Devils Roses 04 - Witch

indignantly.
    Sam lifted his hand revealing the gleaming platinum ring.
    She gasped, “That’s so wrong.”
    Sam looked at Lucas who laughed, “He’s with another Siren. He isn’t single. He’s met his mate calm down.”
    Sam frowned and whispered, “TMI dude. What the hell?”
    Lucas laughed harder, “We have no secrets man. The pack shares everything.” He raised an eyebrow at Sam.
    “Keep my details to yourself. I’m not part of the pack.” He felt his anger rising.
    Lucas shrugged, “You’re part of my pack.”
    Sam’s anger was deflated. He lowered his gaze and nodded, “It’s nice to meet you all.” He muttered knowing they would all be able to hear him.
    Lucas turned back to the growing group of people, “I have terrible news.” Sam watched as Lucas’s lower lip trembled, “Ben was taken to the great mother.”
    Sam’s heart hurt all over again, as everyone in the group began to react to the news and howling filled the air.

Chapter Five
    Ophelia

    “O some dude has a package for you and he won’t give it to any of us. He’s British and snotty and mean. You have to sign it. Oh and Jake is here for you.”
    She groaned and rolled over. She felt her sister’s fingers on her arm, “O Jake is here for you and an asinine British wanker.”
    She opened her eyes, ready to scream but her sister’s smiling face filled her blurry vision.
    “Wha…?”
    She laughed, “You fell asleep after school. Are you feeling okay?” She ran a hand over her forehead.
    She sat up wiping away the drool, “Yeah. I’m fine. Just sleepy. Whose here?”
    Her sister laughed, “Jake. British wanker.”
    “It wasn’t just a nightmare. Great.”
    “What?”
    Ophelia shook her head, “Nothing. Tell him I’ll be down in, like two minutes.” She rubbed her eyes, feeling the room spin slightly.
    Her sister got up and left the room, “You’re acting weird.”
    “Yeah I know. Uh Abbs did mom and dad say anything about the principal?”
    “Yeah mom told him if no one saw you move then it was pretty hard to prove you did it. Whatevs dude let's go.”
    She got up and glanced at her mirror. She turned away from it quickly before the faces came back. She pulled her clothes off and pulled on her bathing suit. She threw on a pale yellow skirt and a white terry towel hoodie with three quarter sleeves. She grabbed a towel from the bathroom and slipped her flip-flops on. She walked down the stairs feeling anxious and frightened.
    “You are an incredible player son. I just adore watching the games this year.” She knit her brow at her dad as she walked around the corner.
    “O package for you at the front door.” He pointed at the door and went back to bromancing Jake.
    She turned and inhaled sharply when she saw the face of the man at the door. He sneered until he saw her. Then his black eyes lit up.
    “Hello love.”
    She smiled and walked toward him, “Hi.” She wanted to touch him. She reached a hand out.
    He laughed, “Easy love. Ophelia I need you to sign here for this package. It’s a special delivery.” She stepped outside on the porch where he waited.
    She nodded and took the pen. It stabbed into her fingers as she grabbed it. She winced but his eyes were mesmerizing. He took the pen back. She wasn’t certain she had signed or not. She took the small box, but never took her eyes from his face.
    He leaned in, “You’re in danger. I need you to come with me.”
    She nodded, “I want to.”
    He laughed, “Ophelia I need you to hear me, they are coming for you.” His dark eyes were menacing. Ophelia felt uneasiness overwhelm her. She stepped back in to the house. He took a step forward but didn’t enter the house after her.
    She felt a shiver as the evening air blew over her arms, giving her a chill. She blinked at him, “Who are you?”
    He grinned, “Better question is what are you?”
    She stepped back again, clutching the box, “Leave me alone.”
    He shook his head, “Can’t love. Things are going to get weirder than just some broken windows at school.”
    She closed the door quickly and pressed her back against it. He was part of the Ouija board problem. He was probably a ghost. She ran up to her room before anyone in her family could see her. She tossed the box on the bed and dropped to her knees against the rough carpet. She tore open the box to see bubble wrap.
    She swallowed as she peeled back the layers of bubble wrap. Her trembling fingers clutched something cold and hard. She