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CHAPTER SIX
ALEXIS POV
I unpeeled my banana and took a bite. As I
took a bite my eyes met Zane's and I
watched as his lips curled up into a smirk. It
was now Friday and no word was mentioned
about it. I suddenly realised that what I was
doing could be quite provocative. Quickly I
looked down and finished my banana. Oh
damn!
ZANE POV
I dragged my eyes away from the attractive
badass Matthews kid. I'm starting to feel
guilty for judging her so soon. Out of the
corner of my eye I saw Damian pulling out a
chair to sit down on the table with the
other Matthews kids.
"Dude look," Gabe nudged me.
I turned and saw Alexis by the bin putting
her peel into it. Her eyes were trained on
Damian and there was a slight smirk tugging
at her lips. She bent slightly and pointed
her finger at Damon's chair. The chair
shook slightly but other than that didn't
move. I glanced at Alexis who was watching
Damian and as he started to sit down she
swept her finger sideways. My lips formed
a smirk as his chair skidded backwards and
Damian fell flat on his ass.
"Who moved my chair," he yelled.
Everyone at the table shrugged and Damian
started to shake. Alexis smirked and walked
off into the school.
ALEXIS POV
I walked down the corridors and suddenly
felt hands on my shoulders. I was rammed
through a classroom door and slammed up
against a black board. The attacker was a
girl who weirdly enough didn't look to be a
slut.
"How dare you? He is mine," she snarled.
"Get off me," I gritted my teeth to stop my
powers taking over and glared at her.
"You just had to come and ruin everything
didn't you?" she said angrily.
"I advise you to let go of me now and step
away before I do something I will regret,"
I said with a low growl.
"HE IS MINE," she bellowed.
"THAT'S IT, I WARNED YOU," I
thundered angrily.
I head butted her and she fell backwards
stunned. I swept her feet out from under
her and she crashed to the floor. Before
she could move I was on top of her pinning
her to the floor.
"Who are you talking about?" I snapped.
"Darren Matthews," she ground out.
I burst out laughing and rolled off her so I
was laid on the floor beside her.
"What's so funny?" she snapped.
"I don't think we've properly met have we?
What's your name?" I asked with a grin.

Zane snorted and leant in so his face was
right up in mine. Not a bad sight really,
tanned chiselled face and messy blond hair.
"While you two were busy shouting at each
other BOTH of you slipped up didn't you?
Damian said he was your Alpha and you said
he wasn't and never would be," Zane said
cockily.
I chewed my gum arrogantly and raised an
eyebrow. Show no fear.
"Don't worry sweetheart, no one other than
us picked up on it, but the question is...why
should we keep quiet about it?" he grinned
crookedly at me, thinking he held all the
cards.
"Because if you don't I will make your life a
living HELL Zane," I said calmly with a
sweet smile on my face for the benefit of
the teacher who looked at us before
leaving.
"How would you do that sweetheart?" he
mocked me.
I growled and the bulb above his head
shattered sending shards of glass hurtling
down at us. I swatted my hand and the glass
flew at the wall without touching any of us.
All of the boys flinched and I smirked
slightly.
"Maybe like that," I said with a monotone
voice.
Zane stared at me with calculating eyes, his
lips curled up nastily.
"Don't f*ck with me little girl, you don't
know what you're getting into," he
whispered right in my face again.
Up close I noticed his eyes had specks of
silver in them.
"Oh so what are you then, badass," I
inquired sarcastically.
His hands burst into silver flames and his
eyes fully coloured silver.
"Ooh, hard core," I mocked him.
I shouldn't be mocking him, I've been told
of these powers. Silver flames are a rarity
and VERY dangerous. I might be in over my
head.
"Well you won't tell him," I said confidently.
"And why's that sweet cheeks?" Zane
responded.
"You won't tell him because don't you think
we can have more fun without him knowing?
Just this morning I pulled the bulb trick and
had him screaming like a little girl," I said
with a wicked grin.
Zane's lips curled up to match my mine and
I extended a hand.
"Let's keep this between ourselves and
have a little fun. You don't strike me as
Damian's number one fan," I raised an
eyebrow and gave him a bemused look.
Zane stared at my hand for a moment then
slipped his calloused tanned hand into it.
"I think we're going to have some fun
Alexis, we are definitely one of a kind," he
said smugly.
"I guess so," I replied.
I flicked my hand and flashed out genie
style.

