I didn't expect Oliver will surprise me, and having dinner with him on the sand facing the ocean felt lovely and romantic. And I don't know if it was because of the ambiance that I suddenly felt the craving for human food, or maybe because I am now starting to accept that I am a werewolf.
Spending time with Trixie helped me overcome my longings of devouring animal meat. And I didn't waste my time after Oliver put all the food in front of us; I dig in, and the food is so tasty, and it feels like years that I haven't tasted human food.
And I hope tomorrow when I wake up, I will never feel the craving of having fresh meat again, but Trixie also told me it would be a natural occurrence to need to eat raw meat, especially during the full moon. She told me I was different because I was a pure werewolf, and it was harder for her to control her hunger after she turned because of her human nature.
I could still feel the excitement of my time spent with Trixie, we talked and laughed, and I felt so connected with her, like the way I think towards Lana. And how I wish there would be a time that I could be with Lana and Trixie at the same time, but I know it would be impossible to happen because Lana can never be with us.
And I will do everything I can to protect my best friend from becoming like us, and I hope she is not fated to be a mate of a certain werewolf because it would not be easy to become one. After all, Trixie told me everything she underwent during her transition and the life she had after she became a werewolf, but I could tell she is happy with Zane.
"I enjoy my life now, Victoria, and I love Zane so much that I gave up my human life for him, and I don't have regrets even if I know I need to leave my old life behind." She said while we had our afternoon snacks, and I know how much I love shopping, but I could tell it was because of Trixie that I wanted to go malling, and I couldn't wait to see her tomorrow because she promised she would train with me.
"Hey, it feels like your mind is somewhere else, but I felt so happy that whatever you are thinking right now is something nice because I could see your face is glowing with happiness." I heard Oliver's voice, and I smiled at him.
"Yeah, I was thinking about Trixie and how her life turned upside down when she fell in love with Zane, but knowing she is happy now made me feel so glad, and I thought I had the most terrible experience in life, but I think she had it worse," I responded, and Oliver wiped the smear of sauce on the side of my mouth with his fingers while he was nodding his head.
"Yes, it will always be difficult for her because she was human, unlike us; we possessed more strength, and we can heal ourselves easily." He responded as he scooted closer to me while watching the waves together. The wind that touches my skin and the romantic music coming from Oliver's phone make me sleepy again, and I wonder why I always feel sleepy in this paradise. I realized Oliver's place was excellent, and the pounding of the waves served as my lullaby.
Oliver held my hand, and I couldn't stop myself from laying on the blanket while I nestled my head on his thighs. I knew we needed to talk about me and my studies since I still have my desire to graduate, and I wanted to finish High School and go to college, and with the ability I possess, I couldn't stop myself from feeling so excited.
"Oliver, I know you are the CEO of your company, and I think you can't marry someone like me in the future since you needed someone who graduated from college and a woman who has a promising career, and I think I will never be that woman." I declared, and he caressed my face with his fingers.
"You are everything I need in my life, Victoria, I don't care if you will graduate or not, and I will support you whatever you want to do with your life. If you want to finish High School, I will go back with you in Zenith." He responded, and I could feel
my heart is dancing with happiness.
"Are you sure about that, Oliver?" I asked, and he looked down at my face and smiled.
"I had never been so sure in my entire life, Victoria, I spent so many years trying to run away from my fate, and I made an effort to avoid my destiny, and I wanted to prove to all my pack members that I am the master of my life, and I wanted to show them I can have any woman I want for my wife, and I was foolish enough to fight my feelings on the first day I met you." He answered.
And I couldn't stop beaming at him, and then Oliver slowly lay beside me, and we are both looking at the stars twinkling in the sky while holding each other's hand. I wanted to go back to Zenith to attend my classes, but I still wanted to enjoy my vacation with Oliver; maybe spending more days with him will not make me fail all my subjects, and I know they will only have mastery test this coming Friday.
Oliver told me; we could take the test online since my beloved father has already made some arrangements in our school, and it feels so lovely that he cares about my studies. Still, he never asked me even once if I was doing okay; even if my phone is off, my dad can still call Oliver, and I try to stop thinking about my parents as I feel the serenity of Oliver's abode.
"And now I realized you are everything I want, and I will do everything I can to be with you," Oliver added, and I smiled as I closed my eyes.
"I love you, Victoria Winner," He whispered as I drifted to sleep with a beautiful smile on my face.
"Nick!" I heard Oliver's voice, and I could feel my entire body stiffen, I knew I was only dreaming, but it felt real.
"Oliver! It is lovely to see you having a good time with my daughter, and I felt so happy Victoria is enjoying her time with you, and I don't need to tell you what to do since it feels like you are doing great despite what is happening in our community." I could hear my father's powerful voice, and I wondered why I needed to dream of him now when I had a good time with my boyfriend.
"I don't have a choice but try my best to make her feel comfortable and okay after what you have done to your only daughter." My boyfriend responded, and I could feel the anger in his voice.
"I know you still hate me, son, for keeping her identity secret, but I already told you why I need to do it," my father replied, and Oliver laughed.
"You only told me you needed to do it to keep her safe, but you didn't tell me the main reason, Nicklaus," Oliver said in a stern tone.
"That is why we are here now, Oliver," dad responded calmly, and my eyes squinted as I realized I was not dreaming at all; I could feel the happiness on my chest as I opened my eyes, and I was surprised to find my mother sitting beside me while she was looking at my face. My instinct is telling me to run, but even if they come so late, they are still here now, and I know it means a lot to me. And I needed some answers to my questions.
"Victoria, I know you are so angry with us, and I hope you will give us a chance to explain and tell you everything." My mother softly said, and she took my hand while I could see the worries on her beautiful face, and I was looking at her without saying a word because I didn't even know where to start.
"I think we should talk inside Oliver's house, and I guess the library is the safest part of his house ." She mumbled, and I slowly nodded my head like a little girl, and I got up from the picnic blanket. At the same time, I walked barefoot on the sand, with my mother beside me, and I smiled when I turned my head and saw Oliver carrying my sandals in his hand, and I averted my father's gaze the moment our eyes met, and I walked faster.
I always run towards my dad every time I see him come home during his business trips with my mom, and I always hug and greet him first before turning my attention to my Mother, and I am proud to say I am daddy's girl.
And it doesn't bother my mom because she loves dad and me, and right now, I was holding my mother's hand tightly because I knew I was about to uncover the truth about our family secrets, and I couldn't stop feeling so nervous, and I don't want to look at my father's face yet.
I got inside the library first while my mother was waiting for my dad, and I wished they would ask Oliver to come inside because I wanted him to be with me. I was looking at Oliver's collection of books, and I smiled when I found the romance books on his shelves.
I heard the opening and closing of the library door, and I could feel the loud pounding of my heart; when I turned around, I felt my entire body shake and felt so horrified to see my mom hovering in the air while the magnificent black wolf was standing on the carpeted floor.