Darkness stretched afar, Alexa opened her mouth trying to call out but her voice didn't come out. She panicked trying to shout out but in vain. She tried to move but her feet were stuck. Looking down she found herself in a pool of blood. Her hands were stained with it and suddenly she was sucked down drowning into the blood.

She woke up shouting, soaked in sweats, panting she looked around, she examined her hands for any blood, they were clean. She sighed with relief. She buried her face in her palms, "Another nightmare!" She sighed. "Let's cheer up, Alex!" She slapped her cheeks. It had been the 2nd day here and all she's done is sleep after the terrible incident so it was obvious she wasn't getting any sweet dreams, she wanted to get out of this place and she will in few days, she recollected her conversation with her friends yesterday, the twins' parents owned a huge security company and they also were members of Hunter's association, a weird hobby of theirs and she really hoped that would help, now all she had to do was cooperate with the creatures here so she could get a chance to contact them.

She freshened up quickly. "Let's go out and get some fresh air." She smiled to herself as she made her way out of her room.

Outside, she finally got a clear view of the place than last night, indeed the place was beautiful, multiple single storied houses were lined up in a row, separated by a narrow street, surrounded by trees, it was a beautiful sight. The cool breeze rustled the leaves, birds chirped sweetly, children rushed out of their house, playing tag, running around, the sight brought a wide smile on her face.

Few people gathered in front of her, whispering to each other, some of them bowed curtly and went about their way, she smiled nervously, tucking her hair behind her ear. Just when she thought it wasn't different from a normal world, she got a reality check. Just then a crowd gathered around and murmurs became louder, she looked at the direction where everyone's eyes were glued to, a group of wolves made their way as people backed away giving a path for them. They too sidelined giving way to the person behind them, the man strode with confidence leading group of men behind him, the crowd cheered for some reason she didn't know, she stood on her toes to get a better view but she couldn't see his face.

When he reached in front of the house she stayed in, he stopped and looked in her direction, that's when she finally saw him, his golden eyes locked with her hazel ones, her breath hitched, she was mesmerized. He then continued his walk to somewhere, she kept on looking until she could only see his jet black hair disappearing inside the house at the end of the street. She stood there spellbound.

"He is soooo hot!" Conner slapped her back from behind. Alexa didn't reply, she remained dazed.

"Reagan Terrel, our Alfa King," Tyler whispered in their ear.

"Damn you scared me!" Conner hit Tyler. "Reagan," Alexa whispered.

"Save me, Alex." He shields himself bringing Alexa in between him and Conner. She blinked as if she was finally out of the spell.

"Cut it out, guys." Alexa stopped Conner who was about to swing her fist. "And Tyler get your hands off me."

"Okay, sorry," Tyler said with a big goofy smile.

"Forget it." Conner rolled her eyes and turned to Alexa, "Damn, he's so hot." She fanned her face.

"How can I not notice him before?"

"cause he just got back. He was out controlling a feud at the other end of the city, some Rouges were creating trouble." Tyler explained. "By the way, wasn't your favorite Jacob? Now you're switching?" He clicked his tongue.

"No Jacob is always number 1. He is my number 2. Can I get his autograph?" Conner's eyes brighten up as she wags her invisible tail.

"hmm, someone else can get it for you." He looks at Alexa suggestively.

"Me?" Alexa frowns. "No." She shakes her head.

"Come on, Alex. You're the queen!" Tyler gestures to Conner quirking up his brows.

"Oh yes! Please, Alex, please! Pretty please! Hmm?" She elbows her.

"No." She denies firmly.

"Please, Alex. Please!" she whines stamping her feet.

"Argh! Fine." She gives in.

"What are we waiting for? Let's go!" Tyler puts his hands on their shoulder.

"You mean now? Not now please." Alexa tries to squirm away but Conner holds her arms, pulling her along.

They reached in front of the house, it was basically like an office of the wolves for important discussions and all. "Let's just wait here?" Alexa stopped in front of the door. "Just now, you said they were discussing something important, he must be busy, let's not disturb? He might not like the intrusion?"

