[At the same time]
As I was heading to my truck to go pick up Seri, the wolf boy from earlier rode past on his skateboard. It was the first time I had gotten a good look at him. He was gorgeous, with his black and blue hair, sun kissed skin, and deep forest green eyes that glanced at me for a second before looking away again. After a few seconds of watching his slender muscled form go down the road, I got into my truck and turned on the engine. Backing out, I turned the wheel and headed for the middle school to get my sister. Ten minutes passed and I pulled into the parking lot to see my sister standing with her group of friends. After a few minutes, she saw me and said goodbye to her friends before heading to the truck. Opening the door to climb in, she said “hey Rem, how was your day?”
“It was fine Seri, how was yours?” I asked as she buckled herself in.
“It was good. I made friends with a werewolf girl, her name is Genie. She's really pretty with pale pink hair and aqua green eyes. She said she's the step sister of one of your classmates, Carly I think is what her name is. They'll be at the party later tonight” she said excitedly as we drove home. Pulling into the driveway, I could see moms metallic gunmetal gray BMW 7 series parked in its usual spot.
“Hmm I guess mom got off work early today” I said wondering what she was doing home so early.
“Maybe. Or maybe she forgot something” Seri said as I parked my truck next to the BMW. Turning off the engine, we hopped out and headed for the house. As we opened the front door, the smell of baking cookies hit our noses. As we went inside and closed the door, we could hear our mom calling from the kitchen “oh kids you're home! Welcome back, I wanted to surprise you so I came home early.”
“Hey mom” we said in unison as we walked to the kitchen. Looking around we noticed that she hadn't just baked cookies, she'd made an entire feast.
“Not that we don't appreciate the surprise but what's all this for?” I asked gesturing to all the food she'd made.
“Brilliantly astute as always I see, you're right it's not just a surprise for you both. Your dad has some important visitors coming tonight so I am to play hostess” Mom said with a shrug and a sad smile.
“Important as in Vampire Council important or day job important?” I asked starting to worry. The council only came over when things were getting bad and they needed the nobility to back them on something.
“The Council, which is why I'm glad you'll both be in the Crescent Moon Packs territory tonight since it'll be safer than being here tonight” she said frowning.
“Me too mom” Seri said with a visible shutter. Some of those old vampires had been trying to seduce Serenity since she was nine to gain more power for themselves but I was always there to protect her. See my family is what you'd consider vampire royalty as we are amongst the oldest vampire families still in existence.
“What time will they be here, so we can leave before they arrive” I asked my mom who had moved around the counter and was now hugging my sister trying to calm her down.
“They'll be here at nine so you'll need to leave by eight fifteen to completely avoid them. Also, I give you permission to teleport tonight as it will make it almost impossible for them to track you and only come home when I give you the all clear signal. Okay?” Mom said still hugging Seri.
“Yes ma'am. You know I'll protect her with my life” I said to both of them.
“I know sweetie. I just hope it doesn't come to that. I also hope you'll find your mate and be happy soon. You've been down for so long” mom said with a sad smile placing her left hand on my chest where my mating mark was hidden beneath my shirt.
“I know, Seri told me what you guy said this morning before you left. Anyway, I’m going to go to my room and try to get my homework done before we have to get out of here” I said placing my hand over hers and giving her a fake smile before heading to my room.
Standing behind my bedroom door, I dropped my book bag and slid down to sit on the floor. Pulling my knees to my chest, I kept thinking about what they said. “Do I deserve to be happy? Do I deserve someone to love me?” I thought as memories came flooding back of a time when I was happy. Remembering my real family and my true past is always hard for me. Knowing my status as a Vampire Prince doesn't help anything either. No one, not even my sister, other than my adoptive parents and myself know my real identity as Remington Harlow, Crown Prince of the Blood Moon Kingdom as I've been in hiding since I was eight after a coup de ta for power that killed my parents. At the time no one, except my parents and their best friends, knew of my existence as their son as they feared something would happen. Anyone who saw me thought I was the oldest child of my now adoptive parents as that is what my real parents always told everyone. Days before the coup de ta, my parents sent me into hiding with their best friends, my now adoptive parents. Seri only knows me as her brother since that is what we've been telling her since she was little. She only remembers me crying a lot until I was so numb I wouldn't speak to anyone no matter how hard they tried. She doesn't know that I was grieving the loss of my parents, she only knows that it happened and that I was like that for two whole years before deciding it was time for me to move on.
After some time, I decided to try to clear my head by taking a long hot shower. Standing, I picked up my bag and headed to my desk to drop it off before removing my leather jacket and kicking off my boots then heading to the bathroom. After my shower, I was feeling a lot better as I headed to my closet for something comfy to lounge in until it was time to get ready. Dressed in a sweatshirt and pajama pants, I went to my desk to start my homework.
Two hours before the party, I looked at the clock and decided to start getting ready since we had to get out of here before the Council showed up. Grabbing my phone, I texted Seri to do the same. She answered seconds later with a thumbs up emoji. Seeing that, I smiled because Seri was back to her usual self then put the phone down and headed to my closet yet again. Looking through my formal wear, I decided on a dark purple button down shirt and black jeans. Dressed, I headed to my dresser and brushed my long hair into a ponytail that was tied at the base of my skull as I decided to leave the top two buttons of my shirt undone draping my sun pendent to hang in the opening directly on my lightly tanned skin. Putting my boots and leather jacket back on, I was ready to go so I headed down to the kitchen to wait for Seri. Walking into the kitchen, mom looked up and smiled at me.
