Silent Beauty

Silent Beauty: Chapter Thirteen

                I think he found it funny that this bully that has been harassing him was so easily scared by me. I found it amusing too considering I wasn’t very big or scary looking so it’s hard to believe I could be intimidating.

                I stared the boy down until he couldn’t even look into my eyes any more. “Alright. I will let you off the hook this time, but if I hear you are messing with Adam again, there is going to be trouble. Alright?” I asked and smiled when they all shook their heads immediately before running away.

                I looked over to Liam who was smiling at me, and then I looked to Adam who pulled away and began to smile hugely at me. I returned the smile and he said, “Thanks, mommy.”

                His words shocked me to the core. Adam just laid his head back down like it was no big deal while I stared at Liam with my mouth open. He looked stunned, too, but he recovered and grinned at me.

                He had a glint in his eyes and I could tell he was planning something, but I would just ask him later. I looked down to Adam, still not believing he had just called me mommy, but I decided to just let it go.

                I noticed for the first time what Adam was wearing. His clothes were obviously hand-me-downs because his jeans were ripped and ended a couple inches above his ankles. Then his shirt was old and worn and much too big for him.

                I’m guessing Ms. Larsen didn’t have much money to buy Adam new clothes so I know for a fact he must not have many toys.

                An idea struck me. Today we could take Adam to the toy store. Well, first I would have to ask Liam. I obviously didn’t have any money. “Well, Adam I have to get ready and so does Liam, but then we can hang out all day.” I said happily and we all headed inside.

                When we got to our room, I pulled Liam into the closet with me. Liam smiled. “Alright. What’s your plan. I know you have something in mind.” He said looking down at me with a knowing stare.

                He knows me too well. “Well, Adam doesn’t look like he has very many clothes that or new or anything, so I doubt he has many toys or games, so I thought maybe we could go to the toy store, and then we could go get him clothes tomorrow at the mall and surprise him with a new wardrobe.” I said giving Liam the puppy dog face.

                Liam laughed. “I think that’s a great idea. Ms. Larsen isn’t able to buy him lots of things and he is such a good kid. He deserves some new things, and it’s not like I have any problem with money.” Liam said and that reminded of something.

                “Liam, how does your family have so much money?” I asked because I’ve never seen his mother or father leave the house to go to work or anything. I know they are busy doing the duties of Alpha and Alpha Female.

                Liam laughed. “Ah, I guess I forgot to tell you. Since Alpha’s don’t have enough time to have a normal job, they get paid just to be Alpha by the werewolf council. My grandparents and great grandparents didn’t feel the need to use very much of the money so it was passed down and basically now we are rich because of it.”

                Wow. I didn’t realize that being Alpha is a real job that you get paid for. I guess it makes since, though. Alphas have to support their family somehow and they don’t have time for a job.

                “Well. Let’s get dressed and go then.” I said grabbing a pair of skinny jeans and a red tank top with a pair of red converse. I went to the bathroom quickly dressing and brushing my hair and teeth before reentering the room.