Chapter 6

The room was the size of two, maybe three hotel rooms added together.

"This is the size of my living room- no, my entire house!" Lilah exclaimed looking around."You're being dramatic," I scoffed, rolling my eyes. "No, the fuck I'm not," she argued staring at everything, spinning as she does so.

The room is entirely white and split into two halves. The left for female clothes and the right for male clothes. All the clothes come in all size and an outfit for every occasion.

"If anything goes missing, I took it," Bella said picking up a high heeled shoe gawking at it. "Go ahead we restock every month," I shrugged, snickering at the way her jaw drops a little. "WHO ARE YOU?" Three of them yelled, wide eyed. I laughed. "Pick an outfit, go take a shower and change for bed." I said. "Sir, yes, Sir!" Lilah saluted. "Shoes..." Bella said staring at the boots in front of her, in a trance, trailing the tips of her fingers across them.

"You can take them if you like, you know." I said raising an eyebrow at her shocked expression. A bright smile appears on her face and she makes a squealing noise. "Yay! I will wear this one tomorrow," she said picking up the combat boots. "Knock yourselves out but I'm going to take a shower so... don't kill each other please and if you break anything my mother will break your neck and not even blink before strangling me for letting you do it," I warn walking backwards out the room in small steps.

Spinning on my heals, I walked to my room, closed the door and took my jacket off. I went to my bathroom and put my clothes down in the laundry basket. Stepping into the shower my hand turned it to medium temperature and I sighed as the perfectly warmed water ran down my body loosening up my muscles. "Today was a long day," I thought out loud. I grabbed my body wash and scrubbed my body clean, then stood under the water and got out after twelve minutes.

Lilah being a supernatural creature did come as a shock and what's even more shocking is that something inside me tells me that I already knew, which doesn't make sense.

How could I know something that I didn't know about?

How did I smell blood?

Why did it happen today, of all the days?

What am I?

Does my mom know?

No, that’s impossible, she would have said something.

Right?

All these questions ambush my mind all at once and it irritates me that I don't know the answer to any of them.

The supernatural world actually exists and living right under our noses and we don't even know because they walk around with faces like ours and they blend in so well, that we can't see that we could go extinct in a single second if they decided that humans a not worth keeping alive anymore.

Sighing, I got out and wrapped a towel around my waist with another flat on top of my head, drying my hair ook out boxers and sweatpants. I dried my body then put them on. My ears catch onto the girls giggling hysterically as I walk back to the dressing room.

Stop at the door, in the room I see the girls dressed up in ball gowns with elbow gloves, jewellery and heels.

Bella is wearing a black ball gown with sleeves hanging low on her shoulders but not falling off. She has a black tiara on her head that have spikes of silver on it. Her shoes are black with red bottoms. She is wearing a silver necklace with a black gem in the middle. She looking like an evil queen but in a really good way.

Lilah is wearing a bright blue dress that looked a bit like Cinderella's dress but different in terms of an added layer of mesh fabric. She had a sparkly ribbon tied at the back. Said girl is wearing a blue tiara with a small golden swan figure in the middle and around her neck is a golden heart shaped necklace. Her shoes are clear blue with a blue sparkly strap wrapped around her ankles. She looks like a princess of the lake.

Alexander was sitting in the corner watching them with a small smile on his face. He looks happy, in a way, with his eyes are gleaming slightly with entertainment.

"Did I walk into the making of a Disney movie or something?" I used my finger to point between the girls. "Well, we got to the gown section and we fell in love with these dresses," Bella twirled with the dress in her hands, smiling like a child given a new toy.

" Yeah, I fell in lo- why are you shirtless?" Lilah asked, her voice changed from joyful to confused. "It's MY house and I like to walk around shirtless if I please," I explained. "Fair enough," Lilah said lifting and dropping her brows.

"Are you gonna shower or dress up all day?" I asked folding my arms. "Well not all day...all night," Lilah giggled. "Yeah, yeah, hurry up and change so that I can show you your rooms, did you choose something to wear for bed?" I asked, they all nodded.

