It has been two days since I have moved to my house, it is pretty cool. For the past two, we did nothing other than eat and sleep. Ok, not really, we both did so much work!!
Now I am wondering why I gave Knox a room. He sleeps with me and don't get me started with the reason he gives, he says 'my room is so lonely and cold'. I am not complaining about it cause before I used to cuddle with my pillow but now it is replaced by Knox. He is a good pillow though.
'Zes? Can you pls open your eyes and check the time?' Zene's voice boomed in my head.
'How about no?' I ask.
'I am serious!!' Zene yelled.
'Fine! damn, are you on your period or something?' I said, surprised by her tone.
I open my eyes. I am currently lying on my bed with Wiskey sitting on a small faux fur rug Knox got him. I was alone! Knox, that loser, went somewhere. I was wearing shorts and a light maroon loose sweater.
'Time!' Zene reminded me.
'Yes, lemme just get up,' I said, yawning.
I got up before Zene could scold me again. I swear on the moon goddess that I dont enjoy being the Queen. But I am sure treated like one by Knox, though.
I walk into the washroom. There was a bathtub in the left corner with the shower beside it. On the right, there was the mirror, the right along with basins and drawers. I do my usual business and walk to my room.
I was expecting no one inside, but I found someone sitting on my bed holding Wiskey closer to his mouth.
"You take one drop of blood from him, Zach, I will take your wolf and you will remain a hybrid, but not of a werevamp, but a half vamp and half-human" I threatened my brother.
"Oh, really, are you sure you know how to do that ?" He laughed and bit Wiskey, literally bit him.
I was furious. My body felt hot, and I could see all red. My anger flowed through every inch of my body. I felt myself transforming. I was not in control, Zene was. Nobody hurts my baby!!!
"I, ZES XANDER, QUEEN OF WEREWOLVES, AM TAKING THE GIFT THE MOON GODDESS HAS GIVEN YOU, ZACHARY XANDER, FROM THIS MOMENT YOU ARE A HALF VAMPIRE AND A HALF HUMAN," I ordered.
As I completed it, Zach dropped Wiskey and fell to the ground. There was a white light that came from his head, his wolf. I ran over to Wiskey as I heard him Whimper. It brought tears to me. I turned to look at Zach to kill him, to torture him, but he was no longer there.
"KNOX EVERETT KNIGHT COME HERE THIS INSTANT!" I cried.
"I want the pack doctor here in less than a minute, or I will have his or her head," I growled.
He looked horrified but nonetheless nodded, and I guess he started to mind link. Not even a minute later, women barged into my house. She examined Whiskey and then pulled out bandages from her bag.
"Is he gonna be okay?" I asked.
"Yes, your highness," She said as she wrapped his wound.
I felt Zene relaxed a little when she said 'your highness'.
"Ok, now you may leave," I said to her as I picked Wiskey up carefully.
"Call a meeting with your dad and mine. We should talk to them," I tell him.
I went to the Kitchen, still carrying Wiskey, who was asleep. Knox was cooking as usual. Let me tell you a secret: he cooks pretty well. I sneaked up on him, I wanted to scare him.
"Babe, I have a good hearing, you know," He said, startling me, making me jump.
I pouted, sitting on the counter. He laughed and kissed me before serving me breakfast. It was two bread, an omelet. I looked up at Knox, disappointed. He just chuckled and brought me my black tea. I smiled as he gave me a cup, and I gave him a kiss. He sat next to me, drinking his apple juice.
"How did Wiskey get hurt?" He asked seriously.
"So my brother came here today to my room and bit Wiskey. I got angry, so I took his wolf from him, so now he is a hybrid of human and vampire," I tell him.
"You never told me about him, "He said.
"Story for another day," I said as I got up.
"You should change," He said, eyeing my clothes.
It had a bloodstain. Wiskey's blood! I nodded. Knox took Wiskey from me and petted him.
I went to my room and quickly changed into my comfy clothes. I wore a grey sweater and leggings. I went back downstairs to the living room.
