Filia Mea...

I still can't get those words out of my head. She's never called me that before. It sounds so, familiar. Yet foreign at the same time.

Ugh... stupid Selene and her stupid mind games.

I get out of the bath, dry off and slip into a silk nightgown. I lay in bed tossing and turning, thinking about my little encounter. I hate when she does that shit. I look over at the time.

2:23am, where is Zane?

I try to link him, but he has me blocked. Whatever, I don't need him to sleep. I dig in my nightstand drawer until I find the bottle I'm looking for. Thank Goddess for Valerian root, it always helps me fall asleep.

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Zanes POV

I decide to block off all links to help keep my mind clear while I do this. If I mess it up, let's just say bad things could happen. I lock my office door and pull open my safe. Carefully grabbing the amulet I walk over to my desk and sit down with the amulet in hand. I inhale deeply and close my eyes before whispering the words.

"vino să-mi vorbești."

The amulet glows brightly, filling the room with a red light. I see the shadow of a form start to manifest in front of my desk. Before I can blink he's standing in front of me.

"You rang?" He smirks as he takes a seat in the chair behind him.

"I did. I need your help."

"The great Alpha needs my help? Interesting." He taps his index finger against his chin and I growl lowly.

He laughs "Easy Alpha, I mean no harm. What do you need my help with?"

"I presume you know of your Royal Covens intent?" I ask.

He nods "indeed I do. What of it?"

"Do you side with them?" I furrow my brows as I ask him.

He scoffs "Not in the slightest. I find it rather... appalling."

"I've heard that there are actually a few covens who agree with you."

His eyebrow raises at that "Really? I hadn't heard. So that makes me wonder, how did you?"

This time I smirk at him "Let's just say I have my ways."

A sly smile crosses his face "Very well. What do you need my help with?"

"I want to set up a meeting with those whose opinion matches your own. Do you think you can find out who they are and convince them to meet with me?"

He gives me a suspicious look "Why?"

I sigh "Because I have an interest in keeping this from becoming a full scale war."

"Hmm.." him rubs his chin for a moment.

"I have people here who want to resolve this as peacefully as possible. Including myself."

He nods at me "I'll see what I can do."

Before I can reply he's gone.

Damn vampires creep me out...

Don't get me wrong, he's not a bad guy. Just something about vampires creep me out, always has. I huff as I let myself sink back in my chair. I look over at the clock on my desk.

4:48am fuck!

I rush out of my office and to my bedroom. When I get there I find Nova already asleep and sprawled out on the bed. I smile and shake my head.

How does she sleep like that?

If there's one thing I've learned about Nova, it's that she has the weirdest sleeping position ever. One time I found her sitting Indian style with her head on the couch cushion, and she was completely out of it.

I take a quick shower, throw on some boxers and crawl in bed beside her best I can. She must sense me, because she turns herself to where she can curl her back up against me. I take advantage of the new position and big spoon her.

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I wake up the next morning in Zanes arms. He's still deep asleep, I can tell by his light snoring. Usually snoring would bother me, but it's kind of cute when he does it.

Mental face-palm... I did not just think that... yes, yes I did... ugh... snap out of it!

I shake off my thoughts and gently peel his arm off of me. I desperately need to pee. I quickly head into the closet and get dressed. I throw on a simple blue summer dress and some white flip-flops. I throw my hair into a top messy bun and put on some chapstick.

I decide to leave Zane asleep. I don't know what time he came to bed, and he probably needs the sleep. I decide to leave a note for him and place it on my pillow.

'Good morning! You coming down for breakfast?' Layla links me.

'Yep, about to head down now.' I tell her.

'Bet. I'll save ya a seat!' I can hear her excitement from finally being able to link.

I giggle to myself before telling her 'Thanks.'

I get down to the dining room and see almost the whole pack is here for breakfast. Out of the corner of my eye I catch Layla standing up and waving me over. I grab a plate and fill it up from the buffet before heading over to her.

Of course she's seating with all our friends already, and everyone seems to be in a deep conversation.

"Good morning." I tell them as I join them at the table.

Everyone turns to me and gives me a smile and says good morning back. But they keep staring at me, while keeping the smiles on their faces.

That's not creepy or anything...

"Uhh... what's going on?" My voice comes out a little panicked, but they're acting strange.

"Nothing!" Zara, Talia and Alexa all say at the same time.

(-_-)

"Alexaaaa." I stare her down, knowing she's the most likely to crack.

Her eyes widen slightly and she shovels the rest of her eggs into her mouth before standing.

"I'll see y'all later!" She shouts with a mouthful as she rushes out the door.

I turn my gaze to Layla and raise an eyebrow at her. She just shrugs and raises both hands as she does so. I notice she won't make direct eye contact though.

"Don't ask me, I got here a few minutes ago." Her voice comes out a little to high pitched.

"Mhmm..." I narrow my eyes at her.

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