Werewolf Committee

It was dark. The moons usual light didn't slip through the curtains and flood my room. Today the moon made a no show and that left me to gaze up at the ceiling.

Jonathan was coming tomorrow. My father.

It felt beyond strange saying that. The word was unfamiliar with me and I wasn't planning on getting used to it any time soon.

The nervousness I was feeling didn't allow me to get a blink of sleep. I didn't toss or turn but simply laid in bed with my eyes wide open and every cell in my body still awake.

Everything seemed like it was a mess. Only a few months ago I had a fairly simple life were all I had to worry about was my homework and getting to class on time. But now days I've had to try and not get killed and re connect with family.

My mind was filled with thoughts and it certainly kept me up.

"Elina?"

I immediately snapped out of my day dream as I saw Tate standing by my bed. I eyed him in confusion, considering I hadn't heard him walk in.

"Yeah?" I asked as I sat up, my back pressed against the headboard as I brought my knees to my chest.

"You can't sleep," Tate all but stated as he stared at me intently making my heart speed up.

He wore simple dark trousers and a V neck and still managed to look good. Just at the thought, I scooted over and patted the spot next to me on the bed.

Tate was immediately by my side and I sighed as his warm body cuddled with mine. I rested my head onto his shoulder and Tate gently ran his hand through my hair making my eyes flutter close.

Even though the room was beyond dark, we both could see some what clearly.

"I want this all too stop," I murmured with my eyes still closed and I felt Tate's hand pause against my cheek.

The motion was a silent gesture to explain what I meant.

"The drama. I just want to be with my mate and be happy. Not constantly worrying about who's trying to harm us next," I grumbled and I heard Tate sigh as he continued to caress my hair.

"I know you do. I'd love for nothing more to be with you and have no interruptions. One day when this is all over you will get the happiness you want."

Tate's low voice soothed my worries instantly. I automatically believed his words and my body relaxed against his.

"Yeah," I agreed trying to convince myself, "-you're right." I said as a yawn escaped my lips.

Suddenly I was very tired and Tate's warm arms wrapped around my figure.

"Sleep," he softly ordered and kissed the top of my head. I nodded and clung onto Tate as I felt myself slowly drift off too sleep.

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I woke up the next morning to an empty bed. The sheets beside me were cold, probably meaning Tate must have gotten up really early.

I hadn't forgot about my fathers journey to the Werewolf Committee today, so the mere thought made me groggily leave the bed.

After freshening up I got dressed up in simple clothing and left my room. I would have loved nothing more but to stay in my bed- however guests were arriving.

I left my room and made my way to the lobby and before I could even step a foot in there, Tom suddenly appeared in front of me and signalled me too stop.

"What is it?" I asked confused as Tom glanced behind him and back to me.

"They're here. Are you sure you're ready?" He asked in a concerned voice and I gave him a small smile with a nod.

"Wait," I said as I tilted my head, "-they're? Who else is he bringing?" I asked as I slowly walked into the lobby.

I spotted Colin and Tate by the door and made my way too them. They simply stood there silently and I glanced around.

"They're almost here," Tate bellowed as his hazel eyes stared down at me.

Immediately the nerves from last night began to form in the pit of my stomach and I squirmed uncomfortably.

I was pushed into a muscular chest and I sighed at Tate's familiar warm arms.

"They're here."

doors to the Werewolf Committee opened gracefully and

puffed out. A man was behind

commanded and Joseph emerged from the

as he gave me

didn't allow it and held onto me tightly, but he stepped back slightly

onto the man who stepped forward from the

hitched in my throat as I looked at the powerful man

we both looked alike

If someone were to put us side by side you'd immediately know we

stared at me with the same expression of awe and he took

is my daughter," Jonathan said with so much confidence as he didn't bother glancing at the nurse, his eyes solemnly

can never be sure," the woman in the

she and what

know who my child is," Jonathan said for the first time with an easy

the rest of us remained silent.

me being the person I am, I cleared my throat and opened my mouth to

stay for awhile right? Even for dinner? So we could, you know.."

Was I acting awkward? Theres

in a demanding voice and I felt Tate breath roughly through

were

anymore companies," Tate said in a smooth voice and I saw the smirk tugging onto the corner of Colin's

However the nurse didn't move a muscle and began

was

impatient tone as he looked

they should've!" She yelled and Tate

saying?" He growled and I watched with wide

in a ragged breath, "-killing the water Elemental kills them all! And she!" The nurse snapped as her

"Should be dead!"

"Enough!"

growls emerged

out!" Jonathan barked joining in. His two guards hurried over

right before she was dragged out of

badly and I looked up to see

I cupped his face in

"Tate," I gently said.

found mine his growled slowly died down. He sighed, closing his eyes as he shook his

opened his eyes, the beautiful hazel orbs stared back

Nina's actions. Though her words...I will get to the bottom of that," Jonathan looked at me with furrowed eyebrows. His eyes held so much sadness and his posture wasn't

Thats all that

a smile. When he spotted my

me go and allowed me some space. By now the others fled

a second later I was crushed into a chest. Warms arms held me close. I breathed in

Tate remained silent.

"You're alive," Jonathan whispered.

"You really are."

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18 years earlier

Colin's POV

only noise heard was the constant ticking of the

wall, beverage in hand. Michael stood across me

growled as he abruptly stood

know Julia's kid is the water Elemental?" Michael asked in

I chimed in, in amusement

I added with a smirk, "If Nina says shes