Chapter 18: ; My Wolf

That same night at Matthew De Silva's house, he and Edison met once again. However, this time, Matthew appeared calm, as if nothing had happened earlier.

"How was your journey here, and what mode of transportation did you use?" Matthew inquired, settling onto the single couch adjacent to Edison's seat.

"Hmm, it appears my old friend has finally come to his senses and acknowledged my presence," Edison retorted.

Matthew shot a stern look at Edison. "I would do the same if you didn't persist in bothering Cheska, especially in front of me!" he exclaimed.

Edison furrowed his brows as he gazed at Cheska. "Did I bother you, Cheska?" he queried, his eyes filled with regret.

These two are unbearable when they're together. If I stick around any longer, my other side might emerge, Cheska thought to her self, so she made an excuse. "Now that Matthew is here, I'll head to the kitchen and see if dinner is ready," she said before leaving the room.

Edison grinned, and Matthew nodded in agreement, giving her the signal to leave. Cheska quickly got up from her seat and headed towards the kitchen.

As she made her way there, Cheska bumped into Eunice, who was descending the stairs. She looked stunning in a halter mini dress.

"Hey, Cheska, can I talk to you for a second?" Eunice asked.

Even though Cheska didn't want to engage in conversation with Eunice, she forced a smile and stopped walking. "Sure, what is it? Do you need something?" She inquired.

"Cheska, it's important that I speak with you alone," Eunice said with a smile, but her face betrayed a sense of urgency.

The two of them walked to the veranda and sat down on two chairs placed by a small table.

"I'll get straight to the point, so please answer me truthfully," Eunice said, her gaze piercing through Cheska and sending chills down her spine.

Cheska felt incredibly uneasy. "What is it? Did I do something to upset you?" She asked, her mind racing as she tried to recall the events of the previous day.

Cheska wasn't only worried about herself; she was also concerned about the safety of the Thunder pack. The alpha of the Paragon pack was inhuman, particularly when it came to his only child.

"I really like Matthew... and I can tell you feel the same way," Eunice declared, her posture changing as she leaned back in her chair, arms crossed, and eyes fixed on Cheska.

"Eunice, it seems we have a different perspective on things," Cheska replied with a laugh, trying to dismiss her declaration.

"Cheska, you can't fool me. We're both women, and I can see the way you look at Bradley. It's the same way I look at him!" Eunice's voice grew more and more agitated, and Cheska felt her chest tightening with each word, unable to stay awake any longer.

"Then you're mistaken this time! Matthew is my brother, and I look up to him for his competence," Cheska insisted, her fists clenched tightly under the table. But deep down, she felt hurt by her own denial.

"You're lying! Your eyes betray you!" Eunice affirmed with conviction.

Was I really that transparent? I had always been careful not to reveal my true feelings for Matthew whenever Eunice was around. Cheska muttered to herself, trying to come up with a response.

"Don't worry, I can't blame you. Every girl that Matthew meets falls for him," Eunice said with a knowing smile.

"Even being a sister can't stop you from feeling the pull of his charm." Cheska's heart raced and her breathing quickened as her vision blurred, making it difficult to understand Eunice's words.

"Cheska! Did you understand what I said?" Eunice exclaimed when she noticed Cheska's lack of response. "Do you agree with my suggestion?" Her tone now carried a hint of threat.

"I'm sorry, can you please repeat what you said?" Cheska asked, her voice now different from the sweet and innocent tone Eunice was used to.

Eunice was momentarily speechless at the change in Cheska's demeanor. "Help me with Matthew, and there is something in it for you," she finally said, but her explanation was incomplete.

Cheska responded with a sharp, almost maniacal chuckle, which caused Eunice's beautiful face to wrinkle with annoyance.

"You're being cocky, Cheska! Perhaps you forgot who I am!" Eunice slammed her hand on the table, creating a loud noise.

"No, I haven't forgotten who you are... You're the daughter of the alpha of the strongest pack. But that's all there is to it... nothing more! Without him, you're just like any other ordinary wolf," Cheska sneered in response, staring at the shattered table caused by Eunice's strong slam.

"How dare you, Cheska Macbride! Are you trying to tell me I'm nothing without my father?!" Eunice screamed in frustration, unable to contain her anger.

Cheska let out a loud laugh. "That's your word, not mine," she muttered as she stood up to leave.

"Not so fast! Do you think I'll let you insult me like that?!" Eunice grabbed Cheska's arms and threw her back towards her stand.

"Eunice, you're being rude to your host," Cheska said, wincing as she rubbed her aching back against the pole beside her.

"You said I was worthless without my father! Then let me prove to you what I can do!" Eunice's neck vein bulged, and her brown eyes transformed into a striking shade of ocean blue.

Cheska didn't feel threatened; instead, she smirked at Eunice. "Are you really sure you want to challenge me?"

When Eunice's fury finally erupted, she revealed her claws before quickly lunging towards Cheska, ready to attack.

"This is fun..." Cheska whispered as her eyes changed color, turning a deep crimson. Just before Eunice's claws could reach her, Cheska disappeared from her stand, reappearing on a small timber railing nearby.

"How did you...?" Eunice's words trailed off as she saw Cheska's crimson eyes, stepping back in terror. "Your eyes... It's impossible!"

"What's wrong, Eunice? You look scared. Why? I haven't done anything yet..." Cheska sneered, casually walking along the railing.

"You bitch!" Eunice's fear dissipated in response to Cheska's mockery. She leaped high into the air and shifted into her wolf form.

As Matthew and Edison sat in the middle of a deep conversation, sipping on their drinks, they were taken aback when they felt the presence of Eunice's wolf.

"What the hell is going on?!" Edison asked, but Matthew didn't respond. Instead, he quickly dashed towards the veranda.

Once they arrived, they saw two wolves engaged in a fierce battle. It was clear that the white wolf was toying with the gray wolf.