ALEXIS POV
I sat with my feet on the library table
reading a book about zombies. I have
detention okay? There are no kids in here
beside me and the Zane crew as I now call
them. The chair beside me was pulled out
loudly and I looked up to see them all
surrounding me. Ah what the hell?
"What?" I asked suspiciously.
I popped the bubble I was blowing and
sucked my pink bubble gum back into my
mouth.
"So...we heard your argument with Damian,"
Zane said with a dark smirk.
"It's the only time we ever have any type of
conversation," I rolled my eyes and looked
back at the book.
Zane chuckled but quickly became serious
again. I stared at them in amusement and
put my book on the table. There's no way
they're going away anytime soon is there?
"Yeah...about the argument..." he trailed off.
"What?" I raised an eyebrow and folded my
arms.
I have a strong feeling I know where this is
going.
"You know about werewolves," it wasn't a
question, it was a statement.
I stared at him calmly and blew another
bubble then popped it loudly.
"Yeah I know about werewolves, they're
mythical creatures. Half man half wolf.
What about them?" I said simply.
"Cut the crap Matthews what are you and
why don't your brothers know?" Zane said
in a low voice.
"Well I know about werewolves because I
watched Twilight," I pulled a face, not my
favourite film, "and my brothers should
know actually because werewolves are a
commonly used mythical creature for
horror movies and scary stories," I
deflected him.

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CHAPPTER FIVE
ZANE POV
I kicked back and eyed the class around me coldly. People irritated me...a lot. Well, that female Matthews kid isn't as irritating as I expected her to be. She's starting to earn my respect. Alexis is certainly amusing. Got kicked out of her class...aha...then when Damian said-wait a minute. My face contorted into shock.
"What's wrong?" Jared frowned when he saw my face.
"When Alexis and Damian were arguing. He said 'I'm your Alpha, respect me,' Alexis said..." I started.
"You are not my Alpha, I never joined your pack," Ryan said slowly.
"But he said she didn't know," Jared argued.
I stared at them with a thoughtful expression and contemplated it.
"So he lied?" Ryan said with an arched eyebrow.
"What would he get out of lying?" Jared replied with a shake of his head.
"Well then...what the hell is going on?" Mark grunted.
"They don't know she's one of us," I said with a smirk slowly curling at my lips.
The guys looked at me in surprise.
"Damian is so used to pulling the Alpha card over his brothers that when it came to his sister he forgot she "isn't" supernatural and gave her the Alpha he gives them. Alexis was so fired up she must have forgotten he doesn't know about her and replied in anger," I explained with a smirk," the question is, why isn't she telling them the truth?"
The guys grinned at me.

He stepped forward and I glared at him.
Spinning on my heel I stormed back down
the hallway slamming the door at the end.
I'm childish deal with it dude!!! I froze
halfway down the corridor and squeezed my
eyes shut. Oh God, please say he didn't
register what I just said.

