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The Key to My Heart Ch. 01

By: RobinWing



Holly's *P.O.V*

I was a moving shadow as I slipped towards the front steps of my home. The house was ominous as it loomed in the dark. It towered over me and it seemed to be watching... waiting. I stepped lightly as I cautiously opened the door. My body tensed to face what was sure to be waiting for me.

Nothing.

I was shocked. Has he not come home yet? My heartbeat was starting to slow to a normal pace. Scanning the darkness I tried to make out anything different. When I was sure nothing was wrong I strode in and softly shut the door, not bothering to lock it. 

Still not sure if he was home, I tried to get to my room upstairs as quickly and quietly as possible. I desperately willed the stairs to not creak and give away my presence, especially to anyone who might be waiting in the dark. I was on high alert, trying to sense any possible life. Passing by a mirror I yelped softly and jumped back. Only when I locked eyes with myself in the mirror did I recognize it as me. I let out a deep breath. "Holly, it's just your reflection!" I muttered. Then I frowned and studied myself. 

My body was something everyone craved. At 5'6 tall I had perfect c-cup breasts, a flat stomach, and the thin, curvy body that all super models have. My long strawberry blonde hair was slightly wavy, reaching just past my shoulders. But what always stood out were my large green eyes. None could ever figure out what color they were, but it was something between the color of the prettiest emerald and the color of a new blade of grass.

All my friends thought my life was perfect... But they have no idea how wrong they really are. The truth is, underneath the miniskirts and designer t-shirts, there was a scarred, bruised, and abused body and soul. 

I shifted slightly and my miniskirt pulled back a little to reveal part of a scar on the inside of my thigh. Though it has healed, I had the mark to remember. I shuddered, remembering how I had come by it. 

It happened after I heard my father murder my mother. I realized that he had killed her because of how she had protected me from him. Although I was only 8 at the time, I could see the cuts and bruises that were always present on my mother's frail body. I never questioned why she had them, because she never answered. My father wasn't the lovable guy who tucks you in at night and reads you a bedtime story. No. He was definitely the opposite.

My father had never laid a hand on me until that day he came home drunk. I never knew what he was going to do to me, and I was lucky my mother saved me... but that killed her. She had pushed him away from me, and had stood protectively in front of me. She threatened him to not go anywhere near me. My heart had exploded with admiration for her, I knew that she never disobeyed him. But that was what killed her.

It was then that he had grabbed my mother by the shirt and dragged her to the kitchen. I was absolutely terrified of what would happen to her. I could hear a heated argument from that location of the house, but I was not able to make out any words. What I heard next turned my blood into ice. My mothers blood curling scream echoing throughout the house. By then I was hyperventilating.

I remembered that not long after the scream. My father, drunk and stinking of alcohol started blundering towards me with a blade in his hand. I saw my mother's blood coating the knife, and I shrank back in terror.

"Sit!" he had shouted. "It's all your fault!"

I had all but crashed to the floor, when he lunged at me and dug his blade into my leg. I screamed at him to stop but that somehow seemed to turn him on. He started to threaten me saying that he would do worse if I told the police about this. Then he got up and started to walk away, stumbling a bit. 

Back then I was only 8. Now ten years later, I am still here. The cops never found out that my dad had murdered my mom. Mostly because I was ordered to keep quiet by dad, or else he would kill me too. 

I have been suffering ten years of abuse. Every night I dreaded coming home with a fear that my dad was drunk and he would beat me. I learned that once he was beating me, there was no point in screaming or fighting back, it would just get worse. Too bad when he decides to cut me with his blade, he chooses the center of my body, where it can be easily covered by clothing.

I shook my head furiously. Now wasn't the time. I forgot he was the one I was trying to hide from. 

I started to quickly step through the hallway to get to my room. I had only just shut the door to my room, when I heard my dad come home. I heard him go to the kitchen and then shortly after, a crash sounded in my ears. I franticly changed into my floral pajama pants and a tank top, and then literally crashed into bed and hid myself underneath the covers.

I listened intently, trying to hear if he was going to come to my room and take out any anger on me. But no footsteps sounded. 

Somehow that was worse.

As the minutes ticked by I allowed myself to relax, and then not long after I had slipped into a black dreamless abyss.

***

When my alarm went off I shot out of bed to turn it off. Praying it hadn't woken up my dad. I didn't want him to get pissed off. Calming down, I walked quickly to my shower and stepped in.

I let the warm water wash over me, and let it take me away. When I had scrubbed myself clean and washed my hair, I lingered in the shower for a few more moments before wrapping myself in a towel. I quickly dried my hair and combed it briskly, before I removed my towel and assessed my body for new bruises or cuts from two nights ago. I couldn't help a sigh that escaped my lips. I could see years of scars running over my body. I noticed a fairly new bruise forming on my right hip, from when he threw me at the wall two days ago. 

I teared my gaze away from my body, walked out of the bathroom, and started choosing my outfit for the day. I finally chose some clothes that covered all my scars and bruises, and started changing. After I had changed, I grabbed my book bag and was outside breathing in the fresh and crisp air. I savored it for a few moments before starting to walk a few blocks to my school.

I know! I should have a car. But my dad... well lets just say he isn't a giver. On the bright side it is good exercise.

I already have my license to drive, if only I had a car... but at least once I am out of school I can leave... forever!

A few solid minutes later, my school came into view. Suddenly I felt a burst of energy and I half-skipped, half-ran to the doors. As I walked through the double doors, I spotted the janitor and waved at him kindly. He returned the gesture with a bright smile and a "Good Morning, Miss Holly!"

I exchanged pleasantries and then heaved my book bag to the Commons Area of the school. Once I reached my destination, I raked my gaze through the crowds of students. I then recognized my group of friends, and then headed over. 

One of my best friends Christina spotted me and waved me over. I could never get over how pretty she was. She had light blonde hair that went down to her very slim waist. She also had the light blue eyes and perfect lips that let her be able to pull off puppy eyes that you couldn't resist. Somehow though she thought I was prettier.

I reached my friends to see that my other best friends, Jennifer and Julie, had already arrived. Julie was engrossed in a book when I walked over. She was a shy beauty, and never thought of herself as pretty. I don't know how she doesn't notice the guys who like to peak glances at her body. She had a round face and soft green eyes. She also had straight dirty blonde hair that never went past her shoulders. She was sweet and caring and a good friend.

Jennifer however was a little more confident. She always had her hair in a pony tail, so I never knew how long it was. She used to have pretty brown hair, but she hated it and dyed it blonde. She was an athlete that was also a good sport and never hesitates to help a friend. She had dark brown eyes that made you instantly know you are in good hands. Her face was sharp and she had freckles on both cheeks and nose. Everything about her screamed confident.

But something was missing.

"Hey! Where's Rachel?" I asked.

"Hey Holly! Good morning to you too!" Jennifer teased with a roll of her eyes.

"Actually, she is gonna be late." Julie answered. "Not anything new." 

Oh Rachel. The dark-brown haired girly-girl. She was tall, smart, and had a serious case of A.D.D. She was the hyper one of the group. But she was lovable. She had chocolate brown eyes and a few freckles. She was extra close to Julie but she was close to us too. She was almost ALWAYS late. You couldn't really blame her though. What with living in a house of five kids and two adults. 

RIIIINNNGGGG

"Oh! There is the bell! Hey I will see you guys' later okay!" I said my goodbyes to my friends, before setting off to my locker.

Once I reached my locker, I stuffed my bag inside and got out my stuff for first period. Social Studies.

I walked into my classroom three minutes later, and sat in my usual seat next to one of my other friends Madelyn. We exchanged hellos and, being Madelyn, she immediately had put us into a conversation about clothes and whatnot. She was nice, but sometimes she needs to learn to shut up. But she was too sweet to be mad at.

When the bell rang again class had started. I listened like every other student. I sat watching the teacher ramble on about wars, and people, and blah blah blah. I was grateful when the bell rang and we had to gather our stuff for next period. I had a feeling it was gonna be a long day. Not that I don't want it to. I rarely ever want to see dad because it always turns out with me leaving the scene with more damage than I had before.

As my day went by, the usual dread of what will be waiting for me at home crept in. But at least I have to go to my job a few hours after school. I held back a sigh. I was working my butt off to keep the house running. I earn money and then dad seems to blow it off on alcohol. So I have to find hiding spots for my money.

The bell finally rang for the last time today. It signaled the end of school. I slowly walked to my locker and then took my time putting my homework into my book bag. Once finished I walked outside and leisurely walked home. I hated that I couldn't work at my job just after school. I always had to wait a few hours and then head over. So in the mean time, I have to go home.

When I was nearing my house I tensed a little. Unsure of what could be waiting I started to creep up to my lawn. I reached the door and was just reaching for the handle, when it was suddenly flung open. And I could see my father fuming with hatred. He stank of alcohol and I tried not to choke.

"How DARE you not make my breakfast!" he yelled, just as I cringed. "You little SLUT you will pay!" 

He suddenly lunged for me and dragged me into the house. He started by punching me in the stomach, making me collide with the wall, and bang my head. He was then on top of me before I could move. I was trying to break free as he started ripping off my clothes. "No Dad! Virgin! No! Stop! Please!" I screamed at the top of my lungs. 

He had unzipped his pants and with no mercy plunged his cock into my pussy. Tears sprang from my eyes as he fucked me. I could see my virgin blood bursting. I was screaming in pain nonstop. Thrashing as he plunged his cock into my pussy over and over again. 

When he finished he pulled out his cock and sprayed his cum all over my body as I cringed and tried to shield myself. 

He seemed satisfied with himself and he kicked me before he walked out the front door.

I was left lying there. Tears streaming down my cheeks as I realized what had just happened. Of all things he has ever done to me he had never sexually abused me before. Now I lay against the wall, trying to overcome the pain. I don't know how long I lay there before I picked myself up off the floor and dialed my work number to call in sick. 

Next I took a shower scrubbing furiously at the sticky cum that covered my broken body. I then changed into new clothes and called my friend Christina. I knew it was time to tell my closest friend. Even if it means that my father would kill me in the process.

***

I told Christina that I wanted to talk to her and then she invited me to go shopping at the mall. I agreed.

Now I waited outside for Christina to pick me up. I was uneasy. I didn't know how to start, but I knew I would probably have to start at the beginning. Suddenly I felt someone's gaze. I tried looking for the source. But there was nothing. I don't know if I was just nervous or what. Still though the feeling never lifted, and now I was starting to squirm. I tried to ignore the feeling but it stayed. I gave up on trying finding the source and started searching for Christina's silver Porsche, and it eventually appeared.

She greeted me with a happy smile, and I couldn't help but think that she had no idea what she was about to hear. Christina talked with me, asking what shops we should go to first. I noticed that once we started driving, I had this feeling we were being followed. But I shrugged it off, not wanting to freak out Christina. We rode for a few minutes and then we parked in the parking lot of the mall. I couldn't help but smile as Christina got impatient and started practically dragging me to the front doors.

I decided to just shop for a little bit and then I would tell her. As we walked around that feeling that someone was watching me started to grow. I pushed down my panic saying it was probably nothing, and tried to have fun. So we shopped at many places and then we decided to have dinner at Panda Express in the food section of the mall.

I chose a panda bowl with fried rice and orange chicken; Christina got a panda bowl with white rice and firecracker chicken. We paid for drinks too and then settled ourselves comfortably at one of the tables. I looked around a few times to see if anyone was around us, but there was nothing. As we started to eat I knew I couldn't hold off any longer so I got her attention and started to tell her.

