A dreamy soul

Chapter 2- Restarting

2 Weeks Later -

I drove to Toronto that night and took the earliest flight to Saskatchewan. Dad's friend met me at the airport as promised and gave me the keys to an old car of his. I then drove until I was in the thick of the mountains of British Columbia. I kept my expenses low by sleeping in the car so that I could have as much money to get an apartment when I made it to my final destination.

I've now found an apartment above a bakery in a small little town. I don't have much, but I have what I need. My ribs are healing every day and I am no longer in constant pain. I cut all my blonde curls off to shoulder length and dyed my hair chestnut brown. I didn't want to work as a doctor because that could potentially help Dante find me. So I now work at a tavernestaurant as a waitress. I have not changed my name, but I go by Elle now.

I have not heard from my parents, but I keep the cell phone dad gave me close. I miss them tremendously.

I am now on my way to work. Tonight is my 5th night on the job, and my boss, Andrea, is super funny and fantastic. I have to say that she is becoming my friend. She is this bad a** biker style girl with short red hair and a massive attitude. She is super easy going and what I love most about her is she doesn't ask too many questions.

Walking into the tavern, I look at her behind the bar and ask her how busy it was today.

"Its been steady darlin' but no rush. Take your time. I can handle it here."

I go to the back, drop my keys and purse, grab my apron and walk back to the front to take my place behind the bar.

"Elle, I told you not to rush. Why don't you sit and have a drink before you start?"

"No, it's fine, seriously, you take a seat." I then proceed to pour her a beer.

After that night, I realized how happy I was about my new beginning. I desperately needed a change and that is what I got.

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1 year later -

I wake up with banging on my door. I open up the door and stare at Andrea, looking back at me.

"Come on, sleepy head! You need to come help me" she says.

"Help you with what? What time is it anyway?"

"I need your help with finding a s****d outfit for this thing I have to go to tonight. Besides, it's 11 o'clock. You are wasting the day away. Get up!"

"Ang, what thing do you have to go to? I don't remember."

"The s****d inauguration of the Al. ..... I mean the mayor of our town."

"What do you mean? Why would you have to go to that? Isnt that sort of thing for politicians or council members?"

"Apparently not. I am a business owner and a member of the uh...... community, so I have to be there. There is a dinner and everything I really don't want to go, but now that I have you to cover the bar for me, I have no excuse to back out."

"Well, I'm sorry that I am cramping your style, little miss sunshine. Give me 10 minutes to get ready and we will go."

After a quick shower and a short walk downtown, we made it to the store. Ang must've tried on literally every dress in the store. Complaining about every single one, only to go back to the first one I told her to get. But that is why I love her.

We part ways, she leaves to get ready for dinner and I make my way back to my apartment to get changed for work.

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Work

Goodness is it so dead tonight. I haven't made much in tips tonight, that is for sure. I am about to close up shop when a group of people walk into the bar.

A group of guys come in laughing and patting each other on the back. I think to myself, "OH great! Here we go, another group of misogynistic men that are going to be shamelessly ogling me."

I put a smile on my face and I make my way to their table.

"Hi, I'm Elle. I'll be your server this evening. The kitchen is closed but the bar is definitely open. What can I start you guys with?"

I quickly take their order, go back behind the bar, pour their drinks, and place them on the table with a coaster under each. I let them know I'll be back in a bit if they need refills.

When I get back behind the bar, I notice a god like looking man walking in. My jaw drops staring at him.

He is tall, like really tall 6'4 if I had to guess. You can see his muscles through his dress shirt. Short brown hair and those amazing green eyes. I am standing behind the bar looking at him with awe, and honestly, for a moment it looks like his eyes go black. I shake my head in disbelief. It must be me hallucinating or staring for so long.

He then makes his way over to the group of guys and takes a seat.

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Alpha Vincent POV

It's the night of my inauguration as alpha to the pack. I finally finished taking my vows, and I just want to go to sleep. My Beta, Cory, has convinced me that we need to go for a drink to celebrate, but to be honest, I just want to go to bed and get settled in. My wolf Aiden has been driving me insane all day, pacing back and forth. It's been exhausting. I don't know what's going on with him.

I have been away from home for the last 2 years for alpha training in other packs and it's only my first few nights home. My dad (the previous alpha) wanted to retire and take my mom on a retirement trip to Europe.

Well, needless to say, I caved and I am outside the bar to go meet Cory and our friends for 1 drink.

I walk in and the smell overwhelmed me. It was a mix of chocolate, strawberries and cotton candy. My mouth started to water. Aiden is screaming in my head "Mate".