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Chapter Quote:
"Whoa, Hurricane Naomi strikes, leaving no survivers."
~Ansel, Nightshade
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Chapter 39

Dom

Anna was hanging out in my room a lot more than usual. She told me Elsa wouldn't tell her what Caleb had talked to her about and it was driving her nuts. I had to remind her that Elsa had been growing up without her other half for half her life, that she was more used to keeping things bottled up rather than telling everyone. Anna countered with that Spencer seemed to know what's going on. I replied with he was part of the Stark pack and was probably there when Caleb was talking to Elsa.

I was currently chilling in the library. Spencer was in there too, reading some pieces of paper. I figured it was hotel stuff until Elsa came in and sat next to him. Neither of them had any idea I was in there. I meant to keep it that way so I could hear what they were talking about.

"Hey, you said you needed to see me?" Elsa said.

"Yeah, I got those blood tests back. Take a look," he told her, handing her the papers. A few moments later I heard her say, "You have to explain this to me... I don't really get it."

"This is your DNA, this is Caleb's, this is your mom's, and this is your dad's. These two marks here show a singularity in both your dad's and Caleb's blood."

"Is that the-"

"Yes. You're not the one in the prophecy. It's Caleb. He's the key to it and it's because of your dad."

Elsa set down the papers. "I finally found my brother and now I'm about to lose him again. You're going to lose your best friend, your alpha, Lily is going to lose her mate, my parents are going to lose a son... why? Why does it have to happen? I don't care what this long lost power is, I don't want him- wait, what if we told him it was me?"

"What do you mean?"

"Caleb won't let himself be killed if he thinks I'm the one the prophecy is about."

"That... that could work."

"No it won't you two," Caleb announced, walking out from the shadows.

"Caleb!" Elsa exclaimed. "What are you doing here?"

"Seeing what mischief you two were getting into. Spencer received an urgent request from the Tordis wing. I wanted to know why my beta was talking to them. I appreciate the two of you trying to save me but it's not necessary. I've been talking to Baba, and I've told him about the prophecy. Apparently this long lost power was to turn other people into Guardians. It's what Calla did to Shay during the war our parents were in before this one. If I die, it's not going to be because I chose to. I don't plan on dying any time soon. Don't you two worry about me, okay?"

"Caleb, I'm sorry. Spencer and I just wanted to find out which one of us the prophecy was referring to," Elsa said softly.

"And I love you both for figuring it out. Look, the Searchers are hosting a party to get everyone's mind off of the war. Why don't you two go get dressed for it?"

Elsa and Spencer nodded. Caleb kissed his sister on her head and clapped Spencer on the shoulder before leaving. I waited for him to leave before stepping out of the shadows.

"Is this what you weren't telling Anna?" I inquired.

The two Guardians jumped in surprise.

"What? Is everyone listening in to our conversations?" Spencer grumbled.

"It's harder to hide things from her since we're twins but yes, this is what I wasn't telling her. I didn't want to have her worrying about whether or not I was... cursed or something if I wasn't. I was going to tell her after I found out who was actually cursed. Of course now I have to tell her that Caleb is the one that's cursed... how long have you been standing there?"

"I was here when Spencer came in. He didn't know."

"How did I not hear you typing on your laptop or turning the pages of a book?" Spencer asked.

"Because I was using my iPad," I remarked.

"How many gadgets do you have?"

"A lot."

"I've noticed."

"Dom, don't tell Anna what you heard. I'll tell her while we're getting ready for the dance. Spencer, I'll see you at the dance?"

"I'll walk you to you room. Dom, we'll see you later. And could you keep this on the low down? If Caleb wants the others to know, he'll tell them."

"It's not my place to tell. The secret is safe with me," I promised. The two of them thanked me before leaving the library. I headed back to my room to change outfits. I didn't have any nice outfits. The nicest thing I had was a pair of khakis and a polo. The dance, I found out, was at six. I don't know why it was starting so early but I didn't question it. The Searchers did have a rather strict schedule for most of them so maybe some wanted to go to bed early or something. When I arrived, I knew no one. None of the Laroche pack was there. I would've noticed if they had been. I stuck to the wall, sitting at a table by myself and watching the festivities. That was until Anna slipped next to me. I hadn't even seen her come in.

"Hey you," she greeted. "Why aren't you out dancing?"

"No dance partner."

"Well you have one now. Come on." Anna took me by my hands and dragged me to the dance floor. One by one, the Laroche pack trickled into the room. I was surprised that Elsa hadn't come with Anna but she explained that Spencer had knocked on their door right before they were leaving because he needed to talk to her. I noticed that those two were one of the last to enter the ballroom. It made me wonder what they had been doing that took so long but I had a few ideas. Spencer found Lily and led her to the dance floor. Elsa went over to a table and sat down. Josilyn sat next to her, engaging her friend in conversation. It seemed to perk Elsa up instantly. Those two were soon joined by Lily. I looked to find Spencer. He was now dancing with Callie but he didn't seem all too happy about it. She was talking to him; he, however, seemed to give short answers. When the song ended, he couldn't get away from her fast enough. He went up to the DJ and whispered something in his ear. The DJ nodded and Spencer disappeared.

