The Demon Twin Inside of Me

The Invitation

I made my way over to my favorite place. It’s a huge old oak tree that has the perfect shade from our sunny weather. The humidity here in New Orleans is unbelievable. My beautiful curly hair always ends up looking like a bird's nest when I stay outside for more than a minute.

I’ve always spent my time sitting under this oak tree. I love it here. It’s peaceful when you can just lay down and look up at the sky and wonder all the possibilities in this world. It’s truly a gift. I just wish I could leave this place and travel around the world. I watch movies and look at magazines and just wish I could see it in person.

As I’m sitting peacefully underneath my favorite oak tree, Zac, one of my brother's friends walks over. Zac is just a flirt who wants power in his lifetime. Yes he is a great sorcerer, but his power would never match up against me or my family’s any day.

I‘m not too harsh with him because he’s easy on the eyes. His beach blonde hair and green eyes win me over every time. But then he smacks me out of his beauty trance by opening his mouth and being a total dumbass.

“How is the world treating my beautiful queen today?” Zac said obnoxiously eager

I laughed amusedly at his dumb comment. Zac always lays it on thick, but I always knew it was so fake. Yes Zac may find me attractive, but all Zac wants me for is power and strength. That man does not love me, and I sure as hell don’t love him.

“What do you want Zac?” I asked amusedly annoyed

“Is that how you treat someone who covers for you in training when you sneak out?” Zac said obnoxiously

I rolled my eyes and didn’t even bother with his antics.

“If you're looking for me to say thank you, I’m not. I never asked you to do that Zac.” I said looking back up to the sky, admiring the clouds

He scuffed annoyedly.

“And to think I was gonna invite you to a party tonight.” Zac said rolling his eyes annoyedly

I hopped to my feet, he had me very interested in what he had to say now. I’ve never been invited to a party before. I’ve always heard about them, and I’ve always seen others sneaking out at late hours, but I’ve never experienced them myself.

“What party?” I asked him excitedly

He smirked amusedly.

“You can go but on only one condition.” He said cockily

I rolled my eyes annoyedly, of course it was too good to be true.

“What’s the condition Zac?” I asked him frustratedly

“You have to be my date tonight at the party.” He said smirking

“NO!” I yelled out angrily

Fucking asshole, of course he would pull something like that!

“Fine then! You will just be here at the palace while the ret of us will be having fun!” Zac said angrily, turning and walking away

I was fuming. How dare he give me an ultimatum!

As he walked away, I pondered on the thought of just how bad it would be to go as his date. I mean this would be a chance for me to finally leave the palace. I mean just imagine all the new things I will get to see!

I ran as fast as I could until I could catch up to Zac.

“Wait!” I yelled out flusteredly “I’ll do it, I’ll be your date.”

“Excellent.” Zac said happily cocky

“Let me make my boundaries clear now. You will not be touching me tonight in any way! I swear if you lay a hand on me I will kill you!” I said out angrily

He rolled his eyes annoyedly.

“Yes Cleo, everyone knows you're a prude. I wouldn’t dare try to bring you out of your shell.” He said annoyedly

“Oh Shut up!” I yelled out annoyedly

He laughed at my annoyance.

“I will be picking out an outfit for you since we are going to a royal party.” Zac said out to me

“Who’s royal party are we going to Zac?” I asked him curiously

I mean there were no other royal covens like ours. The other witches in the world have covens but none of them have royal blood like my family does.

“The prince of wolves is hosting a party in Havana, Cuba before the Mating ball that the Alpha King is throwing next week.” Zac said nonchalantly

Were going to a wolf party?! Let alone the werewolf prince?!

I mean I know I can protect myself, but the things I’ve heard about the wolf prince are not the greatest. He seems to be feared by many, and tends to be talked about like he is a savage.

“Relax, it's not just gonna be wolves there. All supernaturals are welcomed.” Zac said amusedly, breaking me from my thoughts

I was confused. I knew we were in a truce against species, but when did we start partying and being near each other? My parents always said that the supernatural community doesn't really like us. They say they can’t trust our power, but my father says they are just scared of our power and gifts.

“When did they start liking us?” I asked confusedly curious

“Actually they don’t like anybody with the last name Crimson. They love me.” Zac said cockily amused

I rolled my eyes, hitting him in the chest.

