Chapter 1 Chapter 1

Hey new person! So first off thanks for taking an interest in my book. I just wanted to warn you that this is my first book so of course the first couple chapter are really bad but I promise it gets much better, and I am busy editing it at the moment. Okay bye hope you enjoy!!!! Side note, this book is comprised of all three books in the series. Hope you enjoy! ________________________________________ Edited ________________________________________ "Happy birthday Skylar! Wake up right now!" I heard my brother Cole yell in my ear. I groaned and covered my head with my pillow, trying to block them out. "Go away! I'm trying to sleep here!" I yelled through the pillow, though I'm sure it came out muffled. "Well, if you don't get up right now we'll have to force you too. Are you sure you want that?" I hear Will, the oldest of the triplets ask me teasingly. Instead of answering him, I turned my head in the other direction. "Alright Skylar. You leave us with no choice then." Liam, the youngest says before everything becomes suspiciously silent. Just as I'm about to check what they're doing, I'm on the floor with three huge oafs on top of me. I groan as they're weight crushes me. "Why are you guys such jerks!" I yelled when they finally crawled off of me. I don't really mean that, I never could. Although they are highly annoying they're the best brothers a person could ask for. "Because we love you!" Will sang loudly as he rested on his elbows, watching me with an teasing smirk. Yeah, and he's supposed to be the mature one. Not. "Now get up. School starts soon and mom made you a surprise birthday breakfast." I look at them as if they're stupid (which they are), that they think that will get me up. "Can't I just stay at home? It's my last day anyways, so what's the big deal?" I ask them while biting my lip, trying to keep myself from laughing, since they were wearing colourful party hats. They eventually did persuade me to get up, it took a lot of convincing, and a bribe that involved oreos. I slowly stood up before making my way into the bathroom and taking a quick shower. Once done in there I walked out and got changed. I walked over to my mirror, assessing the outifit. I always dressed in plain clothing. I was wearing a plain black T-Shirt with dark blue jeans and sneakers. I didn't believe in dressing up for school. What's the point? I put my hair up in a ponytail, not bothering with any make-up since I don't wear it. Some girls enjoy wearing it but I'm not one of them. I've just never liked the 'feel' of it on my face. Once I was satisfied with how I looked I headed downstairs only to be stopped and crushed into someones chest. I looked up and saw it was Will. I was then passed on to Cole, then finally Liam. By the time they put me down, I was gasping for breath. I think they're trying to kill me. I do love them with all my heart and I know that the feelings mutual but they sometimes forget that they're stronger than me. My big surprise breakfast was chocolate chip pancakes. Yum. Though Liam tried to steal some of mine, causing me to almost stab his hand. Twice. No one touches my food. After eating my delicious breakfast I went upstairs again to grab my bag and homework that I forgot to put away. Once I know that I have everything I head downstairs again. I say goodbye to my parents before jumping into my brothers' car. The trip there was silent, with me reading one of my favourite books, Liam and Cole on their phones and Will driving. Honestly, I was so glad to be leaving this place for a year. For some reason my school is really behind and still pick on the 'nerds' of the school. Which is pretty much just me. Sure there are the 'geeks' but everyone classifys me as the 'nerd', stupid labels. I'm bullied constantly but hey, what can you do? Maybe I could stand up for myself? Yeah, just one problem with that. Kyle Black. He's your average, good-looking, football playing, jerk. And the big reason why my life at school is hell. Sure, somedays I just wish I could wipe that smug smirk off of his face, but then I remember that he's the future Alpha. Can't mess with them. People seem to like calling me 'Nerdy Skylar.' It doesn't even rhyme! Though I just kept reminding myself that this is my last day here for a while, so I'll finally be free of them later today. Finally pulling up to the school grounds I looked around and saw everyone hanging around and talking with they're friends. At least I know I have a few people waiting in there for me. They make being here a little less painful. As I climbed out the car, so did my brothers. "What are you doing?" I asked them as they stood in front of me, folding their arms over their chest, trying to look intimidating. I rolled my eyes before giving them my attention. "Now that you're sixteen and can find your mate, we want to discuss a few things with you. When you do find him, you will not let him mark you. Second, if you feel pains starting, you call us immediately. Don't try and act tough, just call us and we'll be over as soon as possible. Lastly we'll pick you up from here and hit the road straight after. Understand?""Yes fathers. Bye!" I yelled back at them, heading towards the front of the school. I watched them drive away, making me feel nervous now. I gulp as I feel people's glares on me. Though I couldn't concentrate on that as only one thought kept running through my head. "I hope I don't meet my mate today."