I watched as her mouth dropped and her eyes got wider and wider, filling up with horror. She didn't speak when I had ended at the part where I called to talk to her.

We sat there in silence. Minutes passed and I couldn't help but think...

What have I done?



Zach's *P.O.V*

"HELLO!!!" 

I almost jumped as I heard the voice. I then turned angry eyes to its owner.

"Matt, shut up!" I said angrily.

"Whoa!" Matt put his hands up in surrender, "Someone's in a bad mood today!"

I scowled at him briefly before looking back out the window of the car. 

"Hey Zach..." Matt asked, eyes wide with concern, "Are you okay?"

I tensed. Only to relax as I realized he was only concerned. "I..." I started, "I don't know... I just... Have a feeling something's wrong..."

I looked up at Matt. He was my Second in command. My beta. Loyal to the core he had my trust. He looked like a momma's boy with his short blonde hair and baby blue eyes. He had a ripped body like everyone else in the pack, but he wasn't as strong as me. 

I am the Alpha of the pack. Yes, pack as in werewolves. We all lived in the forest right next to the town, and have been living there secretly for hundreds and thousands of years. Me being the alpha, I am supposed to lead the whole pack. Yet lately I feel as if something is missing...

When I turned my attention to Matt, I saw him with a wide grin on his face. It took a lot of control to not smack it off his face. 

"My Alpha, I think you are feeling your mate..." Matt explained.

That was a smack in the face. My MATE! My other half! Werewolves have only one mate, some people never find them though... I thought I was never gonna find her. I mean I am 200 years old! I have been waiting 200 years for her! I was beginning to think I would never find her...

I glanced at Matt suspiciously. "How do YOU know?"

"Well," Matt explained, "When you are near enough to your mate, and are not mated to them yet, you can sense their feelings..."

"Wait..." I said, "Then that must mean..." My eyes popped open wide with shock. "She's in trouble!" I shouted.

Matt, realizing what I was talking about veered the car down a random street to park on the curb. "Hey! Zach! Calm down." He tried to soothe.

I was wild with worry. I could feel the beast trying to take over. I tried to push it back, and then abruptly the feeling of danger was gone. Confused I turned to Matt. I told him the feeling was gone, and then Matt nodded.

"So are we gonna sit here or go on a wild goose chase?" Matt asked teasingly. Holding back a chuckle.

"How can I find her?" I asked anxious to see her. I mean 200 YEARS!!!

"Well, usually you feel a pull towards where he or she is." Matt explained. "Do you feel anything?"

I closed my eyes and tried to concentrate. I tried to feel a pull, and sure enough it was there. But it was so faint that if I didn't try to focus on it I wouldn't have found it. 

"Yeah!" I opened my eyes with an eager smile.

Matt chuckled a little at my smile. He asked where it was leading and I pointed back the way we came. Matt started up the car and I directed him to where the pull was taking me.

I knew we were getting close because the pull was getting stronger and stronger. When we turned down a street I knew we were only houses away. 

I ordered Matt to stop the car and then we got out. "What you gonna sneak up on her?" Matt joked.

I just rolled my eyes at the comment. I walked forward a few steps only to stop when I saw her. On a porch. Waiting. My eyes roamed her body. I had to admit that she looked like a supermodel. I was lost in the look of her eyes. A green I had never seen before. Her heart shaped face was flawless and partly covered by her strawberry blonde hair. I could have stood there forever, but she shifted uneasily and broke me from my trance. I could tell she knew she was being watched.

I couldn't help but think back at when I felt she was in trouble. She looked fine to me. REALLY fine. 

I couldn't help from smiling as she started squirming under my gaze and looking around. She finally gave up when she saw the silver Porsche. I watched as she got in, and then I turned around and ordered Matt back in the car so we could follow them. 

We kept a safe distance away, and I could feel she was nervous. But of what?

***

Damn it! I lost her!

We had been following both girls for HOURS! How can they shop for that long! It doesn't matter now. I lost her in the crowd.

Damn it! I am a werewolf! I track things! How could I lose her?

I let out a frustrated sigh.

I checked Matt's watch to see it was about dinner time. Food Court! I realized. That's where they should be! I turned to Matt to say they are probably at the Food Court, and then we headed over.

When we reached it I saw her strawberry blonde hair leaving Panda Express. I followed quietly. It occurred to me that I was probably being a stalker but whatever. When I saw them take a seat in an abandoned area of tables I felt her getting nervous again. 

Then she started to talk. At first I was lost in her sweet melodical voice but then I snapped out of it when I heard her say "Murdered"

I listened to her story and realized that she really was in danger in that moment I felt it. Shock was quickly changed into possessive anger. I WILL KILL HIM!

When she finished I watched how the awkward silence stretched on before the other girl cried "HOLLY!" Then ran around the table to hug her fiercely telling her that it was ok, that she was here, and everything will turn out all right.

Holly... That was her name. A perfect name for a future Madam Alpha.


The Key to My Heart Ch. 01



"Whoa." Matt whispered next to me.

I told him to shush, before I turned my attention back to them.

"Oh Christina... I'm so sorry I didn't tell you..." Holly whispered.

"What!" Christina said in surprise, "He would have killed you if you did. I'm glad you did at all!" 

"Thank you..." Holly said.

Christina nodded. "How badly are you hurt Holly?" She asked in deep concern.

I watched as Holly took a deep breath before telling her to follow her to a dressing room in the closest girl store. 

When they started walking, I gestured for Matt to follow me before following both girls to the closest store.



Holly's *P.O.V*

I now stood in a dressing room with Christina, I already told her not to freak out. But like always she said "No promises..."

I took off my shirt and pants to show her, I kept on my bra and panties. I heard her scream softly. She looked with wide eyes to all the scars from knives and bruises from punches and kicks. She gasped as she saw dried blood from my vaginal area, and then hugged me in her soft embrace.

"I am so sorry..." Christina said over and over again.

I couldn't help the tears that came, but Christina was there to comfort me in this vulnerable moment. She was the best friend that anybody could ever have.

"Holly... We have to go to the police for this!" Christina said hysterically.

"NO!" I cried, "He said he would kill me!"

"Holly! Look at you! When you go to the police they will automatically say guilty and he would go to jail! Then he would be gone forever!" Christina cried, "You're my best friend! I can't let you die!" Christina looked at me with sad eyes, before lowering her voice to a whisper, "Please..." 

"Where will I go? I can't leave!" I whispered back.

Christina looked back at me confidently. "You will stay with us!"

I looked at her, and I knew I couldn't change her mind. I sniffed, "Thank you... I love you Christina... I don't know how I can ever repay you..."

"You don't have too... all you have to promise is that you won't get killed." She said comfortingly, "Promise?"

"Promise."



The Key to My Heart Ch. 02



Thanks for all your comments! I would just like to note that this is the first series i have posted on Literotica, and I am happy that you are all such good sports!

-Robin

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Zach's *P.O.V*

I couldn't help but overhear Christina's soft scream. No regular human would have heard it. But I am the Alpha of the 2nd most powerful werewolf pack in the country! Almost impossible for me to not hear! At the moment I was seething with anger. How DARE someone hurt my mate!

Just from following the two girls at the mall for a few hours, I could tell it took a lot to upset the blondie with blue eyes. She is called Christina. So I knew that Holly was hurt... BAD.

I would have already been long gone by now with Holly's father's blood pooling at my feet, if it weren't the fact that I didn't know who or where he was. It sickened me how a man could be twisted enough to murder his wife and rape his only daughter... He killed his wife because she was protecting her daughter and he raped his daughter because she didn't make him breakfast! He needs to be put in an asylum! My thoughts turned back to Holly and I barely suppressed a growl when I imagined how badly hurt Holly must be.

Despite all the anger radiating from me, I couldn't help but also feel a flood of admiration for Holly. She overcame her mother's murder, was beaten and abused almost every day afterwards, and she had just been raped! Despite all of this she still pulled through and came back with a smile.

She will be a strong alpha female. The thought made me smile.

"Poor Holly." Matt blurted. I could tell his heart was probably breaking from her story.

"He is definitely going to pay." I promised.

Matt nodded his approval, not that I needed it. I was the one who made all the decisions for the pack.

"You know... Once you meet her face-to-face, you need to make her know she is safe with the pack." 

I agreed wholeheartedly. "She will be with the pack as soon as possible."

***

No matter how desperately Holly tried to look like nothing was wrong, she failed miserably. I could see her eyes were a little puffy, indicating she had cried. Christina was also soothingly rubbing Holly's arm. Thinking quickly, I walked into their path and Holly bumped into my chest. Then as she was falling backwards, I reached out and caught her..

I couldn't help but stare into her eyes, the unnaturally beautiful green eyes. I mentally slapped myself to wake up. Then I asked if she was alright.

I heard her breath hitch in her throat. I smiled internally, knowing that she was feeling the pull. She seemed to be entranced, so I asked again if she was okay. That was when she snapped out of it and said she was fine. Before mumbling sorry, and walking away.

Holly's *P.O.V*

Holy Mother-Fucking Crap! Who is that total hunk I just bumped into! I felt like a total idiot as I looked at him. He had a nice tan and a totally ripped body, he also had jet-black hair long enough to pull... Hey wait! Did I just say I wanted to pull his hair? Anyway, it was when I reached his sharp and intelligent dark green eyes that my heart melted.

Suddenly I couldn't breathe, everything in my body wanted to get closer and closer to him. I could feel an electric pull between us, like we were magnets. But how is that possible. I just bumped into him and now I want to be with him for all eternity!

I realized he was talking to me, so I said I was fine and sorry. Then I walked away with Christina at my heels. I feel like such an idiot. I looked back at Christina to see a huge grin on her face.

"So..." she started, A mischievous look appeared on her face. 

"Don't say it!" I interrupted.

She just smiled even wider than before.

"I have never seen you like that before..." she said thoughtfully. Then she perked up, "Maybe he is like your soul mate!"

I rolled my eyes. "Oh please, I just met the guy! Now you think he is my soul mate?"

Christina pouted. "He swooned over you too..." she tried to argue.

He did? Well maybe he did... not that I would have seen it, because I totally got lost in his eyes... Ugh I am an idiot!

"Maybe..." I answered thoughtfully.

***

I suddenly heard running footsteps behind us. I had whirled to see that hunk of a dude coming over. I couldn't help watching his muscles ripple as he tried to reach us. He then reached us in a matter of seconds.

"Hey, sorry about earlier." He apologized, "I'm Zach by the way. Can I take you out for coffee tomorrow or something?" 

I was shocked. This hot guy was asking me out. I was at lost for words, but before I could panic Christina had answered for me.

"Hi! I'm Christina and this is Holly. I know she would love to!" Christina answered.

"Great!" Zach smiled. "What time would be best?"

"There is a Starbucks near the high school; she will meet you there around 3:30." Christina answered for me again.

"Great! See you there!" He winked at me and then walked away.

"Christina!" I scolded her.

She just gave me that sly look and flipped her hair over her shoulder before defending herself. "You weren't going to say anything anytime soon, so I answered for you!"

I glared at her for a moment, but it evaporated quickly. You can never be mad at Christina for too long. Defeated, I gave out an exasperated sigh and then led us over to the parking lot.

Once we were safely inside Christina's Porsche, she started driving to her house. Christina was babbling on and on about how my date was going to turn out and I couldn't help but smirk. 

When we arrived at Christina's home, she ordered me out of the car and told her parents that Holly was staying the night. All she did was have to flash those puppy eyes and then she got what she wanted. They were dangerous weapons.

