“I thought Alpha and Luna will be present for Daniel’s Birthday.” I wondered loudly leaning against the counter.

“Well… Alpha and Luna will be there considering its Alpha’s birthday.” Wilson said with a frown on his face.

“I mean Mr. Osborn and his mate.” I clarified. Old habits.

I still consider Daniel’s mom and dad as Alpha and Luna because present fake Luna of this pack is far from Luna and Alpha is far from Alpha. Sometimes I consider Daniel can change his ways- that his eyes will open one day and he will see this world with a different view- a realistic view. But I think this is not going to happen anytime soon or ever for the matter.

Mr. Osborn was an amazing Alpha f his pack. I know because I was part of it. It was one of the best packs and the reputation still remains. If it wasn’t for Daniel, those rogues would have never dared to attack this pack, and my brother.

I closed my eyes thinking about Dave. He is okay, I know that. I believe on my sixth sense because it is mostly accurate for all the assumptions.

“Why the frown?” Wilson drew me out of my thoughts and I shook my head to clear it.

“Dave,” I mumbled rubbing my face. I wish I could find him just now.

“He will be okay. Don’t worry about him.” He assured him and gave him a small smile with an unsettling feeling in my gut. There was something I was not paying attention to. There was something latent yet in display and I was unable to look at it clearly.

The black picture was becoming slowly blurry forming shapes but I couldn’t see the meaning behind them. Perhaps if I concentrate…

“Sera,” someone called. The voice didn’t belong to Wilson but the man I’ve grown to hate more.

“Hey,” I gave him a forced smile not letting him know my true emotions. Tomorrow is his birthday. I don’t want to spoil things for him. He can make my birthday my ‘death day’ but I’m not that cruel.

Maybe I’m a bit cruel to him. That’s why he pushes me away. But he will come back to me eventually. No matter what.

“What are you doing?” he asked frowning at Wilson who decided it was time to leave me alone with a foolish devil.

“Nothing. Just talking to Wilson.” I pointed at Wilson’s retreating form with a sharp edge to my tone. Wilson might have caught it because he turned around to give me an apologetic look and then dashed out as if his butt was on fire.

“Why are you doing here?” I asked Daniel whose eyes were still fixed to doorway from where Wilson exited.

Slowly, he turned to face me. His eyes were beautiful blue. Too bad, he doesn’t have a beautiful personality.

Our eyes were locked and this could be considered as a romantic moment. Now we will hug and kiss.

No

“I wanted to talk to you.” He said staring into my eyes intensely as if to unravel me with the force of his enchanting eyes. Not that I was affected by him.

“Then talk,” I shrugged pressing my forehead against cold marble.

He cleared his throat awkwardly. “Are you okay?” He asked me.

“Yeah, I’m fine.” I shrugged not looking at him.

“Um… I wanted to-“

“Apologize for kissing me. Shea is your mate and blah blah blah blah.” I rolled my eyes. “Go back to your mate. If you think you are cheating at her then don’t feel guilty because you are not the only one unfaithful in this relationship or whatever you call it. At least we only kissed and I’m even your mate.”

After saying those words, I dashed.

Daniel will take time to comprehend what I said and by the time he will, I will be not in his reach.

Well I planted the seed. Let’s see what is going to happen tomorrow. Boy I was waiting for this since the day I came.

I made my way to woods escaping from all eyes. At this stage, Daniel cannot get back even if he tries to. Tomorrow is going to be a really eventful day for Shea.

“Bet on her tears. One liter.” A voice said and I smirked slowly.

“This is going to be fun. I feel bad for pack members and also a bit bad for Daniel, but for Shea, no. Nada.” I shrugged.

“Do you think it will work?” He asked sounding concerned.

“Of course it will. Daniel is a little deep in it. I realized it from yesterday. I am where I want to be. Only if Daniel was not such a jerk. He is really clueless of so many things.”

“What do you exactly think about Daniel?”

“That he doesn’t deserve to be an Alpha. It amazes me. He is son of an Alpha but he doesn’t have Alpha qualities in him.”

“He is pretty dominating Sera.” He told me.

“I don’t think so.”

“That’s because you are his mate.” He told me flatly.

I sighed.

“And if he tries to make moves on you again, I’m going to kill him.”

“You mean if he tries to kiss me again?” I gave him a lopsided smirk. He narrowed his eyes at me.

“Okay, I’m not going to say anything about him. Now cool down.” I lowered my hands in front of me.

“Let’s pray tomorrow will be okay.” He sighed.

“It will be. And you should hide in these woods, especially near river. Don’t come in anyone’s view, until tomorrow evening.”

