The Fate of the Unknown

Chapter 51: Strength

It’s been a little over a month since Caitlyn’s birthday, and so much has changed…

Eric was sent to live with his grandparents in a different pack, the Silverback pack. They have him under constant surveillance. They said even one mess up and he will be locked up for life, or possibly even death. My dad wanted to kill him. I felt bad. I couldn’t have someone’s blood on my hands, but I wanted him gone. My dad talked to his parents. They were upset but also super thankful I didn’t let him be killed.

Kaylee was sent to the kings dungeon, as it is more suitable for her to be locked up there. They also have programs and mental health support there. She has been seeing a therapist and started medication. They said if she keeps up on her good behavior, she earns the privilege of having a job there. They can work their way up there. The king believes that people can change. So he allows them over time to earn back their freedom. One of the first jobs is a janitor. I respect the king for allowing those incarcerated to over time earn back their freedom.

Caitlyn has been spending every minute since she discovered Maverick was her mate, with him. I am happy for her, but I do miss her. She wakes up, goes running with him, showers, walks with him to school, walks back from school with him, eats with him, everything. She wants to take it slow. They haven’t had s*x yet, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they do soon. It is also her first time and she’s really anxious about it. Also she feels once they mate they will mark that same time. So she is worried about the extreme tie that will happen during the first time. Which I can understand, it is a lot.

During the month I have been training with the warriors and Gentri. I started with my cast still on. After I was healed and it was removed I started harder training. I was tired of feeling weak. The day with Eric and the day with Kaylee play in my mind a lot. I need to be stronger. I need to be able to protect myself. I do NOT want to depend on anyone, let alone a ‘mate’ to protect me. I need to be able to save my own ass.

At first the guys thought I was joking. Since there aren’t any girls who train with them. They have some self defense and simple classes for women and children, but none are required. I think that needs to be changed, but I can’t change anything currently. Only thing I can do, is make them realize I’m not a weak little girl like they assume.

The first day I went they all got quiet when I came in. Then Jacob, the head warrior and pack trainer came up and gave me a once over. He told Gentri I was his problem. Said I didn’t belong there, and he refused to deal with me. And he didn’t. He ignored me entirely the first 3 1/2 weeks.

I would get snide remarks from some of the guys. They were just adding fuel to the fire I had burning inside of me. We first started with body control like balance and yoga. Then we moved up to doing upper body strength, mostly weights. After my cast was off we worked on strengthening both of my legs and some physical therapy for the one that was in the cast. Lots of running, jumping jacks, squats, etc. This last week I’ve been running faster than most of the guys, I can do most of the upper body tests. There are 2 I struggle the most with. One being climbing the rope, I make it half way every single time before I start sliding. There is also this part on the chin ups, I can get 5 sometimes 6 and that’s it.

At the end of our training yesterday. I just finished the course they have and was laying on my back panting. I just beat my best time by 30 seconds. Jacob walked over and reached his hand out to help me up. “You should never lay down after a vigorous workout. You need to stand proud! I am extremely proud of the growth you have made Alexis. You will join the rest of the warriors starting Sunday morning. Better get some good sleep and eat light, or you WILL regret it!” He stated sternly, shook my hand, patted my back, and walked away with a smile. Hell yeah!!

Gentri came running up and gave me a big hug that picked my feet up and spun me around. Once he sat me down he said “wow! I have never heard Jacob compliment anyone!!! And he’s letting you join the rest of us Sunday? HELL YEAH! You have done so good and have improved so much over just a little bit of time. You have so much untapped strength, I wouldn’t doubt if you end up mated to someone who is extremely powerful”

“Ugh. I don’t even want to think about mates, or anything else.” I say in disgust.

I should also recap about everything that has happened with Dimitri..

A week after the party Dimitri showed up one early morning, and we sat and just talked for a few hours. It was nice. I felt like I was getting close to him and bonding with him. It made my attraction to him a lot stronger. The next day a random girl showed up, unannounced to me while I was enjoying my coffee. She was breathtakingly beautiful. She was maybe 5’2”, slim, pale skin, wavy blonde hair, her eyes were a very dark brown with a mix of gold in them. She scared me because I didn’t even hear her approach me. She sized me up and sat down across from me.

“Uh.. hi?” Is what I managed to say. I was startled and confused. Who is she?

“Good morning. You are Alexis, I presume?” She asked, well more like she stated. She wasn’t really asking. She seemed to know who I was, but the question still remained, who the hell is she?

“Uh.. yeah. And you are?” I asked, genuinely curious now sitting up right.

“My name is Camilla Armani. I am the sole heir to the Armani wealth. My parents are William and Charlotte Armani. They are leaders of a very strong, wealthy, and powerful coven of vampires. My father is an ally to the Lord of vampires, Alec Viotto.” So this girl is a vampire? The only child to a powerful vampire couple?

“I can see those wheels turning.” She snickered. “Anyways the reason I am here is because you need to leave my fiancé alone.”

Fiancé? What? Who is her fiancé?

“I’m not sure what is going on, but who is your fiancé? I asked very confused at the moment.

“Don’t play stupid, it isn’t a good luck on you. Dimitri Viotto. The prince of darkness, aka my fiancé..” she kept rambling on and on, but I couldn’t focus. But how? How could he be engaged? Is he just trying to use me? Is he no better than Eric? I don’t get this.

“I apologize for the misunderstanding, you don’t need to worry about me. Please excuse me.” I said and quickly stood up. Losing my balance, barely catching myself. And then ran inside. I went straight to my room. Climbing into my bed, and cried. I cried hard. How could he do this to me? I really thought we had something special. I must of just been a toy he was playing with while bored. But how could he be bored of her? She could have hurt me or killed me, she didn’t even belittle me. She wasn’t very nice, but wasn’t mean. How could he?!?!

That is when I stopped going outside for my coffee. Instead I enjoyed it in my room, in my window. I avoided any communication with him. I refuse to be a home wrecker. Honestly the amount of anger and rage I felt about the entire situation, I was thankfully able to work through at all the training sessions I attended. Which I went every single day.

Spring break is thankfully in just 2 weeks. I just need to get through one more week of school and then I can focus on my magic and my strength. Which Nala was thankful for. She felt terrible not being able to help heal my broken body or my broken heart. She did help me get through it and the hole without Caitlyn she has helped fill part of. We have grown a lot closer, our bond is stronger than ever. When it is my birthday in 9 months, I hope to fully be one with her.