess and Lucy know that I'm also part werewolf.' I ticked the list off with my fingers. 'And as well as that it feels like I'm being watched, like all the time.'
'They were probably going to tell you in their own time.' Opal suggested sipping her drink. 'And what do you mean? Being watched?'
I sighed shoving my side fringe out the way. 'I mean, I feel like there's someone watching me wherever I am.'
Opal set her mug down, 'Why don't you do a perimeter check?'
'What do you think I've been doing?!' I snapped standing up.
'Okay, okay calm down snappy.' She put her hands up in defence. 'It was just a suggestion.'
I went up to my room to get some sleep as I had work in a couple of hours and I did need to calm down. Luckily my run had worn me out so I was able to drift off to sleep quite easily despite everything that had happened so far.
'We are still going to that gig Saturday right?' Opal asked when I was about to walk out the door.
'I don't know Opal.' I replied irritated as I put my jacket on and picked my bag up in the morning. It was Wednesday so Tessa would be back by Friday in the evening so I really wouldn't see her until Saturday – that is if I wanted to talk to her.
'I think it would be good to go, you know.' Opal folded her arms still in her pyjamas leaning against the wall.
'Whatever, I don't really want to speak to her right now.' I slammed the front door behind me.
Work was dull and I really wasn't in the mood to be working right now. I wanted to let my wolf free and run wild through the greenery not giving a second thought about anything. Knowing I couldn't do that because of what I was, made my wolf growl in frustration and I quickly silenced her. It was frustrating for me too especially as I didn't know who I could trust at the moment apart from Opal.
'Kayda! Wake up! You have visitors!' Opal screamed up the stairs somehow making it seem as if she was actually in my room. I pulled the duvet over my head.
'Who is it?' I yelled back.
'Lucy and Tessa!'
'Coming!' I groaned flinging the cover off me. I didn't feel like speaking to them but I was going to have to at some point. Might as well be sooner than later. I quickly grabbed a jumper and pulled it on as I was wearing a really skimpy top. I made me way down to the front room slowly trying to think of what to say to them but I didn't really know what to begin with.
Opal was handing a hot beverage to Tessa when I walked in. 'I'll leave you all to talk then.' Opal smiled at the other two while I glared at her. She left the room and it was like all the sound had gone with her because it was so silent. I sighed as I sat on a chair opposite them.
'What are you two doing here?' I spoke first breaking the silence that hung between us, I wasn't trying to be rude but I think I did come across as a tad bit rude – okay, really rude but it's not my fault!
'We came to apologize.' Tessa said.
'Look we didn't want to tell you we knew because we thought it was for the best.' Lucy started.
'For the best? What kind of excuse is that?!' I asked barely stopping myself from growling at them.
Lucy glared at me ready to yell at me when Tess interrupted, 'Listen, you better stop this sulking because me, Lucy and the Drakes have been making sure that you're safe here. We know about the werewolves that are hunting you down and we know other packs are interested too. I've masked your scent while Lucy's been keeping the Helios-Ra at ease with you and the Drakes sometimes check the perimeter.'
'What?' I said completely dumbfounded. 'Why would you do that for me, you barely know me?'
'Because Kayda we are witches, witches help their sisters or brothers in times of need.' Tessa smiled sadly setting her mug down on the table which I knew was coffee because of the smell. I sat there trying to process this information. She admitted she was a witch like me obviously without the werewolf gene and they'd been protecting me secretly which was probably why I felt like I was being watched lately.
I sat back in my chair. 'So, I guess I owe the apology and a thank you then?'
(A/N: Ps - Please leave some reviews or something as I'm really grateful for them as they are so much help to me!)