Even though Christina knew the real reason as to why I was staying over, she acted like it was a regular sleep over. She gave me some pajamas and we talked and painted our nails, just normal girl sleep over stuff. Christina was keeping me talking about random topics the whole time. I knew she was trying to prevent me from thinking about my father, and I appreciated it.

We were in bed by 10:00, considering that it was a school night. I had a little trouble going to sleep but when I did, I dreamed of Zach. He felt safe and warm, and I knew that he was the one for me...

***

Christina turned off her alarm when it sounded. When we woke up she made me play dress-up. When she was finally satisfied with my look, she then chose something for herself. She shared her toothbrush and toothpaste, which I was grateful for. She also let me use her hairbrush.

We were in her Porsche when I realized that I had my book bag at home, but shrugged it off. I didn't have any homework that was due today. Christina was helpful when she said she would help me with my essay homework, which was my only homework by the way. Christina also let me borrow one of her old backpacks for any homework given today. Once that was settled we were off. Christina was nearly freaking out; she was so excited for my date. It was true I never had a date before, but that doesn't mean she had to freak.

Merely a few minutes later, Christina pulled into the parking lot in front of the high school. I stepped out and Christina linked arms' with me giggling. She then strode confidently to the front doors, while I simply let her lead.

We met up with Julie inside, and I asked if Jennifer or Rachel was here. But my answer was that we seemed to get here in an order. Julie, then Christina, next was Jennifer, then me, and then Rachel.

We all started talking like usual, and later on Jennifer showed up. A little surprised to see me. We all were a little shocked when Rachel showed up before the bell rang. She was almost always late. We greeted her though and let her in on our conversations.

Christina let it slip that I had a date after school, and then I was bombarded with questions. It was a time like this when you had to have like 3 heads to answer them all. Luckily the bell rang and I didn't get to answer all the questions.

Now only a few hours and I will be with the guy of my dreams...

Zach's *P.O.V*

WOW! I have a date! I had never had this feeling before... happy but also a nervous feeling.

I had been pacing my room for over an hour, so I decided to just drive around town. At that thought, I was in the car and driving within the minute.

My head was a huge bundle of nerves as I imagined how the date would go. What if she doesn't show up? What if she doesn't accept me? What if she will hate me? What if—

STOP! I mentally slapped myself. Things will be fine. She doesn't have to learn now. But the sooner she knows the better. She will accept me; Luna, the goddess of the moon, would never let someone's mate refuse. 

I glanced at the clock in my car, 3:00. I made a u-turn and started towards the high school.

***

I was already at Starbucks when she walked in. Again I was stunned by her beauty but quickly masked it when she spotted me. 

I couldn't help watching how her body swayed as she walked over. I couldn't help but also think... Mine! 

I watched as she assessed me, her gaze traveling up my body. The glint in her eyes tells me she liked what she saw.

"Hey!" She greeted when she reached the table.

"Hey."

She seated herself on the opposite side of the table and we started talking. Nothing too personal, just stuff like our likes and dislikes, favorite color, hobbies. With the more I knew about her it seemed the more I loved her. In the end I learned she was a sweet and kind-hearted person. After the conversation we exchanged phone numbers. I was sad to leave but on the way out I asked if she would like to do this again tomorrow. I wasn't surprised when she said yes. 

We both left Starbucks smiling, and my heart swelled when I realized she was mine and only mine.

***

We had been going out for almost a month. Holly had finally worked up the courage and told the police about her father, and the court case ended with her father pleaded guilty. He had a life sentence in jail and was finally out of Holly's life. I again admired her courage and how she always had a smile.

I had told my entire pack that I had found my mate, and the pack has been ecstatic ever since. Of course there were some girls that were not very happy, but I knew they would get over it.

I still have not told Holly about me and pack, but I was confident that I would tell her today. We were meeting at my pack restaurant called The Club. It was the best restaurant in town. Also very expensive too. But money is never a problem for the Alpha of the wolf pack.

Right now Holly was in the back seat with me, with two people from my pack driving us over. You could tell that Holly wasn't used to this type of treatment. There was the uneasiness that showed in her every move.

When we arrived I steered her towards the restaurant's front doors. Her eyes went wide as she saw the sign. Who wouldn't if they were about to eat at a very exclusive and expensive restaurant. 

"I thought you had to reserve a spot MONTHS early!" She spoke in shock.

"Not if you own it." I replied casually, smiling when her eyes got even wider.

One of the waitresses Misty had spotted us and was scrutinizing Holly with her beady eyes. I growled at her, loud enough for only her to hear. Hearing my warning, she abruptly turned her gaze elsewhere.

Cindy, one of the waitresses seated us in a private room. She gave Holly a warm smile and bowed before leaving the table.

"Wow." Holly gasped, looking at prices on the menu. 

"I have enough money. Trust me. Get what you want."

She just nodded in reply. 

When we ordered Holly had decided on a salad while I got my usual steak. We talked as we dined like we usually did, and as the date drew to a close, I knew I had to tell her.

"Holly... We need to talk."

Holly's *P.O.V*

"Holly... We need to talk."

Zach's words settled in making me feel a bit uneasy. Something was wrong.

"Not here." He said quickly, "Can I take you somewhere more private?" 

I nodded slightly and got up from the table. Within the minute we were back in the car and he was driving. We drove for a little and then he turned onto a path leading to the forest. Now I was starting to have second thoughts.

"Um Zach. Where are we going?"

He looked back at me, "I am not going to murder you if that is what you mean."

I relaxed a little as he said that. He seemed safe...

The silence went on a little longer before he stopped and got out. He had opened my door and offered his hand. I took it gratefully. He led me through a little path on the side of the road. Just before I could think that maybe this wasn't a good idea, we exploded into a clearing.

A smile reached my lips as I looked at the meadow that stretched out before me. A little stream gurgled not to far away. I noticed Zach was watching me so I turned to him.

"It's beautiful..." I told him.

"Yeah." He replied.

"Holly, I have to tell you something..." I nodded for him to go on, "I'm not who you think I am. Before you panic though," He held up his arms in surrender, "Let me speak." He then waited for me to nod before he continued, "I am a werewolf. I am the Alpha of the pack that lives in this forest. I know you think this is weird but the reason I am telling you... is that... Well for every wolf, they have a mate. Or for humans a soul mate. They are their other half. They both feel a pull towards each other, and that signals that they are meant for each other. You are my mate. Don't deny it; I know you feel the pull. The longing to be close and never be apart. All I ask is that you accept me... Please." 

All I could do was stare at him with shock. How is it possible? So he is my soul mate? It must be true... I do feel the pull. I looked at the man I loved, a werewolf. So what if he was a werewolf, I loved him... and that was enough for me.

"If you don't believe me... just watch. Promise me you won't run away or scream. I won't hurt you." 

I watched as he slowly got undressed. Being shy I covered my eyes. Next I heard the sounds of bones popping and snapping. Loud sickening crunches that made me fear for his safety. I hoped he was alright.

I uncovered my eyes anxiously looking for Zach but instead of Zach a large black wolf stood in his place.

***

The black wolf stood still. Assessing my reaction. He started crawling towards me in the most nonthreatening way possible, until he stood a foot away from me. It was Zach. I could see his dark green eyes present on his furry face. I hesitantly reached out my hand to touch him. 

As I started petting him a low rumble sounded in his chest. Almost a purr. I smiled slightly. 

After a while I saw the wolf shift back into Zach. I was a little perplexed, but I loved him.

"Thank you." He whispered softly to me when he wrapped his arms around me.

I was lost in the feel of his ripped body pressing against mine. I looked up at him and saw love forever present in his eyes as he watched me. He started to lean in.

When we kissed sparks started to fly. It started out soft and gentle, caring and loving. But it soon turned heated. 

When we broke apart I said it, "I love you..."

He had picked me up and I wrapped my legs around his waist. I kisses grew urgent with need. He pushed me against a tree. And started to grind into me. I couldn't help the moans that escaped my lips. 

Stopping in his grinding he helped me out of my shirt and bra. He stared at my c-cup breast's before he then took one of my tits into his mouth, sucking slowly and working on the nipple, gently biting it and kissing my breast, then worked his way over to the other, doing the same.

I couldn't believe this was getting my pussy wet. While he paused in his work I tugged his shirt and removed it. Now that was a sight to see. His ripped 8-pack made my mouth water. Yummy!

Zach practically ripped me out of my shorts, and then he set me down at the bottom of the tree. Before I could protest he had his face in my pussy and was sucking my clit violently. This was definitely not the sensation I felt when my father raped me. This was pure pleasure. 

Moans kept bubbling at my lips. He took turns sliding his tongue in and out then lashing his my clit carelessly. Without warning he slid a finger in my tight hole, sucking and circling my clit with his tongue in the process. I couldn't help my cries of pleasure as he started pumping me with a meaty finger. Then I felt a growing sensation. It was blossoming from within and my body was tensing. Now my breathing had turned into panting gasps. He then slid two fingers inside, stretching my pussy. The sensations made me feel so alive, that when he had inserted three fingers I started pushing back. Fucking myself on his fingers.

I lived in the feel of his fingers stroking my inner walls and the way he would suck my clit or flick it. I grabbed his hair and pushed him closer to my center, as my climax grew closer. I watched him as he licked me and pumped my tight hole. So engrossed was I that my climax exploded without warning. I screamed my pleasure and bucked beneath him but his arms held my feet in place. As the final wave rushed over me I collapsed against the tree panting.

Lost in the throes of the waves of pleasure I hadn't noticed that Zach had removed his pants and revealed his manhood. I couldn't help but gasp out loud! It was looked to be 10 inches long! Suddenly I had a feeling that it wouldn't fit. But before I could voice any second thoughts, he was kissing me passionately on my swollen lips.

Zach helped me up and pressed his muscular body against me. He raised me a little higher and made me wrap my legs around him again. With one hand he started aiming his 10 inch cock at my entrance. At first he teased me by just poking my folds, but he finally gave in and thrust. 

It probably should have hurt, but instead it made me squirm and cry out in ecstasy. When he slowly started moving I could barely hold back my cries. Soon he was at a faster pace, Thrusting in and out of my eager pussy. I couldn't help cussing at how good it felt.

"Ah Fuck! Faster! Oh God! Zach... Oh God! Shit! Shit! Zach!!!!!"

I screamed as my second orgasm was released. My orgasm triggered his orgasm and he released his seed straight into my pussy. 

We both fell to the ground, sated. At the moment I didn't think about pregnancy or S.T.D.'s. I felt too comfortable out here to leave, so I lay down and went to sleep. Last thing I felt was when Zach lay down behind me and wrapped his muscular arms around my waist, and stroked my hair into unconsciousness.

Zach's *P.O.V*

I stroked Holly's strawberry blonde hair. She said she loved me! It wasn't long before her breathing deepened, indicating she was asleep. 

I kissed the top of her head, "I love you too..." 

I didn't know if she was too far gone too here me, but I didn't care.

I held her close in my arms, and eventually sleep overcame me as well.

***

I awoke at what seemed to be mid-day. The leaves from the trees dappled with sunlight. The stream was gurgling nearby. It was a very peaceful environment.

I gently shook Holly awake. She mumbled "Five more minutes..." before trying to go back to sleep.

I started poking her and she covered her face with her arms. 

Using a final tactic I blew into her ear, and she jumped awake. Squealing, she punched me in arm and rolled away.