I went and lay on the comfy couch. Knox came and saw me lying on his favorite spot. He put Wiskey on top of me and handed me my phone. He lifted my head up and sat down, and placed my head on his lap, and started playing COD on the PS4. I sighed and opened my phone. After a while, the front door opened and someone barged in. Knox and I were startled and alarmed.
"Is it safe for my innocent eyes to see the sight?" James asked.
"Well, we won't have sex in the living room like you, James," Knox said, sitting back down.
I hit Knox and lay back down on his lap. Knox started playing with my hair.
"Ok, lovey doves get up," James said as he sat on the couch.
"When did we ever take orders from you ?" I asked, not taking my eyes from my phone.
"You wound me, Zes !!" he fake hurt.
"I meant to," I said.
"Why does she hate me ?" James asked Knox.
"Oh, trust me, she doesn't hate you. If she did, she wouldn't let you in the house." Knox laughed.
"Oh, James, listen. I found something which will bring your hopes up !" I said, turning my head and staring into his green eyes.
"Oh, what is it?" He asked excitedly.
"Since you're gay, either you or your boyfriend can be pregnant," I said seriously.
Knox and I burst out laughing; James's mouth was hanging open. He ran his fingers through his brown hair in frustration. I laughed, but then I heard Wiskey whimper, so I shut my mouth instantly and slapped Knox, indicating to him to shut up. James was about to tell something, but I shot him a glare making him shut up.
"I dont remember giving him a spare key, did you?" I glared at Knox.
He held his hand up in surrender and shook his head.
"But guys can't be pregnant," James whined.
"So that was the only part that was conflicting with you?" I laughed.
"Well, no, I am not gay." He assured.
I hummed and closed my eyes as Knox ran his hand through my hair. Suddenly, someone burst through the door. I jumped up on the couch, startled, and in the process, Wiskey woke up.
"Are you both okay?" Samuel asked.
I sighed and replied.
"Yesss."
I handed Wiskey to Knox and ran to hug him. Samuel grinned and hugged me back. I heard Knox and James groan. I turned to see Knox glaring at his dad.
"And that is how you should greet your dad, Knox." Samuel shook his head.
Knox grunted in reply.
"Guys, I will be in the restroom if you need me !!" James said as he went up the stairs.
"Samuel, do you want breakfast?" I asked.
"What's on the menu?' he grinned.
"Whatever you want," I offered.
"Who's the chef?" He asked.
"Knox, he does the cooking in the house," I said.
"I never knew my son could cook," Samuel grinned.
"He does a good job in that, too," I commented.
"Has James tasted your food?" He asked Knox.
"Nope, only I have," I laughed as I saw Knox lying on the couch.
He doesn't let anyone other than me eat his food. Yesterday, when James tried taking a taste, Knox literally choked him. I didn't realize I was smiling stupidly, looking at Knox. I was snapped out of my thoughts by Samuel. He cleared his throat. I looked at him, and he was smirking. I looked at Knox he was also smirking. I shook my head and went to the kitchen and drank water.
"Where is James?" I asked Knox.
He just shrugged. When I was about to call James, his Phone rang. I was about to call him to say his phone is ringing, but when I noticed the caller ID I curiously answered the call. It was an unknown number, so I was just gonna tell them off..
"Does the spy in the Silvermoon pack know what she has to do?" An unknown voice spoke.
I froze. Not only is James a traitor, but there is a spy. I put the phone on speaker.
"James, I'm freaking asking you if the spy in Zes's pack knows what she has to do, and did you fix microphones in Zes's house?" He growled.
I eyed Knox, indicating he reply in James's voice. He took the phone from me.
"She knows I am in Zes's house. I have to go," he whispered hurriedly.
"Don't mess it up like you did when you were dating Zes," He said and cut the call.
I was furious. My claws were out. I began checking around for any microphone in the room there was none.
"Traitor," I growled.