“Sweetie, you look so handsome” she said coming around the counter to hug me and whispered in my ear “your parents would agree” nearly making me cry.
“Thank you auntie” I whispered back as I could hear footsteps on the stairs. Breaking the hug, I turned to look at Seri who had just stepped off the last stair. She was wearing a fifties style dark purple dress with black ballet flats and matching sweater.
“Oh honey you look gorgeous!” mom said moving to hug her.
“I agree with mom, Seri you look amazing” I said smiling at her.
“Looks like great minds really do think alike, we're matching” she said with a giggle. Checking my watch, I noticed it was eight o' five.
“Seri, do you have everything? Where's you pendent?” I asked knowing she probably forgot something.
“Right here” she said holding it up to let it dangle from her finger tips “and yes I have everything.”
“Okay, just making sure. We've got to go now though” I said moving over to stand next to Seri and taking her right hand in my left. Giving mom a kiss, I teleported us to just outside the pack territorial borders. As we materialized, three wolf centuries surrounded us as their squad leader came out of the guard house.
“State your names and business here” the leader said. Reaching into my pocket with my free hand, I pulled out the invitation and said “we are Remington and Serenity Leonard and we are here to attend the Moons Ceremony” handing him the invitation never letting go of Seris' hand.
“This invitation is for four people, where is the rest of your party?” he asked noticing the details of the invitation.
“Our parents had other important business to attend to this evening and will not be in attendance” I said masking my irritation with politeness as he was only doing his job. Calling off the centuries, he said “you may enter, please enjoy your evening” and handed back the invitation.
“Thanks” I said taking the invitation and sliding it back into my jacket pocket before leading Seri passed the gate.
After a few minutes of walking, I heard a small sigh of relief escape for Seri.
“What's wrong sis?” I asked as we walked. She was quiet until I pulled her to a stop.
“It's nothing. I was just afraid they wouldn't let us in and we'd be forced to go home” she said starting to shake. Pulling her into a hug, I tried to calm her down saying “shhh it's okay. You're safe. I've got you.” We stood there for a few minutes until a girl I assume was her friend came over to us.
“Serenity, is that you? What's wrong?” she asked causing Seri to look up from where she'd buried her face in my chest.
“Hey Genie, yeah it's me. It's nothing just some family drama” Seri said stepping away to talk to her friend.
“By the way, who is that?” the girl asked nodding my direction.
“Oh that's my older brother, Remington. Rem this is Genie, the girl I told you about this afternoon” Seri said with an excited smile.
“Just call me Rem, it's nice to meet you, I've heard a lot about you” I said with a smile.
“Oh right, we've got to go the party will start soon and we can't miss the opening ceremony” Genie said turning to lead the way to where the party was being held. After a few minutes, we arrived in a stunning garden that had been decorated with flowers and hanging lights like something out of a fairy tale.
“Well I guess tonight will be like a fairy tale for someone” I thought walking over to stand leaning on a tree out of the way. As I relaxed there, I couldn't help but feel like someone was watching me. Looking around, I didn't see anyone so I tried to ignore it.
After a few minutes, Alpha Aaron came up to me with an older gentlemen wolf. This guy was taller than me so when he spoke I had to look up to see his face.
“Hello, how are you?” the man asked extending his hand.
“I'm doing well sir” I said taking his hand. As I turned to look at Aaron, I caught movement in one of the windows. With a quick glance, I noticed it was the wolf boy from this morning. Ignoring him for now, I looked at Aaron with a questioning look.
“Remington, this is my father Alpha Carter of the Crescent Moons Pack. Dad, this is Remington Leonard a high ranking vampire noble” Aaron said introducing us. Releasing my hand, Alpha Carter said “actually Aaron, if I'm right he is the highest ranking vampire in existence.”
“I'm not sure what you mean sir” I said not wanting to give away the truth.
“Well if I'm not mistaken, you're an Elie Alpha and there was only one other that I am aware of but he and his mate were killed in a coup de ta nine years ago” Alpha carter said watching my reaction for any hints of the truth.
“Woah, an Elite Alpha really? Those are very rare!” Aaron said shocked. Before I had to answer, Alpha Carter looked at his watch and said “well, we have to go get this party started. We can talk more about this later Remington” before turning to leave pulling Aaron with him. Once I was sure they were out of site, I pulled out my phone and sent a message to auntie “auntie, I think Alpha Carter knows who I am. He seems to be aware of the fact that my family is the only one with Elite Alphas in their genetics.” As I put my phone back in my pocket and went back to leaning on the tree, I was aware that I had been being watched the whole time. As Alpha Carter began his speech, I caught the movement in the window once again and realized he was no longer there. After a few minutes, Alpha Carter said “lets bring out our celebrants. Everyone give them a round of applause!” as four wolves came walking out the back door of the pack house lead by the one who had been watching me.
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