We put our clothes back on and got back into my car. With that, I drove her to Christina's house. Ever since her father was put in prison, Holly sold the house and moved to Christina's with her permission. She confessed the house brings only bad memories. She told me everything that happened to her. I already knew from when I stalked her at the mall, but I was touched that she wanted me to know.




The Key to My Heart Ch. 02



When we pulled up at Christina's house, she gave me a peck on the cheek before she waved goodbye and entered the house.

As I headed out of the driveway, my cell phone began to ring. I checked it. Matt.

"Hey Matt." I greeted, as I started driving down the street.

What Matt said next made my blood turn to ice.

"He escaped."



The Key to My Heart Ch. 03



Hello again everybody, here is the next chapter hope you like it!

-Robin

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Zach's *P.O.V*

"He escaped."

At those words, my foot punched the brakes. At such an impact, the car came to a shrieking halt.

"WHAT!" I shouted at the phone. The whole neighborhood could probably hear me. Right now I could care less.

"WHEN!" I growled low and menacing.

Matt hesitated for a heartbeat, "This morning around 4:30."

"And you are telling me this at 1:00 in the afternoon BECAUSE?" At the moment I was as furious as Hell. The sick son-of-a-bitch had been lurking somewhere for over 8 HOURS!!! "Why are you telling me this NOW?"

I knew I was acting totally unreasonable, but I couldn't help it. My MATE was in danger!

"The police kept quiet about it. The man was over 50 years old; they thought he wouldn't be able to stay on the run for long. They are just now telling the community to be on the look out." Matt answered.

"Get the pack ready, me and Holly will be arriving at the cabin as soon as possible."

I snapped the phone shut, and raced back to Christina's home.

***

I reached the house in a matter of seconds. I rang the doorbell at least 50 times before it finally opened.

It opened and revealed Holly... with her phone to her ear and tears streaming down her cheeks.

Holly's *P.O.V*

After Zach dropped me off, I entered the house. At first I didn't se anybody, until I saw Christina in the living room lying down on the couch. Realization struck me, she wasn't moving! 

"Christina! Are you ok!" I yelled in alarm, racing over to her side.

She turned to me and I could see her tears... Immediately I knew something was wrong.

Christina NEVER cried.

I opened my arms to her and she crushed me into a hug.

I tried to get her to talk, but she was crying hysterically and blabbing unintelligible words.

"Shhh. Shhh. It's going to be ok... Come on... talk to me." I comforted her.

Christina pulled back and sniffled. "I... She... No!!!" She burst into a fresh set of tears and started wailing. I could only just sit there.

"Who? What happened?" I asked again.

"Julie... Mu... Mu...MU... MURDER!!!" She cried.

I stared at her in disbelief. At an unnatural speed I had my phone in my hand and was dialing Julie's home number. It answered on the first ring. It was Julie's mom.

"What happened?! Is Julie there! OH PLEASE tell me she is there!" I cried into the phone.

The next words froze me on the spot. "No... She's gone." I could hear the strain of pain in the mother's voice.

"I am so sorry... can... can we come see her?" I pleaded in a small voice.

"Yes... I only told Christina already. I was going to call the others right now."

"Ok. Tell them to meet us over there..."

"Yes." Julie's mom promised. Then she hung up.

Next thing I heard was the doorbell ringing continuously. I walked there slowly and opened it. It was Zach. I saw his shock as he looked at my face. I was betting it was wet from all the tears. He held out his arms for me. I ran into him crying.

It was a few minutes before I calmed down. When I did I pulled back.

"Oh Zach... Julie... she has been murdered." I whispered.

***

Zach drove Christina and I to Julie's house. When we pulled up at the driveway, There seemed to be a dead atmosphere surrounding the home. We walked to the door and it was flung open by Rachel. We were a little surprised, but were too anxious to see Julie to respond.

Rachel led us to Julie's room. It smelled the same but the usual warmth radiating from the room had changed. Zach stayed at the doorway while we three girls burst into the room to race over to Julie's broken and naked body.

She was tied to the bed with rope. She was in the lying down position with her feet tied to the lower bed posts and her wrists tied to the upper. The rope had cut through her wrists and ankles. Her eyes were open and staring sightlessly at the ceiling. She had various gashes that were bleeding and bruises forming all over her body. Her blood stained the sheets and pillows and her mouth was open as if she had been screaming when she died. We could tell she had a broken nose from the awkward angle it was positioned in. And we all gasped when we noticed that her pussy was dripping with a mixture of blood and semen.

She was raped.

When Jennifer showed up we all sat around her body, holding each other. I gently reached out and closed her eyelids.

"Poor Julie..." I spoke, "You didn't deserve this..."

Christina spoke next, "We love you Julie... and that will never change... I hope that wherever you are... you are loved."

We were silent for a while, until Jennifer spoke. "I know you never thought you were pretty... but to us you are beautiful... All of us looked forward to seeing your beautiful smile everyday... We all do love you Julie... and Julie... If you can hear me... I always thought you were prettier than me... The way you smile and your eyes always filled me with envy... but I love you..."

Tears were reaching all of our eyes during this, "Julie... you were the only one who knew everything about me..." Rachel sniffed before continuing, "I thought I was the luckiest person in the world when we were friends... And someday... we will meet again... Whether it is in Heaven or if reincarnation is real and I meet you in the next life... I will be waiting..." 

We all gave in to tears and were hugging each other tightly.

Then I noticed something strange.

Julie's right hand was closed and a piece of paper was sticking out.

"Wait..." I stopped the others and reached for Julie's hand.

I pried her cold fingers away to take out the piece of paper. My three friends huddled around me as I read the note. I couldn't help the gasp that escaped from my lips.

***

To Holly,

Revenge is always sweet, don't you think?

This is your only warning.

You may lock your doors and close the curtains...

But I will find you.

Of course it is more fun when you cause pain in the process, which is exactly why your little slut of a friend is dead.

I had too much fun with your little friend, and I believe I would like to try your other friends too. Not that you could stop me.

You won't die yet; I am of course saving you for last.

Don't try to run, that just makes it more fun.

-Daddy

P.S. I am feeling extremely generous today, so I will tell you. Ponytail girl is next.

***

Jennifer clamped her hands around her throat as she read it. I saw goose bumps forming on her arms and bare neck. I didn't know how to comfort her. So I just rubbed her arm trying to soothe her. She suddenly crumpled it and threw it against the wall. Fear showing on every feature of her face.

She then shrieked.

By now Christina, Rachel, and I were surrounding her, trying to calm her. But nothing seemed to work. She kept on screaming until she burst into a flood of tears. And fell to the floor sobbing hot wet tears.

"No! I don't want to die! I haven't even started my life yet! I don't want to die like THAT!" Jennifer yelled.

I noticed Zach had pocketed the crumble piece of paper, before he strolled over to Jennifer. 

"You could stay with us." He offered.

"WHAT! Did you SEE that note! He would track us down! No place is safe." Jennifer glanced at him in shock.

"Trust me. The house is in the center of the forest. Nobody knows that it exists." He paused before continuing, "Nobody will find you there. I promise."

It must have been how sincere he spoke because she nodded. But then a realization came to her, "What about school? I can't just ditch."

"We can talk to your parents, they would understand."

There was a pause.

"You could all stay there. Since all of your lives are at stake." He offered.

"But what about our parents?" Rachel asked, "They won't just let us go with a stranger."

She did have a point.

"The house was built as a safe house," he argued, "When your parents see the note, they would do anything to keep you safe."

"But, if Holly's dad is as dangerous as we think, how can only you protect us?" Christina fretted.

He didn't seem to know how to answer that. He looked at me and I knew the only way to convince them was to tell them. He nodded in understanding.

"I am not who you think I am." He started, "I am a werewolf. Now before you scream, just listen ok? Ok. I am the alpha of my pack, otherwise known as the leader. We aren't murderers as you see in books or movies. Our territory takes up the whole forest and the town. We werewolves are not weak. We are supernatural beings. We can protect you. The house I mentioned is the "Den". Or place where all the werewolves live. It homes over 100 pack members. So, I think one little man won't really stand a chance."

My three best friends were silent. They looked to me to see if I already knew. I nodded slightly. 

"We are safe with him." I finished.

With that Christina automatically agreed. Jennifer and Rachel were a little more reluctant, but with a little coaxing, they agreed too.

With that my three friends got out their cell phones to tell their parents that they are going to pack their bags to go live with werewolves.

Christina's *P.O.V*

A werewolf! Who would of thought? I pitied poor Holly... Christina couldn't help but blame herself. If she hadn't pressured Holly to go to the police, Julie might still be alive! We would have been happy and talking at school, she would be smiling, and Hell! She might have even gotten a boyfriend!

But then again, Holly would have been sexually and physically abused for the rest of the school year. She may have ended up dead because of it!

Either option could have resulted in death...

It's all my fault...

***

We were all afraid to be alone. We would go to one of our houses and help each other pack our stuff, flinching at every small noise. It was a very slow process but we finally finished.

By 6:00 we were all headed towards the so called "safe house". Rachel, Jennifer, Holly, and I were inseparable. We were all huddled close together for comfort. It supposedly took about an hour by car to get there, so to pass the time we all questioned Holly about why she didn't tell us he was a werewolf.

It seemed she only found out yesterday. We were suspicious as to why he told us he was a werewolf. I mean you don't just tell random people "Hey stranger, I'm a werewolf!"

Well turns out she really was Zach's soul mate, or "Mate". I couldn't help smiling triumphantly when I realized I was right when I said he was her soul mate. Holly just rolled her eyes. She then explained to us everything she knew. By the time we arrived we were satisfied that we got all our questions answered.

We were a little nervous as that we were just about to walk into a house filled with over 100 werewolves. But we had each other and that was all that mattered.

As we got out of the car we stared in disbelief when we looked at a huge cabin that might even be bigger than the White House. 

"This is it." Zach told us.

Almost immediately after he said that some servants came out and took our bags. Zach had a word with them and then they disappeared into the mansion.

I saw Holly ask what they were doing with our bags, and Zach answered her saying that they were taking them to our rooms.

Now we all stood in front of the door. We all simultaneously took a deep breath and then opened it.

Jennifer's *P.O.V*

Throughout the whole car-ride my insides were feeling dead. I had never felt a fear like this before. I mean a death threat? It would scare anybody half to death!

But the longer it took to get to the house, the safer she felt. I mean the father into the forest you are means the harder to find you!

I felt secure and safe when we had finally got to the house. But once I stepped in it is hard to feel safe when the room you step into is packed with werewolves! I could feel their gazes as Zach led us up some flights of stairs to the very top. He explained that we girls will all be sharing a room. He thought it would feel more comfortable.

I couldn't agree more. 

I would rather sleep with my best friends, then have to sleep alone!

When we reached our room at the end of a big hallway, he opened a door and ushered us in.

We all gaped. 

It was HUGE!!!

The room contained four beds, a large vanity, and an abnormally large closet. There was a door that led to a large bathroom with bathtub and shower. It already felt like home. Our bags were placed on one of the beds, but when we looked over they were empty!

Rachel started freaking out! "WHERE"S MY STUFF!"

Ugh, leave it to Rachel to mourn the loss of clothes. Zach said that the omegas, or the common people of the pack, their jobs are stuff like cleaning, cooking, and that also can include packing and unpacking. At that Rachel ran over to the closet, only relaxing when she saw everyone's clothes and whatnot already placed inside.

"Well, that saves time." Rachel mused.

"Well, one of my betas will be here with food shortly. You can explore the room a bit, but please don't leave the room." Zach concluded, and then exited the room. Shutting the door softly.

During the few minutes before the beta showed up we started exploring, oohing and ahhing along the way.

