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Btw Viola is pronounced Vi oh la
Violet POV
Sweat leaked off my body by the time I had finished my work out.
Working out.
The only thing that kept me sane this past month now that Viola wasn't around.
An entire month has passed yet I still have not heard from my darling sister.
Part of me was angry yes, part of me was just over it in general.
It should play around in my mind that she chose to leave and stay gone without a word to me, it's her loss at the end of the day, not mine. I'm used to being alone.
"Darling," my mum called wondering into the gym with my dad at her toes.
Pausing my workout playlist, I glanced up at her.
"It smells worse than animals down here! And look at you , you are sweating more than a dog, go! go get changed." My mum said shooing me out of the gym. I smirked at the irony, I was an animal, a wolf to be specific. But I didn't not try to object to my mothers words.
One thing that has changed over this past month is that I have become less persistent , I don't question-just do.
Especially when it comes to mum. You can see the sorrow in her eyes when there was no call from Viola .
Hell the only way we knew that she was not dead was the twin bond that I had which was still intact.
Viola was a momma's girl. Hence not hearing from her daughter always saddened her.
I didn't have the heart in me to disrespect or argue with mum anymore, I felt to bad.
Mom and Vi were something else, every Sunday morning they would be in the kitchen whipping up delicious breakfast for the family while dad and i would jog down the small isolated beach, just in front of the forest, to set up picnic blankets and refreshments all for a perfect Sunday breakfast.
But now that tradition is lost.
Mum always had image that every Sunday we would be here, with our mates and our pups, having the usual Sunday bang..but that doesn't seem like it's going to happen.
I hurried up to my room , had a beautiful cleansing shower and slipped on a pair of dark blue shorts, a grey long sleeve jersey and some black sneakers before treading back down the stairs to the heated whispers coming from the kitchen.
When I entered the kitchen both my parents were silent and they just stared at me before sitting down on the stools in front of me.
"Honey , I need you to go pack your bags, take at least ten days of clothes. You are going to meet your sister for her branding ceremony ."
I had to register her words for a bit before objections flooded through my mouth,
"What? Why...all the way to the north . No! Why must I?" I shivered at the thought of the cold weather.
"Violet" my dad stated , his stern tone shutting me up on the spot.
"Oh honey let's just say ,blue moon packs branding ceremony is a little on the difficult side and they asked for Viola's family members to attend it , it will be easier on her.
But you see your dad has a very important meeting with the Alpha this week , and you know I can't leave him.
..so all that is left is you. You and Vi used to be so close but now there is a rift in your relationship.
.. maybe you can go and be there for your twin and mend your relationship.
I just want to see both my daughters together and happy. ..so will you go."
I took me a minute , my first reaction was to flat out reject , I did not leave without saying good bye- she did , so why should I be the one to say sorry.
But a part of me was yearning to meet my twin , my sister.
So I hesitantly agreed, although I should point out, I did not cause the rift, she did.
"When do I leave?"
My dad blew out the breathe he was holding..,"as soon as you finish pack."
Returning down half an hour later , with one full suit case, a carry bag, and a equipment bag holding my archery set.
Yes a bow and arrow. Our dad was the pack warrior and it was prone that his heir will take over him, but since both Viola and I were girls the old Alpha refused.
Hence we forced our dad to teach us weapon fighting .
So where we were weak in strength we made up for in agility and speed.
I was now a pro at archery and I never missed my target .
The same goes for Viola she was fabulous at using daggers and knives.
.. let's just say you don't want to get on her bad side.
I yanked all three of my bags down the stairs to the foyer.
"So when am I leaving?"
"Now hun, but what is this , why are you taking your archery set? " my mum inquired.
"Mum you know I never leave without it, it's my weapon if ever I need it. If something happens I reach for this instead of going wolf." I state ignoring my wolves huff of disappointment.
Mum turned and looked at her husband," why did you have to teach them weapon fighting, when they are in their fathers house he shall protect them and when they are by their mates he will."
"But mum I don't want a guy to fight for me when I am fully capable to fight for myself."
I gave my dad a high five. He always believed in self protection.
I quickly turned and hugged my mum , and then my dad who whispered to me
"Come home hey , don't abandon us."
Let's just say I am a daddies girl.
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The ride from the Silver shadows pack to the Blue moon pack was a 7 hour journey. So when we finally stopped in front of two large iron cage gates. I was more than happy.
Hauling my suitcases out of the cab , I made a beeline through the gate towards the pack house inside.
This pack house was three times larger than the one back home. It looked like something out of a vintage novel.
I followed the pavement towards the house, stopping every few seconds to take in the scenery, it was always prettier in the north, with its larger snow capped mountains and it's huge pine trees. I mean the south's oceans are pretty to , but this was extraordinary.