Chapter 2 Chapter 2

Edited ________________________________________ Once I was by the courtyard, I ducked my head and began making my way to the front of the school. My family wasn't so aware of what happened when they dropped me off here. I couldn't tell them though. I need to just deal with it by myself. Well, it's not like I'm alone in this place. As I was about to walk up the front steps I heard someone call my name. I stopped and looked around me, searching for the person. I knew who it was, considering only two people in this school called me by my actual name. Dylan. We've been friends ever since we started high school. I still remember when we first met, I was eating lunch and him being the weirdo that he is, decided to try and steal my lunch. I may have punched him in the face, causing him to tackle me to the ground, ending with us both having detention. Having detention with him was interesting, I never knew that a person could shoot a spitball so well, that it hits the inside of a sleeping teachers nose. I don't know what I'd do if I ever lost him as a best friend. "Happy Birthday Sky!" He yells out as he pulls me into his embrace, hugging me tightly. I wrap my arms around his neck, smiling. He pulls back before dramatically bowing down and holds out a red velvet cupcake with oreo icing. Yum. "Thank you Dylan." I say as I give him another hug before taking a small bite of the delicious cupcake. "And here is your present-""Dylan, I told you I didn't want a present." I whined, pouting up at him while crossing my arms over my chest, still holding the cupcake. "Yes you did, but when have I ever listened?" He makes a good point. No matter how many times I've told him to not buy me presents, he always did. I put my hands up in surrender, playfully glarring at him. He smiles before reaching into his bag and pulling out a small black box. He opens the box, causing me to gasp. Inside was a small bracelet with half a heart on it reading, 'Best...' "Dylan it's beautiful. Thank you!" I say as I put it on my wrist before hugging him tightly again. I pull back and ask for the other half. He winks before pulling out his car keys and showing it to me. I smile as I see the other half of his is in a key-chain form, this one reading, 'Friends' He then proceeded to put both halves together, showing the whole thing, 'Best Friends' "I love it. Thank you so much Dylan." It had honestly been one of the best gifts I have ever received. Dylan and I always had this thing to out do each other in giving presents. It's seems like he's winning at the moment. I need to up my game. "If you ever miss me you can just look at that, and remember that I'll be here waiting for you, when you return." He says sincerely as he puts his keys away. "I could never forget you Dylan. You'd unfortunately make sure that I never forget." I say teasingly as we hear the bell ring. We look at each other before walking up the stairs and entering the school. We walk to our lockers, grabbing our books before heading to our separate classes. Walking by myself is slightly difficult. I'm not a 'weakling' but I just choose not to fight against someone, but by saying that people shove me around all the time. Only when Dylan's not around. I finally reached homeroom and saw that I was the first person here. I roll my eyes, knowing that it's not shocking. I take my seat in the front and wait for the bell to ring. I look to my left and stare out the window, seeing a fancy car pull up. A guy steps out and I instantly recognize who it is. Soon to be, Alpha Kyle Black. Even I can't deny that he's a good-looking guy but unfortunately he knows that too. He'll sleep with anything that walks and has breasts. And that's a fact, not an opinion. I turned away from him as I heard the bell ring. People started to walk into the class, followed by the teacher. I scratched the back of my neck as I felt my wolf begin to jump around excited. It's odd though, I can feel her inside of me but she hasn't said a word yet, I don't even know her name. I just shrugged it off, not wanting to deal with this crazy wolf at the moment. The teacher did roll call before the bell for first period rung. I got my stuff before walking out the room and heading to my first class. It took a bit longer since I was tripped twice by a group of jocks. I just ignored those morons before walking into the class. I took my seat, which was surprisingly in the back, and waited for the teacher to start the lesson. As everyone filled the room, I just shrugged off the rude comments they threw at me, being use to all of it by now. When will these people grow up? Is that too much to ask? The teacher finally entered the class and began the lesson, discussing something we had already learned about. I still don't understand that. You always move onto a new grade but they basically teach you the same things over again, sure not every class is like that, but most are. It's becoming extremely annoying. Can they not teach us something different for once? I immediately stopped ranting inside my head when I smelt the most delectable scent ever. It was a combination of mint and chocolate. My two favourite smells combined. Then my wolf said the one word that I had been dreading from the moment I woke up this morning. 'Mate.'

Chapter 3 Chapter 3

Edited _________________________________________ No! No! No! No! This cannot be happening. I can't find my mate now. I'm leaving today. I won't see him for a year. And what if he rejects me? I can't be here for that, I just can't. After my wolf had said the actual word, I mentally started panicking. I kept thinking of so many different scenarios and none of them ended well. My hands began to sweat and I started hyperventilating. My wolf on the other hand was howling for joy, calling out to her mate over and over again. I knew that she wanted me to go follow the scent, and by the way it kept growing stronger, I knew that he'd be here any minute now. I didn't stick around to find out who I was destined to be with, I shoved my chair back and ran out the back door of the class. I wasn't ready for this. I didn't want a mate. My wolf kept howling out to her mate, growling at me for running away, but I didn't care. I wouldn't and