While sitting in the living room, Nova curled up to my side munching on a bag of gummy bears, occasionally feeding me one. Coco played, the part where he's on the stage, Nova singing along to the song. This is her favourite film, nothing else can be on, all she wants is coco. Not that we mind, anything to see this girl smile.

I laid my head back closing my eyes. Not that I planned to go to sleep, but it happened. When I woke up the end credits were rolling and Nova was passed out. Her small body laying across the sofa with her head in my lap. A couple gummy bears laid around her making me chuckle at the cuteness of her.

With Nova it's hard not to baby her. She's just so innocent and oblivious to what some people say. She sees the good in everyone even if they're bad. I remember when we were younger, I had just got my first blood lust. We were six and I had heard my vampire for the first time as well as my wolf. My hunting and blood instinct was at its fullest making it hard to control myself.

My parents were all out, even at six I was independent wanting to do everything myself. My dad, Tommy wanted to baby me but I had none of it, so my other dad, Arlo explained some rules and boundaries so I was allowed to be on my own. So while they were busy, I was allowed to be at home with Cara and Rick a couple doors down if I needed them. My older sister very protective of both her kids and me seeing as there would be wolves that would pick on me, call me name whenever I was seen alone.

But Nova snuck out. She came to the house wanting to play hide and seek. With no control, my vampire was very much present and was out for blood. Seeing Nova I tried to control myself just so we could play, but my other half had another idea.

All I remember was a scream and a trembling Nova. Tommy held me back while I tried to get to Nova, the scent of her blood was all I could smell and the desire to have it was unimaginable. Arlo got her out of the house, but came back minutes later. Being the only blooded person, dad let me drink from him. It weakened him so much, I cried for days until he got better.

After the scare with Nova she forgot about it. I kept apologising to her but she just brushed it off. The realisation she could have died never sunk in, the danger she should have felt never came. She just smiled like always and never brought it up again. She still smiled at me, still wanted to be my friend even after that. She should've run for the hills screaming bloody murder but she didn't. And I will forever be grateful for that.

Nova sees the in everything and everyone. She'll smile at the grumpiest person in the pack who will tell her to, and I quote, 'bugger off' but she still smiles. Her pureness will get her hurt, and I will do everything i can to make sure she stays safe. But I want her to live her life so I can't baby her.

I promised myself I wouldn't baby her. Nova has it enough with her brothers so she doesn't need it from me. Both me and her parents, Ryan and Eli never have and never will baby this small girl. No matter how much we want to shield her away from the world. She has to learn on her own, and we can't stop that. It's apart of life, getting hurt then getting back up again to face the challenges.

Movement caught me off guard bringing me from my thoughts. Nova moved around, laying from her side to her back as she still slept. Looking at the time, it was 6:45pm meaning she's needed at home. My hands pressed against her shoulders to shake her lightly.

"Baby doll." I called out waking her. "It's time to go home now."

"No." She whined and snuggled her face into my belly. "I no wanna go. I wanna stay with you."

"I'm sorry baby, but you can't. It's time to go home. I'll walk you yeah." I suggested.

"No. Don't make me go." She cried. I pulled her up so she was straddling my lap. Her arms wrapped around my neck with her face buried letting me feel her tears on my skin.

"Come on baby doll, I'll take you." I whispered and stood up. Nova cried harder repeating I don't wanna go. Every time she gets like this, it's hard not to listen and do what you've said. It breaks my heart but I know I can't give in. It's like a child throwing a tantrum because they can't get sweets or a toy.

On the way out, I grabbed her shoes and carried her home. It wasn't that long of a walk but it was long enough to make me rethink my decision. By the time I thought I'd just turn around, the house was in view so it was just easier to take Nova home. When I knocked the door, Nova make her limbs tighten around me with her sobs getting louder.

Eli opened the door sighing when he saw me with a crying Nova clinging on to me. I gave a small smile to him then walked in. Of course the whole family was there so was immediately worried for the only girl in the family. I understand their overprotectiveness because I want nothing more to protect Nova, but there's nothing to be worried about.

But of course the boys think the worst when it comes to me seeing as what I am. They don't like Nova hanging around with me because they think I'll hurt her. Yes I admit there are times I want to drink this girl dry, but I stop myself and tell her it's time to go home so I can't hunt an animal or go to my parents to get a blood bag. Sometimes on of them, Arlo, Elias or kolby let's me drink from them like they do with my dad.

"What happened? Did you hurt her?" Kobe growled at me.

I rolled my eyes and walked away not wanting to deal with his bullshit. We both know I'm stronger and can whoop his arse if I needed to. But being a simple pack member, it's disrespectful to the next beta. The only one I will ever bow to is Nova, nothing and no one can change that. Because I'm half wolf half vampire, I belong to no pack nor a clan. I just live here because my family is here, Nova is here.

Once I got to her room, I laid her down. It was a struggle seeing as she didn't want to let go of me. Her sobs filled the room as I tried to pry her arms from around my neck. Eventually I managed to get her on the bed where I quickly grabbed her bear. She immediately latched on to it giving me a chance to grab her blanket and cover her with it. Both had my scent on it so it should calm her until she sees me next. Which would be in the morning for school.

"Love you baby doll, I'll pick you tomorrow, okay." I told her with a kiss to her forehead.

"Love you to." She sniffled and closed her eyes. I pushed her hair behind her ear, repeating that same movement until she fell asleep again.

Once she was asleep, I left the room jogging down the stairs. Once again facing the glare of her brother.

"What did you do to her?" Kobe growled again.

"I don't have to explain shit to you." I glared at him.

"You do if it involves my sister. Why did you make her cry?" He spat out.

"Stop it." Eli hit the back of his head with a newspaper. "She's safe isn't she. Kobe go sort out your little brother."

"Sorry papa." Kobe muttered rubbing his head and walking off.

"I'm sorry about that Karter." Eli sighed.

"It's alright." I shrugged.

"Get home alright. Make sure you let me or Ryan know so we know you're safe."

"Will do." I nodded and headed for the front door.

"Karter." Eli called me again. I turned around to look at him. He's my older brother after all. "Thank you for bringing Nova home. I know it's hard to just keep her with you."

I nodded and left the house going back to mine. When I got there, I left Eli a message saying I got here safely. With that I made myself something to eat then went to bed.

Thinking, what pricks are gonna bother me at school.