"What is he doing?" Anna whispered.

"So I'm not the only one who noticed," I laughed.

"That guy is about as discreet as an elephant." Spencer slipped past us, saying hi. "Her scent is all over him."

"What?"

"Elsa. Her scent is all over Spencer. I guess we now know what those two were doing earlier."

I grinned. "That's not going to go over well with someone."

"You mean my family? With the exception of Riley."

"Them, yes, but Callie too. Do you see the death glare she's giving them right now?"

"Oh no."

"Hey, on a happier note, it looks like Spencer and Elsa haven't forgotten their tango routine."

"Hmm?" Anna turned around to see her sister dance. She headed over to the circle that had formed around the two of them, watching in awe. "I knew she took dance lessons but I didn't know she was this good."

"There's a reason they won that dance competition," I told her. I remembered the song they were dancing to as the one they danced to at the competition. Neither of them had forgotten a single step. Elsa was grinning, much different from her demeanor at the competition. They received a lot of applause from everyone that had been watching them, especially me and Anna.

"Elsa, that was amazing!" Anna exclaimed, rushing up to her sister.

"Thank you!" Elsa replied. "It's been so long I thought I'd forget the steps. Thank god we rehearsed it earlier."

"Is that why his scent is all over you?" Anna remarked.

"What?" Spencer and Elsa asked simultaneously.

"Your scent is all over my sister and vice versa. You two weren't just dancing earlier, were you?"

Anna's twin blushed furiously. "It was just a kiss... or two..."

"Don't worry, I'm messing with you. I'm not going to say a word," Anna laughed. "And neither will Dom. It's not like he talks to the pack anyway. Are any of you hungry? Because I'm starved."

The three of us agreed with her and headed over to a table. Halfway there, Callie stopped in front of us, tears in her eyes.

"You liar," Callie hissed.

"What?" Spencer blinked in confusion.

"Your scent was all over her earlier and now I know why after that dance. You're screwing her aren't you? That's why you were so late coming to the party, and need I mention with her."

"Her has a name, and for the record, Elsa and I did this routine for a competition. We hadn't done it in a while so we were practicing earlier which is why our scents are on each other. If you want to talk, let's talk somewhere in private. But this is a celebration to get everyone's minds off of what's going on. I don't want to make a scene and ruin that for them. This is between you and me, all right?"

"You're screwing me. Screwing me over. Forget it." Callie stormed off. Spencer started to go after her but Elsa stopped him. "Maybe I should talk to her?"

"Will you be okay?"

"Yeah, I'll be fine." Elsa kissed him on the cheek and hurried after Callie.

"This isn't going to go well, is it?" Spencer remarked after she'd left.

"Nope. But she's right, I think it's time she and Callie had a talk," Anna said.

"Maybe we should go follow her and make sure they don't know we're there," I suggested.

"You mean spy on them?" Spencer asked.

"Yes."

"Just to make sure she's all right. I don't feel right spying on Elsa..." Spencer mumbled, but he let me and Anna lead the way out of the ballroom. Anna followed Elsa's scent to one of the courtyards where she had finally caught up to Callie.

"Can we please talk?" Elsa requested.

"I don't want to talk to you," Callie retorted.

"I know you don't but-"

"Then why are you?"

"Because I think we need to."

"You lied to me. You said there was nothing going on between you and Spencer."

"Nothing serious. Yes, we flirted but that was just for fun. He was sent to watch me by Caleb because my brother wanted eyes on me. Spencer got close to me because that was the only way he could get stuff out of me. I'm not exactly an open book. Look, losing you, losing his parents, it devastated him, especially because he believed you and your parents thought he hated you when you died. But that was so far from the case. Spencer needed someone to be there for him, to understand what he was going through, and that was me. That's why we're close."

"He never offered to tango for me. He hated it. So what made you so damn special?"

"Because he didn't really have a choice. He had to keep eyes on me and the only way that could happen was for him to become my dance partner, hip hop and ballroom. Did you take dance?"

"I did," Callie said stiffly. "I loved ballroom. He hated it."

"Sometimes it just takes the right partner. Riley is my best friend and I adore him but he sucks as a tango partner. Maybe you and Spencer just weren't good ballroom dance partners."

"Oh and he knows you for what? A day? A week?"

"Something like that..."

"And he is so willing to dance ballroom with you? It doesn't make sense. Can I ask you something?"

"Of course."

"Have you ever had a boyfriend?"

"No."

Callie smiled, but it wasn't a friendly or understanding one. It was malicious. "You're rebound girl. That's the only reason Spencer's interested in you. Plus you're probably throwing yourself at him whenever you get the chance. I bet you kissed him first rather than him kissing you first. I bet he told you he loved you. News flash sweetheart, that's just so you don't stop giving him what he wants. You're nothing to him. Never have been, and never will be. I was his first everything: first love, first kiss, and his first time. You have a year with him. I have practically my whole life. Spencer loves me, he just doesn't want to break your fragile little heart."