couldn't face him. All I could think about is how disapointed he might be after he finds out I'm his mate. I know that I'm probably overreacting but it can't be helped. I've just gotten use to the fact that I'm a disappointment to others. As these thoughts crossed my mind, I ran to my safe haven. The only place where I could sit and think, calming my heart and thoughts down. The library. My main reason for heading there was cause of the second person in this school that brought me joy. Chloe. Chloe was the only other person in this school that actually treated me like an actual human being. If a person really thought about it, we were kind of the same. Though she was so much more beautiful. I knew that she didn't have class at the moment, so she would be in there. Unlike me, Chloe was very shy around people, except for Dylan and me. Upon entering the library I immediately spotted her. She sat in the far back corner, sitting on the ground, reading her favourite book, 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. I've never personally read it, but she does recommended it. Chloe is very beautiful, with her long blonde hair and amazing body. Something that was very different between us. She still wore her glasses, but wouldn't need it when she turns sixteen soon. It saddens me when I think that I won't be here for my two best friends' birthdays. Making my way over to her, I sat down. She closed her book and looked over at me in confusion. "What happened? You never show up this early." She says seriously but still with a soft smile. I sigh and lean my head against the book shelf, causing her smile to fall and a look of concern to wash over her face. "I found my mate." I whisper while playing with my fingers. I know how Chloe felt about mates. She's always wanted one, so I'm sure that she'll be angry at me for being so ridiculous. "Thats amazing Sky! Who is he?" She yells, but immediately goes quiet when the librarian shush's her. "I don't know. I didn't stick around to find out." I say nervously and flinch when I see her smile fall. Instead of a frown, like I thought she'd pull, she gives me a look of sympathy. "Why wouldn't you want to know who he is? Is it cause you're moving?" She asks, placing her hand on my shoulder and giving it a gentle squeeze. "Yes and no. No cause, what if he rejects me Chloe? No one in this school would want to be my mate, what says that he'll be any different?" I ramble on, before groaning and putting my face in my hands. Just then I heard my phone beep, indicating a new message. I sighed and pulled my phone out, scrolling to the message. I looked at the name and saw that it was Cole. 'Hey Sky, Mom and Dad said that we're leaving early. So we're outside. Hurry up. Time to go.' Looking at that message, relief immediately flooded me. Now I wouldn't have to worry about running into him today. Turning to Chloe, I explained the message. She pulled me into her embrace and wished me luck. I left the library then made my way to find Dylan. Finding Dylan was easy. I saw him in his class and he saw me. He asked to excuse himself then came out. I told him that I'm leaving now, to which he pulled me into his embrace. I smiled as he hugged me tightly, telling me how much he'll miss me. I pulled away before saying goodbye and walking away from him. I rushed to my locker, getting all the things I needed. Then I smelt him. Just as I was about to close my locker his scent filled my nose. I was going to make a run for it but was to late when I was pinned against the row of lockers. I hissed at the pain but ignored it when I felt the sparks run through my body. I didn't want to look up, knowing the identity of my mate. My body defied me and did, and shock was the only thing I felt when I looked into the eyes of my mate. Soon-to-be Alpha Kyle Black. "Are you kidding me?! Why did you have to be my mate?! Of all people, it's you!" Every word he spat hurt, I couldn't deny it. I knew where this was all going and it came. "I, Kyle Black, reject you, Skylar Maine, as my mate." He sneered in my face. Then my phone began to vibrate. I knew that it was my brothers, which made me nervous. No one should make them wait. I knew if I kept them waiting, that they would come in here and search for me. So I tried pushing him off and said the first thing that came to mind. "I don't care! Now let go of me!" I knew that he was taken back by my outburst and for a slipt second I thought I saw pain pass through his eyes, but it was immediately gone. Instead he glared at me, and shoved me again. "How don't you care?! I just rejected you! How aren't you upset?!" He yelled, beginning to crush my shoulder with the amount of pressure he's putting on it. "Let go of me! I knew that you'd most likely reject me! Now let me go, I'll see you in a year!" I yelled before shoving him off of me. I can't explain where all of this confidence was coming from. I've just had enough of him. All of his tormenting, his words, his actions, and now this. I snapped. I was completely shocked that I could shove an Alpha off of me, though I probably just caught him off guard. I started to walk away but yelped when he grabbed my wrist and pulled me back. I glared up at his confused face. "What do you mean you'll see me in a year?" He asks, worry clear on his face. Why would he be worried? It's not like he would care about me? "Go ask you Dad. Now let go!" Saying that to him, made him release his grip on my wrist slightly. He was obviously distracted and I made use of that. I pulled away from him and left him there. I pushed the front doors open and saw my brothers' car. I was finally free. I could finally leave this hell in my life, leaving behind the person who made it hell. But I wasn't completely happy. Climbing into their car, they asked questions on why I was so silent, but I didn't answer. I could only focus on the pain my wolf and I were going through with this rejection. I knew it was coming, but I never knew it hurt so much. I couldn't let them see the pain though. I refused. I tried speaking to her, but all she could do was whimper in pain. I promised her that I'd never let someone hurt us like this again. Reaching home was quick and before I knew it, we were on our way to our new home.