********
I walked to school, not being bothered to
get into an argument with Damian. I had
stolen back my keys last night while he was
sleeping, foolish boy. I was following some
kids in the uniform hoping they weren't
skipping. Luckily they weren't and I arrived
at a huge school. Sucking in a deep breath I
walked inside to the office.
"Hello I'm Alexis Matthews," I smiled
politely.
The secretary smiled back and rummaged
around beneath her desk. She produced a
few pieces of paper and handed them to me.
"I'm Mrs Beckson," she said with a nod.
I smiled in response and headed to the
locker number on my sheet of paper. I
checked my schedule as I threw my bag in
my locker.
First period - Maths
Second period - Study hall
Tutor
Break
Third period - Science
Fourth Period - English
Dinner
Fifth period - French
Sixth period - Gym
I sighed and trudged down the corridor in
what I hoped to be the direction of maths.
******
By half way through maths I was banging
my head on the table in boredom. I had
already done this subject so I was so bored
it was unbelievable.
"Am I boring you Miss Matthews?" the
teacher growled.
"Truthfully? Yes," I nodded blankly.
"Get out," he spat.
"Gladly," I rolled my eyes as got up, shoving
my chair backwards.
I grabbed my notebook and pen then strode
casually out the room and down the
deserted hallway. I tapped my pen on the
lockers and walls as I passed, making a tune
to amuse myself.
"Old Godzilla was hopping around, Tokyo
city like a big playground," I sung quietly.
"What are you doing out of class?"
Nathaniel asked.
I looked up in surprise and saw Nathaniel,
my brother Darren, Kieran and Alpha Zane
with his crew from the other day.
"Walking?" I winced and put my hands
behind my back.
"You got kicked out didn't you?" Darren
said with a grin.
"Maybe," I grinned back at him.
Damian walked out then and when he saw me
he narrowed his eyes in anger. Well damn.
"And what are you doing out of class?" he
snapped.
"Got kicked out," I folded my arms and
eyed him up with a wicked grin.
"WHAT THE HELL ALEXIS?" he yelled.
Oh no he didn't just yell at me!
"Oh go DIE in a HOLE Damian, I don't need
you BREATHING DOWN MY NECK," I
retorted angrily.
"I AM YOUR ALPHA, RESPECT ME," he
bellowed.
Oh no he's not!
"You're not my Alpha. I never joined your
pack," I sneered.

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CHAPTER FOUR

ALEXIS POV
I checked my reflection.
Hair tied back...check.
Black outfit....check.
Barefoot...check.
Gloves...check.
Let's bounce!!
I peered round my bedroom door and
checked to make sure the coast was clear.
When I was suitably convinced I stepped
outside and pushed myself up against the
wall. I stayed frozen and silent for a second
then moved quickly to the banister. I gazed
through the bars at the living room
doorway making sure no one was leaving. I
gave it a full minute before swinging myself
over the banister. I landed with only a
slight thud...I is well ninja like...eh the
graceful landing comes from being part cat.
The TV muted and I paused mid crouch.
"Did you hear that?" Damian inquired.
DAMMIT! So much for being a stealthy
ninja.
"Hear what?" Douglas asked.
"Probably nothing," Damian sighed.
The TV came back on and I relaxed again. I
stuck to the wall keeping low and silent so
no one would know I was down here. The
only problem was when I arrived at the
open living room doorway. Time for stealthy
manoeuvre part deux! I dropped to the
floor and rolled past the doorway. Grinning
victoriously I sprung up and held my hands
in a gun shape as I leant against the wall.
Double checking the coast was clear I
waited another second before slipping
quietly down the hallway towards the office.
"I need a drink," Nathaniel announced.
I winced and ducked into the kitchen as it
was the only place to go. Nathaniel walked in
and I stayed crouched down low behind the
island with my breath held. He walked
around the island and I crawled silently to
the other side. Peeping over the island I
found him immersed in the fridge and so I
pushed myself backwards away from the
island and crept out the room. Moving
quicker now I got to the office and tried
the handle. Luckily it was open and I easily
slipped inside. Still being silent I leapt over
the desk and rummaged through the
drawers. My hands closed around my
motorbike keys and I smirked. The scores
are as follows:
Damian: 0
Alexis: 1
*** I stood in front of the mirror and tied my
tie. Sighing I dragged a brush through my
messy hair and pulled it back into a tight
ponytail. I pulled on my jumper and slip on
shoes, grabbed my blazer and bag, then
headed downstairs. Damian was lurking in
the shadows at the bottom and I narrowed
my black lined purple eyes at him before
making them blue. When I reached the
bottom he stepped out and stood looking at
me. He huffed when he obviously came to
the conclusion that I wasn't dressed
inappropriately. I had on black trousers,
baggy white blouse, black and gold tie, black
with gold lining jumper and black with gold
lining blazer. Apart from the black eyeliner
I was wearing no makeup. I smirked at him
then left the house. Once outside I peered
through the letter box and made the lights
explode above Damian's head. What can I
say, I'm mean and him shrieking like a little
girl made my day.