“Okay, I will my vampire friend.” He saluted.

My eyes widened and I jabbed him with my elbow. He let out a painful grunt.

“What the hell that was for?” He asked in a strained voice.

“Don’t say that loudly. In fact don’t say that word. I don’t want anyone to know that I’m a vampire now. This is going to be a secret. No one will know about it. Sera is a werewolf whose wolf died and she is a human now. The concept of vampire is not going to exist in this pack. Keep that thing in mind.”

“Okay. Don’t be so violent sis.” Dave folded his arms in front of his chest.

“Violent. You really want to see that?” I raised an eyebrow.

“No,” she shook his head, “I’ve seen enough for lifetime.”

“I need to go now. Manny is still unconscious.” I told him.

“You gave her a strong sedative.” He accused me with worry flashing in his eyes.

I rolled my eyes. “I gave her a dose of vitamins. Actually I hypnotized her. It’s completely harmful. I care about my future nephew or niece.”

“I know,” his voice was said. “I want to see her.” He mumbled.

I put a confronting hand o his back and rubbed in circles. “She is okay and she will be okay. Don’t worry about her.”

He nodded slowly.

“Now leave. I have to return home.” I told him.

“Are you going to pack house?” He questioned with a frown.

“No. I’m going to our house.” I clarified and he smiled at me. With a final hug, we parted. I just want to see what awaits for me, and the whole pack, tomorrow.

~~Flashback (A/N: I’m not going to write whole flashback in italics because it strains my eyes to read so much in italics. You will know where it ends.)

I leaned against the tree trunk gazing at the night sky thinking about various ways to save Dave. Daniel was sleeping and I wanted him to sleep for long. All I had to do was to press a vein at base of his neck and he would be out in less than a second. But there is a problem- he can get into trouble.

But it was a risk I was willing to take. I had to save Dave and that’s all that matters now. One of my motives to return to this pack was saving Dave. Daniel was never in the big agenda.

I carried out my work and left Daniel leaning against the tree, sleeping. I just hope he will be fine. After making him unconscious, it will make me feel bad if anything happens to be. But my greatest concern is Dave.

I followed the scent of rogues who tried to capture me still lingering in air. Daniel killed them both- brutally might I add. I never knew he had it in him. I’m glad he can save someone at time of trouble.

When I get a whiff of scent, probably the path where they came from, I ran in my lightning speed reaching my destination in five minutes. It was a long distance. I was hardly feeling exhausted or anything- after all I was a vampire- one who doesn’t need blood. The credit goes to Daniel. Because I’m still his mate and didn’t reject the rejection, I still have werewolf scent and werewolf appetite. There are some things that didn’t change.

I’m glad because I just can’t bring myself to drink blood.

In front of me was a cottage in the middle of woods. Who would have thought?

This region is densely surrounded by trees. It’s a place where you expect wild animals, a forbidden place. But who knew one can find a cottage where probably werewolves resided. I can smell their disgusting scent.

This is going to one hell of a task but I have to find Dave, now.

There were five guards in front while there was a wooden fencing adding to glory of beautiful cottage. Their security wasn’t uptight. I sniffed Dave’s blood and closed my eyes to concentrate properly. The scent was from the middle of the small house. I was thinking they might have put Dave in dungeons. Yes they had.

I rounded the corner and disappeared with a speed that will let me get inside being unnoticed by guards. And was I successful. Even though I made my way to a tall plant near the door, I was unable to get inside. Two burly men were standing there on high alert. There was no way I could get inside without causing any commotion. If they would have been humans, I could have saved Dave within a minute. But there are werewolves.

I had to find another alternative quickly. Before anyone notices me. My eyes roamed everywhere around searching for windows. Backdoor was the only way left to enter the hell hole which looked beautiful from outside. Inside will be my enemies. I have to get to Dave fast.

Oh! And how can I forget unconscious Alpha lying naked at the middle of woods.

I snickered internally at the thought.

Not time to make fun of Daniel. I chided myself and with a fast motion removed around the cottage with same high speed only stopping when I came face to face with wooden door.

Mistake

The door was guarded by a hulk. His eyes settled on me. He had wide eyes and looked startled to find an intruder. I was going to pounce at him but his hungry gaze on me stopped me on tracks. Like typical werewolf, his eyes scanned my figure and I had a plan inside my head.

Weakness of werewolves- they are horny.

And I was going to take advantage of it.

“Oh handsome man. I was lost in this forest can you help me.” I said quietly in a fake sad tone. I hope they reply as quietly because I don’t want to attract more attention.

