Chapter 5 Chapter Five

Chapter Five

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Theodota

“It’s not here,” one of the girls said, drawing my attention from the mind-blowing realization that I had an inner wolf. And most shockingly, this eye-candy could be my fated mate.

“Of course, it won’t be. I told y’all that I didn’t take it.” I shrugged again.

“W-what is happening?” Eleni came forward, and searched my bag once more, her fingers trembling. She searched once. Twice. Three times. Each time, her face grew paler.

“What’s wrong, darling Eleni?” I asked with an innocent frown. “Could it be that you actually saw the jewelry box in my bag beforehand?” I pressed on. She dropped the bag on the table, moving away from it like it was a piece of scalding potato.

“N-no, no that’s not it.” She stuttered.

“What’s going on here, Eleni? You told us that she took it.” Sophia asked with a dark face.

I gasped. “Eleni. Why’d you do such a thing?”

Eleni turned white as the snow in a snow desert after a very cold morning. Her lips twitched, her hands trembling slightly. I enjoyed her suffering, before shaking my head calmly.

“You must’ve misunderstood her intentions, Sophia. Eleni is my close friend. Probably, she saw someone trying to frame me, and came to report to you. Right, Eleni?” I turned back to her.

“Y-yes. That’s right, Sophia.” She nodded hurriedly.

“See, Sophia?” I chuckled.

“Then who took my jewelry box?” Sophia burst out angrily.

“Calm down, Sophia. There’s someone’s bag you haven’t searched yet.” I volunteered. The latter frowned.

“Whose?”

“Eleni darling, would you kindly place your bag on the table?”

“What are you talking about, Theo? Surely, you don’t suspect that I did it, do you?” She was turning hysterical at that moment.

“I didn’t say you did. But since my bag has been searched, it’s only fair that yours is too.” I smiled, grabbing the bag from her hand, and spilling its contents on the table. The jewelry box fell down, accompanied by loud gasps from the onlookers.

“Pardon me, Sophia. Is this yours?” I grinned. Elena was as pale as white sheets. She trembled, her fingers shaking. I could watch her look of horror all day without a single hint of boredom. Where was the damn popcorn when you needed it the most?

“H-h-how did…” Her words trailed off, as she met my gaze. She swallowed, her hand clenching the fabric of our uniform, her knuckles turning more whiter than before.

“Eleni, why’d you do it?” I asked her, feigning sadness.

“I didn’t do it! I’m being framed.” She burst out, her eyes darting around anxiously. “I swear it!”

“Framed? Who’d want to frame you?” I shook my head.

“You did it, bitch!” Sophia yelled, grabbing Eleni and dragging her out of the cafeteria. I didn’t bother trailing them. I had better use to do with my time. Eye-candy was watching me when I turned back.

“Interesting.” He muttered.

“What is?” I frowned. I looked at him closely. My wolf was getting impatient, and was trying to struggle out. Wait.

Wolf.

As in, inner wolf.

My eyes widened. I had no inner wolf in my past life. The itch around my body got intense. I fell to the ground, my body getting cold like it had been plunged into ice. My hands were held down by whatever force. I struggled to scream, let out any sound, but none was forthcoming. I remained in the same position, awaiting my second death.

My heart thumped above the loud noise around, but I focused on the din within me, grounding myself in place. My mind was racing. Was the Moon goddess going to request for my life right after she gave one to me? My nails dug into my hands subconsciously, and I gritted my teeth. I wouldn’t die again, not today. I’d pit my life against the Moon goddess, if it meant clutching at the thread of life. If it meant that I could survive this intense pain was spreading across my body with an astonishing speed.

“Damn it,” I cursed beneath my breath, focusing on taking quick calming breaths. It didn’t work. In the haze of pain, I wondered if Eleni was watching me, was enjoying the anguish I was currently in, and if her hatred for me had started from now. Of course, it had.

A slight breeze washed over me, and every voice got vague. I could hear the faint yells of Eye-candy. And someone else’s.

I forced my eyes open and my gaze fell on a hooded female figure who was holding a large book in hand. Her lip was moving, but no word was coming out. My body jolted once. Then twice.

She spoke again. “Hello, Theodota.” Her voice sounded right in my mind. Close to my ears. Everywhere.

“Who are you?” I struggled to ask.

“I am the Timekeeper.” She replied.

“The Timekeeper?” I repeated.

“You’ve gone back in time, child. It has messed up the wheels of fate. Nothing will be the same anymore. Be careful.” She whispered. Her figure began withering away.

“Wait! Who was the one who died with me in my past life?” I called out. I could still remember how someone had burst into that burning room, and held onto me until my last breath. There’s no way that person had survived. Just that, who was it?

No one was close to me in my Pack. Close enough to want to die with me.

She raised her head, her black eyes meeting mine. “I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you.”

Then, she vanished.

When I came to once more, soft lips were against my skin. “Theo… Please, come back.” They said.

My eyes widened.

“Who are you?” I whispered, my mind muddled. My head ached from the spiral I’d just gone through, and I craved for an ice wrap or something. My throat felt patched, and a shudder ran down my spine at the thought of the woman I’d just seen.

The Timekeeper.

“Theodota,” his warm voice floated to my ears. “You don’t remember me, do you?”