Spencer bristled at Callie's words, getting ready to defend Elsa but I pulled him down. This was between Elsa and Callie. We were here to watch.

"If Spencer loves you, then so be it. I genuinely hope you two are happy together. But if he does love me, then let him love who he wants. Let him make his own decisions. It's his life and he's allowed to live it how he wants."

"Do you love him?"

"Why does it matter? Love can be unrequited. I could say I love him but he could say he doesn't love me back and vice versa."

"Has he told you he loved you?"

Elsa bit her lip. "Yes..."

Callie turned murderous, striking out at Elsa who barely managed to lean out of the way. Anna dashed towards Callie. Spencer and I were on her tail. Well so much for this being between Elsa and Callie...

"Four years! Four years into our relationship it took him to say 'I love you' and he says it to you in a year!" Callie swiped at Elsa's face, claws extended. The Laroche girl jumped back. I knew she didn't want to attack the fiery red head but I was pretty sure she wasn't really going to get a choice in the matter.

"Don't you dare attack my sister!" Anna growled, shoving Callie away.

"Anna!" Elsa exclaimed, grabbing onto her sister to prevent her from attacking Callie.

"Callie, that's enough," Spencer said firmly. None of us expected her to attack Spencer. She punched him in the face before nailing him in a very painful place. Spencer went down. I felt his pain. I wanted to make sure he was okay but I also needed to make sure Anna didn't kill Callie for attacking Elsa. How I was going to stop two kickass girls, I had no idea.

"You little home-wrecking bitch!" Callie snarled. "No wonder Hunter hates you and Caleb never contacted you. They know you're a whiny little bitch who-"

Callie never finished her sentence. A massive wolf knocked her to the ground, barking, snarling, and gnashing his teeth in her face. For the first time since Callie had come to the Academy, I saw her truly terrified.

Spencer staggered up and Lily was instantly appeared by his side, checking to make sure he was okay.

"Elsa, Anna, what's going on?" Ren demanded. The three of us whirled around. When did the Laroche alphas get here?

"Elsa went to talk to Callie to smooth things over and Callie attacked her," Anna explained, glowering at the Stark omega who was still frightened for her life because Caleb was still barking and snarling in her face.

"Why did you go talk to Callie, Elsa?" Arya asked.

"She got upset because Spencer's scent was on me and-"

"Why was his scent on you?" Ren demanded.

"Because he and I had been practicing our dance routine from the competition. It's close contact the entire time."

"She's screwing-" Callie never finished her sentence. Caleb had his jaws on her neck, putting just enough pressure on her for her to shut up.

"Hey!" Lily exclaimed.

Elsa knelt down next to Caleb, placing her hand on his back. "Please let her go," she requested softly.

Caleb reluctantly listened. Callie massaged her neck the moment he released her. Bite marks could easily be seen.

"Spencer, Callie, this has gone on long enough. We're going back to our room and whether you like it or not, we're talking about this." The two Stark alphas escorted the others away.

"Are either of you hurt?" Ren questioned, walking up to his daughters.

"No," they replied at the same time.

"Are you hurt, Dominic?"

"No, sir." I was kind of shocked that he asked me about my well-being but I chose not to question it. If I was on Renier Laroche's good list, I intended on staying there.

"Good. I'll have to thank Lily and Stark for intervening before either of you got hurt. Let's head back to the party. Some of the other pack members are heading out to a club. You three should go, get your mind off things."

"I'm going to pass. I'm not much in the mood for partying right now," Elsa admitted.

"I'm not going anywhere without Elsa while that psycho is on the fritz. I'm staying," Anna declared.

"Anna, you don't have to stay with me, I'm fine. If she attacks me again, I'll attack back. Plus, if Stark finds out, he'll go berserk again and back me up. Go have fun with Dom."

"Actually, I'm not much of a club guy. I've gone to enough. I think a quiet night in sounds good actually. Maybe watch a movie or play a game?" I suggested.

"I found a thousand piece puzzle in the library I've been dying to try."

The three of us agreed. Ren and Arya walked us to the girls' room. I went to mine to change into different clothing, something more comfortable. When I arrived back at Anna's room, they were already in their pajamas, putting in a movie.

"What's the movie?" I asked, sitting on the floor.

"Hope you don't mind but considering you're outnumbered here, we're watching Pride and Prejudice."

"That always was your favorite movie," I laughed. Turning to Elsa, I said, "Don't tell me it's your favorite too?"

"Guilty," she replied, shrugging.

"God, even ten years apart and you two still are practically identical in everything."

"Oh shut up," Anna snapped airily, pressing play. The movie started, with the twins quoting every single line. I merely watched and listened, knowing better than to interrupt. But I had to admit, working on a puzzle and hanging out with the girls was surprisingly fun, if not just relaxing. I never really relaxed in my life. It was something new to me. I wished I could feel like this the rest of my life, but I knew that wouldn't happen. However, I did wish it would've lasted longer than it did. If I'd only known what was going to happen in a few hours...
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