Chapter 3 Twins

I'm here in my room, sitting comfortably on my bed. I am done cleaning the book earlier so here it is now, ready to be open. I put it on my lap and inspect it seriously. The whole book cover is hard. I think it's made of some kind of wood and leather. It has engraving designs that are embossed around it. Then, it has a rubber kind of material circling on it that is made as to its lock. I removed the brown rubber band and open it slowly.

Suddenly, the air became heavy and cold. It feels like I'm in a movie where the actor opens a secret book then a monster comes out of it. My heart is starting to pound hard inside my chest. But, curiosity is killing me. Just like the actor, I open the book.

And nothing happened.

It is handwritten and not printed. It is more like a journal or diary. As I continue scrolling the pages, I can saw drawings too. Until I stopped in the middle of the book and found a magnificent drawing of two wolves. They are sitting on a cliff, howling under the full moon. The falls in the background are also beautiful. Despite the lack of color and vivid illustration of the drawing, I still can say how wonderful they are.

I put a bookmarker on that drawing and brows further again into the pages. Unexpectedly, I stopped again in some drawing. This time, it's not a wolf but a sketch of the whole town. I'm amazed at how detailed it is. Whoever wrote this book is a very talented man.

Because of the illustrations I saw, I now have this urge to read it from the top. So, I flipped the book back from the beginning.

This is the book of knowledge of Casa Blanca.

Everything stated on every page of it is true. I only write the facts and nothing but the truth. If you wish to proceed until the final ink of my pen, prepare to be one of us.

Wait a minute. Why does the writer have this creepy author's note? What is the meaning of "prepare to be one of us"? Is this some kind of a curse book or something? Should I continue reading it?

Welcome to Casa Blanca, the lost pack.

Many years have passed when the great alpha king and his pack are peacefully residing at the foot of the big Himalayas mountain. They are the most feared clan in werewolf's society. The most powerful pack of all. Their alpha is the king of all alphas that are known to be cruel and a monster. He can slaughter the entire clan in just a blink of an eye. Together with his wonderful Luna, they conquer the whole world of the shapeshifters. They are ruling everyone by killing, slavery, lust, money, and power.

After a couple of years and the people became tired of all his dirty works. They planned to kill the king and his entire pack.

On the seventh birthday of his two sons, under the crescent moon, the group of wolves made their attack. They cornered the king and attacked him continuously, wave after wave. They did not give him a chance to breathe even in a single minute. The group of wolves doesn't mind who's injured or not, young or old, as long as they are one in defeating the greedy king.

On the other hand, the king's trusted person, the beta, helped their Luna to run away together with their sons. Their people hid and let them leave without getting noticed by the intruders. And thinking that his family is finally safe, the king let his guard down. He accepted all of their rants, punches, bites, and scratches.

He let himself be killed.

The brave Luna and her sons run as far as they can. No nights and days, nor storm and blazers, even hunger and thirst, can stop them. As a mother, she will do everything to keep her children safe. So, even though, she's tired and wasted, she never stopped.

Finally, the three poor wolves reached the safe land. It is a dying village with an obvious state of poverty. An old lady helped them to settle in. And because she's the amazing Luna of the most feared and powerful pack, she saved the town from decaying. The few ordinary humans hid and accepted their secrets.

Now, you are in the lost pack.

Are you ready to be part of the clan?

Wait.

Let me absorbs all of this information.

What the hell?!

Am I dreaming?

I am in an old town with tons of shape-shifter people?

Is that even possible?

So, it means that my parents know about these secrets? Did they know? How about Mamu and Papu? I need to know the truth. I will ask them right away.

Without any hesitation, I get up on my bed, hid the book under my pillow, and run down to the living room. I find them there, sitting comfortably while watching the news on the old black and white TV.

"Mamu, Papu, can we talk?" I asked them boldly.

Both of them looked at me. Their eyebrows slightly rising and knotting together.

Hesitating but, still brave enough to stand and walked towards me. My grandfather smiled. "What is it, Princess?"

I cleared my throat. "What is the secret of Casa Blanca?"

I saw Papu's face became stoic. My grandmother stood up and come closer to me. She has this worried expression.

"Where did you get that thing, Princess?" Mamu asked.

I shooked my head. My hair is wiggling side to side as I moved. "I found an old book saying about Casa Blanca's secret."

They both stares at each other. There are emotions in their faces that I can't recognize.

"We- We don't know. I think it's just some personification or somebody is treasuring the Falls or whatsoever. A different point of view and beliefs." She stuttered.

"You're Mamu is right. Everyone here in the town is cherishing the CM Falls. That is the main attraction of the village." Papu added.

