The Crazy Eight

Chapter Two Maxwell

Maxwell Waller's P.O.V.

I can't believe I had to leave London because of that snake Tad. Who even assaults one of The Crazy Eight, I'm not even from this country, and even I know what they are capable of. I've seen pictures of them in files of missions completed that the Elders have sent them on. They are all killers in their own right, each set with a special skill. I think that's why they chose the two they did for their plan because from the information I read, they can all fight and very well, but Tuck and Tallie are the hackers of the bunch. They were the two who didn't display as much of the killing instincts as the others. They were also the two out of the eight that can build a computer or a car from scrapes at a junkyard. It's pretty impressive, if you ask me.

I took one last look in the mirror and finished rolling up my sleeves of my button-down shirt. I usually hate dressing up, but it's my first day at a new school, and I'm meeting with the Elders today as well apparently the have a proposal for me. I drive the thirty minutes to the campus, listening to my rock music and drumming on my steering wheel. Usually, drives help calm my nerves, but this morning, nothing helps. I even briefly contemplated stopping to get a pack of cigarettes, even though I don't smoke. I can't figure out why I'm so nervous. Maybe it's because it's a new school, maybe it's because I have to face the Crazy Eight to apologize for my i***t cousins' actions.

I pull up to the school and park, noticing a blacked out suv sitting next to me with a girl and a guy in the front seat. I completely turned around facing the back seat and in deep conversation. I had the urge to go knock on the window and introduce myself, but I quickly shook that thought from my head. I got out and walked up to the main doors, taking deep breaths as I went. As soon as I entered, there were audible gasps and whispers throughout the hall. I know I'm good-looking, but I've never been one for unwanted attention. I loath women who are needy for a title. It's a horrible turn-off.

I made my way to the office and spoke to the registror. I grabbed my schedule from a sweet older she wolf named Marie. I was informed I would have classes with The Crazy Eight, and it might do me well to stay on the good side of the two oldest. I wanted to ask what that meant and their names, but she was gone from her desk as soon as she finished speaking. I sighed and left the office only to be pushed back into the wall by a group of students backing away from the middle. I was so taken back by all the students scattering and moving to walls that I almost missed them walking by. They were all equally good-looking, they all had black, almost blue hair it was startlingly how dark it was, very tan skin. The only difference between them was their eye color and their heights.

I was so shocked seeing them in person that I almost forgot that I needed to speak with them. I didn't know any of their names except the two that my cousin had messed with. So I almost screamed, shouting, "Hey Crazy Eight," Goddess, what's wrong with me. They all slowly turned and looked at me with confusion on their faces.

That's when I saw her she was stunning her black hair long enough to cover her rear end pulled half back in a cascading side braid. Those eyes are a beautiful Ember color, almost with orange dots throughout. Pink plump lips and a button nose perfect size proportion for her round face. Her body, ohhh, what could I say about her body she was perfect in every sense plump and full in all the right areas and muscular in all the rest. Not a manly muscular, more like a girl who hits the gym daily but doesn't forget her squats for her man. I was so enamored by her beauty that I almost forgot why I yelled for them. I cleared my head of my lustful thoughts and got to the point.

After a painful interaction with The Crazy Eight, I went to my assigned locker to grab my books and headed to class. I was just casually sitting in the back of the classroom when all eight of them walked in. As they walked in and took their seats, you heard the other guys in the room whispering about the siblings. " Hey, did you hear Crystal when she said Ben and B.B. are lovers" snickering as he said it. " Well, I'm gonna be honest, man. I'd hit it too if she was my twin. She's hottttt," high fiving the other guy and shaking his head. Eghhh I had to get up. I can't be associated with such a low class, who even speaks that way of others. It's appalling, really, I thought to myself as I gathered my things to try to find a seat closer to the group. I took my seat right behind the one they called B.B. just as another group enters the room.

The group that entered were laughing and pushing each other dressed like they were going to a club for twenty somethings. Not appropriate attire for school or their age at all. No sooner than I had that thought, I noticed all eight of the siblings stiffen in their chairs and quickly stand to exit out the back of the classroom. Soon the girl with the group who seemed to be the queen bee walked over to me smiling and swaying her hips side to side, she sat in the desk next to me and pressed her cleavage out before she spoke. " So you're new here. My name is Crystal Moore. I'd be happy to show you around and introduce to the important people of the Academy and which ones to stay away from of course" " Well it's nice to meet you Crystal but I prefer to form my own opinions about who people are and I'm pretty sure my sense of direction is still well and fine, so thanks but no thanks" I replied still looking at the door the siblings left from.

Crystal huffed, rolled her eyes, and got up in a hurry to exit the same door the eight went thru. The whole class soon followed suit and went to enjoy the show. I just stayed seated because I could hear everything that was said from where I was. Wow that Crystal chick is a b***h, opfh she just got punched. Damn now I'm kicking myself for not going to watch. Oh no he just rejected her, wait why would someone so nasty be fated to someone who is so quiet and calm. That doesn't seem right. I was so lost in my thoughts that I hadn't even noticed all the others students came back to class but the eight.

