Slowly Stefan's eyes open, he tries to recognize where he was and how he ended up there
Son, you are awake, are you alright? His grandmother's voice distracted him from his battle, he was going to force his brain to remember what happened last.
I am fine, what happened? Stefan asks as he sits on the bed.
You passed out at the field when you were talking with Sky and Hazel, it's a good thing, you didn't hurt yourself when you fall. Stefan runs his hand over his head.
Where is Hazel? As soon as he recalls, that he was with Hazel when he felt dizzy, he asked about her
Her father send for her, it's a good thing that, her father sent for her, I just want to be left alone with you.
Why is that Grandma?
Son, are you in love? Stefan pinned his lips together and then shakes his head, his grandmother look at him, then grabbed his hand, the man is throw in confusion, as a result of his grandmother's question.
What do you feel for Fiona?
Nothing, I only wanted her, so I could keep the pack, I want to keep mother's memory, if Luna Berry and her son start ruling, I will not be able to achieve that.
Yes, that was our plan, you weren't supposed to pick that girl, I told you, but you didn't listen.
Fine, the deal had already been done, I could pick someone else now.
Can you? Stefan press his lips together, the truth, is he can't pick another and he can't be with another, he found out that, he had not just been starving himself sexually but his wolf, and the more he had carnal knowledge of women, the more his strength increase, staying away from women also make him weak, Stefan is not like other werewolves, he is more of demon, than a wolf, his mother was a witch but hide under the tree of magic, if she hadn't been in disguise, no one would have let their alpha fall in love with such kind of creature.
In their pack witches are regarded as evil creatures, and more dangerous than humans, if they were to pick between a witch and a human, they will pick human a hundred times without picking a witch, not like they like humans, but the ones who have their bleed even if he had not shifted, they still regard them as one of them.
You can't and you don't want to touch her.
Is because she will die, she is not like other humans with werewolves' blood, she is more like those weak humans, she can't be with me, I know she can't take my strength.
Then kill your feelings for her and don't make them grow into love. His grandmother said standing from the couch close to his bed, then turned from him, looking at the surprise written on his face. Or better still claimed her and damn the consequences.
If I claimed her, before having carnal knowledge of her, will that save her from dying?
Find out yourself by midnight. Stefan wanted to alter another word to get more understanding of what his grandmother is saying, when the door flew open, revealing Hazel, she run to Stefan and hugged him tired, but his grandmother only shakes his head and leave.
Stefan, you scared me, what did you do? I was worried when you passed out.
You have nothing to worry about, you should know that I am not dying.
Here, you should drink this. Hazel stretch the bottle to him, it was like wine, but Stefan knew it was blood, he gulped it, and he closed his eyes.
Could it be I am a hybrid? Hazel looked at him, she too is curious to know, Stefan is craving for blood, and most times, he gets his blood from those women, he slept with, he has no idea why but lately, when he met Fiona, his craving increase and his craving for Fiona blood was all that he needed, whenever he comes close to Fiona, her blood scent visited him and he wants nothing but her blood, yet he doesn't want to taste her, he only wants to protect her and keep her to himself, just as Fiona want to have him to her self.
Don't worry, we will see the pack prophetess, I am sure, will have a solution and answer to all the questions.
Will you still like to go for the ball?
Oh, you should know that, if I don't attend, that dude will have my head on a plate.
Okay, I will join you, let me go prepare for the ball.
****
I look in the mirror, I was looking pretty, wearing something expensive, and attending those magnificent balls, was never my thing, although my father was the beta, I have never attended one with him, it's just Kira, that he goes everywhere with.
The ballroom is getting filled with guests and music and dancing but everyone is on his mask since it's a masquerade ball, I and Leonid arrived early, to avoid the rush, I will admit I love the scene in front of me, it's breathtaking, Leonid and I walked to Alpha Justin to congratulate him on his victory, his nice smell all of a sudden made my mind race to Stefan, I kind of missed him. Yet, I don't want to think about him, I am with Leonid now, I have rejected him once, and I am not going to make the mistake of rejecting him again, the second time might not go well.
Different sounds were made as the various guest made their way in. My eyes didn't leave the entrance, I have no idea what I am looking for but it seem, I am looking for something, that I am so anxious to see, is like I could see the face of anyone, everyone is masked.
Then all of sudden, I saw a figure walk into the ball through the gate, a man and a woman, they look perfect together, their presents suddenly increase my uneasiness, now my gaze is no longer on the entrance but on the two couples that just walked in with their hands on each other.
Fiona, what are you looking at?
No, it's nothing, it's just the different mask is making me a bit uncomfortable. I lie and clench my teeth.
It's fine, it's because it's your first time, don't worry, you will get used to it soon.
I guess so. I commented as I pulled his hand. Let's enjoy the lovely atmosphere.
****
Did you see her? A voice whispered to another and that voice is that of Stefan to Sky.
Not yet, they are so many people, although Asher said they are here.
Then fine her, you should give me the information I want, not stand in front of me. Stefan dismissed Sky. Hazel pulled his hand.
You shouldn't go far from me, I could hardly recognize you with all these masked men.
Then you should trace me with my scent.
You are not planning on disappearing in this ball, are you?
Hazel, you never can tell, I might just go MIA if I found what interests me.
You are going to keep the company of those women again.
Hazel, stop it, stop thinking about me, look over there, you should mingle, is like he is attracted to you without the face. Hazel turned to see who Stefan was talking about before she could return her gaze to Stefan, he is gone.