It was when the beta showed up that we stopped to eat. I noticed that the beta was looking at Rachel with a wide smile. I could feel some electric force that seemed to be pushing them towards each other. I dismissed the thought, it sounded crazy. Or is it?

Rachel's *P.O.V*

When I turned around time seemed to stop. It took one look and he had stolen my heart. He had a ripped body like Zach but I knew he wasn't as strong. He had the same tan, but his hair was a very light brown. I swear my heart skipped a beat when he turned his gaze to me. He broke into a wide smile that made me a little dizzy. But it was his eyes that I couldn't look away from. A chocolate brown... the same color as mine. It was crazy but it was love at first sight!

When he walked up to me I could feel a magnetic force that was pointing towards him. I don't know how I didn't move from my spot but I managed. He introduced himself as Drake. Oh Drake... so dreamy...

It was when he left that half of my heart was taken with him. I hope I will get to see him again...

"Well... would you look at that!" Christina exclaimed.

I looked at her quizzically. "What do you mean?"

"Oh nothing..." she said, giving me a look, "Only that you acted exactly like Holly when she first met Zach..." she drifted off dramatically.

Holly's eyes popped open with surprise. "You found your mate!" She squealed.

"What?"

Holly described "Mate" to us all, saying that when you meat him or her you feel a pull or magnetic force. But to really become mates she said that during sex he was supposed to shift into a werewolf during sex and bite you as you climax, it means that in human terms, you just got married to him. Then on the next full moon he has to bite you again with the intention to infect you and you turn into a werewolf. It was custom for that to happen. Then you will be accepted into the pack.

I was a little scare that I would have to become a werewolf but to me it would be totally worth it because then... officially... he is Mine!

Holly's *P.O.V*

I was glad my best friends had come to accept the fact they will have to stay. They already knew too much, so they either join the pack... or die. They obviously chose to join, but for now they won't be changed into werewolves until my father was back in jail or dead.

It turns out a new werewolf can be a little hard to handle.

But if they happened to mate with their mate, then it is law that they have to be changed at the next full moon.

During the time we spent here I was introduced to lots of new people. I had already begun to make new friends. Of course there were also the people who seemed to loathe me, probably because I was Zach's "mate".

I had practically been introduced to everybody, and they seem to accept me.

Right now I was with Christina and we were just chilling in our room when there was a knock on the door. I got up and answered it. I saw Rachel and she looked as nervous as hell! 

I quickly brought her in and set her down next to me and Christina.

"Hey, where's Jennifer?" She asked.

"Oh, just taking a shower." Christina answered.

"Oh..." Rachel sighed.

"Hey. What's wrong?" I asked, poking her side.

Rachel didn't answer. She promised she would tell us when Jennifer came out, but that was when Jennifer actually did appear. We watched as Rachel took a visible deep breath, but before she could speak the door busted open.

"You little bitch!" the figure cried.

"Uh! Excuse me?" I retorted, crossing my arms at the tall dark-haired beauty.

"Don't you use that tone with me. WEAKLING!" the visitors blue eyes blazed with visible anger.

"I don't meant to hurt any feelings," I started out innocently, "but can you get the FUCK out of my FUCKING room? I would hate to see anyone get hurt." 

"Ha! You hurt ME! I am the strongest female were in this pack! What could you possibly do to me?" The girl's eyes flashed dangerously.

"Well I don't think you know who you are speaking to! I am your future Madam Alpha, so I suggest you leave before you regret it."

"Zach doesn't love you!" The girl cried in confusion, "He is in love with me!"

"WERE, honey! WERE!"

I turned my gaze to our visitor's again. Disbelief registered in the dark-haired girl's eyes, but it was quickly replaced with anger. Then in a flash, the girl was racing at me and had slapped my face to the side.

I looked back at her slowly. She had a smile of satisfaction on her face. With that in sight, I didn't hesitate, and I landed a punch to her nose. Blood spurted and gushed from the girl's injury and the impact was enough to make her stumble out the door in shock. A trail of dark red blood dripping behind her. "You will regret this!" she screamed.

A sudden silence greeted the room. I quickly poked my head out the door to see some of the pack had gathered to see what the commotion was all about. When they noticed me some bowed their heads in submission... ok weird...

I disappeared back into my room; I noticed a look of awe crossing their faces. A little uncomfortable I shifted my stance.

"Ugh! now I have to wash my hand!" I gasped trying to break the tension.

"Um... Who exactly was that?" Rachel asked hesitantly.

"Misty."



The Key to My Heart Ch. 04



Holly's *P.O.V*

Zach and I were in a sexual relationship right now. I still kept on putting off the real mating ritual, which is when he has to have sex with me as a werewolf. Truthfully, I was a little scared. I could see how hard it was to hold the wolf back, and I couldn't help but feel guilty. But today was different, I woke up without fear. I woke up with a determination long since forgotten. Today I was on a mission. A mission I was going to win.

I spent an extra 20 minutes than usual to doll myself up. I applied a little eye shadow and coated my lashes with mascara, just little things that make a big difference. When I stepped back from the mirror, I smiled wide. With all the added make-up, it made my skin look flawless and my eyes sparkle. Perfect. 

When I was choosing my outfit, I wanted it to look casual but hot. Careless but sexy. I couldn't find anything though, and that added on to my frustration.

Christina could always read me like an open book, and today was no exception. She approached me with a white summer dress that reached to my knees. I gasped and hugged her tightly. Then raced to the bathroom to change.

When I stood in front of the mirror again, I couldn't help squealing like a little schoolgirl. It fit perfectly. It had straps and a bodice that showed off my tight waist, it also had lace ruffles on the bottom. Just what I needed. It had the look appropriate enough to wear to school but it also showed off my curves very nicely. I couldn't thank Christina enough.

When I stepped out of the bathroom my three friends gasped simultaneously before showering me with comments and praises. I smiled and did a little twirl, giving them full view. 

"Zach is gonna drop dead when he sees you!" Christina cried.

"He won't do that." Jennifer countered, "He will probably fuck her on the spot!"

It was a good thing I couldn't blush, because then my face would have probably been as red as a tomato. They all giggled at my discomfort.

"Go get him girlfriend!" Christina shouted. She was quickly followed by Rachel and Jennifer.

"Wait!" I stopped them, "You know what I am going to do?"

"Um, duh." Rachel explained, "You never put on make-up, except for special occasions."

"Make sure he doesn't rip up your birthday present." Christina warned.

"What!" I gasped. "What day is it?"

"April 22nd, otherwise known as Earth Day... or your birthday." 

"Hmmm..." I smiled mischievously, "I know what I want for my birthday!"

My three best friends burst into little giggles.

"Laugh all you want now, but someday this..." I gestured to myself, "Will be you."

Rachel flushed. "I am guessing I am next..."

Suddenly there was rapid knocking at the door. "I'll get it." I told the girls.

When I opened it I wasn't too surprised to find Zach at the entrance.

"Hey!" I greeted him.

He seemed at a loss for words as his gaze traveled up and down at my body. When he reached my eyes again he smiled. "May I ask what the commotion was about?"

"You should know!" called Jennifer, "You are the boyfriend, after all!"

The other girls quickly shushed her. 

"So what?" he asked, "Having an Earth Day celebration?" he stifled a laugh.

"Actually," Christina walked over, "A BIRTHday celebration." She giggled at his shocked expression, "I assume you brought a present too?" 

Ugh, I hated it when she was hinting at what was going to happen next. I elbowed her in the ribs. "Ow." She exclaimed, rubbing her side.

"It's ok Zach," As I saw a guilty expression cross his face, I stepped closer to him. "I already got PART of what I wanted." I looked up at him and invited him to a kiss.

He started to lean, "Ugh, get a room!" Rachel exclaimed. "I don't need to see what will happen next!"

I pulled away from Zach, "Let's go to your room." I suggested.

Zach's *P.O.V*

I could smell Holly's arousal as she entered my room and turned to me. "I am guessing you know what I want for my birthday." She murmured seductively. I watched her as she reached behind her and pulled down the zipper on the bag of her dress. She let it fall to the floor with a thud. Revealing no bra and no panties.

I could never get over how beautiful she was; every time she was undressed it was like a bombshell. 

I could feel my wolf trying to rise to the surface. I pushed him down, and he backed off reluctantly. Holly was now seated on the bed and had curled her finger towards me. In a flash I was over and had kissed her greedily. She moaned in the back of her throat and my cock had hardened instantly. When she broke away she slid farther down the bed and got up on all fours with her ass straight in the air. 

She widened her slit with two fingers and murmured two words "I need..."

That made me snap and a second later I was no longer human. My clothes ripped apart and now lay on the floor in scraps. My wolf appraised Holly for a matter of two seconds before thrusting his enlarged cock deeply into her damp tunnel. Holly's cry of pleasure pushed him to his limit and now he was humping her madly. With each thrust a cry of pleasure escaped from Holly's kissable lips. I could feel my knot forming from the base of my cock, and knew I wouldn't last much longer. Without warning Holly exploded into her orgasm, and it triggered mine. I howled my release, signaling to all people in the household and outside that I had claimed my mate. The mating instinct kicked in and I bit down on Holly hard, right where the shoulder joins with the neck. Holly cried of pain and pleasure. I released my hold on her neck and licked it with my healing saliva. I made sure it would scar over, so nobody would mistake her for being single.

Holly collapsed onto the bed, knocked out cold. It was a side-effect from the mating ritual. My knot was in place and we wouldn't be able to break apart until the swelling went down. 

I kissed the top of her head softly, and then I lay down on the bed and spooned her into my chest, still connected. There was soft knocking at the door and my second in command, Matt, walk in. 

He came to congratulate us and the left. We had multiple visitors into the bedroom; each one congratulated us on the mating and then bowed in respect before leaving too.

During the whole time, I felt a little guilty. She never said that she wanted to do the ritual yet, but the one second I was distracted, my wolf sprung free. I hoped she could forgive me. I automatically new she would but still...

Unknown *P.O.V*

I had watched in disapproval as both Zach and the girl left to the Alpha's bedroom. I couldn't help my curiosity, so I followed them. I was lucky that the door was already cracked open, so I peaked inside. It was the black wolf, and to my horror they were mating. 

"This will not go over well with the boss..." I muttered quietly.

Holly's *P.O.V*

When I stirred awake, I opened my eyes to Zach's staring right back. He looked troubled.

"What wrong?" I asked yawning; I stretched myself like a cat, only to feel resistance. I looked down confused when Zach told me. 

"It's my knot, and I guess it's a canine thing. It increases the chances of the female getting pregnant. We are going to be stuck like this for a while."

I nodded. I noticed a little blood on my shoulder. "I marked you." Zach said sheepishly.

"Good," I smiled, "That's exactly what I wanted. Best birthday ever." I said, pulling him in for a kiss.

Jennifer's *P.O.V*

The howl had echoed throughout the entire building. It sent a sliver of fear up my spine, before I noticed the tone was one of joy.

All of us looked at each other now with understanding. She had done it.

At first the thought had revolted me, but after a whole month of being here, it slowly dawned on me that it wasn't that bad. I felt warm and safe as I lived here, and most of the time I was too caught up in something to remember the real reason as to why I am here.

This was one of those moments, and for a reason that I still don't understand I was actually jealous.

***

The next day Holly came back to the room and showed us the mark. I had to admit, we were a little surprised to see it had healed over but the scar was left behind. 

Later on Maya had come into the room to inform us that the alpha wished to take us all on a walk through the woods. We were all ecstatic. I had a feeling that something was going to happen, but I shrugged it off. We will be safely guarded. 