I looked at Knox. His eyes were glowing grey. I needed to calm down, and I had to calm him down, too. I told myself I was not calm down, but I still went to Knox. I glanced at Samuel, telling him to go, and he nodded and went to the office.
I looked at Knox again. His hands were shaking. I could see his claws. I kneeled down in front of him and touched his face to comfort him. In a swift move, Ryder pulled me up and placed me on his lap and put his face in the crook of my neck, and inhaled my scent. It calms him a little bit.
"He was my best pal since childhood, Mi Amore." He whimpered. I couldn't help but feel sad.
I hugged him and he returned it.
"Knox is broken, he thought of James as a brother, James returned the gratitude by betraying us," Ryder says through gritted teeth.
"What do you plan on doing to him?" I asked.
"Kill him!" He growled.
I pulled away from the hug and looked into his eyes; the dark grey was very close to black.
"Knox, calm down," I said in a soothing voice.
I loud growl came from him. I just hoped James wouldn't come down.
What do I do? I can't let Zene take control cause she wants to kill James. What do I do? I can mark him. He will gain power and other things, but for now, he will be tired. Should I mark my mate now? Without his opinion? I don't think I can do that to him, and if I mark him, he will become the king. I don't have a problem, I trust him. But if I get hurt or die, he will suffer through the mate bond. I don't want him to suffer. That is why I don't want to mark him yet, it's not because I don't trust him or I don't like him.
I was snapped out of my thoughts when I felt a hand on my cheek. I looked at Ryder, wiping my tears, which I didn't realize had fallen.
"I made mate sad," Ryder whimpered.
"No, Ry, you didn't make me sad," I said, putting on a small smile.
"Knox always said that you like him more than me, and if I take control, you will be sad," He said with a frown.
"What? No.. if you are in control, I would never be sad and you would never hurt me," I said.
But it didn't seem to do anything, so I added,
"How about we prove Knox wrong? You can stay in control for however long you want, hmm?" I asked with some hope.
His face lit up, and he started nodding his head so fast. God, he is such a baby.
"We are not gonna do anything about Jame,s we will stalk him to see if we can get any clues," I told I noticed Ryder's face fell, but I just kissed his cheek.
He nodded. We got up and walked to the office. Knox followed me behind. He hugged me from behind and didn't let go, so I just walked like that. We have an office room because we thought that we would need it. We also have school also so it is necessary. And we also discuss all the pack related work here, since I am the Queen and the future Alpha of a pack, and Knox is the future king and Alpha of the pack.
Samuel's reaction when he saw how Knox was behaving was priceless. He does not know that Ryder is in control. I told him about how Ryder will be in control and about James. Oh, I think James has already fixed the microphone in this room, so I mind linked Samuel.
"What kind of goofball do I have as a son?" Samuel sighed.
I chuckled
KNOX'S P.O.V
OMG, please kill me. My reputation is dying. Oh, Moon Goddess, please have mercy on me. Zes, why would you tell him that he could stay in control of however long ever he wants? Usually, I could blackmail him and say something, or he would give. My freaking wolf is whipped. God, I am embarrassed. I am thinking about hurting his ego and stuff.
'Ryder, can I take control back, please!' I literally beg.
'Nope, mate said I could stay in control as long as I want,' he huffed.
'Ryder, you can be in control, but only one day,' I say.
'Hmm, ok,' He agrees after a long thinking process.
'Ok, now if you behave like this, people will think you are a lovesick puppy, you can stay with Zes, but keep a straight face and act how we will act if we are the Alpha, ' I said hoping he would agree.
'Okay,' He hums.
Ryder is normally short-tempered doesn't like to be back talked, and stuff, but he is the total opposite with Zes.
I am hurt that my best friend, aka brother, aka James, has backstabbed me. I can't help but feel angry and betrayed. My own friend is helping people who are trying to take my mate away from me. Zes wants to keep him alive so that we can get some information if we follow him. I won't kill him, I can't, but Ryder wants to kill him. He doesn't take betrayal well. Nobody does!
