Chapter 8: Chapter 8

Eliana's Point of View

"That is it for today, class. Tomorrow I will be giving you a practice test. That way, I can see where all of you are at."

"I am so happy school is over," Ashley said as we walked out of the classroom. She walked with me to my locker. I had figured out that she was determined to be my friend. It was strange because I had never really had any friends. Tiara, the head housekeeper, Carla's granddaughter, who worked for my father, was my friend but we had grown up together, so we were more like family. Carla was like my grandmother as well. Tiara and Jason, Carla's grandson and Tiara's cousin, were raised by Carla. I stayed with them most of the time and called Carla, Gammy, just like Tiara and Jason. All three of us were like siblings. Besides them, I didn't have any friends, so that was why it was weird that Ashley wanted to be friends with me.

I didn't mind hanging out with her, though. She talked a lot but I could tell she was a good person.

"I was thinking of asking Killian to take us home since he doesn't have football practice today. He is the quarterback," Ashley said

"Of course he is," I thought.

"You know I am the head cheerleader here," Ashley said

"Of course you are," I thought before speaking. "Really? The two of you are perfect for each other," I replied

"I know, right? I haven't told you this, but I am sure that I am his fated mate. We will find out on the blood moon, which is a little over a month away," Ashley said. I didn't know why I felt pain in my heart when she said that. Werewolves could only tell who their fated mate was on a blood moon. The last one was two years ago, and there was one coming very soon.

"Eliana, wait," Lilian said when Ashley and I were about to walk out of the school.

"Hey, Lilian," Ashley said

"Hi, Ashley. Um, I need you to help me with my things," Lillian said

"What things?" Ashley asked

"Killian said she can move in with us," I said

"Really? That is so nice of him. I bet he is doing this because he knows that you and I are besties now. See, I told you he loved me," Ashley squealed

"Besties?" I asked confused

"You want to be my sister's best friend?" Lilian said, just as confused

"Of course. You are my best friend. I knew before meeting you that we were going to get along very well," Ashley said. We walked outside and were about to walk to Lilian's old room when we heard a horn from behind go off. I turned around to see Killian and James in his BMW.

"Get in," Killian said and Ashley and Lilian hurried to the car. I walked slowly, and we all got in the back seat.

"We were about to go to Lilian's dorm to help her with her things," Ashley said

"I will take you," Killian said as he started to drive. Once we arrived, everyone got out of the car and went inside. The room wasn't as small as she had made it seem. It was honestly pretty big. There would definitely have been enough room for both of us to stay there.

Killian and James started to get her bags and took them to the car. She pretty much had everything packed. It seemed like she was sure I would say she could stay with me. Ashley kept praising Killian for being so nice and letting Lilian stay at the mansion.

Once everything was packed, we headed to the house. Killian had called some of his friends to help take all of her belongings into the house. "You can stay in the room next to your sister," Killian said

He took us to the room, and when we walked inside, Lilian squealed excitedly.

"This is so nice," She said. Ashley and I helped her put some of her things up while Killian, James and their friends brought her items to the room.

"That is it," Killian said

"Thanks, guys," I added

"How about we have a barbecue tonight?" Killian said and everyone cheered. I wasn't too happy about that. He had invited all of those guys to the house for a barbecue. I was sure they were going to bring extra people. We had class the next day and I needed to study. I decided not to say anything. It was his house, and he could do what he wanted. Not only that but he also agreed to let my sister stay with us and even helped bring her belongings in.

Just as I had expected, the house was full of people. Everyone was out in the backyard, where there was a barbecue grill and a pool. Some were swimming while others were dancing to the loud music that was playing. To make it worse, it was already eleven at night, and I needed to be at my first class at eight in the morning.

Lilian and Ashley were having a ball. They had been dancing around and laughing with everyone else.

"It is getting late. We have school in the morning. When will everyone leave?" I asked

"Most are most likely going to stay all night until morning. Killian throws these parties a lot, and they always turn out like this," Ashley said

"That's not good. How did you pass your classes last year?" I asked

"I am just good like that. You just need to get some earbuds to block out the noise, and you will be fine," Ashley said.

"I am going to head inside. I need to study and get some rest," I said

"Okay," Ashley said

"You are no fun, Eliana. You are already ready to head upstairs," Lilian said

"Don't stay up too late," I told Lillian, and then I went to my room. I needed to study and get some sleep. I was there on scholarship and couldn't afford to lose it.