"What are you eating?" Damian demanded.
"A polo?" I leaned back from his glare,
confused yet amused.
"Where did you get them?" he asked
angrily.
"Zane," I said slowly.
He snatched them out my hand and threw
them at Zane. I blinked.
ZANE POV
"Don't ever accept things from him,"
Damian snapped and I quirked an eyebrow,
I'm hardly the devil am I?
"It's a bloody polo Damian not an invitation
for sex," she snapped back.
I watched the confrontation with
undisguised amusement. I was beginning to
like Alexis; she was certainly putting Damian
in his place. God knows he needed it.
"He could be grooming you," Damian
bellowed and I nearly choked on the
cigarette.
"Paedophiles groom people, I'm pretty sure
Zane isn't a paedophile and I'm over the
legal age to have sex," Alexis smirked, "so
basically I could have sex with Zane if I
wanted."
"Over my dead body," Damian snarled.
"That could be arranged," Alexis folded her
arms.
Damian was shaking now obviously trying to
stop his shift. I couldn't help but grin as my
eyes swivelled from that domineering
asshole to his sexy, fiery sister. Speaking
of which, the cigarette's ends tasted of
vanilla lip gloss which was surprisingly
good...maybe I could sample more of this
lipgloss from the source...her seductive
looking lips.
"I might have sex with Zane actually, he's
REALLY hot. I'd do all the dirty things he
wanted me to. Just think your little sister
Alexis Matthews would be Zane's little
LovePeddler," Alexis circled him slowly as she
threw the taunts at him with a dirty smirk
and glinting eyes.
I stared at her open mouthed and Damian
grabbed her by her throat. She grabbed
his wrists and John pulled him off her.
"Don't you DARE," Damian roared.
"Try and stop me, I kind of like the
name...Zane's little LovePeddler," she grinned
darkly.
He shifted and took off into the woods.
The others followed quickly leaving only us,
Alexis and John.
"Seriously Alexis?" John sighed.
"What? He deserves it, he needs to learn
he can't control me and speak to me like
that," Alexis said mischievously.
"Where did all the Zane's little LovePeddler come
from?" John growled glancing at me.
Alexis shrugged, "I have a very dirty mind
and it was a guaranteed yes to getting under
Damian's skin."
"I'll see you at home," he rubbed his eyes
then tossed her the bike keys.
John climbed into his car and drove off.
She climbed onto her bike and pulled her
helmet on then zoomed out the driveway.
Why does she hate them so much?
How come I'd never heard of Alexis until
yesterday?

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[b]Chapter Three[/b]ZANE POV
The girl took off her helmet and I swear
the guys drooled. I just scowled; I had
enough problems with the Matthews as it
was without adding another to the mix. She
was hot yes but more than likely some
goody-goody ass kissing bitch. Although I
like her ride.
"No more motorcycles," Damian growled.
He took her keys, shoving them roughly in
his jeans pocket, before turning to us. Her
eyes narrowed and she turned to her
father in disbelief.
"Is he kidding? He better be kidding. He
better not lay a finger on my baby," she
mouthed angrily.
John shrugged then turned away nervously.
"Now listen," John whispered, "Alexis
doesn't know anything about the
supernatural world so please don't say
anything. She's entirely human like her
mother."
"I'll show you around," Dad nodded.
Everyone followed him except us and Alexis.
Damian stopped suddenly and twirled
around.
"It's probably best you stay here Alexis.
Zane don't touch her and don't give her
cigarettes," he turned his glare on me with
the last sentence and I arched an eyebrow.
ALEXIS POV
I stared at him with a raised eyebrow and
he growled.
"I know you smoke Alexis, it's in your
school files," he spat.
I just smirked at him.
"What's that in your pocket?" he hissed.
"My IPod," I nodded taking it out, "it's
strange how you went from nice to dick in a
few days."
Damian snarled quietly and stormed off. I
slid my IPod out my pocket and grinned. It
was big and bulky but that was the idea. I
slid the sides up and they came loose. The
front of the IPod touch came off and I
tucked it into my pocket. Inside were a few
cigarettes and a lighter.
"Cigarette?" I grinned holding out the IPod
to Zane.
His lips curled up into a grin and he took
one. I gave the other four boys one then lit
one for myself. I don't smoke much, only
when I'm stressed. I slid the cover back on
and clicked it into place before tucking it
back into my pocket.
I blinked back to the present to the sound
of everyone coming back round the corner.
I had been thinking about my Mother. I was
nearly through the cigarette while the
others had just finished moments ago. I
held the cigarette limply and looked for
somewhere to shove it. Zane stepped closer
to me and slid the cigarette out my hand
then put it between his lips as he returned
to his earlier position. I raised an eyebrow
and he just shrugged before tossing me a
packet of polo's. I nodded in thanks and
stuck one in my mouth.