“Ow!” Zac said out frustratedly

In the corner of my eye, I saw a grand limo drive down our long driveway. By the royal colored flags flying in the wind hooked onto the limo, I knew it was the Alpha King of all the werewolves by the color of the flags, purple and gold. What in the hell are they doing here?! They don’t like us!

I watched as my parents walked out of the palace doors followed by some of our guards. The driver from the royal limo got out and opened the door. A man in a suit got out and approached my parents.

My feet started carrying me towards them. I needed to know why they were there.

“I’ll leave your outfit in your room. Be ready by 10!” Zac yelled out as I rushed towards my parents

I ignored him. He and that party was the least of my worries. No other supernatural has visited us at our palace. Why now? Why them?

As I approached, I watched the man give my parents an envelope. It was purple with gold embellishments. I wonder what could be in there. Obviously an invitation, that’s the only thing that would be in that kind of envelope.

I gazed upon the man. He had light brown eyes with shaggy brown hair. He stood at about 6’3 with a long beard. I could tell by his frame that he was a werewolf, but even beyond that I could just tell. My powers are always so keen on reading people and they’re own power.

He was very muscular and scary looking. He had a scar across his face that said he’s been fighting wars all his life.

“I have no idea why the King invited you this year, but he wanted me to come and give you an invitation.” The mystery man said hoarsely

“An invitation for what?” I asked out protectively

The man turned and faced me, not showing any ounce of happiness. Jeez, he must not have any fun in his life.

“What does it matter to you?” The man said annoyedly

He made my blood boil. Not only do they despise us, they’re always rude to us!

“It matters because I am the f*****g princess you asshat!” I said out rudely angry

His face twisted in anger at my comment.

“Cleo! Apologize now to the Alpha King's Beta.” My father yelled out embarrassedly angry

Oh so he’s the Alpha King’s Beta? Doesn’t look like much, I mean I could definitely take him down.

I may be only 5 '10 and about a hundred and ninety pounds but my power is far way more powerful than a Beta’s wolf.

“I will not apologize to a dog who doesn’t care about us or our people!” I yelled out angrily

“Cleo!” My mother yelled out

I ignored them and kept staring down the Beta.

“Please accept our forgiveness from our daughter, she’s not big on respect.” My father said embarrassedly apologetic

“It’s no problem, princesses always seem to have a shallow personality.” The beta said amusedly annoyed

“Says the weak Beta.” I scoffed angrily

The man stared me down, trying to intimidate me.

“The king expects you to be there for all of the festivities, including being there Friday for the events he has planned before the Ball on Sunday.” The Beta said turning and facing my parents

“We understand.” My parents said in unison

“You may bring up to ten guests with you. Please do not be late.” The beta said unemotional “I shall be taking my leave then.”

“Thank you for coming all the way here.” My mother said politely

I watched as he walked back to the limo and got back inside. I waited for the limo to drive off back down the driveway and leave the gates to look at my parents.

“What in the hell is going on?!” I yelled out angrily

“Cleo, you need to relax.” My father said out frustratedly

He was right. My heart was racing and I could feel my control over my powers begin to slip.

“Why are they inviting us now all of a sudden?!” I said out annoyedly confused

My father sighed frustratedly

“They’ve always invited us Cleo, we’ve just never accepted the invitation and went.” My father said out frustratedly

As I was about to say something, my father cut me off.

“There’s a lot you don’t understand, Cleo, but we have to go. We have no choice now.” My father said out cryptically frustrated

My father takes my mother's hand and embraces her. They both turn to walk back towards the palace doors.

“Wait!” I yelled out angrily “why didn’t you ever tell me that we’ve been invited?!”

“Because Cleo, there are many royal families who would love to claim you as their mate and steal your power.” My father said out frustratedly

His words hit me hard. I didn’t understand what he was trying to say. Is this why I’m never able to leave the grounds? Goddess what is happening?!

“We just want to keep you safe Cleo. We don’t want you to end up as somebody’s slave or prisoner.” My mother said out sadly

I was speechless, I didn’t know what to say. My parents walked away into the palace, leaving me with lots of confusion and thoughts.

I didn’t even bother running after them. There’s obviously a lot that they haven’t told me. They say I can’t leave the grounds because it’s not safe for me. But I’ve never heard them say anything like this before.