I think Zes doesn't trust me yet. I am not talking about her not marking me yet; I will wait for years for her to mark me. I don't really want the power. I will be having a hard time controlling myself and Ryder, so we won't mark her without her wish. She has not told me anything about her brother, but from what I heard, he didn't do anything but hurt Zes. So I dont like him.
Moving in with Zes is fun. I was surprised she allowed me to move in with her. I mean she has known me for a long time, so I was surprised. From what I know, she hardly trusts anyone, but her mate is a sweetheart. God, I love her.
ZES'S P.O.V
I mind linked my dad not to come to my house and told him about what all happened. Out of nowhere, Ryder just picks me up and goes to the black chair, sits himself, and places me on his lap. I let out a squeak.
"Okay, lovebirds, I will take my leave then," Samuel chuckles.
"Wait, come on, let's have lunch ?" I said, trying to struggle out of Ryder's grip.
"No, I don't think Ryder would want to cook," He says with laughing.
"Oh come on, Dad, I will cook for you both," I said, laughing.
The room fell to silence.
"You called me dad," Said Samuel.
"You can cook ?"Said Ryder.
"What do you want for lunch?" I asked them
They just kept staring at me.
"Ok, fine, go sit somewhere, I'll make you something to eat." I walk back to the Kitchen.
I opened the fridge and took out a large pumpkin, 6 eggs, parmesan, marjoram leaves, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, unsalted butter, and placed them on the kitchen counter. Then I opened the kitchen cabinet and got out a butternut squash, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. I placed it on the counter along with the other ingredients.
I saw Ryder and Samuel sitting in the kitchen aisle. I looked at them sternly and shooed them to the living room. I started cooking. I know how to cook, but laziness just beats me. So Knox cooks, so I am good.
When I was a kid, like 6, my best friend Carrie Hale forced me to cook with her. She loves cooking, and I didn't mind cooking with my friend. So I got to know how to cook most of the recipes. But cooking with my friend only lasted till I was 12. Even Mae, with her, we used to have competitions like who would cook the recipes better; Mae was the judge. She refused to cook, but she loves to eat.
I remember Mae crying when Carrie was sad with Mae because she refused to cook. It's childish, but trust it was the best moment of my life. Mae wasn't a crybaby, but if Carrie gets sad, even her parents will cry. She will make the person guilty for everything, and trust me, it wasn't a good thing. She was a kind-hearted person, she had dark brown hair and hazel eyes, and she was pretty. Her style was partially similar to mine and Mae's.
I was brought back to the real world when I heard footsteps coming from upstairs. I turned around to see James, shocked. I held in a laugh.
"Zes, you know how to cook? Huh?!" He asked, amused as he walked towards me.
I smiled at him.
"What are you making?" He asked.
"Go sit in the living room. I will call when it's ready," I shooed him.
He put his hands up in surrender and went to the living room. I continued cooking. I was making Roasted pumpkin, Marjoram, and blue cheese Frittata. That's what the recipe's name is. Honestly, I dont know why I chose this recipe. I just felt like eating that.
After a few minutes, lunch was ready. I served it in the dining room, which is a separate room. I didn't know what to do with that room, so I made it the dining room. When Knox and I eat, we eat sit on the counter or go to the living room. We don't go to the dining table. If we have guests, then we eat there.
Moments later, Knox, Samuel, and James filed into the dining room. Ryder seated himself at the head of the table, probably to assert dominance. I mentally facepalmed.
I sat in the next seat, facing Samuel. James was going to sit next to me, but he decided otherwise when Ryder let out a low growl.
"Okay," James surrendered. "I'll sit here instead." He said while gesturing to a seat that was a few seats after mine.
The silence was suffocating so I decided to break it by saying, "Let's dig in!"
"Ah, yes," agreed Samuel.
Ryder nodded and silently took a portion of the food for himself. We had to pass a near-empty plate to James.
"So, James." Ryder started. "Your phone rang."