Chapter 4 Chapter 4

Edited _________________________________________ Kyle POV Waking up this morning, my wolf was very excited. He continuously kept running around, smiling and just looking happy. It was odd for him though. He wasn't the type of wolf to be 'giddy', he was always calm and collected, not really taking interest in my life unless it came to pack issues. I had asked him numerous times why he was suddenly being like this, but he'd just ignore me, going on with jumping around. I eventually gave up, shrugging. I grabbed my school bag, lugging it over my shoulder before making my way downstairs. Walking into the kitchen, I saw my father sitting at the kitchen table, reading through a few files while drinking coffee. Mom was drinking her coffee, leaning against the kitchen counter. She smiled when she saw me. "Good morning sweetheart." I smiled, sitting down and making myself some cereal. "Morning guys." I said before beginning to eat my cereal. "Son.." Father went on, explaining something but I barely paid attention. My mind was to focused on understanding what was wrong with my wolf. All of this was just so unlike him, and it worried me. I couldn't keep dwelling on the issue, so I finished up my cereal before saying goodbye and heading out the house. School was waste of time in my honest opinion, I mean I'm becoming Alpha soon, so why should I go then? Parents. They are the only reason I bother going there. I arrived late, and watched as most people already were walking inside. I turned the car off before climbing out. I grabbed my bag and walked to the front of the school where all my friends were waiting for us. As I did so, I caught the eye of most of the girls here, and a few glares from some guys, but those that were human. Those who were in my pack knew better than to glare at me. My wolf growled in annoyance as I loved all the attention all the girls were giving me, going on about that only our mate could look at me like that. Rolling my eyes, I shut him out, not wanting to listen to another lecture from him. I finally reached my friends and greeted all of them. There stood Brian my Third in Command, Bruce a strong pack warrior and Damon, my cousins who's also a very strong pack warrior. We have all always been close, and have always had each others backs. "Kyle! Late again man? So how's the new Betas?" Brian asked, patting me on the back. In full honesty, I would have rather had Brian as my Beta, but father chose for me. Three Betas wasn't a common thing. I believe he chose all three of them because they're triplets, though they have to go through some special training of sorts. If I remember correctly they're names are Will, Cole and Liam. I know they have another sibling, I just can't seem to remember who it is. Oddly enough, they're older than me, and have already completed school. I still don't really know why he chose them specifically, but I didn't bother arguing. He has his reasons for everything he does. For example, its most common for soon to be Alphas to take up the role when they are 18, but he's decided to give me the title at 17. Which will only be next year. He took over at 17 and so did my Grandfather. "They're alright I guess. They leave for that special training today. I don't understand why they must be trained by the Ancients but not me?" I spoke, shrugging. It was confusing, but I didn't dwell on it for too long. As we all walked down the hallways, making our way to homeroom, I suddenly stopped. That's when the most amazing smell hit me. Vanilla and the ocean. I didn't even think those two scents combined could smell as great as it did. I knew exactly what it was and then it all made sense. I now understood why my wolf was so excited today. I rushed to homeroom, leaving everyone behind. I had to find her. I had to find my mate. As I followed her scent I tracked it to my homeroom class. Unfortunately as I stepped inside, I noticed that her scent left through the other door of the class. Just as I was about to run after her, I was stopped by the teacher. "Mr Black, glad you could finally join us. Now sit." He spoke sternly, sending me a glare. If it weren't for the fact that he was human, I would have ripped his throat out for speaking to me like that, but can't without exposing my secret, and that's against Wolf Law. So I reluctantly sat down, my leg shaking as I just wanted to go after my mate, my Luna. After having to wait for over 5 minutes in class, I gave up and jumped out of my seat. I ran out the class, ignoring the teacher yelling out for me. Her scent was becoming faint, I couldn't lose it. I had to find her. I ran down the halls, searching everywhere. Just as I was about to enter the library, I smelt her scent was stronger down another hallway. I followed that one rather. I wish I didn't follow it. I wish that I had never seen who my mate was. Looking down the hallways she was in, the one I was destined to with, was none other than Skylar Maine. I knew who she was in this school, what her reputation was in this school. She could never be my Luna, she was weak, she couldn't handle a position like this. I knew what I had to do. For goodness sakes, everyone would mock me if they found who she was. My wolf screamed at me to stop, to accept her. But I couldn't. I can't accept a weak Luna. I couldn't ruin my reputation, so next thing I knew, she was pinned against the locker. I ignored the sparks I felt when touching her, and ignored how beautiful she truly was. I couldn't accept her. Anyone but her. I rejected her, but was shocked to her response. "I don't care, now let go of me!" She yelled, trying to shove me off. I was taken back, and frankly slightly hurt. I shook that away before I glared at her. "What do you mean you don't care?! I just rejected you! How are you not upset!?" I yelled, feeling confused about all of this. I ignored how she winced as I pressed harder on her shoulder. "Let go of me! I knew that you'd most likely reject me! Now let me go, I'll see you in a year!" She yelled at me, shoving me off. She had managed to do so, which frankly shocked me. Not even Brian was strong enough. I had never truly seen her act like this, her actually standing up for once. It shocked me completely. I watched as she began to walk away, and I grabbed her wrist. "What do you mean you'll see me in a year?" Why would she say that? I felt myself start to become worried, coming up with many scenarios as to why she was leaving. "Go ask your Dad! Now let go!" She yelled, pulling her wrist free from my grip. She ran down the halls, and I followed after her. She walked out the school doors. I then saw the three new Betas. Just as I was about to ask what they were doing here, I watched as Sky went up to them, hugging them before climbing in the car with them. It took me a few seconds to figure it out. She was the sibling. And she's going with them. Gone for a year. I felt my heart break as I realised my mistake. I had this person right in front of me, that was true. Never before have I ever seen her hurt another person, she took all the pain. I rejected an innocent person all because I cared about my stupid reputation. "Go after our mate you idiot! Accept mate! Take her back!" My wolf screamed, scratching to go after her. I just stood there, starring at the spot where she had just left. "How am I going to fix this? Will she even forgive me?" I asked him, feeling guilt eating its way through my heart. But what he said, caused my heart to break, because it was true. "Why would she accept us? After the way we've always treated her." He whimpered. I could feel his sadness and heart break. I made a vow to myself, my wolf, and most important, Skylar. Even if she didn't accept us, I was going to make it to her for all the pain I have caused. I will do anything for her to forgive me.

