Hy guys am so so so so so sorry about the late and slow updates.

I had a lot of things to do this past week and I was sick. Being ill definitely sucks big time.

But I'll try and make it up to you guys and update as quickly as I can.

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"I hate Mondays" Mary groaned as she sat down and kissed Kate.

It was lunch and we were at our usual table.

"I hate school in general" Dave complained.

"Me too" Neil added

"Yeah me three" Kate piqued in.

They turned to me, I shrugged "I actually like school"

Dave stared at me, "you're kidding right?".

I took a bite from my apple and shook my head.

"That explains your obsession with the library" Kate said.

I was about to make a comment but there was a sudden hush over the cafeteria.

Looking towards the entrance I saw my dear parents and their children making their way towards our table.

I wonder what they want now,

I have a feeling it has to do with your birthday coming up,

Shit I totally forgot it's next week.

When they got to our table, I noticed their very tensed stances.

"Aurora can we speak to you?" My father asked and I nodded.

He seemed surprised by my instant agreement that he was speechless for a few seconds.

But Mother seemed to get over it quickly, "Dear as you know, your birthday and that of your siblings is at the end of the month which is next weekend".

I took a fry and dipped it in ketchup, chewing it slowly I turned to her and answered "your children Mrs Michael not my siblings and I don't see how their birthdays has anything to do with me".

She looked taken back by my correction and at loss on what to say.

My father who seemed to have found his voice answered "what we're trying to say is that you're expected to be at the party".

"Of course as a member of the pack I'll be present at the ceremony" I said.

"That not what we mean Aurora" Damien said

"Am not sure I understand what you're trying to say", I stared at them in confusion.

"Well that's cause you're daft" Lisa retorted.

Father glared at her and she kept mute, turning to me he continued "we want you with us as the family we are. It's also your birthday and what better way to celebrate it than with your family".

The nerve of this man, family my snot, where were they all through your life, Cora growled.

I stared at him, a minute or two must have passed, the atmosphere was certainly tensed and everyone seemed to be in suspense.

"You're right Mr Micheal, what better way to spend a birthday than with family, unfortunately my family is no more so I'll just spend it alone"

"Stop this nonsense, we are your family Aurora, why can't you just get over it" he boomed.

I clenched my fists and closed my eyes to control myself, Standing up I glared at him.

"And where was my so called family all through my life before I left, don't you remember all that you said to me, all the beatings, all the cold shoulders, the mocking, the disgrace".

"But Aurora please we are sor..."

"Don't you dare complete that fucking statement or you'll regret it".

This time I was so close to losing it, my vision was red at the edges and I knew that my dark power was trying to come up.

I placed my hand on the table, "I don't want to see any of you close to me or I won't be responsible for my actions enforcers or not"

With that I picked my backpack, bid my friends goodbye and walked out of the cafeteria. Slinging it on my back I superspeed into the forest not caring the direction I took.

When I got close to the border I stopped and dropped my backpack down but wasn't feeling half calm, without thinking I punched a huge tree that stood there imagining the tree to be my parent's face.

Soon it turned to Rex, Mark and other pack members so I just kept throwing punches and kicks continually trying to give my dark side something to feed on. Throwing one last punch the tree fall backwards on the ground with a loud thud.

Seeing the tree on the floor I felt a bit better, that was when I took a note of my surroundings and appearance.

It was twilight and the forest was silent, I was sweating profusely, my clothes sticking on my body, my shoe was bad it had a huge hole at the tip.

Moving a little further from the fallen tree, I laid on the grass and looked up, it felt good to vent out my anger, too bad it wasn't on someone.

I noticed that although it was still bright I couldn't see the sun or even feel it.

Sitting up and looking round, I was surrounded by trees. The trees were in a circular form with their branches not only touching but intertwining with each other forming a perfect shade but that wasn't what caught my attention.

It was the fact that it looked like the place Mum Celine's tree house was built, she stayed there stayed to practice her spells and magic.

She had actually transplanted series of trees and formed a circle with them and asked dad Tyler and Vito to build a trees house at the middle with the various tree being it's pillar. She casted a disguise and soundproof spell so none of the housekeepers or trespassers could notice it.

I felt a smile bloom on my face and soon I was giggling.

Okay am not sure why exactly you're laughing Cora murmured

I went into my head and sat down close to Cora.

Girl I know just what to do and how to kicked off the second phase of the plan.

Now am confused are you sure you're ok.

I am, now guess what I just thought of.

Cora tilted her head in thinking, after a while she gave up.

I scoffed, you're in my head, you're supposed to know what am thinking Cora.

Well I don't, can you just say it already.

Am gonna build a tree house.

Cora narrowed her green eyes at me, and how is that a part of the plan.

I stroked her fur, remember Mum Celine's tree house?

She nodded slowly.

Am going to build one here and place a disguise and very soundproof spell around it and guess what we're gonna use it for.

I saw the moment she understood my plans, It's going to be our torture chamber.

Laughing I laid down, yes Cora and who's our first victim.

Luke.

When I got back to the pack house it was way past dinner so I snuck into the kitchen and took some snacks to my room.

Sitting on my desk with my sketch pad I drew the tree house. Before I had left the forest, I made plans and I already knew how I was going to start up my tree house, to say I was excited would not cover it.

Looking at my sketch I smiled, it was exactly as I remembered and I guess I can attribute it to my photographic memory and high IQ.

A knock broke me out of my thoughts, sniffing the air I groaned.

I contemplated not opening the door but am sure she knows am inside since she kept knocking consistently.

Putting my sketch pad away, I slowly walked to the door to answer.

The moment I opened the door I regretted it, she immediately flung herself at me and began sobbing uncontrollably.

"My baby you're okay, I was worried, the soldiers and patrol team couldn't find you"

I pushed her off me forcefully and glared at her, "I earlier said I don't want you or your family members around me".

"But am your mother I gave birth to you and..."

I growled lowly "Was there something you wanted in particular Mrs Michael?"

She shook her head then nodded, "yes yes, I noticed you missed dinner so I brought something for you"

I looked down at the takeout bag she held, "no I didn't miss dinner".

"Are you sure, I didn't see you at the dining hall and everyone was searching for you"

"Yes am sure, If that's all I would love to go back to bed"

I was about to move in when she held my hand, "Aurora please just listen to me, am so sorry just give me a chance to make it up to you".

Using my other hand I took off her hands from my arm, "this should be the last time I'll repeat the no touching Mrs Michael".

Giving her wrist a tight squeeze till I had a bone crack, I pushed pushed her, stepped into my room and shut the door.

After shower I turned off all the lights and laid down.

Tomorrow we begin, it's time for payback.

But before I could sleep, a thought came,

Cora did you notice we didn't see Liam anywhere or even sniff him.

Yeah, I don't think the assassins actually stay in the pack house, I can only pick Luke's stench.

I nodded, guess we'll just have to snoop around tomorrow.

Goodnight Aurora

Night Cora.