"Good, go change," I urged. "Aww," they whined, droppings he shoulders, pouting. "Plus you can choose what to wear in the morning" I added, rolling my eyes at the girls behaving like little children. They smiled. "Okay," Bella squealed and they ran to get changed. In about ten minutes they came back in their first clothes. "Do you have the clothes you chose?" I question and they held up their folded clothes.

"Ok come with me to your rooms." I said walking out the room with them behind me. I tried to remember the colour of the rooms. There are nine to remember, so I can just give them the one they would like."This one will be your room Lilah," I stated opening the light blue door.

Her room is a sky blue colour with dark blue butterflies decorated on the wall behind the bed. The bed has white wood and I think is a queen sized bed, if I remember correctly, and bedding is white with the same blue butterflies on it. The furniture was also white, giving the room a coordinated colour scheme. A walk in closet on the left and a bathroom on the right. In the corner is a music station with a laptop, some speakers and remote if she wants to change the song when she's not close to the laptop. There are no headphones but I can get her those.

"I love it. I love it, I love it, I love it!" She chants pushing past me, then running back to hug me, then bolting around the room. "It's really... blue," Bella said looking around the room, scrunching her nose a little. "Blue is the best colour," Lilah growled. Bella raised her hands in surrender, "Sure," she said in a disingenuous manner.

"I claim this room as mine and if anyone enters my den without permission I will take it as an immediate challenge and will fight you for crossing into my territory," she said with a dead serious tone, then she started jumping on the bed.

Her territory? Isn't this my house?

"Ok the shower is on the right side, behind that door," I said pointing to the white door on the right. "Kay, kay!" She squeals going to the bathroom. "Oh my gosh! A hot tub," she screamed and I heard the water turn on. We laughed at her as I closed the door and went to find Bella's room.

As I walked down the corridor I spotted a red door. "Bella this room is yours," I say opening the door. The room is a blood red with a big black rose behind the bed just like Lilah's. "Holy Mary mother of God, I adore this room so much," she said, her feet glued to the floor in awe. The bed has red fittings and black daggers everywhere.

"Wow it's like my mom knows," I said to myself, which is impossible because it’s not possible for her to predict this happening.

The wood is black and so is the furniture. On the wall is a flat screen TV that had a PS 5 underneath.

"Are you allowed to say that?" Alex asked Bella with accusing narrowed eyes, crossing his arms over his chest. I didn't think he could look at someone that way; with so much scrutiny. "Yes, I was Catholic before I was turned, I still am," She explained still staring at the room.

OH YEAH! She is a vampire so she would need blood sometimes. I mentally slapped myself. "Would you need a mini fridge or something like that?" I asked, not quite sure if she even wants one.

" I've never had a mini fridge," she said in a disappointed voice. "Do you want one?" I asked. She looked at me with wide eyes, " You would do that for me?" she asked. "Well I did just give you your own room in my mansion, so, yes, I would," I answered. "You're amazing," she said hugging me, pinning my arms to my side.

My body stiffens at the suddenness of her embrace.

She quickly realised what she was doing and stepped away from me. She looked down blushing in embarrassment and said, "Sorry."

I laughed at her sudden shyness "It's ok don't be embarrassed I don't mind," I reassured her. "Thanks," she said smiling in relief. "The bathroom is behind us because there wasn't enough space to build it in the room" I said pointing to the matching red door behind us. She walked in the bathroom and said, "I like it," before closing the door.

I walked to the purple door down the hall. I opened the door and Alexander gasped. The room is bright purple, that has a giant black crescent moon in the middle surrounded by small yellow stars. The bed is a queen size that has dark purple sheets with black crescent moons everywhere. Above the bed is a bullet proof glass window so that he can stare up at the stars at night. It comes with a remote control to open and close a curtain to cover the window. A small library in the corner. The wood and furniture is a light brown colour that matches the bed.

