"Why didn't anyone tell me?" I finally asked him.
"Mom was going to tell you soon, but she's afraid on what you'll decide to do." He was watching me pace.
"What do you mean what I decide to do?"
"You're eighteen, you're legal now and can be your own guardian."
I thought about what he said. He means I can move out and live on my own. Leave them forever and never look back. Even though everyone lied to me doesn't mean I want to leave them. They're still my family, plus I have secrets too now I suppose. I’m not going to tell anyone about me being an archangel before I can confirm it myself. "Oh."
"I just got a text from Brody, he says the party is still going. They're waiting for you if you still want to go." Brody was one of my brother’s friends he recently made.
I thought about it. I could either go to the party and clear my mind, or I can sit here and drive myself insane with all these questions trying to figure things out. "Ok let's go." I was still in my party clothes from earlier, a simple red dress.
"You look nice by the way." Jake complimented me as we made our way downstairs. I ignored him, he was just trying to get on my good side. Well you're going to have to try harder than that buddy.
Twelve minutes later we pulled up at the pack house, once again I was here, maybe this time I'll actually go inside. There weren't many decorations outside besides the balloons and welcome back banner. I don't know why Lizzy felt the need to have this when I was only in the hospital for two days. I'm surprised her dad even let her host the party here, considering when I first met him how he completely disregarded me. Jake and I got out of the car and made our way up to the house. Jake went in first while I followed behind him, when out of nowhere I heard.
"SEXY ASHLEY HAS ARRIVED!!!" I cringed knowing it was Lizzy. I was hoping to just enter the party unnoticed and find her later, so much for that idea.
I turned around grinning at Lizzy as she tackled me in a hug. How does one person have so much energy? "I thought you'd never get here!" She screamed in my ear.
"Yeah well something came up last minute, sorry I'm late." I looked around noticing Jake left.
"Well I'm glad you're here. Come on people from school want to meet the new girl." She grabbed my hand and started dragging me behind her. Every time I'm near Lizzy I'm being dragged around. We walked over to a group of people I've seen around school but never actually talked too.
"Hey guys, here she is finally!" Lizzy pushed me forward making me the center of attention. There were three boys and two girls smiling at me. One of the boys was Caleb.
"Hey." I awkwardly waved at them, feeling uncomfortable. I didn't know anyone at this party besides my family, and to know they're all werewolves doesn't help. Just then I saw a figure dart into the kitchen that looked oddly familiar.
"Hey Lizzy, I'm going to go get a drink Ok?" I walked away not waiting for her to answer. As I was walking toward the kitchen an arm wrapped around my waist and mouth pulling me into a closet. I tried to scream but their hand was blocking me. So I did the craziest and most disgusting thing ever, I licked the hand. What can I say? I panicked. The person let go of my mouth with a loud shriek.
"What the heck was that for!?" A male voice whispered. I recognized that voice.
"Dylan?" I whispered. "Don't scare me like that!"
"Do you always lick people hand?" He dramatically started wiping his hands on his leg.
"Only when crazy people drag me in closets." I rolled my eyes.
He chuckled "Relax I just wanted to talk."
"You couldn't have done that out there like everyone else? Or called?" I pointed out, putting my hands on my hips. He copied me smirking.
"Well maybe I didn't want to." I rolled my eyes again. One of these days they’re going to fall out. My mom used to tell me that all the time as a kid.
"What do you want?" He stepped closer wrapping his arms around me.
"I felt you were upset earlier, so I needed to check and see if you were ok." He said resting his chin on my head as I hugged him back. He felt I was upset? Must have been the bond. I felt ten times better with him being here.
"I found out I was adopted." I mumbled into his chest.
"That's got to be hard, you know your family still loves you though, right?" He pulled back to look me in the eyes.
"I know, it's just too much to find out you've been lied to your whole life, what if I don't know how to act around them now?" I hope family dinners don't turn awkward.
"You'll be ok, you're a strong girl and I know you'll handle this just fine. Sure things might be awkward at first, but adopted or not they're your family, they're the ones who raised you. Blood is not the only thing that makes family." He was right, and it felt great to have someone to talk to.
We stayed like that for a few minutes till I decided to break the silence.
"You should head home before someone notices you, I don't want to deal with any drama." I don't even know how he got in here without being spotted already. He pouted.
"Trying to get rid of me already? I'm fine right here." He reached for me and I giggled moving out his reach.
"As much as I enjoy your company, I enjoy it better when you're not in a house full of werewolves. Now let's go." I grabbed his hand pulling him out the closet, luckily no one saw us exit as we went our separate ways.
I couldn't find Lizzy anywhere, so I just hung around the living room, looking very out of place. I hadn't seen Dylan around, so I assumed he took my advice and left. As I was sitting there I saw Zoey talking to some guy and flirting, typical. I was curious of who she was talking too and didn't know why until he turned around. I gasped seeing that it was Jacob. What the heck is he doing here!? And why is he flirting with Zoey!? I watched as she placed her hand on his chest and that's when I decided to interrupt their little flirt session. I got up making my way over there. I could tell Jacob knew I was coming because of the smirk on his lips. Once I got closer that's when Zoey noticed me.