I am not sure how long I stood staring at the scenery but suddenly a guy ran up to me. From far he was cute but up close he was hot. ...like mouth watering hot.
Black hair with thick black lashes framing his dark eyes.
" Viola Fate Mickelson, do not tell me you are running away again! I thought we got through this weeks ago." Mr Black hair with Black lashes sighed.
"Uh...excuse me?"
"And when did you dye your hair, I mean blonde suits you and all but when did you get the time?"
He said coming and touching my hair.
Without a second thought I grabbed his hand, twisted it and held it at a dangerous angle behind him.
"Listen Bucko I don't know who the hell you are but you are mistaken I am not Viola." I hissed letting go of his hand.
"Your not?"
I shook my head looking at him dead in the eyes.
"I came to see my sister branding ceremony. " I stated emphasize the sister part as I let go of his hand and returned to my luggage.
The colour drained from Mr Black hair with Black eyelashes face.
"Wow...I mean she said you both were twins but I have never expected you to look so similar."
"Sorry to disappoint." I responded, but a small tinge of happiness burst through me as I realized that she did speak about me.
"No you didn't , can I take this for you, " he said as he gestured towards my bags.
I nodded
"I am Dylan by the way. " Mr black hair with black lashes responded.
"Nice to meet you I am Violet , the other twin."
"Viola and Violet," he muttered underneath his breath.
We entered the large house and I followed him to where ever he lead me.
"So Violet are you the only one here? Your parents didn't come?"
I shook my head," no my dad had a couple of meetings to attend , and my mum wanted me to come and see if I could mend this rift between my sister and I."
"Rift?" He inquired
"Yeah , I haven't seen her or spoke to her from the time she found her mate, it just hurts as we are twins , we told each other everything.
I couldn't even get invited by her to come and see her no I had to be told but someone else.
"
I just rattled on to Dylan. Being cooped up in my room for sometime really made me bottle everything up.
But talking to some random person actually helps. ..or so I
thought.
"Sorry I spoke a lot , I think I just needed to get it off my chest."
"No problem, you know I was actually the one who requested a family member to come for the ceremony."
"Why?"
"I am not sure if you heard about this packs branding ceremony but it hurts like shit. Especially if you the mate of the four."
"The four?" I asked inquisitively.
"Well either the Alpha, Luna, Beta , Beta Female, Delta , Delta Female, and pack warrior."
"So what happens at these ceremonies?"
"Well in that order the person will get burnt with an iron stamp to brand them , almost as a welcome to the pack , that sign stays there with you forever, it's sort of a mark.
Only new comers get it , if you a new ordinary pack member just the alpha gives it to you but if you are the Beta or Beta female than the four have to give it to you.
And if you are the Luna, everyone has to give it t you. ....it can be a painful process."
"Oh my , that sounds terrible." I looked back at Dylan almost embarrassed to ask him." What am is my sisters position at this pack?"
He look stunned, shocked really," uh you don't know?"
"I told you I haven't spoken to her, hell I don't even know if she wants me here."
Slight irritations crept into my words , that Dylan picked up on.
"Hey hey hey, don't get mad with your sister, she wasn't the happiest when she met Reese, she tried to run away multiple times, that's why when I saw you today with your bags I thought you were her.
After a week or so Reese finally convinced her to say.
..maybe it was to hard for her to call, she already missed home so much and back to your question she is Beta female. "
I nodded shocked and happy ," Reese is that her mate?"
He nodded.
"Why are you so good in talking to me yet you have just met me?"
"Well," he gave me a smile, "I am delta so I kinda of have to be able to socialize with the pack, and something about you wants me to take care of you."
I dramatically let out a breathe of air," why couldn't you be my mate we would of had so much fun."
He laughed," I actually was hoping that especially after everything Viola told us about you, but I guess fate has other plans.
"
He then burst in a large smile," get it Viola told me something but fate had different plans?
And Violas middle name is fate?"
He started cracking up at his own joke, personally it was a little dry but I could help laughing along.
"Speaking of middle names," he said trying to catch his breath ," what's yours , mine is Edward ."
"Hope, Violet Hope Mickelson."
He nodded as we approached a cream room door.
"This is your room, with what your sister told us we tried to decorate to that taste but if you want to change anything feel free. Oh and the ceremony starts in two hours , and you need to where yellow,"
"Why yellow?"
"Well those who were born in the pack of has been previously branded into the pack wear black, those who are getting branded wear white and visitors wear yellow. It's a tradition."
"I nod while taking in these new pieces of information."
"Holler if you need me , I'll hear."
He turned and walked away down the passage to who knows where.
