"That makes sense, Inez. They might be planning that so you need to show up." He said. "What? I thought you didn't want me to risk anything." I said and he nodded."Nothing can happen to you when you are in the council region. No one can harm you." "And how would you know that? You are not there. Besides, they want Daniel dead and they know I won't let that happen. Look, Theo, I think it is best I don't show up uninvited. That is very rude." I said and he nodded. He agreed with me but he still wanted me to go to the party. I would love to see the elder's face. Linda would also be there. I'd bet she and the elder have become so close over the years. "I will go." I changed my mind immediately. "But while I am gone, please look after Chase. I mean, Daniel. Please look after him for me. It might also be a trap to get him too." "I will. You can go over to Riley, she would pick a dress for you." Theo said as he threw his car key to me. So much for wanting to sleep. But what would I tell
The council region might have invited non-day lighters. I took a deep breath before entering through the front door. I have never been to a party being held by powerful people before. I didn't get to do the coronation because I was sad about Chase and my sister's death. I could see how many they were inside the large hall. People drinking drops of blood and rubbing their bodies against one another, while some were drinking wine. I sighted Lydia as she was talking to the Council head. I haven't seen him in a year now. He hasn't changed a bit. He still had that scary face. I bet Lydia didn't know what her husband was up to. She looked so clueless and painted me as the bad one? Bullshit! Her husband was the bad one. Her husband would be the reason the world would end with the things he was up to. "Did the council invite Inez Sivan?" I heard Beauty whisper to her mother. Her mother met my gaze. She was shocked to see me. I smirked as I took my time to get to them. "Greetings to you Cou
"What?" She asked. She had that surprised, shocking look on her face. "You mean, you spent the weekend with your crush? How lucky are you?" She asked. Well, I wished I was lucky. He was my crush but I couldn't do anything with him. I have been keeping my sexual urge to myself. I heaved a sigh. "What's wrong? You should be happy Inez. Not all girls get to be as lucky as you are." She said. Teasing me. If only she knew how Ally reacted when she saw me in his house. "What about Ally? Is he still in love with her or does he like you now?" She asked. She kept on throwing questions at me. "I don't know Ava. His behavior was the same as before. He didn't give me any special treatment, just the normal one." I said. I didn't want her to know he even remembered my best food since high school. I didn't want to remind her that he was Chase Parker. The lover I thought I lost in the past. "Stay away from Beauty," I said immediately. "Don't give me that look. You would be shocked to know what she
"You should thank Beauty for that and not me," I said."Anyways, I asked my mom for the money and she sent me double of it. I am sorry Inez and I hope you accept the phone. You can take pictures with them and I would set up your Instagram account for you." She said with so much excitement but I didn't want to be on the internet. My mother doesn't want me to be there. I remembered she never wanted me on the internet because King Cain was after me but now that he isn't around anymore, I think it is best I don't still appear on the internet. There might be other people out there who want me dead and not just my late father. "Thank you for this Ava." I hugged her. "I forgive you but do not lie to me again. All right?" "Yes, I won't." She nodded as we both found our way out of the school. I said goodbye to Daniel and followed Ava to the dorm. On our way home, I thought about Riley. I'd hoped Theo didn't know about what I did with The council. I was going to meet them tonight to talk abou
"Because California doesn't have wolves okay?" Ava said, she began to laugh. "Not ever!" "Really?" I asked."Yes really. There are no wolves in California." "Well, all right, if you don't believe me about the wolf, then you are not going to believe me when I tell you I found the body." "Are you kidding me?" She asked as we stopped. "No, I wish." I scoffed. "I think I'm going to have night mates for a month or something." "Oh, God. That is fucking awesome. I mean, this is seriously going to be the best thing that has ever happened to this town since... whatever happened!" We walked to the building when the bell rang at eight and rang. "There was a body found in the woods last night." The lecturer said as he wrote on the board. I looked at Ava. "The police have a suspect in custody as I have heard, which means you can focus on your work!" He looked at the whole class. I could see Daniel seated next to his friend but Ally was with her friend too. They haven't made up. Beauty was s
"Hey, we didn't know," I said. "We were just looking for something but... forget it." He threw something at me and I caught it. It was my chain. The same chain. The man turned to leave. I looked at Ava. "I have to talk to him. I guess." She stopped me. "Hey, you don't even know him." She sighed as I looked at his back as he walked deeper into the woods. "Come on," Ava said as I followed her. I wasn't able to talk to Riley and I was very sure I would receive a message from Theo soon or he would come to my room uninvited again. I entered my room and closed the door. I took cotton wool to clean the blood from the bite. I opened my cloth and removed the bandage. My wound already healed. I was shocked to see that happened. My body heals fast but not this time. I was feeling better again. I lay on my bed and thought about Daniel again. Maybe I should ask him to come with me to the party so we could have fun. He would want to go since he and Ally weren't talking and it would be an advan
Her mouth dropped open. "You could do that this whole time and you didn't?" She asked. "You are amazing Inez." She said. A few minutes ago, she was scared of me and now, she was closer to me? She was a weird girl. "Yes, I can. Do not tell Theo about this. I beg you Riley and thank you for the blood." I said. Riley sighed. I bet she was tired of me. Well, if I was in her position, I would have been tired too. "Thank you," I said again and she left. I turned to Ava. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I wanted to find ways but I thought you would eat me out." I said. "Let's go to school, you have a lot of explanations to give me." She said. "Your majesty?" She teased and we both laughed. We got to class around 9:45. We were kind of late. I saw Jackson seating in front of Ally. Our eyes met as I walked with Ava to have my seat. I sat next to Daniel. Now that Ava knew my secret, I was relieved. She would be able to do things for me and watch my back when there is danger. I also swore to pro
I heard my phone ring the moment I was about to put my boot on. It was Denise. She nagged at first when I picked. She asked me why I didn't answer my phone and why I didn't call her back. I told her the reasons. She calmed down and told me about her college but I wasn't ready for that. I had a mission to go to but I needed to listen to my friend. She told me that New York was okay and she visited the shadow world alone. She told me it was in good hands and Corner was back. I was surprised. I mean, he didn't call me to tell me he was back in the shadow world. I told Denise about my adventures too and how close I was to making Chase remember me again. She sounded happy and confused at the same time over the phone. I sighed. "You can sound now, I will get him back. I have to." I said to her and she gave in to me. I always win arguments.Denise cut the call. She said she had homework to finish and just wanted to hear my voice after we spoke for almost an hour. Ava takes along to have her