Camilla's POV continues

“Fuck bear! You're hurting me.”

My gaze drops to Tee's arm, my claws are digging into her skin. I quickly release her and sink my claws inside where they belong, hidden from the world. “I'm so sorry Tee.”

She offers me a comforting smile, “It's okay bear, I like the rush of adrenaline I got from it.” Her gaze shifts to Adrian and Sienna, “Hmph, Which one of them should I start with?”

I let out a little laugh, her idea of comforting me is murdering people. “None, I don't care. He's not in my life anymore and she's a kid. Wait until she's a hundred and ninety-six years old before you think of that.” I joke.

Tee tilts her head with a grimace, “Can I at least try to cut her hands off or-”

“No.” I blurted out in a whisper, I don't know if she's joking or actually considering hurting the birthday girl because she made me lose one brain cell when she hugged Adrian.

Seeing that people have dispersed but the one person that has my attention is with the birthday girl and her dad, I drag the one person who should have attention to a corner. “You need to fucking behave yourself tonight and every other day, you can't kill for the fun for it. For God's sake Sunshine, at least unearth a reason to do so and I mean a good reason Tee not that 'she stared at me weird' or 'I was losing the argument' reason.” I say imitating her when I mention the reasons she usually gives for getting into trouble. She pouts as she watches me, “Fine.” She rolls her eyes, “I was just offering to be nice, no need to whack me with words.”

“God, you make me sound like a nagging mom.”

She giggles, “You'd make a hot mom bear and hey, If I were a man, I would totally rip that dress off you and get you pregnant.”

I narrow my eyebrows and laugh, this is a dig at Adrian.“You're a great friend Sunshine, a great friend but now, let's say hi to another great friend.” I say referring to Mirabelle, Tee rolls her eyes playfully, “Go on, I will join you but for now, I'll make friends with the birthday girl and no I won't hurt her I was kidding. I need her dad to employ me when I graduate. If I killed the apple of his eye, that would be a deal breaker.”

I'm speechless, I watch her walk away. When she's far enough, she blows me a kiss, I love my crackhead twin. She's a little crazy but aren't we all? Some more so than others but same boat honey, absolute sanity is simply a myth.

I take advantage of the fact that Mirabelle is not with Adrian and walk to her, she's alone.

“Hey mama bird, you look good enough to eat.”

Setting her glass down, she grins. “Why, thank you baby bird.”

I wrap my arms around her and she giggles. I missed Mirabelle, we talked almost everyday but it wasn't the same as seeing her in person. When I pull away from her embrace I sigh.

“Why the wrong face baby?”

I shake my head, “Don't worry about it, I'm just a little tired.” A lie, and of course she sees right through it. “Can we not talk about it Belle?”

She shrugs, good. We're not going to name my feelings tonight and thank heavens for that because I don't need a therapy session with my best friend.

Speaking of best friends, Tee is trying to get into my head. She's trying to use the pack link on me but I'm blocking her out, it's creepy and I don't know how to do it so no, I will not let her fuck with my head with her giggles and maniacal conversations.

“You are still coming to my eighteenth birthday right? I don't want any excuses.”

I nod, “I wouldn't miss it for the world, what theme are you planning?”

Mirabelle gets giddy at my question, it's nice to see her this excited for her birthday. I haven't had this type of excitement since my last birthday here.

Mirabelle has had several themes planned for her birthday, she's having it at home and plans on having the best party planner. Her mom will be paying the planner since she can't make it.

“Costume party.” She beams.

I nod, not understanding why she'd want a costume party, most people would want a hot celebrity kind of party but Belle desires a halloween party, sweet.

She sighs, crossing her arms over her chest. “I know Tiana will be dressed as Harley Quinn, so as to avoid her drama. No one else will dress as her but, I am so glad you're excited Cami.”

“I am, I'm just wondering who you would want to dress up as.”

“Myself, who else would I want to be?”

My eyes widen and I snort, “Umm, Zac Efforn's wife.”

She drops her arms and smiles, “Oh my God, yes.”

I feign dismay as I look at her, “Too bad he doesn't like hot girls that can shape shift into cute white wolves.”

Belle gasps, “You take that ba-”

“Hey ladies.” Her words got cut off before she completes it.

I tense, how did I not smell him coming here?

Well since I didn't, I have to deal with him.

“Hi, didn't see you or smell you coming.” Mirabelle frowns.

Of course he masked his scent, smart. I watch as he takes a seat with a blank expression on my face.

“Hi Mia.”

No, no. “Hi.” I say turning my attention back to Mirabelle, “You were saying?”

Her jaw drops and she grins full of humor, yes.

Only Mirabelle would be this amused by the awkwardness surrounding us, but I'm glad I'm not sitting at the table, standing is so much better. “I forgot but hey, how is that nerdy guy.”

I roll my eyes, I know exactly who she's talking about but she didn't care until her brother sat within an earshot of us but still, I'll play her game. “Hmm, he is great and don't call him nerdy, he's brilliant and cute.”