Chapter 5 Chapter 5

Edited ________________________________________ Finally we had made it to the airport, I swear my parents were getting lost on purpose. Not sure for the reason but I don't want to dwell on that. Climbing out of the car, I went to the trunk and grabbed my bags. I pulled it out before setting it on the floor. Thank goodness for roller bags. Once everyone had their things we walked to the entrance of the airport, walking through the doors people all around were walking quickly, some even running while others casually sat around. Not wasting anytime we made our way to the booth to get our tickets. As we stood there I couldn't ignore the fact that my heart still felt like breaking and that I wanted to cry a river of tears. But I had to be strong right now, I couldn't let anyone see my pain, especially my brothers. As we stood in line I felt my tummy rumble. I told my parents that I was gonna go get something to snack on while they all waited there. Entering the small little shop I looked around at all the different kinds of snacks they had. But I couldn't shake the feeling of being watched, and true to my gut when I turned around the cashier guy, who's probably around my age was staring at me. I admit he was kind of cute. He had dark blonde hair that came up to his shoulders, with soft blue eyes. He was muscular but still looked skinny. Though I wasn't interested in dealing with any guys for a very long time. I grabbed a packet of chips, a chocolate bar and a drink before walking up to the counter. I also placed a pack of gum down, just so I can chew it on the plane. I hate when my ears become blocked. As he rang everything up he decided to speak. "What's your name cutey?" He asked, a smirk present on his face as he looked me over. From his scent I could tell he was human. I rolled my eyes and didn't answer but that didn't seem to stop him. "So I was wondering if I could get your number?" That smirk stayed as it was, now only he was leaning over the counter slightly, intentionally flexing his muscles. Suddenly I felt an arm go around my shoulders and the cashiers eyes widened slightly. "And why would she do that?" I heard Cole speak sternly. Looking up he was glaring intently at the guy, clenching his fist tightly. And sadly I knew that if Cole was here, the other two weren't far behind. "This your boyfriend?" The guy asked me, making me want to burst out laughing. I was about to reply but he continued. "If he is, I say you should rather ditch him. I can show you how a real man should be." He spoke so highly of himself I actually felt the need to gag. The funniest part about this is that he just said all of that not to my boyfriend, but my brother. "No, I'm actually her brother. We all are." Cole spoke, his glare now forming into a smirk, indicating that the other two were here. "There's only one of you-""I suggest you shut up and leave our little sister alone." I heard from behind me, turning I watched as Liam and Will stepped into the store, both with a glare on their faces. Looking back at the cashier you could see the fear in his eyes but he tried to hide it away. Rolling his eyes he crossed his arms over his chest. "Whatever, I can get any girl I want. Only spoke to her cause I thought she'd be easy." And there you have it folks, this guy has just signed his death wish. After finishing his sentence, all three of my brothers took swing after swing at him. I was surprisingly shocked no one had come to stop this. I wanted to but knew better than to get in they're way when they are angry. They eventually stopped and you could hear the guy groaning loudly as he laid on the floor. I frowned as I felt guilty looking at him. But I couldn't do anything once Will grabbed my arm and began to drag me out of the store. We soon found our parents and made our way to our plane. As we boarded the plane the air hostess indicated where all of us were sitting. Since we were six people in total we all couldn't sit next to each other. So I sat in the middle with both Cole and Liam by my sides and Will had to go sit with the parents since he's the oldest. He tried swapping with the other two, but they weren't having it. When the plane finally took off, I watched as Liam held onto the arm rest tightly. I knew he hated flying so I took his hand in mine and held it tightly, while chewing on a piece of the gum I had bought. Half an hour passed by and I decided to watch one of my all time favourite movies, 'The Host'. I may perhaps have a little crush on Jake Abel but come on, who wouldn't? Halfway through the movie my eyes began to close slightly. I decided to rather just sleep since the flight would be long and if I became board I would start to annoy the living hell out of my brothers. I'm such a good sister. "Sky wake up!" Liam whisper/yelled. I groaned before shoving him away as he breathed in my face, and don't get me started on that breath of his. Opening my eyes I saw that all three of them were in front of me. They were all looking at me worriedly. "May I help you?" I yawned, rolling my neck a bit. Will sighed before sitting down on Cole's lap, ignoring the glare he sent Will. "You were talking in your sleep again. And you said a few things that we want to ask you about." He said, his voice holding worry as well. "Oh my gosh, what did I say this time? Please don't tell me I was talking about Dylan O'Brian again." I said blushing slightly as I remembered that humiliating day quite clearly. They all pulled they're faces once I mentioned it. "No! It was not about that. Thankfully. That is something no brother needs to hear from his sister." I chuckled awkwardly while rubbing my arm. "You were mentioning Alpha Kyle and rejection. Sky, is there something you want to tell us?" He asked me sadly. I know they knew the answer to this question but they just wanted to hear it coming from me. When I didn't answer Liam groaned. "Sky is Kyle your mate?" He bluntly asked. I could only nod, not wanting to look up at them. "And whats this with rejection? Sky please don't tell me you rejected him because we were leaving today?" Will asked, disappointment now making its way onto his face. I felt my anger begin to rise as he spoke those words. My own brothers believe that I would be so heartless and cruel. Instead I bit the inside of my cheeks. I sighed loudly, closing my eyes. "I don't want to talk about this right now. Please." I begged them before looking down at my hands. They didn't say anything but just left me as I was. As I was lost in my thoughts, I heard over the intercom that we would be landing shortly. When we landed we made our