The Fate of the Unknown

Chapter 25: Hello, Dimitri

Little dove? Did he just call me little dove?

I thought back to my birthday and the beautiful earrings with a note attached, addressing me as “little dove”.

I just stood there in shock. He stops walking around me and stands in front of me. “I don’t think we have had the pleasure of actually being introduced. My name is Dimitri.” He announced with a smile that melted me to a puddle.

As I stood there frozen, he chuckles. This man does something to me. I need to respond. He probably thinks I am an i***t.

“Uhh.. my name is Alexis.” I quickly say.

He extends his hand out, so I mimic him to shake his hand. He grabs my hand, and kisses the top of it. Sending yet an other wave of heat through me, which was weird since his touch was cold. I feel myself start to blush. He walks behind me, caressing my face as he did. My entire body felt like it was on fire.

“You know, you look beautiful when you blush. I had sensed you were here, and had to see you. It was rather tricky to get past that group of guards and your sister… I will say I am glad I did. Although, I must go now. I hope to see you again soon. Alexis. My little dove.” I turn around and he was gone, while the feeling of his touch on my face was lingering. Where did he go? How did he find me? Will I see him again? I have so many questions. At least one is now answered.. Dimitri is the name of the man who haunts my dreams. Why does he seem bad yet make me feel so good?

Lost in thought, Caitlyn’s worried voice brings me back down to reality. “Lex?? What’s going on? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.. wow! You look HOT! You HAVE to get that!!” She said excitedly.

“Uh I’m sorry. I need to change.” I say as I run to the changing room.

I need to calm down. I hurry and get dressed. All I could think about was Dimitri. He put me in a daze. I need to shake it, before Caitlyn starts drilling me with questions. Especially while we’re out trying to shop. I can talk to her later.. Until then, I need to relax and focus on shopping and enjoying the day.

I took a deep breath and step out of the dressing room with a stack of clothes. Gentri was right, I love this store! I will definitely be back next time I need clothes. The styles here are adorable and the prices were decent. Wish they had shoes, but they did recommend a place. When the sales girl said the total I about passed out. Maybe I should put some stuff back? Caitlyn had only picked out 1 thing, so I knew the total was because of me.

“Lex, chill. Yes you got a lot of stuff here, but that’s because you like the clothes. Dad said to get clothes. You barely got anything at any of the other stores. Relax. I want to hit the shoe store they recommended and maybe an other one before we call it for the day to go eat. Ok?” She asks with a smile.

I nod and try to breathe.

As we went to leave Gentri grabbed all 4 of the bags.

“I can carry them. You don’t need to.” I say while trying to grab them from him.

“Nope. I’ve got them.” He declares as he walks towards the door.

“I can at least carry one. You are carrying 5 bags now, 4 from here and the 1 from the place before.” I state hoping he will let me carry 1. I feel bad that he is carrying them all.

“Nope. And if you ask again I will make a huge scene.” He announces with a big smile and a wink.

“Ugh. Fine! Let’s go look at shoes.” I say, throwing my hands up in the air, giving up.

They all start laughing.

We make it to the shoe store they recommended and it was like I was in heaven! They have all types of boots. Knee high, combat, UGGS, high heel boots, etc. I’m in love!!! I find a pair of high heel combat boots, they are army green. They would match so many of my clothes! I wonder how much they cost. I went to grab the box to see the price when Gentri grabs it from me. I give him the death stare.

“You don’t need to look at the price. You like them, then you are getting them. End of discussion. Make sure to find an other pair or two. After this if Caitlyn is done here too, we’ll go throw the bags into the second car, and then get some food.” He says with a smirk.

As soon as he mentioned food, it was like my stomach was responding. Almost on cue my stomach growls.. Loudly.. I feel my face flush. Great. I put the boots back in the box and keep looking. I then find a pair of black sneakers and a pair of black sparkly, lace up, combat boots. Well I need these. I’m done. 3 pairs is good! I look over and it seems Caitlyn also struck gold. She had 4 boxes with her at the counter. I brought my 3 up and excuse myself. I couldn’t bear to hear the total again. The last place was cheaper I assume. We got 7 pairs here. No way the price isn’t high.

I sat down on the bench and waited. They come out with all the bags in tow. We get on the elevator and as we start to head to the food court. As we pass a*****e that has backpacks. s**t! I stop in my tracks making the 3 stop and look at me.

“We forgot to get a backpack. He said that’s the only supply he didn’t get us.” I say nervously.

“Ok well you two go in this store. We will run these bags out to the second car. Aaron and Derrick are at the bench next door. When we’re back we can eat.” Maverick states. We just nod our heads and go into the store.

There aren’t a lot of choices. Probably since second semester is about to begin. But thankfully hey do have some options. Caitlyn finds this bright pink backpack that had a fuzzy little keychain on the side. I find a black bag that has a see through, silver sparkly front pocket and a fuzzy black keychain. At least we are done now.

The guys come in and pay. Then we walk around the food court. Everything smells so good, and they had pretty much everything. As we were trying to decide a large fight started. At this point we were rushed out. One of the guys fighting got pushed into me and knocked me to the ground. I quickly got up with the help of Aaron. We then all booked it to the vehicles. Why were those people fighting? It wasn’t a few people, it was a lot of people fighting.

Once we got in the car Maverick turns to us. “We need to leave NOW! We can make sure you eat when we get back to the pack house. It’s not safe here right now.” As he slams on the gas in reverse and then switches gears and slams on the gas to go forward.

“What do you mean it wasn’t safe? Who were those people? And why were they fighting?” I ask.

It was silent for a second. Maverick and Gentri look at each other. Maverick nods his head.

“The ones who were fighting were both werewolves and vampires. Your dad feels the kings hate each other so much, that they will try to start a war between the two. He is more worried about the Lord of the vampires starting a war, not so much the king of the werewolves. But he fears it will be coming, he’s just not sure when. He’s worried he will have to choose too, as he is friends with both kings.” Gentri said.

The werewolf king and vampire king hate each other? That’s what the fight was about? Or could be about? Why would either want to start a war with an other supernatural creature? Couldn’t they just stay away from each other and keep the peace?