Chapitre 2: Chapter 2: Enter Bella Swan
It wasn't long before Bella arrived in Forks. Kai had been dreading the day, not because he didn't want to see his sister—he loved Bella, even if they hadn't technically grown up together—but because her arrival meant the start of the timeline. The Cullens. The Quileutes. The drama.
Kai greeted her at the door, flashing a lopsided grin. "Hey, little sis. Welcome to Forks, where the weather's rubbish, and the nightlife's even worse."
Bella gave him an awkward smile. "Uh, thanks?"
Over the next few days, Kai did his best to play the supportive brother. But it wasn't easy. He couldn't shake the feeling that something big was coming. And he wasn't wrong.
It started when Bella met Edward Cullen.
Kai had watched from afar, his enhanced senses picking up every word of their awkward exchange in biology class. He couldn't help but stifle a laugh. Blimey, this bloke's got the social skills of a wet sock.
But things took a serious turn when Edward started showing up more frequently. And then came the infamous van incident.
Kai had been walking across the school parking lot when he saw it happen. The van skidding out of control, hurtling toward Bella. His instincts kicked in, and before he even realized what he was doing, he'd transformed.
His form was a blur as he leapt in front of the van, claws digging into the asphalt as he stopped it dead in its tracks. Bella stared at him, wide-eyed.
"Kai? What… how did you…?"
"Uh… adrenaline?" he offered weakly, shifting back to human form.
But the damage was done. Edward Cullen wasn't the only supernatural being in Forks anymore, and it wasn't long before the Cullens came knocking.
"Care to explain what you are?" Edward demanded, his golden eyes narrowed.
Kai smirked, crossing his arms. "I'm the bloke who saved my sister. You're welcome, by the way."
The tension was palpable, but Kai wasn't backing down. He had a feeling this was only the beginning. Between Edward's probing questions, Bella's growing curiosity, and the Quileutes' wary glances, Kai's life in Forks was about to get a whole lot more complicated.
And he wouldn't have it any other way. Kai leaned back in his chair as Edward glared at him from across the living room. Alice Cullen stood off to the side, her expression intrigued but unreadable. The rest of the family hadn't shown up yet, leaving the three of them in an awkward stand-off.
"So, you're just…human?" Edward asked, his skepticism practically radiating off him.
Kai chuckled, folding his arms behind his head. "Yeah, mate. Totally normal. The van thing? Call it dumb luck and a strong workout regimen."
Edward's jaw tightened. Clearly, he wasn't buying it, but there wasn't much he could do. Kai had been careful to hide his tracks. No scent of fur or wolf lingered on him, and his heart was beating at a perfectly normal rhythm.
Still, Kai wasn't stupid. He could feel Edward's growing suspicion. The vampire wasn't the only one with secrets, but Kai wasn't about to start spilling his guts to a guy who'd spent most of his time brooding and trying not to eat his sister.
Alice finally broke the silence. "You're hiding something," she said, her voice soft but certain. Her golden eyes glimmered with curiosity.
Kai flashed her his most charming grin. "You wound me, love. I'm just a concerned brother who'd rather not see his sister squashed like a pancake."
Edward's fists clenched, but before he could say anything else, Bella burst through the front door.
"Kai, what the hell?" she demanded, her face red with frustration. "You—you stopped a van. How is that even possible?"
Kai sighed, rubbing the back of his neck. "Really, Bells? That's the thank you I get? Saved your life and all I hear is complaints."
"I'm serious!" she snapped, stepping closer. "You're hiding something, and I want to know what it is."
Edward looked between the two of them, his expression calculating. Kai could almost see the gears turning in his head.
"I'm stronger than I look," Kai said finally, his tone light. "Let's leave it at that, alright? No need to overthink things."
Bella stared at him, clearly unconvinced, but before she could press further, Edward stepped forward.
"Bella, let's get you home," he said smoothly, his tone protective. "It's been a long day."
Kai fought the urge to roll his eyes. Of course, Edward wanted to play the white knight.
"Yeah, sure," Bella muttered, glancing back at Kai. "But this isn't over."
As they left, Kai sank back into his chair, letting out a long breath. The Cullens weren't just curious—they were dangerous. If they figured out what he was, things could get messy.
And then there was the Quileute tribe.
The next day, Kai decided to clear his head with a run in the woods. Shifting into his True Alpha form, he sprinted through the trees, the wind whipping through his fur. The freedom was exhilarating, but it didn't last long.
As he neared the edge of the forest, he picked up a scent. Earthy, with a hint of sea salt. Wolves.
Kai skidded to a stop as three massive wolves emerged from the trees. Their eyes glowed with recognition and challenge.
"Right," Kai muttered, shifting back to his human form. "Guessing you're not here for a friendly chat?"
The largest wolf growled, its fur bristling as it stepped closer. Kai held his ground, his eyes glowing red as his Alpha aura flared to life.
"Look," he said, his tone calm but firm. "I'm not here to pick a fight. But if you think you can intimidate me, you've got another thing coming."
The wolves exchanged a glance before shifting back into their human forms. Sam Uley, the pack's leader, crossed his arms as he sized Kai up.
"You're not one of us," Sam said, his tone wary. "But you're not human either."
Kai shrugged. "I'm… complicated. Let's leave it at that."
Sam's eyes narrowed. "Complicated doesn't cut it. You're in our territory, and we need to know if you're a threat."
Kai sighed. "I'm not a threat—unless someone makes me one. I'm here to protect my sister, nothing more."
Sam studied him for a long moment before nodding. "Fine. But don't think we're not watching you."
Kai smirked. "Wouldn't expect anything less."
As the Quileutes disappeared back into the forest, Kai couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. Between the vampires and the werewolves, his quiet life in Forks was turning into a powder keg.
But he wasn't just a bystander anymore. He was a player in this game, and he intended to win.
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To be continued...
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