way out of the plane. We quickly got our luggage then went to go rent a car. Once that was done we climbed in and drove off to our new home for a year. No one was technically allowed to know the location of this place, but with my brothers coming there now, it made sense for them to tell us. When we pulled up to the front gate I couldn't help but gasp at the home, no wait let me rephrase, castle standing before us. Driving through the front gate we drove for what felt like a long time before we finally pulled up to the entrance. Many welcomed us as we made our way to the top of the stairs. Entering the castle, I honestly felt nervous. We were about to meet the Ancient Wolves. I was ripped from thoughts as my brothers stop me. "Sky, why haven't you shifted yet?" Just as I was about to speak I could feel my wolf push her way through. "You don't know me yet, but you will at the right time. You do not have to worry. I can assure you that you will shift today." She spoke, her voice soft and calming. I explained what she said to my brothers and they nodded but still looked concerned. After speaking to my wolf they escorted us to the rooms that we would be staying in for the time that we are here. Entering my room I was absolutely stunned. It was amazing! There was a king size bed in the middle of the room with the softest looking linen over it, with extremely high ceilings. I was extremely happy when I realized that I didn't have to share a bathroom with my brothers. Soon someone came up and gave us all a tour of the castle, it was basically a giant maze. I could barely remember where my own bedroom was. Though I figured that I'd get use to it over time. When the tour was over they walked us to the great hall, where the Ancient Wolves were. Legend has it that they were the first ever Wolves to walk the Earth and that they have amazing powers bestowed upon them by the Moon Goddess herself. Walking up to large dark brown doors, I noticed all of the carvings in them. It looked to be of a group of wolves, howling to the moon. The doors creaked open and we all were ushered in. The room was large, and the ceilings were high up with a large podium in the middle where they all sat. All of them were dressed in fancy robes but none of them looked a day over thirty. Luckily they all smiled brightly, which helped to calm my nerves down slightly. They began to converse with my brothers while I stood to the side, keeping my head slightly bowed. I couldn't focus on them any longer as I suddenly heard a ringing in my ears. "Its time to shift. We needed to be in their presence. And my name is Moona." She spoke with authority, but before I could question anything, it started. Dropping to my knees I screamed my lungs out as it felt like my flesh was on fire. I could hear each and every bone popping and adjusting to wolf form. I could feel as each strand of fur pushed its way through my skin. My teeth subtracted and were replaced with large, razor sharp ones. It felt like years before it all stopped, before I felt like I could actually breath. Opening my eyes, I looked up at everyone, they all stared at me. I stood up once I noticed that there was a mirror in the room. Slowly I got up and made my way over to it, once I saw myself I was extremely happy. I was a white wolf. Technically it was rare for someone to have a white fur coat, but it didn't technically mean anything. "You look absolutely amazing Sky!" Cole yelled happily, all of them wearing large bright smiles. Looking over to the Ancients, it seemed as if they were waiting for something. Just as I was about to turn away, more pain hit me. Howling loudly, it felt like someone began dragging a knife down my body in all different ways. Whats happening!? When the pain finally subsided, I was exhausted, I could barely stand. Now when I turned to face my family and the Ancients, my family looked shocked while the Ancients looked happy and excited. Turning around slowly I saw the meaning of it. I thought when I faced the mirror I'd still have my white fur, but I didn't. When I looked over my body all I saw on the white fur coat were blue swirls going everywhere. Never before had I seen anything like this. And lastly, the thing that chilled me to the core, was that my eyes, were completely white. That was the last thing before my body gave out from exhaustion.

Chapter 6 Chapter 6

Edited ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Slowly my eyes fluttered open before quickly shutting closed due to the searing pain coursing through my head. I groaned loudly, slowly sitting up as I clutched my head. Looking next to me I saw that there was a glass of water, along with a small pill and a small note from my mother. 'This will help with the headache. Love mom xoxo.' I smiled, taking the small pill with the water. Looking around I saw that I was in my new room. I at first couldn't remember how I had gotten here but then remembered seeing my wolf form. I was still in shock, I mean yeah you don't see many white wolves but a white wolf with blue, glowing swirls? That was unheard of. As I continued to question everything that had just recently happened, I had failed to notice my brothers creeping into my room. "Hey Sky, how you feeling?" Will asked with concern as he came over to me, sitting next to me on the bed and feeling my head for a fever. Don't know why he did since I wasn't sick but oh well. "Bit of a headache, but not too bad. How long have I been out?" I questioned, looking up at Will with a small smile, trying not to groan from another wave of pain hitting my head. "Three days actually. The Ancients...they said that this was normal for someone like you- ""Wait, what do you mean by that?" I was nervous now. Something was gone and with the looks on their faces I knew they knew but they weren't gonna tell me. Cole wasn't looking me in the eye and Liam was trying to preoccupy himself with anything else; Will was the only one actually talking to me. They all knew that I was growing nervous now, it was obvious as I could feel my hands start to shake. "Sky calm down, the Ancients will explain everything but first you really need a shower. You really stink." Will joked, rubbing my back softly to try and calm me down. I appreciated him trying, though it was really difficult without jumping to conclusions in my head about what the Ancients were going to tell me. "I vote you take two, you smell horrible little sis." Liam teased, finally speaking to me. I rolled my eyes at him, sticking my tongue out at him. I chuckled even though it hurt and watched as they left the room to give me time to get ready. About