"On the contrary, he'll be thrilled to see you." Tyler winked.

"Hmm.. why?" She raised her brows.

"Oho Alex, just go." Conner gestured.

"Okay." She took a deep breath and stepped forward, "On second thought, let's not." Alexa turned and stepped away from the door.

Just then, Reagan and a few other men came out.

"Now!" Conner pushed her in his direction, just when she was about to trip, he held her hand steadying her, he glared at Conner first then at Alexa, his gaze softened. She got lost into his eyes. "You're okay?" He asked.

"Hmm." She barely managed to nod, she then heard Conner clearing her throat from behind, 

"Alex." She heard her whisper.

"Can I get an autograph?" She blurts out. He frowned, "Autograph?"

"My friend" She pulled her hands back, the one he had been holding, she then pulled Conner in front, "She's a big fan of Jacob Black, the Twilight series and she just loves werewolves, even her name is Conner and she's a fan... of... yours? so yeah she wanted one... the autograph." Alexa explained fumbling.

"Oh." He smiled.

"Hey, it's Conner. Very nice to meet you." Conner couldn't contain her happiness as she extended her hand for a shake.

"Hi, Conner. Reagan, here. Nice to meet you too." He smiled as they shook hands. He then turned his gaze back to Alex, he offered his hand, "Hi."

She got lost into his eyes... again. Tyler elbowed her, "Alex!"

"Oh.. Hi Alexa here, you can call me Alex." She took his hands as he let out a nervous smile. What's wrong with you, Alex! Why're you behaving like a teenager who just spoke to her crush? Get a grip! She mentally scolded. He snickered, she narrowed his eyes at him.

Just then someone came and whispered something into Reagan's ears. "Sorry, but something came up, I'll see you around?"

"hmm.. yeah." Alexa nodded as he let go of her hands and then he went away with others. Alexa brought her hands up and stared, his touch lingered.

"I'm not washing this hand," Conner shouted staring at hers.

"Uh-huh?" Tyler narrowed his eyes. Alexa snapped out and immediately put her hands down.

"Sorry, I couldn't get the autograph."

"Who cares about an autograph? Alexa scratch the plan, I'm staying here!" Conner squealed. Alexa glared at her. Conner bit her lips, "Sorry." She mouthed. "I mean I'm obviously staying if I get to see him more." She added giggling.

"He would often stay out but now that you're here, you're definitely going to see more of him." Tyler smiled looking at Alexa.

"What does that mean?" Alexa raised her brows, Tyler just shrugged her off and walked ahead, 

"Come, I'll give a tour around here since you guys will be staying here for quite a time."

Entire-time, wherever they went she felt eyes on her, few pricking gazes boring holes on her back, it was getting hard for her to continue the tour, few looked at her in amusement, in awe, few had respect in their eyes but one thing she was sure of was that she wasn't liked by the majority of the people or should she say the creatures there. Among them all, she felt one specific malicious aura, she narrowed her eyes at the direction and found a girl walking towards her, she was emitting a malicious aura, it was very strong, almost nauseating, a strong hatred directed towards her.

"Your highness." She made a curt bow.

"When did you return?" Tyler looked at her he was totally surprised, he didn't expect her presence. "Anyway, Alex," He looked at her direction and gestured "This is-"

"Thank you, Tyler. But I'll introduce myself." Cutting off Tyler, the girl looked directly into her eyes, "It's Carla." She smiled but it didn't reach her eyes, Alexa felt a tug at the pit of her stomach, it churned, there was this sickening feeling.

"Alexa." She tried to smile, the girl moved at a speed which made Alexa flinch, she closed her eyes expecting her to hit her, she opened her eyes a few seconds later when she didn't feel anything, Carla had walked past her, she turned to look at her who joined Reagan in a conversation, Alexa could swear she felt the killing intent from the girl, she could tell the girl was bad news and she made a mental note 'stay away from her as far as possible'.