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Opening the door I peered out and clicked
to make my eyes blue. When I was content
that no one was there I wandered slowly
down the hall. It took me ten minutes to find
my way to the kitchen. I walked in and
froze. Everyone looked up at me and smiles
lit up their faces. I stared at them blankly.
Darren pulled out the seat beside him and I
sunk down into it. They stared at me for a
while then turned away. As soon as no one
was looking I used my genie powers to blow
gently. All their plates and bowls slid down
the table so when they turned back to eat
there was nothing there. They all blinked
then began arguing with each other over
them suspecting someone else for moving
their food. My lips quirked up at the side
smugly and I dug into the plate of pancakes
in front of me.
Finishing my breakfast I got up and walked
outside the house.
"Honey we're going to Nathaniel's house
later so we can talk with his brother," John
nodded.
"Don't call me honey," I said coldly.
He sighed and trudged back inside.
"We're going to talk to Nathaniel's brother
Alpha Zane," John informed the others.
Hmm, Alpha Zane.
The sun came out and I was sweating so I
changed. Instead I pulled on some shorts
and tank top tying a check shirt round my
waist for if it got cold. I put some sandals
on then wandered downstairs. Damian's
eyes bugged and he growled softly when he
saw my outfit.
"Get changed," he ordered.
"Make me," I smirked.
Walking past him I grinned as I saw my
baby on the driveway. Grabbing my helmet I
straddled it and started it up.
"You are not riding a motorbike," Damian
yelled.
"Try and stop me," I laughed.
I spun the bike and rocketed out the
driveway. Stopping I waited for their car
then followed it to Alpha Zane's house.
There was a group of boys and an older man
stood in the driveway. It was obvious which
was Alpha Zane. He was stood in the middle
looking cocky and self assured not to
mention the aura of power surrounding him.
He had messy blond hair, sparkling green
eyes and a very muscular build.
"Alexis get off the bike," Damian hissed.
I climbed off slowly and took off my
helmet.

Chapter Two

ALEXIS POV
I watched their reactions carefully.
"So mum is dead?" one boy questioned
sadly, his mouth turning down at the
corners and his face crumpling.
"Don't act like you care. When you lot was
home you ignored her and you never called
or visited in the last five years," I muttered
spitefully under my breath.
They chose to ignore my comment.
"I'm sure you don't recognise me but I'm
Damian, your nineteen year old brother,"
black spiked hair and blue eyes said calmly.
"I'm Darren, your eighteen year old
brother," brown spiked hair and blue eyes
said.
"I'm Douglas, Darren's twin," black spiked
hair and blue eyes.
"Not relation but I'm Kieran," dark red hair
and green eyes.
"Samuel," blond hair and green eyes.
"Nathaniel," brown hair and green eyes.
I nodded at them and John motioned for me
to sit down. Sighing I sat back down.
"What would you do if I told you we are
werewolves?" John inquired.
Ignorance is always the best option here.
"I would laugh, then laugh, then maybe laugh
a bit more and ask if you considered a
mental institute," I nodded.
They all looked at each other and bit their
lips.
"I'm going to go now," I jumped up.
My eyes were burning and I could feel
purple showing through the blue. I turned
and left the room. Once outside I clicked
my fingers and let my eyes return to their
normal colour. Then I fled up the stairs to
my bedroom.
I hung in my bedroom all day, I felt sad and
drained. My mum was gone and I had been
thrown into a foreign world. I choked on my
tears and threw myself face first on my
bed. The pain hasn't lessened in the two
months my mother has been dead. I
breathed in raggedly and blew out shakily.
There was a knock at the door but I
ignored it and rolled over.
It's been a month and I haven't left my
room once. John leaves food by my room
door and I have my own en suite and my
lamp so I'm good. Flashing into my lamp
after eating I walked to the bathroom. Time
to try move on.
I scrubbed my body down and found I
actually couldn't cry anymore. Rubbing
shampoo in my hair I decided it was
probably for the best seeing as I've been
doing it non-stop for a month.
I dragged on some lacy underwear and
admired myself in the mirror. I have a nice
body. Slightly tanned skin, toned stomach,
long legs, great breasts and a nice ass. I
tugged on an old gig vest and some
distressed jeans. I picked up some white
sandals and spun my hair onto my head. For
accessories I chose a long silver necklace
with strange beads and a silver bracelet. I
sprayed myself with perfume then flashed
out my lamp.