twenty minutes later I was finally clean. Walking over to my suitcase I saw that it was empty. I walked over to the cupboard and saw that all my clothes were in there. Probably my moms doing. I smiled and quickly pulled out a simple T-shirt, along with a pair of denim jeans. I got dressed quickly, brushed my hair and teeth and then I was finally done. As I was about to open the door, I heard my brother's voices approaching, Will and Liam yelling at each other. When I opened the door, I saw Cole leaning against the wall while Liam was yelling at Will, stating how chocolate was supreme to strawberry. Why did we have to be related to these two idiots? Cole looked over at me, rolling his eyes before shoving them both to walk, that didn't even stop the argument. As we walked through the castle, or maze as I see it, we finally stood by the big wooden doors once again. I was shaking, that was obvious but I could also feel my heart wanting to beat itself out of my chest with how scared of entering this room I was. Moona tried to console me, telling me that there was nothing wrong with us and that everything would be fine. It helped slightly but I could still feel my hand shaking slightly. I jumped slightly when the doors began to open. Gulping I walked in with my brothers and parents who had just joined us, clutching my mom's hand tightly. Though what I was not expecting when we entered was to see the Ancients stand then bow. "Our Queen." They spoke with respect. I was so confused before it finally clicked, the Moon Goddess. Oh no, the most powerful being was here. She ruled over all supernatural beings, with her Ancients as her right-hand men and woman, along with smaller rulers of each kind of supernatural beings. I searched around the room, not seeing anyone who could possibly be her. Eventually I gave up on trying to search for while the Ancients still remained in their position; I asked where she was and what I heard next made me want to faint all over again. "Skylar Maine, you are the new, soon to be, Moon Goddess. The one to claim victory in the war that is yet come." Are these Ancients on drugs or something?! I was no Moon Goddess! And me being the idiot I was, I said that first thing that came to mind. "Okay you guys got me; I'm on a hidden camera show, aren't I?" I stated laughing even though there was panic in my voice. I turned to family, waiting for them to say that this was a joke but they merely stood there. I turned back to the Ancients seeing them doing the same. "This is no joke Skylar. Only the Moon Goddess possesses those blue swirls on her fur coat, proudly stating her incredible powers that courses through her veins." One of the Ancients stated with a proud smile as he gazed down at her. What the hell was going on? This can't be true. He then proceeded to explain a prophecy I was in, along with explaining briefly the powers that I possessed. So, I did what any normal person would do, I ran. Granted I ran to my room but still, I think they got the point. I was scared! I couldn't be the next Moon Goddess! I didn't even know there could be another one! I wasn't worthy, I didn't even have a mate! Lying there on my bed all I could do was sob. Everything that had happened this week was just too much, I can't handle it all. "Sky?" I heard the voice that belonged to Cole but I knew that the other two were also with him. "Go away!" I whimpered into my pillow, not wanting to see anyone. I felt guilty for my words as my brothers and I were always there for each other, regardless of the situation. "No, now leave me alone!" I snapped at them, I instantly regretted doing that to them the only time I ever snap at them is when they deserve it but this wasn't one of those times. "Sky if you don't let us in, we will start singing and we all know that, that would be awful." Will stated from behind Cole, peaking his head over Coles shoulder. I shuddered at the thought of the last time they tried to sing to me to cheer me up, it ended up making me cry even more with how bad it was. I sighed, inviting them in. They stumbled in as Liam had shoved the other two aside before he rushed over to me and hugged me tightly. I whimpered before I began to cry again. "I'm scared guys." I whispered softly, feeling the bed dip next to me and at the foot of the bed. They continued to console me for a while, telling me how they were gonna be here for me through everything. I believed them. Soon enough we began talking about other stuff and I was thankful that they were getting my mind off all of the drama. Though it had eventually turned serious when they asked about Kyle once again so I finally explain. Shock soon turned into anger. They eventually started saying how they were gonna drop the title of his Beta's, which I instantly hit them over the heads for. "Yeah what he did was crap, but you guys have worked to hard for this. You've come to far and you all were made for this position. Don't drop it because of him being a shitty mate to me. Do this for me, please?" They eventually agreed, along with still threatening Kyle when they returned. I smiled at them all and we finally stayed on lighter topics. We were all relaxing before a messenger came in, stating that the Ancients wanted to see me again if I was up to it. I chewed on my lip, wanting to say but Will encouraged me to do it, saying how they would be there for me like they promised. I agreed and we left my room, heading back to the hall once again. Walking in the Ancients bowed once again, greeting me. I definitely was not use to the whole bowing thing, it felt weird. "I'm sorry for running away. It was just a lot of information to process." I stated and watched as they merely just shrugged it off. They led me over to a large dining table, placing me at the head of the table. One of the Ancients ushered a servant over who had been carrying large, heavy-looking books. He placed it down in front of me and my eyes widened. "Skylar as we stated earlier, you belong to a prophecy, but before we discuss that we need to explain to you how everything will work. We are here to teach you; teach you how to control your powers, teach you combat in both wolf form and human form. We need to prepare you for the war that will come, in this war you will be going up again the Vampire King as he had turned his back on the current Moon Goddess. If he is successful in killing you, he will gain all your powers and become unstoppable. Not even the current Mood Goddess or us will be able to defeat him. This all rests on your shoulders." They explained, serious expressions on their faces. No pressure there, right?