A little after second period, I got called out by The Elders. also known as the Council, they said I needed to come with them for the day they had something important to discuss about the future of my inherited pack. We drove for about thirty minutes and arrived at a two story barn style home with a plum colored door and shutters. It was actually a beautiful home perfect for a family. When we exited the car, Elder Gretchen wrapped her arm in mine and led me to the front door. We knocked, and we're greeted by a woman who was about 5'8 "with dark brown hair and sapphire blue eyes. She resembled the twins, but I wasn't sure. How can a woman who looks this young have eight kid's. Convinced I was crazy. Surely there are plenty of people with Sapphire eyes.

" Well, hello Elder's, it wonderful to see you. Please come in. May I get you anything to drink or eat while we wait on the Eight, " she said while eyeing all of us and ushering us into the living room. As we sat and waited, I took the time to look around, wait is that pictures of the siblings from this morning? We are here in their home, why? What is happening? "Hmmhmm, I'm sorry I'm confused, what are we doing here?" I finally said not appreciating being taken of guard. Elder Phillian was the first to speak up " Were here to discuss your future wife with Mrs Blackwolf" " I'm soorrryyy whhhattt? " I said thru coughing and choking on my own spit that I suddenly had to much of in my mouth.

"Yes its true we will be discussing your future Luna, we are here to talk about payment to her mother, for her daughter's hand in the arrangement" Elder Grey stated in a rather cold manner.

" I'm sorry but when was this part of the deal with me taking over for the i***t cousin?" " I agreed to move to a different country during my senior year and run a pack that isn't mine, I did not agree to an arranged marriage" I was shaking with rage and disgust.

" I'm sorry for the death of your fated mate, those rogues are really the worst. I can only speak from experience of my own my fist mate was taken by rogues as well" the eights mother said with a rather disturbing look on her face.

" Ma'am I'm not sure I caught your name?" I said trying to keep my emotions in check because my wolf Buck was about to push forward and go feral on everyone here. Just the mention of Ronnie drives me crazy but what bothered me more was that I hadn't thought about her once since I saw B.B. Then the thought of being married off to one of her sister's made me feel sick. Just as I was about to protest the whole situation a car pulled up.

" Well their here finally, they did not go back to school after Ben's given rejection, I must warn you this could get ugly. But do not worry I have a way of dealing with the most unruly of the group!" There, Mother said with a aggorance that could make you gag.

I was so stunned by the previous conversation that I hadn't even noticed when the Eight came in all sitting on the large fire place in a row. Looking calm, cool, and collected, almost as if the Council of the Elders visited them frequently. It wasn't until B.B. and the Elder of Werewolves interaction that I realized these eight are feared by more then just regular Supernaturals. I vaguely remember Ben saying in his rejection that he's a Royal. Wait I'm so confused I know there mother isn't a Royal. Wow this B.B. is feisty, and her threats are more like promises or even dares. Goddess she's so hot!!! Alright come on Max, get a grip she's not interested.

Before I knew it I was almost married off to the town slut and now I'm supposed to make a list of three candidates to be married off to by the end of the year. Oh I could ring my cousins neck, stupid ignorant boy. The Elders dropped me back at my car with my mind still spinning from the afternoons event's. At least B.B. thought enough about me to keep me from having to be engaged to the harlett of the packs.

Max- "Hey Buck what do think about everything that's gone down today? "

Buck- " Well it could be worse we could be forced to marry that loose girl from this morning, she was horrible and smelled of rotten fruit"

Max- "Yeah we could thank B.B. for that, I'm glad she had enough pull with the Elders to get us out of that one"

Buck- " I wouldn't have minded being married to that one she's a fiery one and her eye's there something else especially when she threatens other's " purrrrr

Max- "So you like her too, it's strange she's all I can think about since I saw her this morning. I don't think she's my second chance because you'd know right? we're of age and obviously so is her twin so she is too."

Buck- " I don't know man I could sense her wolf and she could sense me but we couldn't get thru. It seemed like she was in hibernation. But what bothers me most is the pull they seem to have with The Council I've never known them to allow a bunch of kids to give them order's "

Max- "I thought that too, and the mother she was horrid and what's with the PUNISHMENTS she was speaking about who threatens there children"

Buck- " Apparently the same kind of parent who tries to sell her daughter and doesn't live in the home or pay bills. It seems to me that Ben and B.B. are the parents in that family"

The ride home was fast with Buck and I discussing how we could get out of this agreement with the Elders. We finally decided on talking to the oldest of The Crazy Eight and see if they could help. They seem to have more pull with The Council then most, if I was going to get out of this I needed them by my side.