She glared at me. "What do you want freak?" I ignored her, looking at Jacob.
"What are you doing here?" He lifted an eyebrow.
"I came to welcome you back." He said smirking at me. Zoey looked disgusted that he was even talking to me. I don't know who even invited her, maybe their dad.
"You know her?" She looked me up and down. Jacob didn't even spare her a glance which made a satisfied smirk appear on my lips. Ha! Take that.
"Yes, she's my ex." My eyes widened as he said this, my mouth hung open in shock.
"You dated her!? Ew that's just gross why would you lower yourself into dating her?" She sounded genuinely appalled by that. I honestly don't understand why she hates me so much. I was about to give her a piece of my mind, but Jacob beat me to it.
"Because she's not an easy slut throwing herself at anything with a pulse like you." He glared at her. Her cheeks turned red from anger before she stormed off. Guess she had no comeback, I giggled.
"What are you laughing at?" Jacob raised an eyebrow at me.
"Did you see her face!?" I asked trying to control my laughter, I covered my mouth with my hands but still couldn't stop.
Jacob smirked, and that's when I finally got myself together.
"What are you doing here?" I asked him.
"Since you won't stay with me, I've decided to be closer to you." He stated smiling. He was serious about this guardian thing, I thought when he let me go home that we were done with that. "I enrolled in your school, just stopped by to tell you." Just freaking great. Another male with a crush to deal with.
Chapter 7
The rest of the party was uneventful after Jacob left, dropping that bomb on me. I played a few drinking games with Lizzy and her friends until I couldn't keep my eyes open anymore, that's when I decided to walk home. I wasn't scared about walking home at night, once you discover you're part of the supernatural not much scares you anymore.
Once I got home I changed into my pajamas and brushed my teeth before hoping in bed. I
spent most of my time laying there thinking. Why was I cursed to have two mates? Why not just one? How will I ever know who the right one is to choose? And on top of that I might be in danger, why else would Jacob suddenly appear? I wasn’t buying the whole ‘I’m here to protect you because I love you’, there’s got to be another reason. I sighed and closed my eyes, I wasn't going to get these answers tonight.
***
Beep beep bee- I slammed my hand down on my alarm clock annoyed with it, before snuggling back under my covers. Ahh
"Ashley Parker if you don't get up and get ready for school this instant!" I heard my mom yell from the steps. GRRR
I had the worst hangover from last night and the last thing I wanted to do was go to school. I got out of bed and walked over to my closet, grabbing a pair of blue skinny jeans and a purple crop top before going in the bathroom to shower. I took a comb through my hair before putting it in a ponytail. On my way downstairs, I spotted Jessica dressed like the slut she is. She shoved pass me on the steps.
"Watch where you're going loser." I decided to just not respond. Heading down the steps I saw my mom and Jake eating. I was still upset about being adopted but Dylan was right, they still loved me. I searched around the cabinets until I found a bottle of aspirin, I filled a glass up with water quickly taking the pill.
"Mom can I talk to you later about something?" I asked nervously as I placed my glass in the sink.
"Sure honey." She smiled at me.
"Guys I'm going to walk to school today." I told them, grabbing my backpack off the floor as I made my way to the door.
"Ok Hun be careful!" My mom called out as I left the house. As I was walking my thoughts drifted to angels. What exactly can angels do? I know they're powerful but that's about it. I thought back to a movie I once saw were the girl made a fireball appear in her hand. I should try something like that. With that thought in mind I tried to conjure up a fire ball. I held out my palm face up and thought of fire. After ten seconds of just starring at my hand with nothing happening I decided to give up.
"What are you finding so fascinating about your hand?" I jumped hearing an amused voice behind me.
"I was just trying something." I responded to Jacob. Cheeks flaming. I didn't even hear him walk up.
He chuckled "Let me guess, trying to make a fire ball?" I shrugged knowing he was right but not wanting to admit it. What was he doing out here anyways? He probably waited till I left the house, so he could follow me. He was seeming more like a creep than a protector. "Don't be embarrassed, you actually can conjure up one. Let me show you." He grabbed my hand running his fingers along my palm. His hands were surprisingly super soft. I wonder what moisturizer he uses. "Think of the hottest thing you can, not including me of course." He winked. I rolled my eyes but did as he said. After five seconds I felt my hand start to heat up, I stared at it in shock as a small flame appeared in it.
"Oh my gosh! I did it." I exclaimed, throwing my hands up forgetting about the flame, it landed on Jacob’s shirt. I laughed as he jumped around patting himself. He glared at me.
"I try to help you, and this is how I get repaid? You set me on fire!"
"It was an accident!" I laughed.