Right?

***

When the Alpha ordered the men to take me back early, I was disappointed. But there was no use fighting him, so we walked away.

I was surprised when Maya joined us but she explained she was needed back at the cabin, so I let it go.

Maya volunteered to walk a little bit away from the group in case anything attacked from behind. I felt a little safer when she said that.

We walked a few minutes, until I felt something different in the atmosphere. I was about to voice my concern when the guards around me started dropping one by one. 

Something was attacking!

I didn't know what to do so I started racing up the trail. I felt something like a rock graze my leg at a speed that made a gash on my leg. It was spurting and dripping with blood. It was then that I ran into a body and I stumbled back, falling to the ground.

I looked up at the figure in terror, and screamed.

I saw my life flash before my very eyes, and then felt a knife slash my throat.

I couldn't breath.

I looked up at the sky for one last time and I saw her there, in the clouds, watching with such anguish that it ripped my heart out. 

It was the last thing I saw through my eyes, before I left the world. I let out a smile of relief.

Julie.

Christina's *P.O.V*

I am walking on a trail with Holly, Rachel, and Jennifer by my side. We also had like tons of guards surrounding us too. And Zach! Sheesh, he wouldn't leave Holly's side! I know they mated, but COME ON! Privacy!

Maya was also with us too, she was already a friend and we almost begged her to join.

Now we were being told that Jennifer should be taken home. Since Holly knew her dad was kind of different, she always knew he went in order, and agreed.

We said goodbyes to Jennifer and almost half the guards, plus Maya, because she said she was needed at the cabin, left. 

***

A blood curling scream sounded in the woods. We all gasped.

Jennifer.

***

The first person we reached was Maya, alone on the trail. She was unconscious. One of the guards picked her up gently and then we ran along the trail again.

We then reached the circle of guards and found them knocked out too. We checked their pulses and they were all alive. But Jennifer was missing. We saw a path of blood leading farther down and that was when we came upon Jennifer, dead.

We three girls rushed over, inspecting her body. She had one long gash at her throat and a gash on her leg that must have created the trail of blood.

We knew that that attacker had had to flee quickly, because Jennifer had screamed, and we were almost glad. We knew that she probably would have been tortured first before dyeing if she hadn't screamed.

We found another note like the first, and it was in the same hand. I read it this time...

***

Dear my precious daughter,

I will give you this, nice hiding spot.

I have known you were there for quite a while, and though you probably think so, I am not that stupid to rush into a werewolves den.

I hope you are having fun with your life, and I am doing the same.

I was actually looking forward to fucking your little friend, but I had business to take care of.

I am pleased you actually took my advice to not run, but I admit it is a good challenge to kill people guarded by werewolves.

Also, say hello to my new son for me, would you?

It's too bad I won't be there for the wedding; I was actually looking forward to walking you down the Isle.

-Daddy

P.S. The Late-Bird is first this time.

***

"Oh God." Rachel muttered.

***

I have had just about enough of Rachel! She has been lying in her bed for an entire week! She is refusing to eat any food, she isn't taking a shower, and she won't let us turn off the lights when we go to sleep!

At this rate, she will be dead before Holly's father gets here!

I finally lost it and before I knew it I had pushed Rachel off the bed. She just groaned a protest. She didn't even bring out her hands to break her fall! Frustrated I grabbed a pillow and smacked her in the face with it.

Rachel just moaned, "Kill me now!"

"THAT'S IT!!!" I yelled.

I grabbed her arm and mercilessly dragged her to the bathroom. I turned on the water and plopped her in the bathtub. "OK!" I screamed, "Rachel Jane Harland, you are not leaving this bathroom, until you are clean!" I glared at her and stood facing her. "Well!" I urged.

"You are going to watch me?" 

"It depends!" I answered, still angry. "Can I trust you to do it alone, or do I have to watch you so you don't try to drown yourself?"

Rachel snorted. "I wasn't gonna drown myself."

"Fine, 20 minutes." I told her, I gave her one last look before leaving the bathroom and slamming it behind me.

I met Holly in the room and she was smirking. "How did that go?" 

"Ugh, I couldn't stand to see her starve herself, plus I was not happy with the smell." I told her, wrinkling my nose.

"Yeah, I think you did the right thing."

"I hope so." I snorted, "Either that or she is drowning herself in the tub right now, or slitting both her wrist with a shaver."

Holly laughed.

"When she gets out I am going to forcefully shove food down her throat." I added.

"I would love to see that, but I have a better idea." Holly replied.

Rachel's *P.O.V*

I felt so dead inside. My soul felt like it was shriveling up as if it was a leaf in fall, before breaking from the tree. I slowly had shut myself away from the world. Personally, I had wished that death would come quickly for me like Jennifer, not a slow and painful one like Julie's.

The only thing that I could think about was how selfish I was probably acting. I mean I am a drama queen but I think I went a little overboard.

I let out a sigh. It was hard to think that one minute your best friend is smiling and the next she has a big gash on her neck.

But now that I think about it... was that a look of relief on Jennifer's face? Something else must have happened.

***

When I finally came out of the tub, I was feeling a little better. I quickly changed and walked out. I did not want to face Christina's wrath again. Totally not worth it!

I was surprised that Christina could be that violent, but, she was never pushed to do so before. I realized that she was probably right... moping around won't solve anything. So with renewed strength I opened the door.

And there sat Drake. He was on the bed with a food tray next to him, he looked like a total god.

For a moment I couldn't speak. I then quickly cleared my throat, "Hi."

"Hey, I brought you lunch." He offered, gesturing to the food tray next to him, "Holly said you weren't eating anything. Christina was with her, she said she was ready to shove the food down your throat herself, but Holly thought this would be a better way."

I nodded at him, smiling. "Thanks." I quickly sat beside him.

Holly's *P.O.V*

Christina and I were walking back to our room, and were met with the sight of Rachel and Drake making-out on the bed. They were completely unaware of our presence. "Ew, get a room!" Christina laughed good-naturedly.

They both jumped away from each other at the comment. That sent me and Christina laughing. Rachel was flushed with embarrassment. She then scowled as at us and reached for a pillow. In a flash she threw it straight at Christina. We just laughed harder. Rachel had enough sense to wait for us to stop. 

"Our Rachel is back!" Christina ran over to her, hugging her tightly.

"She is back and definitely kicking!" I teased before hugging her too.

"What is with this? Maybe I should become depressed more often." Rachel squirmed in our arms.

"Oh please!" Christina pulled back, "You have been lying in that bed for a whole week!"

"Then we send Drake, and when we come back, you are sucking each other's faces off!" I finished.

I then dodged a punch aimed at my head. "You are so immature!" said an annoyed Rachel.

I just laughed.

***

I gazed up at the stars from the balcony. Zach stood beside me, holding me.

"What are you thinking about?" he asked.

"I... Something bad is happening... I just feel it... I don't think we will be able to beat my father easily..." 

I felt him tighten his grip on me. "I will protect you, Holly. Until my heart stops beating."

I felt reassured instantly. "I love you." I told him.

"I love you more."

We leaned in to kiss. 

"Oh Holly I—Agh!" The figure appeared behind me and accidentally crashed into me.

"Holly!" Zach cried as I was pushed out of his grasp.

The force was too powerful and it pushed me over the edge of the balcony. I panicked and started to reach back up but gravity was pulling me down the 4 stories to the ground.

"Holly!" I heard again, I looked quickly to one of the windows as I fell, to see Christina, with her head out the window. She had a look of anguish on her face, and then she stumbled back.

My scream was the only sound as I fell into the dark forest below.



The Key to My Heart Ch. 05



There was a stupid mix-up for chapter 3!!! Stupid Literotica. Accept the stories in ORDER!!! Sorry for all of you confused fans. I hope this wont happen in the future.

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My body felt numb as gravity pulled me down at an alarming pace. The scream was surely breaking my vocal cords from the force I was pushing it to. I felt as if I was in one of those dreams where you fall to your death, but, when you reach the ground you wake up. I my case right now, falling 4-stories, I knew it would result in death.

I covered my face with my arms, and waited for the impact that was sure to come.

It did, but not from where I expected it. It crashed into me from the side. I peaked through my arms to see brown fur. Fur?

I realized I had just been saved.

I squirmed in its grip and it set me down gently.

Zach appeared suddenly behind me. He had me in a bear hug and I was struggling to breathe. "Uh—can't—breathe!" I notified him.

He lessened his hold a little, but still kept me there. "Matt, I can't thank you enough." He said to the brown wolf. 

The wolf bowed its acceptance of praise.

"What happened? I didn't see." I questioned.

"Somebody bumped into you and you fell off the balcony."

"Who?" I demanded.

"Misty."



Zach's *P.O.V*

I was all but spitting with anger. Misty of all people chose to push Holly off a balcony! When I was through with her...

I shook my head. Now all I could see was Holly's fear as she was falling off a 4-story building. He had been racing down the stairs the second she was far enough down to not be able to stop her descent. Something told him he was going to be too late. Sure enough, when he burst out the doors, he was too far away to reach. Still, he had raced over. But in the second, she was supposed to touch the ground; Matt's wolf had lunged and caught her with his arms.

A relief unlike anything he had ever felt washed over him. He had hugged Holly so tightly, he was so sure he had lost her.

Now Misty stood in front of him on her knees. Her head bowed in submission. Holly was glaring at her by my side.

"Might I ask," My voice was cold and menacing, "Why you pushed my mate off a balcony?"

"I-I didn't see her." Misty pleaded, "I had been looking for her all day, and I just wanted to apologize Madam Alpha." She had turned to her and was now in tears, "I never meant to do it honest! I don't know why I acted like it that one time, but you must understand! I was in love with him! I couldn't let it go! Now I realize what a fool I was... Please," she begged, "I never meant to do it, please forgive me."

I could tell Holly was shocked. He had heard about the incident. He realized that Holly will be the one to decide her fate.

"Misty..." Holly started, "You are forgiven."

***

There was a look of utter shock on Misty's face. Some of the pack members that had come to watch gasped as well.

"Thank you." Misty breathed, still in shock.

"I hope we will be able to put this behind us, and actually become friends. Don't make me regret my decision though." Holly added with a dark look.

"Your decision will be well worth it! I promise." Misty smiled.

"It better be." I muttered.



Christina's *P.O.V*

I was having one of those moments again.

I had been having them frequently ever since Julie's death. I would be sitting alone in my room with nobody to talk to. I couldn't help thinking over and over again... It's all my fault... It's all my fault.

Julie's death was my fault, I never should have told Holly to call the police about her father.

Jennifer's death was my fault, I should never have convinced her to join us on the walk in the woods.

And now I had a feeling I would probably kill Rachel too.

***

I was having one of those moments, when I had heard the scream. "Holly!" I had gasped. 

I had heard it outside, and I went to the window and poked my head out. The screaming was coming from my left, and I turned. She was falling of the balcony.

"Holly!" I cried, when she turned to meet my gaze during her descent I stumbled back, suddenly feeling nauseous.

Then I blacked out.

***

I had woken up with a feeling that I had just killed her. Zach had come to the room while I was having one of my moments. Holly was comforting me, and then he asked if Holly would come out to see the stars over at the balcony. She was a little reluctant but I pushed her to go. 

Now I was thinking it is all my fault.

Now I was starting to sob.

***

Holly appeared in the doorway, and I almost crushed her in a hug. I was sobbing and shuttering uncontrollably. I thought I had lost my best friend forever.

