It's Always Been You (Book 1)

Two

As soon as I get home, I park and rush inside. I can hear crying coming from upstairs and I instantly begin to panic. Dread fills my body. Everyone here is usually always happy. I slowly begin to climb the stairs and call out everyone's name. "in granny's room." I hear Lesa call out. I rush over there, but I am not prepared for what I find. Granny lays there, on her bed, but she looks so pale and a little swollen. My brother then says the words I never thought I would hear "Granny is gone Nico, she passed away. Lesa found her like this a little while ago." I can't take the look on his face. I know he is hurting as well. "I got worried when she didn't come down for breakfast, so I came to check on her. I thought she was just sleeping. I came back later, but I couldn't wake her up. I mind linked Kian and we had Dr. Dave come check her. He confirmed it." she cries. This can't be happening. Not to granny, not to us. Now we are truly alone. I am officially broken.

Kian was quiet for awhile. I know he was trying to be strong for us, but who is going to be strong for him? "she was just fine yesterday." he says out of nowhere. "We have no idea what could have caused this. Dr. Dave didn't find anything either, so he thinks it was just natural cause." He sighs and rubs his face. I go hug my granny one last time and the tears just start flowing. I have lost my grandmother, the woman I love more than anything. The person I looked up to the most. She was everything to me and now she is gone. Now I have to walk around with a broken heart.

We stay there most of the day until Dr. Dave comes with other pack members to get her body to bury her. We get ready and make our way to the pack cemetery. Our Alpha Bryan says a eulogy. We were offered to go up and say something if we wanted to, but I couldn't talk. I couldn't stop crying. Kiki went up and thanked everyone who came and loved her. Then they buried her. This is the hardest thing I have been through, I will never see my granny again. The funeral is over so we all go home. A home that will now be so lonely without her. I don't think I can be here tonight. I need to get out. I need fresh air. I need to forget, but I don't think Kiki will be okay with me going out.

Of course I have to hit up my partners in crime and get them to go with me. I message Deacon. My best friend, my rock he was my first friend I made when I came here. He is the Alpha's youngest son. Alpha Bryan and Luna Blaire have 2 sons. The oldest is Santiago, we call him Santi for short. Santi is Kiki's best friend. They are the same age and Deacon and I are the same age. I think that's why we all clicked when we met and all 3 of them are over protective of me. My other best friend is Isabella or Bella for short. She was born here. Her mom passed away giving birth to her. Her dad raised her. He was one of the best warriors, but when Bella turned 7, he was killed in a rogue attack. She ended up in the orphanage. Granny always called us the 3 musketeers, the 3 troublemakers and the 3 angels. Which set of 3 we were depended on the day and what trouble we got in to. You will usually find us all together and we are always getting into something.

*Group Chat MY HOES*

Nicky: Guys I need fresh air and not to think, let's sneak out pleaassseeeee!!!

Deacon: Down, I'll stop by yours, then we get Bells.

Bella: Okay, but after 10pm when the devil witch goes to sleep. Meet by the tree by my window.

Nicky: Got it

Deacon: see y'all later

Bella: k

Kiki and Lesa were tired after everything that happened today so they went straight to bed. I packed a small bag incase I needed to lie about where I was and can get changed. I started getting ready with some cute black skinny jeans that are tore up at the thighs and knees. I found a cute off the shoulder light blue crop top. My belly piercing and a couple of tattoos on display tonight. I have 3 butterflies on my collarbone. I love butterflies, how free and beautiful they are. I have a rose on my right shoulder. I also have cherry blossoms on my outer thigh, but that wasn't on display tonight. I'm getting granny's name next. I also want a moon tattoo. On my right ankle I have a small Love Harder and my ring finger has a simple red heart. Eventually I will keep adding more. I'm lucky that Kiki and Lesa love tattoos and are full of them, so they were okay with me getting tattoos once I turned 16. Granny always said it's our body to do whatever with as long as we are happy. We are all big on art. Anyways, I have long hair. Almost to my butt. It is black like my soul. haha just kidding. I have a pure and beautiful soul. Tonight I decided to style it with big loose curls, it will probably end up straight again in a couple of hours. ugh hair problems. I decide to do exaggerated makeup. I love that I can be girly or tomboyish depending on my mood. I love makeup and nice, sexy clothes, but I also love sneakers and sweatpants. Look good, feel good. Last I slip on my black Dr. Martens and spray perfume. Giving myself one last look in the mirror and I am ready to go. I check the time and it it 10:10pm so I go down and sneak out the back door. I walk through the side and open the front gate. Luckily it didn't make any noise.

Deacon is already there waiting for me. He gives me a sad smile and a big hug. I know he is trying to make me feel better. We head over to the orphanage. Deacon takes my bag. We get to the tree and I text Bella that we are outside waiting. She opens the window and starts climbing down the tree. "What's up b!tches?" she says as soon as she hits the floor. "Sorry about granny babe, but Lets go party and honor her." she whisper yells. I just smile. My crazy friends know I need this. One night to forget and not hurt. They know me so well. "So where should we go?" Deacon asks us. "oohhh let's go to the hangout spot where all the kids from our high school and neighboring packs go to hang out." Bella says quickly. "The parking lot of The Bar?" I ask. Deacon looks at us like if he is trying to solve a puzzle. "Who the hell names their bar "The Bar." He chuckles "Well straight to the point I guess, but yes lets go there." I reply. We make our way to Deacon's car and take off. The Bar is only 20 minutes away so we will be there soon.