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"Mum...why did you have to leave me? Why
did you have to go? I need you," I sobbed.
I woke up feeling groggy to the sound of
knocking on my door. Listening with my
enhanced hearing I could hear a bunch of
boys and John muttering.
"So who is she?" one asked.
"You'll see," John chuckled.
"So why is she here?" another inquired.
"I thought you all heard last night?" John
said seriously.
"Her mum is dead?" a different boy
questioned.
"Yeah, committed suicide," John mumbled.
Sighing I swung my legs out of bed and
walked over to the door. The talking hushed
up as they obviously heard me. Placing my
hand on the door handle....I locked the door.
Rude? Eh. I turned and crawled back
beneath the covers and went to sleep again.
It had been a day and I was starting to get
hungry. Unzipping my duffel bag I reached
in and pulled out my genie lamp. I placed it
under the bed then transported inside it.
Inside was a bathroom, a living room, a
bedroom and a kitchen. Shows what a little
magic can do. Also, magic had secured
everything down so if the lamp was shaken
nothing happened. I made myself a chicken
wrap, ate it then hopped in the shower.
Once out I blow dried my hair and got
changed. Most of my stuff was in here
which was why I didn't have much luggage.
I put on some black skinny jeans, a black
tank top and a black hoodie. I tugged on
some black doc martens to top off the look.
"I miss you mummy," I whispered trailing a
finger down a picture of me and my mum.
Sighing I came out of my genie lamp and
walked to the window. I need to go for a
walk and get some fresh air. Opening the
window I sprung out and used my genie
powers to hover then slowly descend to the
ground. Once there I walked from around
the side of the house. Seven boys were
stood in the front yard and they looked up.
"Who are you?" one growled.
Gulping I turned and ran not knowing what
else to do. They gave chase and I raced into
the back garden. I zigzagged through the
trees and bushes then hurdled the gate. I
was at the edge of the woods when
someone tackled me. They spun me around
and i quickly used my powers to mask my
eyes. Normally my eyes are purple which
kind of gives away my genie so I changed
them to blue, after a while though it starts
to hurt so I had to be careful. I was
dragged up and kicked in the chest winding
me. As I choked on air I was dragged into
the house and into an office.
"Dad, we found a trespasser," one of the
boys frowned.
Hmm, I guess he's one of my long lost
brothers.
"Well done," John congratulated
sarcastically coming behind me, "you
caught," he yanked my hood down, "your
sister."
They all gasped as my long curly black hair
came to rest in front of my face. John
pulled my hair to the side so they could see
me. I wasn't ashamed of my looks; I had a
cute button nose, full pink lips and a slim
curvy body. My breast were slightly bigger
than average and I had a nice butt, although
I was on the small side. A side effect of
being part fairy my mum had said.
"Our sister?" one of the boys inquired.
"Boys...this is your little sister Alexis
Matthews. The last time you saw her was
five years ago when we left her and your
mother behind," John introduced.