Slowly I entered my room for the next week and might I say it was absolutely gorgeous. White carpets were scattered all over the floors, and huge white bedspread with silver diamonds reflected and spread light all over the rooms and not to mention the little pops of mauve everywhere.
I headed to the connected bathroom and freshened up. After a quick shower I walked out in one of my robes.
A quick phone call to my parents to tell them I arrived safe and then I sorted through my luggage for some thing yellow.
I found almost nothing . If I had known about this dress code earlier I would have packed accordingly.
Finally at the bottom of my bag , I found a mustard jacket , throwing on a white singlet and a blue jeans with it , then I was done.
I grabbed a black purse. Slipping on some bangles, then I grabbed a pony and tied my hair up .
I left my room closing the door behind me. I wanted to go see Viola now. I got over my stubbornness and decided to meet her.
I looked right and left down the dark passage way. No one in sight.
"Well he did say I must Holler if I need anything," I muttered to myself.
"Dylan?" I said in a normal room voice.
"Dylan?" I said even louder.
I was going to shout a third time when i noticed his shadow walking up into the light of the passage.
"Geez women you don't need to scream I could hear you."
"But how?" I questioned
"Did you not call?" He said in a teasing tone.
"I did but it was not loud enough, hell I would never have heard it myself ."
He gave me a laugh," well one this is a long passage , a long empty passage, so your voice echoed. Two I told you I am the delta and I work closely with the pack so I need to hear everyone's call , hence I heard yours loud and clear."
I nodded. Even though I was still fully amazed.
"Uh I am ready...I want to see my sister."
He gave me a smile before looking at my outfit.
"You look beautiful, but," he slowly turned me around and gently tugged the pony tie out of my hair letting my golden locks fall gently over my shoulders.
"Don't wear your hair up, it allows other perverted males to see that you are not marked."
He said with full authority.
"Whycantyoubemymate?" I shouted hurriedly then slapped my hand over my mouth , widening my eyes in the process. Damn this is the second time you said that today. Why do you suddenly want a mate so badly, I scolded myself.
He sent out a soft chuckle," if it was my choice we would but we have to settle on always be best friends."
I laughed to cover up my embarrassment.
"Friend zoning me already...wow"
"Come on let's go meet your sister."
He took my hand and led me down a stair cases to the end of the hall. You could already hear chatter and giggles coming from the room. I stopped rapidly causing Dylan to suddenly apply his breaks.
"What's wrong?" He asked
"They sound so happy, I don't want to intrude."
"Violet you aren't going to intruded the only people in their are female. It's your sister, and the pack warriors mate. Alana."
I nodded and stepped towards the room.
"You not coming in?"
He sent me a small smile," you are so innocent, no I can't , I can't see her before the ceremony since I am unmated and it's her branding ceremony."
I nodded and pushed open the doors to the room.
All the chatter died , as the two girls turned to look at me. From both only the pair of green eyes caught mine.
"Hey sis."I said weakly
Viola got up , tears brimming her eyes as she ran up to me and engulfed me in a big hug. Little tingles erupted at our touch.
"Oh how I missed those twin tingles." She sniffed.
She pulled away from me and I had a chance to look at her properly. Tall , thin, photocopy of me , except for the more brown tinted hair. I gave her a small smile , before playfully slapping her hand.
"That's for not calling and for leaving with out seeing me." I couldn't help it , tears started to leak out of my eyes. ," you never wait for me."
She nodded and started crying with me," I know I am sorry , Reese's alpha wanted him home , I am so sorry I will make it up to you."
I cut her of by pulling her into a hug," I was angry and beyond pissed, but seeing you makes everything ok."
She looks at me up and down, scrutinizing me with her eyes, "you took all of you anger out by working out right?"
I nodded," I missed how well you know me."
"I have so much questions , did you find your mate, is our parents here, did you make any new friends here?"
She rushed out in one breathe.
"Ok calm down , firstly hi," I said to the black haired head sitting patiently on the bed staring at Viola and I ," the names Violet , you must be Alana, "she nodded, I then tuned and looked back at my sister, my reflection, ," answer one and two is no , dad has a meeting and for answer three yes Dylan . "
Alana looked at me so shocked.
"Vi I like this girl where have you been hiding her." Alana spoke up from the bed as she rushed over to me, wrapping me in a hug. I looked down at her outfit , black.
"Guys it's time.." Viola said breaking our friendly conversation. I could feel the fear radiating off her and that's exactly what her eyes showed. Deep deep fear.
"Come on," Alana said she took my hand and walked out the door," give her a moment."
If what Dylan said was going to happen to my sister and with our bond just getting re adjusted , I might have to restrain my self from ripping anybody who causes my sister pain.
See I am sorta Bi polar.
But isn't everybody?
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