Chapter 7 Chapter 7

Edited ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kyle's POV (1 Year Later) I remember when I was younger my mom used to tell me how her and my father met; how when they first locked eyes everything felt right. It felt like she was alive for the first time. I could still remember how I yearned for that feeling, wanting to find that one person who made me feel that way, to understand and experience the same love my parents share for each other. Now, when the chance was finally presented to me, I blew it. I rejected my mate all because of her status in high school. Idiot. When she first left, I was already heartbroken; regretting my decision instantly the moment she walked out of the front door. I wanted to make it up to her, wanted to try and speak to her and apologize; perhaps even trying again. I wanted to be the perfect mate she deserved but those dreams shattered when I tried calling her the first time. It took a lot of convincing when it came to asking my dad for Skylar's number. He was the last person I wanted to go to but seeing as I had gone around the entire school asking for her number, no one would give it to me, especially her friends. When I explained everything that had happened with her to him, he was livid, as he should be. At first, he refused to give me her number, stating that I didn't deserve a second chance. I knew he was disappointed in me; it was clear as day on his face, and it just made me regret my decisions even more. What made everything worse was my mother had heard every word. She was crying when she walked into the room, looking at me in such pain. I wanted to cry with her too but I knew I deserved it; I deserved all the pain I was experiencing for what I had done. Though even with that pain she carried she stood by my side and managed to convince my dad to give me her number, well one of her brothers' numbers. At first, I wanted to go to where she was staying but I also knew that wouldn't be possible, no one knew an exact location unless you were invited there, and if you were you had to keep the location confidential. So, I stuck with just trying to call her. "Hello? Liam speaking." I heard over the phone. I could feel my palms begin to sweat and feel my words not wanting to come out. He repeated his sentence again and yet still no words escaped my lips. "Screw this, I'm hanging up_""Wait!" I interrupted, finally finding my voice. "Liam, I was wondering if I can please speak with your sister. It's Kyle speaking." The second I said my name I heard him growl through the phone, yup they definitely knew what happened. I was about to speak again, to try and apologize but he interrupted me, delivering the most heart-breaking news I've ever had to hear. "You can't speak to her. My sister took her life because of you, her own mate. You didn't deserve her. You're an arrogant little boy who believes the world owes him everything his little, selfish heart desires. My family will never forgive you for this; I hope you're happy." He growled out before hanging up. I stood still in that moment for what felt like an eternity, trying to process everything he had said. Next thing I knew everything in my room was completely trashed and my father was in front of me, asking what happened. I broke down and told him everything Liam had said, tears streaming down my face. Part of me thought about joining her but I also knew that I had a pack to lead. A part of me believing that she wouldn't have wanted me to do that. After many days of being cooped up in my room, wallowing in my pain and sadness my mother had enough, barging into my room and telling me how Sky wouldn't want this. She knew Skylar quiet well from what I gathered. She told me how Sky use to come by the pack house, helping whenever it was needed; helping with the pack pups usually. Every day she'd come into my room, trying to get me to get out of bed by telling me more stories of my mate and how amazing she was. I appreciated what she was trying to do but frankly it was just making me sadder. Eventually though I finally came out of my slump, deciding to live the rest of my life the way Skylar did. I now lived my life with a heart full of kindness and compassion, no more caring about how others viewed me. I was going to be the Alpha my pack deserved, be the man Skylar deserved. My friends questioned my change in attitude so I told them the truth; before no one had known about Skylar aside from her family, my parents and her friends. They all were angry in the beginning, soon realizing that they were no better than I was. They hurt her too and now she was gone. Our Luna was no more. The year slowly passed by, each day without Sky causing me more pain but I hid it from everyone. I needed to be there for my pack. I knew that even though she was gone I could never be with another woman, just thinking about how I didn't save myself for my true mate always made me feel disgusted. I couldn't change the past, regardless of much I wish I could. The day finally came where Sky's family was to return; even though they loathed me, her brothers agreed to still being my Beta's, along with informing me they had found their mates. Also stating more people were returning with them. I allowed it, not that I wouldn't have, but I was now Alpha. My father had passed the title down to me a couple months ago. I was proud to be my packs leader but I always kept wishing to have my Luna by my side. Standing with my friends outside the school I listened to their conversations though my mind continued to drift off into its own world, a world where Sky was mine and we were in love. I know it would never be true but it still didn't keep me from wishing. Soon enough I saw Sky's brothers and their mates walking up from the parking lot. They all looked so happy and in love, causing me to yearn even more for Sky. When they saw me, they glared with more hate than I could ever imagine; I deserved it, I knew that. What confused me though was after that glare from Liam he just looked at me in amusement. I decided to shrug it off, thinking that he was pleased with my pain. When my friends and I were about to walk inside we saw five motorcycles pulling up. Four of them climbed off of their bikes, taking off their helmets. One was a girl with long blonde hair that flowed down to her waist. She was small but she carried herself with so much confidence; she was strong and she knew it. The other three were guys, all looking pretty similar in build. The last girl though, the one still sitting on her bike intrigued me somehow. It looked as if she was debating with herself about something even though I couldn't see her face. She had no scent, amongst all of them she was the only one who didn't smell like a werewolf while her friends did. I was glued to the spot, something inside of me wanting to see who this girl was. After what felt like an eternity she finally climbed off of the bike, removing her helmet. That's when everything stopped for me. I could hear people all around us gasping in shock but I paid them no mind. It's impossible. She's dead. Her brother told me himself, why would he lie? Oh yeah... My gaze never left her as she turned to her friends, smiling brightly. Her hair was longer, no longer a chocolaty brown but now a midnight black. She was still stunning even after all this time. It was Sky. Sky was alive. It was the first time since she was gone that I felt my wolf stirring inside my head, howling at the realization that his mate was still here. They slowly made their way towards the front entrance of the school, walking past us and that's when I finally caught her scent. I can't understand why I only smelt her now but just the mere hint of her was driving my senses crazy. She was really here; this wasn't all some sick kind of joke. My mate was here and I knew, by some miracle, I was given another chance to try and win her back and make up for the worst mistake of my life.