“If you're into a guy that thinks reciting the periodic table can make a girl drop panties then yea.”

I let out a gasp, “Duh, it's so hot. Makes my panties damp when he says his favorite element.”

“There is something deeply wrong with you and your coochie.”

I shrug, “I agree, it also gets insanely wet for liars and cheaters.”

That makes her jaw drop, when she finally collects herself she says nothing. Good, I left her speechless but this was her game and I couldn't resist playing with her and it seems worth it, I'm sure I heard a stifled grin.

During my stare down with Mirabelle, Santiago appears from across the room with a glass of whiskey in his hand. I can't lose my excitement when I see him, I run to give him a hug. Mirabelle let's out a laugh with a swish sound.

“Nice to see you again cupcake, and with a new hairstyle?” He grins.

“Wanted to try something different. Don't you like it?” I ask, peering at him from under his arm where I'm still tucked, holding onto him with one of my hands.

He shakes his head, “No I like it, looks hot. If I wasn't taken, I would give this a shot.”

“No one has to know, let's spin this.” I wink.

Santiago chuckles, stepping away from me. He takes a seat and gestures to me with his glass, “You want me dead cupcake.”

Molly approaches us and gasps when she sees me, “I was digging the Rapunzel look.”

“Nice seeing you too Molina and I got tired of being Rapunzel without a tower...” I darted my eyes to Adrian, “or a prince charming.” I ignore the burn of his gaze and stare away. Everyone laughs but Mirabelle's laugh is prolonged, we all look at her and she finally halts.

“Cami, come here. I want to show you something.” Molly pouts. I take a seat next to Molly and watch her phone, she's showing me her and Nicolas. “I like this one.” I tell her as she swipes more pictures of them, I find it funny that Molly's mate is a veteran and a goddamn good one at that. I'm happy for them, he spoils her and she gives him the assurance he needs in their relationship.

“Hi Alpha Adrian, this is my brother Terrence. He is a huge fan, can you take a picture with him?” A high pitched voice asks, I associate the voice with the girly scream I heard earlier before I even look at her, do I hate her? Not sure but wasn't she supposed to be with Tee? Glad she's alive and I don't see any scratches on her but why is she here?

Come on Camilla stop, it's her birthday she can be anywhere she wants to be and you're not one to judge how gluey she acts with him when you're worse than her given the opportunity. But still, I can't watch it. I rise from my seat and follow Mirabelle, she's still standing where I left her, too close to the table. “Hi.” I say taping her shoulder.

“Hey baby, this is Jason and -”

The other brunette boy holds out his hand, with a grin on his face. Definitely not a broken kid, “Blakeley, Terrence Blakeley and you sweetheart?” He grins devilishly. I take in the features on his face, is every male Mirabelle knows this fucking cute?

I return his grin, mine pure and innocent as I hold out my hand to greet him. “Cami, Burton Cami.” I say shaking his hands,

“Shit, I said that wrong.”

Terrence grins, still holding my hand in his. “Aren't you swell?”

I didn't think before replying, “I'm Camilla.”

Mirabelle leans into my ear, “I think that's a compliment.”

Oops, I pull my hand away from Terrence's hand and wipe it on my dress.

“Can I get you a drink Camilla?”

I tilt my head, “Only if you buy my girl one.”

“Mmm, the beautiful Mirabelle Ann Carter, sure I can buy her a drink if she likes.”
Terrence holds out her hand once again, I take his hand just when I hear someone clear his throat. “Can I talk to you for a second?” I turn to meet Adrian, his jaw is clenching so hard, I'm ready to see his teeth drop. His eyes are on my hand and Terrence's.

“Why?” Mirabelle blurts out, sounding annoyed.

“Not you, Mia.”

I lick my lips and pull my hand away from Terrance but I move closer to him.

“Mia.” He warns, “I said I want to talk to you.”

“With all due respect she doesn't want to talk to you, Alpha take a hint.”

Oh fuck no, just how dumb is Terrence? You don't poke the bear when he is baring his teeth.

Adrian shifts his gaze to Terrence, “With all due respect Terrence, don't make me snap you in half.”

Terrence backs away so fast, I would swear he ran if I wasn't watching Adrian the entire time. Mirabelle drops her arms in defeat, “Yep, I'm going to die alone. Thank you Adrian, fuck you.” She snaps walking away.

I don't look at her as she runs, I watch Adrian with a bitter look on my face. “Leave me alone Adrian, I didn't answer your calls then what gave you the idea I want to see you in person fucking psycho.” I snap, regretting the words as soon as they leave my mouth. I was condemning Terrence for poking the bear but me? I fucking stabbed the bear just now. The alarm in his facial expression sends me in a state of panic. I do what is my first instinct, walking away with the vulture chasing me. Great, I'm his prey again, I've always been his prey. In the bedroom, in life, I'm always prey and he's my predator.