"Then stop laughing!" He pouted at me.
"Don't be such a baby!" I continued walking, I heard him running to catch up with me. "What are you even doing here?" I finally asked as he caught up.
"I was in the neighborhood." He stammered, rubbing the back of his neck.
"Oh really? Strange how you live nowhere around here." I countered, raising an eyebrow. I swear I saw his cheeks turn pink a bit. I chuckled.
"Well...." I decided to let it go, already knowing the reason.
"Thanks for teaching me." I told him as we continued walking.
"No problem I can teach you more stuff if you'd like." He shrugged.
"There's other things we can do?" I asked shocked. He nodded.
"Of course, we're angels, but I can only teach you what I know how to do. You have more powers than I have, but only another archangel can teach you them." He shrugged. Guess I'll never know those powers then. Five minutes later and we finally arrived at school. Soon as I turned the corner Lizzy spotted me. She ran over her, eyes cutting over to Jacob in question.
"Finally, it took you forever to get here!"
"I still have time before the bell ring." I told her.
"Yes, but not enough time to hang with us!" Once again, her eyes went to Jacob. I wonder if he noticed.
"I'm Jacob, Ashley's friend." He held his hand out to her. Oh yeah, he noticed. I blushed realizing how formal he is, no one shakes hands anymore. Unless you’re meeting an adult.
"I'm Lizzy." She replied shaking his hand. Just then the bell rung.
"Whelp I'll see you guys after class." I called making my way to the front doors.
I walked the halls after third period hoping to avoid running into Jacob or Blake. So far, I was doing good. I cannot deal with them both at the same time. But sadly, I'm not that lucky. When I got to my locker Blake was leaning against it waiting for me. I haven't talked to him since the hospital. He wasn't at the welcome back party because his dad sent him to do something with another pack that day. I’m sure it was just his excuse to keep him away from me.
"Hey, I didn't see you after class." Yeah because I was avoiding you.
"Sorry I had to stop by the library." I smiled at him.
"Hey Ashley!" Oh great. I turned to see Jacob jogging down the hall.
"How does the new boy know your name?" Blake asked suspiciously. Because he's stalking me while claiming to be my guardian. But I couldn't say that.
"Um he's my neighbor?" I said, more like asked. Blake raised an eyebrow at me, but before he could question me Jacob came up.
"Hey, I've been looking all over for you." He smiled at me.
"Why?" Even though I opened my mouth I wasn't the one that asked the question. I looked over at Blake, glaring at him for cutting me off.
"Uh I believe I was talking to the lady." Jacob told him raising an eyebrow.
"And I believe I was talking to you." Blake glared walking closer. Jacob looked over at me confused about his behavior. Also wondering if he was a threat to me. I know Jacob could beat Blake, with him being an angel and all. I needed to step in before things got bad.
"Blake back off he did nothing to you." I scolded him placing my hand on his chest. He looked down at me, then looked back at Jacob.
"What's going on here?" He asked.
"I told you already." He's so sexy when he's jealous. Whoa did I just think that?
"Whatever." He mumbled, leaning back against my locker. Glad he's controlled now. I looked at Jacob.
"Did you need anything?" I asked politely trying to separate them.
"Yeah, do you mind if I sit with you at lunch?" I was sure he was only asking to be polite. Even if he didn't directly sit at my table he'd sit close enough to watch me. I didn't think I really needed protection at school, but for reasons unknown to me he's here.
"Sure." "No." Blake and I answered at the same time.
"Excuse me?" I asked him.
"I said no, you're sitting with me and he's not invited." My mouth opened in shock. There was nothing sexy about this. Plus, I never sit with him at lunch and now suddenly I am?
"I'm sure she can make her own decisions." Jacob snapped sounding angry. I would have to explain to him later that Blake is my mate and that's why he's acting like this. I wonder if he’ll get jealous, was he still in love with me? How could he be in love with me when he only knew me as a baby? He still hasn’t explained to me his side of the story. So none of this was making sense.
"Yes Blake I can and I'm not sitting with you, come on Jacob." I grabbed his arm pulling him in the opposite direction from Blake.
"Take one more step with him and you'll regret it." Blake called out from behind us. I stopped and turned around.
"Oh yeah, and what are you going to do?" I asked starting to walk away
again until I heard something that shocked me.
"I Blake Ryder reject you."
Blakes POV
I waited next to Ashley's locker trying to catch her before lunch. Almost seemed like she was avoiding me. After standing there for about ten minutes I finally saw her turn the corner. I smiled at her.
"Hey, I didn't see you after class." I told her not trying to sound clingy. I haven't talked to her since the hospital and I wanted to make sure she was ok.
"Sorry I had to stop by the library." She said. I was about to reply when I heard someone call her name. I looked up spotting a guy I've never seen before. Must be the new guy the girls were talking about in first period, and every other period. How does she know him? I decided to voice my thoughts.
First Born_One Of A Kind Page 7