“Of course lady,” he said in a husky voice and I knew how it exactly happened as a hand was pressed against my back and I was pulled to a tanned, long haired, disgustingly smelling werewolf. I had heightened my olfactory indicators so that I would find Dave. But at that moment, I shut that before I could pass out.

“Well then why don’t you just show me…” I ran my finger from his forehead to cheek and when pressed hardly on neck. His eyes rolled at back of his head and he slumped. I balanced him and dragged him to a secluded corner, dumping his body behind bushes. If it wasn’t for my vampire strength, I could have been in trouble carrying the truck.

I sniffed air and after making sure that no one was inside, I opened it and went on my knees after closing the door behind me. It was kitchen. I hid behind a counter and closed my eyes hearing every single movement, sniffing every smell.

Footsteps were near the room at side and below it. That means there is basement- where Dave is kept. I can smell him more strongly than before.

I had to get past the person in the room at side. There were some sounds coming from upstairs and many awful ones- more than that of Daniel and Shea. Maybe it was a night for success. I would be lucky if I manage to take Dave out of here silently. I’m sure I’m going to rescue Dave today.

When I peeked inside, an old man was pacing around the room. His face was flushed and he constantly ran his hands to his head- which was lacking hairs at all. He seemed to be in late fifties. He was not going to see me. I closed my eyes. Dave’s scent was coming from the left and when I opened my eyes, there was a door, and it was closed.

Now the main problem- how to get inside without getting noticed by the old man.

There are many things a vampire can do. And I can definitely do many things. What about doing this?

I made my way behind that man in less than a second. He turned around immediately and met my green eyes with his grays. We stared each other in concentration for few seconds. His mind was easy to tame.

Open the door to basement. I instructed him inside my head and he nodded his head, slowly making his way to dilapidated door like him. I rolled my eyes. With the pace he was walking, I was going to get old like him.

Finally he reached door and opened it.

Stay here and don’t let anyone in. I told him and entered. It was dark but my vampire vision allowed me to see clearly.

I could smell nothing special. There was a room which didn’t smell like Dave at all meaning he was never brought there. I turned to other side. The room had faint smell of Dave. He wasn’t inside but he had been there.

I opened it to reveal an empty room. There was nothing inside except for two men guarding a door and Dave’s familiar scent hit me.

Their eyes fell on me and before they could react, I rushed to them in a lightning speed and threw one across the room while pinned other against wall. I had already seen key hanging from his pocket when I entered.

I pulled it out and unlocked door as the weak werewolf fought for escape. I slammed him hard against wall. The impact made door opened.

Dave’s scent was more prominent. I narrowed my eyes at the weakling who was ready to shift into his wolf and snapped his neck. His body fell limp on ground in a thud.

Before I knew what was happening, Dave came out of the room like a lightning bolt and attacked the other wolf who was trying to jump on me. I moved out of way as I watched Dave fighting with Wolf before he too snapped the neck of poor guard.

We are half- siblings after all. We had same techniques.

“Let’s get out of here,” I told Dave. He nodded his head and we rushed out. The old man met my eyes.

You will be out of my influence after one minute and forget everything that happened here. Alpha Daniel was the one to save beta. I told him mentally and he nodded his head.

Maybe rogues will be more alert now and not attack pack thinking Alpha Daniel will bake their butts.

All it took was one minute to get out of the cottage and into forest.

But it was not the end. There was a rogue standing only few feet away from us as we were at the mouth of woods. Before he could lunge at us, I threw myself on him and smashed his head against tree. But that was not the point when he gave up. He tried to attack me again but I slammed my fist against his nose knowing that would be enough to end him.

And it did.

We ran again and mad our way. Daniel was still there in his naked glory. It was them Dave and I finally acknowledged each other. I hugged him tightly, making sure not to break bones. He was a werewolf but still. He was my brother.

“I’m so happy to see you.” I told him resting my head on his shoulder.

“So I am but sis,” He pulled away slightly.

“What was that?” he asked with a frown and I knew what was he thinking and I also knew it was evitable so I didn’t deny what was going to happen next.

“I’m a vampire Dave.” I told him.

~~~Flashback ends.

Dave didn’t react badly. He was a bit sad. I filled him all the details and that I was here to save pack from rogues. There were some things I didn’t tell him. I filled him with details of what happened and he just nodded soaking in all the information.

“You will not show your face now.” I told him sternly. He asked for reason which I told him. He was happy to comply.

Now tomorrow is for Shea and Daniel.

***** ****

(I was trying to be dramatic. Epic fail.)