"It was all my fault!" I repeated, over and over.

"Shhh. It was NOT your fault." Holly tried to convince me, "Misty pushed me, but she explained later it was an accident."

I sniffed. "I thought I just killed my best friend in the whole universe."

"I will never leave you Christina. I promised, remember? At the mall?"

"Yeah, you did." I sniffed again, feeling a little better.

"Come on lets go get you some breakfast." Holly suggested brightly.

"Oh God I'm STARVING!" I giggled when my stomach growled. "See? You heard the stomach! Let's go!" 

We skipped downstairs with our arms linked happily, my guilt and sadness forgotten.



Unknown *P.O.V*

My lip curled in disgust as I watched the two girls skipping merrily like 6-year-old's. I shuffled quietly to the doorway to their room, once they were out of sight. I expertly opened the door without a sound. 

Ahh. There.

The little girl was sleeping soundly in her bed, snoring slightly. 

It took all my strength to not take advantage of this vulnerable moment. They would scent me if I killed her in this room. Best to wait until the Full Moon Ceremony. The pack will be too distracted with the newly mated alpha couple.

My lips parted into a wide evil smile as I slipped to the girl's bedside and leaned in. 

"Your time is coming Rachel." I whispered in her ear, "Prepare to join your friends."

I slowly drew an "X" on her throat with the nail of my finger. 

"Their waiting..." I whispered.

I slowly pulled back. Rachel whimpered in her sleep and tossed her head. 

By the time she woke up I was long gone.



Rachel's *P.O.V*

I was in the middle of a dream. 

I was with Drake; we were sitting in a meadow, picking flowers while the sun shone happily down.

But then dark clouds had covered the sky, and the meadow went dark. I looked around to notice Drake was gone. I started calling for him but he didn't show.

Then something must have come behind me, because I froze.

"Your time is coming Rachel." A voice said.

I jerked my head to the sky. "Prepare to join your friends." The voice said again.

As if on cue, they appeared in the clouds. 

Julie... Jennifer...

Their faces were of horror and they seemed to try to be telling me to run. Too late though, because something had come up behind me and with a knife, drew an "X" on my throat. When the knife pulled back, it was coated and dripping with blood. I couldn't breathe.

"Their waiting..."

I was whimpering and struggling to get away. I was washed away in a sea of red, watching Jennifer and Julie almost possessively; their looks were one of despair...

Then I woke up.

***

I choked a sob.

They had looked so real... so alive...

***

I must have drifted off again because now, I was on top of a cloud. I didn't notice them until they came closer.

"Julie... Jennifer..." I cried, I was racing over, tears of joy surfacing; I had never thought I would see them again. I reached them in a matter of seconds, expecting to crash into solid forms, but instead I ran through them.

I looked back at them in anguish.

"We have to make this quick Rachel." Jennifer spoke. "It took a lot of energy to bring you here, and we don't have much time."

"Here." Julie said, raising her fingertips to her temples. A bolt of electricity surged through me and I saw a vision of the future. 

I was looking at some sort of battlefield; it looked empty, except for two figures. Holly on one side and on the other, I saw him... Holly's father.

"This happens two months after the Full Moon Ceremony, when Holly was turned." Jennifer's voice sounded.

I could see Holly and her father across from each other, a safe distance away. Holly was speaking as lightning cracked in the sky.

"This is for all of them! For MOM, For JULIE, For JENNIFER and RACHEL!!!" she yelled over the thunder, growling menacingly and her body was twitching out of control as her anger spiked. "YOU WILL PAY!!!!!!" She screamed to the heavens. She raised her head to the sky for a few seconds and whispered angrily, "This is for all of you!" and then she shifted into a wolf, and lunged for her father.

I saw to my horror that Holly's father shifted too, but the vision then faded away.

"NO! What happened next?!?" I screamed, "No! Please don't leave..." I cried.

Then Julie's voice sounded, "Your death decides the outcome of this battle," she replied calmly, "We will always be with you Rachel, but don't fight death when it comes for you. Your death gives her enough need for revenge to kill him. We love you, but it has to be this way..."

***

Realization came to me when I woke up.

I am supposed to die.

I looked back at the vision, and remembered she had said my name along with the list of the dead. 

If I die... she wins...



Holly's *P.O.V*

I came back to the room with Christina to see that Rachel had finally waked up.

"Hey lazy bones!" I greeted.

"Have you tried there cinnamon rolls yet?" Christina blurted "They are—Hey? Are you ok?" Christina asked in concern. 

Rachel was looking at me with a look of uncertainty, but it then changed to determination. "Yes." She answered.

We looked at her quizzically.

Christina pulled me to the side, "Don't you think there is something DIFFERENT about her?" she whispered in my ear.

I just shrugged.

***

"Ooh, just another week to go!" I squealed.

Christina smiled widely at me; Rachel on the other hand, had a faraway look in her eyes as she smiled slightly.

"All right!" I raised my arms in frustration, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing." Rachel answered quickly, too quickly.

"Spill." I demanded.

"Avenge me!" she blurted.

"What?"

"Avenge me..." she said slowly.

"Why? You aren't going to die—I"

"Please!" she interrupted, "Something bad is going to happen! I can feel it..."



Unknown *P.O.V*

Hmmm. Rachel knows... I will have to work quickly, before it is too late...



Holly's *P.O.V*

I couldn't get enough of Zach since we mated, so we were practically having sex every night. Not that I'm complaining.

I was glad I didn't have good gagging reflexes'. Because the deeper I took his cock into my mouth, the louder he moaned. I lived to please.

I was slowly bobbing up and down his shaft, flicking my tongue teasingly to the side. I was kneading one of his balls with one hand and stroking part of his shaft with the other. 

With a grunt, he exploded in my mouth. It was all I could do to swallow everything he gave me. I licked my lips when I finished cleaning him.

"Can't wait for the Ceremony..." I murmured, as I slowly crawled next to him.

"Me neither..." was my answer, and he kissed my forehead.

***

"Are you sure you don't want another cinnamon roll?"

I sighed. Ah, Lavender. She was one of the people I quickly made friends with. She was an Omega who served the dishes. I had been spending time with her more, mostly because it was awkward being around Rachel. 

"No, thank you, Lavender." I replied, staring into her eyes.

"No? How about a glass of milk?"

I rolled my eyes. She didn't get the message. She was being pushy today.

"Orange juice? Bagel? Fruit?" Lavender persisted.

I refused again, and then she finally left me alone. I sighed and picked up my cup of coffee. 

***

I was getting restless every day I was anticipating the ceremony. I was a total bundle of nerves. It bothered Christina and Rachel, because I would always wake them up when I started tossing and turning in the middle of the night. I sighed; life is so full of surprises.

I was supposed to be sleeping in the Alpha's room, but I was reluctant to leave my friends unprotected. So I made a deal. After the ceremony there will be guards guarding the room 24/7 forever afterwards until the threat was gone, only when that happens will I sleep with him.

We would definitely get lots of alone time...

Ugh! There I went again!

Please! I have been acting like a love-sick teenager the past month.

"The day after tomorrow won't come soon enough." I murmured.



Julie the Angel's *P.O.V* 

I watched her from my place in the sky. Pride swelled in my heart as usual. I will be avenged.

Every day that passed the future leaned further towards the winning side. But there also was the chance of losing.

Everything was going according to plan.

"Poor Rachel, I wish there was another way."

"There might be." Jennifer said beside me, "Just because Holly thought Rachel was dead, doesn't mean that she was."

"Then..." I realized, "Rachel may not have to die!"

"But that may mean she has to fake her death," Jennifer warned, "That would not be easy."

"But it would be better than having her sacrifice herself, if there was another way."

"We cannot be sure though. If Rachel lives then that may change the way the final battle turns out."

"Oh... Right." I said, defeated.

We heard soft footsteps behind us. We turned to see a woman, with a big resemblance to Holly.

"Your wrong." She said.

***

"Hello Delilah." I spoke.

"You never looked hard enough in the future." Delilah spoke.

"What?" Jennifer said, "There was nothing else we saw besides Holly and your husband."

Delilah scowled, "Never. Call. Him. My. Husband." She glared at us, "He MURDERED me."

I nodded, "We are terribly sorry. What we saw was Rachel's name among the dead, and then Holly won. When Rachel's name wasn't there, she died."

Delilah visibly relaxed. "Touch my arm." She commanded, "I will show you what you missed."

Jennifer and I did as we were told. We both felt the familiar electric shock and we now stood on the battlefield.

"How did you do that?" Jennifer asked shocked. "We can only see pictures in our minds."

"Oh please." Delilah tossed her hair, "I have been here for ten years! I try to keep myself occupied."

I nodded. "What is the difference you were talking about?"

Delilah just gestured her to follow. She trudged confidently as she brought us to the forest behind Holly's maddened figure.

We quietly followed her to the edge. "This is what would happen if Holly was to win the battle." She raised her hand to point to a shadowy figure slinking through the forest with a blade in its hand.

I gasped.

The figure was quietly locking in on Holly as she was screaming at her father. 

"I thought you said she would win!" Jennifer cried.

Delilah turned to her. "She does."

There was a rustling in the trees. Something glinted as a sharp object soared through the air. The figure fell to the ground. A kitchen knife sticking out of its back.



The Key to My Heart Ch. 06



Holly's *P.O.V*

This is it!

I stood in front of a large, flat clearing. The full moon was clearly visible in the night sky. Pack members surrounded Zach, who was standing on the other edge of the clearing.

The pack moved away to create a path for me. I took my time as I slowly walked over to him.

I had already been told what was going to happen. I was to fight him; of course I wasn't supposed to win. I mean he IS the Alpha. He told me to use everything I knew to last long. I was supposed to last just long enough for the pack to accept my position as the Alpha Female. I chose my outfit, knowing fully well that I wouldn't return with them intact. I showed up with jean shorts and a light blue tank top, nothing special. I was a little nervous to be fighting, but this is where taking self-defense classes in school would pay off.

After the fight, we were to have sex and as I was in my climax Zach would bite down on the soft part where my shoulder and neck join. Like when we mated. He was to do it with the intent of infecting me. And then, we would wait under the full moon, and at exactly midnight, I would shift. 

I finally stood at the edge of the circle. Zach then spoke. "Pack members! We have gathered here to celebrate the acceptance of your new Alpha, my mate Holly! Do you accept?" He called, his voice echoing through the clearing.

"Show us her strength!!!" The pack said as one, cheers echoed throughout the clearing.

I stood at the edge and waited. Expecting him to make the first move. When he did, he was in front of me, and without thinking I stopped on his foot with as much force as I could muster. I quickly brought out my arm and shot out at his head. He quickly ducked.

He reached out his hands to grab me and I quickly dodged and stepped back a few paces. I didn't let him make the first move this time, so I lunged for the only thing I could think of that wasn't a weapon, his throat. The attack took him by surprise, but he quickly grabbed me about the waist. I struggled in his grip and stomped on his foot again. He still wouldn't let go so I turned my head and bit him on the shoulder hard, I tasted blood.

He reluctantly let go, with a smile on his face. As I was freed, he brought out a fist that I immediately ducked and I then sent a punch to his chest. I knew it wouldn't do much, but I did it anyway. As quickly as I was freed though, I was caught again. I struggled furiously and he chuckled. He was actually enjoying this!

"Give up." He whispered, tearing my tank top away. 

I still struggled a little, trying to hold on to my dignity. But then I was lying flat on the ground with Zach hovering above me, pinning my arms and legs to the ground.