I looked at Alex to see his eyes full of tears. "I-I don't know what to say," he stuttered, his bottom lip quivering before he sucks it between his teeth to make it stop. "You don't have to say anything, since you're going to be living here this room is permanently yours," I said, gesturing for him to look around. "Thank you, so much," he said walking inside looking around. "It's just incredible," he said. He set the clothes down on the bed.

"Remember that I will protect you and I don't plan on stopping anytime soon or until you can protect yourself." I promised. "Thank you," he replied giving me a small smile. " Do you have a phone?" I asked. He shakes his head. "I got the car from my dad but they...you know, before they could get me a phone," he explained sadly.

"That's ok, I can get you one" I sighed. "Bu-" I stopped him by raising my hand and waving him off." I can give you anything, you don't have to settle for less anymore so please let me do so," I stated in a determined tone. He nodded blushing."The bathroom is over there," I said, pointing to the door on the left.

I left the room and walked back to my own room. My room is painted black with huge a golden crown behind my bed. My room is completely black but all of my furniture is white. My bed in a king sized bed that has white bedspread with a black crowns covering it.

I went to my study, it is the next room attached to my bedroom. I sat behind my desk and opened my laptop. I got a notification saying that I have an email. I opened my email and it was from an unknown email address. It's says "It's time, see you soon." I clicked on the account but it was deleted after the email was sent. "That's not creepy at all," I mumble to myself furrowing my brows.

Scrolling around, I try to search for clues on who sent me the email but I come up blank.

That’s the first time I got an email from an unknown person so maybe it’s just a prank, people do anything for a laugh these days.

Signing, closed my laptop and walked out of my study, wondering what the were-witch is like. She must be really lonely, being the only one of her kind in a pack. As I walked back down the stairs I see them all sitting on the couch finishing the pizza that was left in the boxes.

"Well that didn't take long," I said smiling to them. "Well not everyone takes a year and a half to shower," Lilah snorted in a very unladylike manner and I laughed. When I looked up at the clock I see that the time is only 8:57. "I'm guessing you guys are going to stay up watching movies?" I asked sitting next to Alexander, who shifts towards me resting his head on my shoulder. "Yes we are, this is my first time hanging out with people that are not in my pack or just you, Nate," Lilah said in a 'duh' tone. "Ok, miss sassy pants, that attitude was not necessary," I said, sticking my tongue out at her.

We watched, ‘The Originals’ for a couple hours while we talked and laughed about how funny Rebecca and Klaus are when they interact or how Hailey and Rebecca have a powerful friendship. Alexander fell asleep on my shoulder, snoring lightly. Lilah is slowing closing and opening her eyes. Bella doesn't look tired at all but I'm guessing as a vampire sleeping is a choice.

"Guys its 12:23 now, so I'm going to my room and I think you should too," I said while picking Alex up and he wrapped his legs around me like a koala bear. "Yeah, I'm gonna go collapse and pass out in that amazing bed." Lilah yawned.

Bella got up to help Lilah stand up but Lilah protested, "I can walk on my own you know." Bella mumble a sarcastic, "Of course." Just as Lilah stood up she wobbled and then fell back down with an ‘umph’.

"Can you though?" Bella asked raising an eyebrow. "Shut up," Lilah growls, getting up again without falling down again. She slowly walked towards the stairs and looked up. "Oh hell no, uh uhn, nah, nope, nada, not gonna happen," she mumbles shaking her head. "Bella can you..." She trailed off, too prideful to actually ask for help. "Sure," Bella scooped her up and sped up the stairs in a flash.

"I think they're getting along well," I thought out loud. I walked upstairs with Alexander still wrapped around me. I reached to his room and set him down and put the covers over his body. I gave him a pillow, he cuddled it and sighed. As I left I heard him whisper, “Thank you." I smiled closing the door on my way out.

I got to my room and locked my door. I removed my sweatpants and fell on my bed, falling into a pit of darkness and I welcomed it.