They're not going to tell me the truth, isn't it? I am not a kid anymore to believe in that alibi. I know that they're hiding something from me. They are worried that I will leak the important details of the town. I am a city girl and they don't trust me.

I nodded at them and forced a smile. "Okay. Maybe I misunderstood the book. I'm sorry for asking and jumping to a conclusion."

My grandfather patted my head. "It's okay, Princess."

"Can I wander around the perimeter? I kinda need some fresh air." I asked.

Mamu nodded. "Sure, Princess. Just, take care of yourself. Be back before afternoon."

Honestly, I'm a bit hurt. Why don't they tell me the truth? I am their granddaughter, their blood and flesh. That secret is more important than me, I guess.

I took the book and put it in my black cute sling bag. Mamu also gives me some snacks to eat and a pink little tumbler with orange juice.

I don't know where to go. I just want some fresh air and a peaceful surrounding that can help me to absorb everything.

My grandparent's home is a little bit far from the others. It is located at the back east of the village. It means that the forest is all around me. Everywhere you look is nothing but the tall trees. So, instead of walking down on the pathway, I go oppositely. I stormed into the woods. I just follow some trails without any destination in mind. No worries because I can easily recognize or remembered everything so, I won't be lost.

After an adventurous walked, I stopped under the big fat tree. It looks old but strong. Many branches are perfectly scattered around it that makes it so huge. This is not an ordinary tree. As far as I remembered, there is no other tree that is as good as this along the way.

I am tired and a little bit hungry. That's why I went closer to the tree and sit comfortably on its big root.

"Ohh, goodness," I whispered.

The wind is so good. It is warm and relaxing at the same time. I've never felt this kind of fresh air before. Indeed, being here in the wild is not bad after all.

I took the biscuits, tumbler, and the book out of my bag. This is the perfect place to read. No closed and cozy room, noise, and annoying roosters. So, I put the book on my lap and started reading the next page. Of course, while eating.

Wolves and other folklores are not just a tale or beliefs. Some of them are true. The man's government and all of the high guards of all spices decided to make an agreement. They signed the peace treaty rules that say every information about wolves and other creatures will remain secrets. Shaped-shifters, vampires, and any mythical being are not allowed to hurt humans. All of these things between humans and other life forms are said to be secrets on not into publicity. That's why no one knows about the existence of all supernatural beings.

Okay. This is too much. How am I going to take this information if no proof or evidence is saying that there is a werewolf or something? But, there's this strange feeling that is dictating me to believe whatever the book says. Weird.

I continued.

Society is-.....

Wait a minute. What was that?

I can hear some scratches and noises that I can't figure out. I close the book and put it inside my bag as well as my tumbler and food plastics wraps. My heart is starting to pound fast. Then, the bushes on my left begin to wobble like there's someone behind it. I stood up and ready myself.

"We meet again, little red."

I know that voice. I turned to my back and there I saw the hot guy in the library. He is the bubbly one.

"What are you doing here?"

Then, here's the serious one coming out from the wobbled bush.

I was startled a bit. "N- Nothing."

They eyed me from head to toes. What are these two doing here?

The happy-go-lucky guy chuckled. "The forest is dangerous to a beautiful girl like you. So, why are you here alone?"

"I just want to breathe some fresh air," I said.

He smiled at me. "I am Lance Lanard Hamsel and he is my twin brother, Luhan Luscious."

So, these are the twins that my Papu's talking about. The kindhearted twins who are willing to provide and donate books in the town's library.

I forced a smile. "Nice to meet you both."

I heard Luhan sneered. "Come on. We will accompany you home."

Someone doesn't know the word fun. Why is he so boring? No. I don't want to go home yet.

I slightly shook my head. "I don't want to go home yet."

Now he's growling at me. What is he, a dog? "The forest is not a playground, little red."

So, I have a new nickname. "But I'm not playing."

I heard his twin brother burst into laughter. I can feel his stares and irritation. Poor Luhan, I'm a stubborn brat. I can get what I want.

"If that's the case, why don't you come with us, little red? Our house is just a few meters away in here." Lance insisted.

I beamed in so much happiness. "Ohh, goodness. I love t-..."

"No. She's going home." Luhan cut me off.

I eyed him sharply as if stares can make him wounded. She doesn't want me, and I feel the same way too. So, it's a tie.

Because I'm a little whore and a bitch, I jumped in front of Lance and entwined my arms on his big arms. I can feel him being uneasy and stiff but, I don't mind.

"Is there something to eat there?" I asked sweetly.

He chuckled. "Anything you want, baby."