The First Wolf's Moon by Savannah Turberville (thriller books to read TXT) 📕

                       "You did?"

                      "Yeah. I remembered when I wolves merged and I remembered when we said good bye the day of the accident. And when I started to remember lot feelings came back and it took a lot out of me. So, I know this may be a long shot but I was wondering could he still stay. We'll sleep with the door open and everything. I just want to know if I'll remember anything else." I pleaded. I could tell immediately she was about to totally reject my idea when Clara stepped in.

                     "Before you shot down April's idea would it be better if me and Seth sleep in here with them. Like we use to do as kids. Besides it may trigger a memory." We all waited nervously for Mom's answer.

                 "Fine."

                  "Yes, thank you Mom." I said getting up and hugging her. Seth ran and jumped on the bed.

                "You sure Mrs. Banks? I mean we could very naughty things in here." Seth joked. Nathan got a pillow and hit him upside the head.

              "Okay kids. Why don't you all pile in so we can all go back to bed." Richard said as he closed the door. We then divided the bed. Me and Nathan were on the right side with me at the edge. Seth and Clara were on the left with Seth next to Nathan. Wrapping his arms around me I felt at home.

                "Good night, April." Nathan whispered in my ear.

               "Good night." I said as I closed my eyes. As soon as my mind drifted off it was like a dam broke loose and all my memories floated back to me. I remembered everything. From playing with Clara, Seth, and Nathan to watching TV with my parents. I remember laughing at my dad's jokes and having mini food fights in the kitchen. My mind was filled with all the beautiful memories I lost at twelve years old. And now they would be forever cherished and never forgotten.

I woke to the smell of bacon and the sound of popping cooking grease. I grinned, not because of the bacon, but because I was still in the arms of the man I cared for. Turning slowly, so I wouldn't wake Nathan, I faced him. I watched his chest fall and rise and ran my hand across it. Feeling his chest move under my hand was perfect. His lean muscles were something from a fantasy. Moving my hand up began to caress his cheek and I began memorizing his face with my eyes and my hand. The feel of it soft and smooth, the way he slept with his lips parted slightly. As if waiting for a kiss. The way he looked so peaceful. It was a beautiful sight and one that I will treasure always.

         "If you keep looking at me like that you're going to drill holes in my head." Nathan said groggily as he turned to face me and smiled.

        "Sorry."

        "Don't be. Besides I could get use to this."

        "Use to what?"

       "Waking up to you." Nathan gently caressed my cheek.

       "Sorry to interrupt this romantic moment but breakfast is ready." Mom said leaning against the door frame with her arms crossed.

         "Okay Mom. We'll be there in a sec." I said getting up.

         "You better hurry before Seth and Clara eat it all."

         "Seth and Clara? I thought they were asleep."

         "Nope we've been up for an hour." Seth said as he stepped up behind my mom. He was chewing on a piece of bacon. I chuckled.

           "Hurry up before all the bacon is gone."

           "Okay, we're on our way." Getting up me and Nathan followed my mom and Seth to the kitchen, where we saw Clara sitting at the island and Richard cooking more bacon.

            "Well, look who decided to wake up." Richard said as he put freshly cooked bacon on a plate. Looking across the island my mouth began to water. Laying there in all its glory was bacon, eggs, sausages, cheese grits, and a mountain of toast. It was a breakfast for champions and before I knew what I was doing I was attacking the buffet like I've hadn't eaten in days. It wasn't until I heard Terra laughing in my head then I stopped. I slowly turned and saw everyone smiling, trying not to laugh.

            "I'm sorry." I said as I swallowed what I had in my mouth and backed away from the island. "I- I don't know what came over me."

             "It's okay sweetie. It happens. After the first shift you get very hungry and tired. Add on top of that everything you've been through. It takes a lot out of you."

              "Thanks, Mom. I think I've had more than my fair share. So, I'll leave the rest for you guys and everyone else."

            "Everyone else?"

           "Yeah the rest of the pack."

          "Oh they've all gone home."

         "Really? I thought werewolves stayed in the same house or at least in the same area as everyone."

        "We do they just leave a two miles away. We believe in privacy."

        "What if one of you is attacked?"

         "If that happens then the rest of the pack will be alerted and we'll try to get to them as fast as we can."

       "Sounds reasonable."

        "Okay that's enough questioning for today. You all have things to do." Mom said making her way towards Richard.

        "What you mean?"

        "Well, you have to get your stuff and take it back to our house. Clara will take you there. And Seth and Nathan have to help Richard around here."

        "Okay." I said stealing a glance at Nathan. He looked as disappointed as I felt. I walked over to him and gave him a side hug. "It'll be okay. We'll still have school." Nathan looked at me and smirked.

         "Speaking of school, you have an excuse for missing the pass three days. You were sick with a fever."

         "Sounds simple enough. Any way I'm going to gather up my stuff then I'm going to go for a run. Clara just tell me when you're ready to head out."

         "Okay, but before you start preparing to go home, Mrs. Banks I was wondering if April could spend the night at my house?" Clara asked looking extremely nervous.

         "Sorry, Clara but I think its best that April spends some time at our new house. So, she can get use to it."

        "Oh, okay." I could tell Clara was very disappointed but my mom was right. I've been away from the new house for about four to five days and it already felt more like a home then that house. And I knew there was only one way to get my mom and Clara what they wanted.

         "Well, what if Clara stayed the night at the new house with us?" I asked coming to Clara's rescue.

          "That sounds okay but Clara has to ask her mom first."

          "No problem, I'll do it right now." Clara ran out of the room before another word was said. I chuckled and followed after her. As Clara got her mom on the phone I went into Nathan's room and started packing my things. When I then felt eyes on me watching me intently. It was the same feeling I had on Ethan's first day. I looked around but no one was there. I then went to the window and looked out. I saw nothing. A feeling of fear and confusion began to snake up my spine. Shaking it off I went to make the bed when Nathan came in.

            "You know I just got use to having you here."

           "I know, but my mom is right. I have to get use to that house. Otherwise, I'll never want to leave here. Besides after last night I think we need to slow things down before we do something we're not ready for."

          "Yeah, I guess. So what were you doing before I came in?" I pulled away and gestured to my suitcase on the bed. "You all packed?"

          "Yeah, I didn't have much here to begin with." I said as I took one last glance out the window. I still felt like I was being watched and I didn't like it. Someone or something was out there and it was very interested in me and what I was doing.

           "April?"

           "Huh?"

           "I was asking if you were about to go for your run. Were you?"

             "Oh, yeah." I reached into my suitcase grabbed a pair of shorts and a tank top. "All I need to do is get changed. So that means you have to leave."

              "Yeah, I guessed that much. Besides Cole and I got to go help Richard clean out the shed. So that'll take some time."

             "Sure will. You better get started on that." I said with a smile as I gently shoved him toward the door. Nathan smiled, gave me a quick kiss, and left to help his uncle. Closing the door I began to get ready. When I had my running shoes on and my IPod hooked up, I raced to the woods. I was desperate to feel that feeling of freedom that I felt when I shift. Standing out on the patio I looked out at the vast forest in front of me and for the first time since my dad died. I felt like I was home. Taking a starting position, I took one deep breath and jumped. Flying through the air I felt adrenaline rush through my veins. I was so intoxicated by the feeling that I didn't see that I was headed for a tree. Terra was screaming a warning in my head but it was too late. I crashed into the tree and hit