I looked into his dark green eyes, and all I saw was love. I relaxed in his grip and he leaned in for the kiss. Sparks flew, and howls reverberated as the pack members accepted their new Madam Alpha. I felt Zach rip off my shorts with growing claws as he shifted. When my shorts were nothing but a shredded pile around me, the wolf flipped me over and onto my hands and knees.

I let out a gasp of pleasure as he plunged his enlarged cock into the growing wetness between my legs. I cried out as each plunge pushed me closer and closer to release. The sound of rutting wolves filled the clearing, and I took a second to take in my surroundings. 

There were couples fucking everywhere! Moans and cries could be heard continuously as they all were reaching for the pinnacle. I returned my attention to my own sexual experience, and screamed out my release as I bared my neck. I felt the bite during the throes of ecstasy and it added a new feeling of pain along with the usual feeling of pleasure.

After he released me, I felt a stirring inside me and gasped, clutching chest.

"It's ok." Zach comforted me, pulling me into his chest, "Your wolf is making herself known to you."

I breathed in his scent and relaxed, he smelled of the forest. 

"We have about two more hours until midnight, and then you will be stuck as your wolf for the next week. Well that is what usually happens; sometimes it takes longer for you to learn how to shift back."

"What?" I gasped pulling away, "You never told me that!"

"I didn't?" he asked, his eyes shining with fake innocence.

"So I will be a drooling dog for a week?" I smiled, "I wonder how you will take the silent treatment?"

"I will try to survive." He smirked.

***

My sense of hearing strengthened first. I almost flinched when a rock moved or the wind whistled in my ear. 

My sight increased next. I could see everything more clearly than before.

Then there was my taste. When the Omegas had cooked food over a bonfire they set up, the flavors of the meat literally sang on my tongue.

All of this happened in the first hour.

During the second hour before midnight, the so called "Mating Bond" appeared. I could feel Zach's thoughts and emotions. Apparently he could hear mine too. 

I hated the way I would have to shield my thoughts if I didn't want to hear them. I mean PRIVACY!!!

The few minutes before midnight were starting to pass. I was so excited but there was also a sense of dread.

For the last ten minutes before midnight, I had to stand in the middle of the clearing... NAKED! I know I am supposed to get over the whole modesty thing but it is hard not to be self-conscious when over 100 werewolves were watching your every move.

It seemed like forever but it was finally 1 minute to midnight. The pack members were counting down softly. "50-49-48-47-46"

I thought the suspense was going to kill me!

It was time now. The beast within me was stirring.

"5-4-3-2—1" 

I fell to the ground shaking. The wolf was tearing into my body. I felt the pain of the first shift. My bones were popping and snapping, rearranging themselves. It was total agony as claws started spouting and my hands and feet turned into paws. I was convulsing and shuddering as my skull expanded and reshaped itself. A snout grew on my face and fur was starting to pop up all over my body. 

This wasn't those quick shifts that the others did.

It was slow and painful. When I finally shifted completely. I was panting and I collapsed onto the ground. I whimpered.

I lay on the ground to catch my breath and then clawed up onto four paws. I shook myself like a dog that just came out of a lake, and stood staring at the pack members. 

There faces were one of awe. It was a bit uncomfortable.

I felt a hand on my side and jumped back to face the enemy growling. I stopped at once when I recognized Zach and cowered with my ears laid back. 

He forgave me of course, and then patted my head. I licked his hand.

"Holly is now one of us!" He boomed, "Is she accepted as your new Alpha?"

"She is accepted" The pack murmured and bowed one by one, until the whole pack was on their knees.

***

"The run will begin!" Zach called, "Shift." 

With that all the pack members shifted. I watched intently as the pack changed.

I wonder what I look like.

"You are a red wolf Holly." Zach murmured. "The pack has never seen one before. They are supposedly almost as rare as the white wolf, but many people thought they were extinct." He smiled, "You are truly full of surprises."

He sent me a picture of my wolf with the bond.

My fur was redder than my strawberry blonde hair as a human. My belly and chest was white, and so were my paws. They were like little socks, but they only covered the paw and not the arm or leg.

I was breathtaking.

"The run has begun!" Zach called, before shifting.

He nudged me with his snout and I followed him to the edge of the trees.

He howled the start of the run, and plunged into the forest with me by his side.

Rachel's *P.O.V*

Me and Christina were watching the battle from our window. We had probably the best view from above. Our window showed the clearing at the perfect angle to see the fight.

Christina and I were yelling at Holly to "Beat him down" And "Show him how it's done". I sincerely felt like we were watching a football game or a wrestling match. We sat in some chairs with a bowl of popcorn, like we were watching a movie.

"I guess those self-defense classes did pay off!" I told Christina.

"Yeah, good thing she remembers too." She plunged her hand into the bowl of popcorn.

"Oh no! He got her!" I exclaimed. "Oh! Never mind!" I took it back when Zach released her.

"She didn't!" Christina exclaimed, "She actually bit him! Look at the blood on his shoulder! Ha! Nice one!"

The excitement was short-lived though. Because now he was ripping off her clothes, and he started shifting.

"Uh oh." I said spitting out my popcorn into the bowl.

"Hey! Why did you do that?" Christina protested, not noticing the couple.

I pointed at the scene, and she gagged, choking on her popcorn.

"Ewww! I'm leaving!" Christina announced, abruptly shooting up from her seat.

I couldn't help giggling, but I didn't want to watch either.

***

I let out another sigh.

"UH! Just go to sleep!" Christina mumbled, rolling over in her bed. "Here!" She threw something at my head.

I examined it, "Sleeping pills?"

"Anything to make you go to sleep!" She cried. She grabbed a pillow and plopped it on top of her head.

I walked over to the bathroom and got myself a glass of water. I looked at the pills in my hand and was nervous. Something was telling me not to. 

I looked around. The feeling was so strong. I placed the pills by the sink and walked away. I returned to the bed, and I felt a little sleepy.

I sighed and closed my eyes. When I opened them again, I was back on the cloud. 

"Julie! Jennifer! I missed you so much!" I exclaimed, spotting their figures.

"No time for pleasantries." Jennifer said abruptly. "The plan has been changed..."

***

When they told me I was shocked.

"Go now, Rachel!" Julie said urgently. "Do not fail us."

I nodded.

"Failure is not an option." Jennifer muttered darkly.

"You can count on me." I responded.

Zach's *P.O.V*

I admired her for the millionth time tonight. Her fur glistened in the moonlight, her bright green eyes sparkling and the grace of her figure. We were running with the pack right now, and she was completely calm. She was perfect.

She rolled her eyes. I licked her cheek in response.

Perfect.

***

The pack stopped at a stream and took turns drinking. 

I looked at Holly again. She was staring at the pack feeling a sense of pride. 

'You make the perfect Madam Alpha.' I told her telepathically.

She flinched. 

'Don't tell me you thought we could talk in this form?' I told her, amused.

'No. I have read enough books to know that werewolves communicate telepathically!' she told me with dignity, 'You just took me by surprise!'

I chuffed and licked her ear, 'I was just teasing' I informed her.

'Yeah yeah.' She replied. 'I love you.'

'You don't think I feel the same?' I asked, pressing up against her.

'I don't know.' She said truthfully, 'But I do know this... you are the key to my heart.'

Unknown *P.O.V*

I listened to the howls with disgust. The Ceremony has ended, and the run has begun. I will have to work quickly. An evil smile crossed my lips. 

I looked at the girl across from me. Another recruit. 

"I have a simple task for you," I started, "They have put you on guard duty. I don't care how you do it; just have them occupied so you can get into the room." I brought out a knife and gave it over, "Then kill the dark-haired one, and place this piece of paper in her hand." I gave over the paper, "Don't disappoint me."

"I won't fail Miss—"She started.

"Don't say my name!" I practically yelled, "Somebody may be watching."

"Go Lavender." I hissed.

The girl raised her head and smiled.

Christina's *P.O.V*

I woke from my slumber to notice Rachel's bed was empty. Panicking, I scrambled out of bed and noticed a figure on the floor.

I vaguely noticed the window was open as I observed it.

I slowly stepped over with fear. Please let it not be Rachel... Please let it not be Rachel...

It wasn't.

It was Lavender.

Blood pooled around her and a knife stuck out of her chest. It was placed right at her heart.

A note was in her hand.

I screamed, after I finished reading.

"IT'S ALL MY FAULT!!! OH RACHEL I'M SO SORRY! Wherever you are please forgive me!" I sobbed loudly.

***

I paced the wall.

I couldn't help having another of my moments thinking... It was all my fault... It was all my fault...

I realized as I read the note that I had probably helped in the kidnapping of Rachel.

***

Dear Holly,

Sorry it had to end this way for your Full Moon Ceremony, but life isn't always fair.

I really was eager to rape your friend, but I just chose to kidnap her instead. I decided to bring her boyfriend along for double the pleasure. I needed somebody's dead hand to put my note into though, that's why the little brat is now dead.

The wonderful idea came to me one day and I am ready to bargain for Rachel and Drake's release.

HA! Just kidding! Your friend is probably already dead by the time you are reading this!

Two months from now on this day, come alone to the clearing by the lake on the other side of town.

I would love to talk to you. I really believe we can work out this misunderstanding.

I will be waiting...

-Daddy

P.S. Miss Blondie will be next if you refuse the meeting in two months. By now you probably realize that you can't win. See you there.

***

It was all my fault!

I gave her the sleeping pills!

She would have been too drugged to put up a fight!

"I didn't mean to!!!" I sobbed.

Unknown *P.O.V*

Hmmm. Kidnapped? I was pretty sure the note hadn't said that!

Something weird was definitely happening. Lavender was DEAD!

I sent her to do a simple task and now she is dead and the note says Rachel was kidnapped?

Something was happening, and I intend to find out.

Holly's *P.O.V*

I had finally shifted back to a human, and was comforting Christina.

The poor girl.

I had heard her talk about the sleeping pills, and we believe it to be true.

The gods just can't take pity on the poor girl! It seems that every death happened because Christina did something!

For Julie, Christina said she would still be alive if she hadn't made Holly call the police on her father, because then he escaped from prison seeking revenge. For Jennifer, Christina convinced Jennifer to go on the walk through the woods, which led to her death. Now Rachel, she had given Rachel sleeping pills, and it must have turned out she was too drugged to fight back.

My father will pay for her suffering.

***

I was in the middle of a particularly bad nightmare at the moment.

I was in a clearing; it was a night of no stars and no moon. Everything was dark.

I could feel ghostly presences. I never saw them, only heard them.

Julie.

Jennifer.

Rachel.

Mom.

They were all whispering in my ear, chanting.

"Kill him... Murder him... Massacre him..." Julie was chanting.

"Make him suffer... Make him scream for mercy..." said Jennifer.

"Avenge me... You promised... Avenge us all..." Rachel was whispering.

"Get your revenge... For us... For us..." My mother was chanting too.

It was all happening at once. All of them chanting in my ears over and over. It had started out soft, but was now increasing in volume. I was falling to my knees as I tried to smother the noise with my hands. But the voices persisted. Jumbling the words together.

"Kill him... Avenge me... Make him scream for mercy... Get your revenge..." 

"I WILL!!!" I screamed, "I WILL AVENGE YOU ALL!!! HE WILL PAY FOR YOUR SUFFERINGS!!! JUST STOP! PLEASE STOP!" tears were streaming down my cheeks.

The voices stopped. Then my mother's voice sounded again.

"Avenge us Holly you are our only hope... We love you... Love you... you." She faded.

I woke up, crying my heart out.