The Reincarnated (Book 2A of Wolfcreek Series)

Chapter 71

Frederick was the second to the last person to go, and when he went into the room, I breathed a sigh of relief and leaned my head against the wall before I closed my eyes because I was finally alone.

Thank, Goddess... I thought tiredly and grabbed the paper tighter in my grasp. I didn't know when he would shut up...

I opened my eyes and took out my phone from my pocket to see that no one from my group answered my message when I said that I was trying out for a musical today.

My heart ached, and I pursed my lips in annoyance while I set my phone down again. "Come on, Guys," I said, my voice barely above a whisper and filled with pain and sadness because it felt as if my friends were gone. "What the fuck? Where are ya'll? I thought someone would have messaged me by now and wished me luck or to break a leg."

Still, there was nothing from them, and I bit back a small sigh of annoyance while I closed my eyes.

Maybe they had just gotten busy... I thought while I pursed my lips in disgust and annoyance, my heart breaking more than it had in the past. I hope they didn't forget me. I hadn't been gone that long.

I looked at my phone again to see that there were no new messages while I pursed my lips in annoyance. "Damn," I said, my voice barely above a whisper while I placed my phone down again. "Damn, damn, damn."

My phone vibrated when someone texted me, and I instantly reached for it, my heart skipping a beat and then my heart became filled with hope and joy.

They do care...

I pressed the home screen button, and my heart ached and became filled with disappointment when I saw that it was my mom who had texted me.

Oh...

I bit back a small sad sigh and opened the text message anyway, even though I wasn't happy that it wasn't one of my friends.

"Break a leg on your auditions," she wrote. "Just know that you are an amazing dancer and actress and singer, and I will be proud of you no matter what. Also, your father says to kick everyone's ass, but don't do that. Be nice like the daughter I raised you as. Kisses... xoxoxo <3"

I bit back a small smile, and my heart grew slightly warm, even though it still hurt. "Thanks, Mom," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. "I appreciate it."

I sent my mother a heart emoji before I placed my phone down and sighed again. "Oh, Goddess," I said and closed my eyes while I leaned my head on my knees. "When will this stupid day end?"

Soon... I thought while I bit my lip and sighed, closing my eyes tighter. It will be done soon...

But I could feel worse tomorrow...

I bit back another annoyed sigh and banged my head against my knees. "Why?" I asked with a small complaint in my tone while my voice was barely above a whisper. "Why must I feel like this?"

I moved a hand through my hair and sighed before I shook my head and shifted slightly, clearing my throat. "Is it because I am away from my own little pack that I had formed?"

My heart ached further, and all I wanted to do was cry, but I didn't because I knew that someone would question it if they walked out of the room.

Or maybe Charlie appearing out of nowhere...

I bit back a small smirk when that thought appeared in my mind, and I waited to see if he would, but sadly, he didn't.

I wonder if he is near the other tree people, I thought while I raised an eyebrow, or if he is just hiding near me...

I stopped banging my head on my legs and closed my eyes further while I waited for him to appear, but he never did, so I knew that I was sadly alone.

I sighed and bit the inside of my lip while I waited for Frederick to finish with his auditions so that I could do mine.

Do I have to go to dance practice tonight? I silently asked while I pursed my lips in annoyance and wrinkled my nose in disgust. I don't want to...

I just want to go home and go to bed...

I bit back another annoyed groan while I closed my eyes tighter and pursed my lips in annoyance.

When will this feeling end? I silently wondered with another groan. Will it end when they text me back, or I get accepted back to my pack or group?

"Can't I just go home for my last year of classes?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. "I have been here for a few months, and I am not fitting in at all."

Even though Bryson and his group accepted me right off the bat...

And Frederick, for some reason.

I pursed my lips in annoyance and bit back a small snort while I rolled my eyes. I was grateful that he had accepted me so quickly, but I couldn't help but wonder if it was because of Zion, and Cass's relationship with him.

I just hope that he doesn't try to make me fight a group of something like Zion did, I silently thought while I closed my eyes tighter.

I don't know how I will be able to hold up, especially since everything is just there...

I bit back a small groan and leaned my head against the wall. I am so glad that it is the weekend, I thought. That means I can catch up on some sleep before I go train in the evening.

The door to the drama room opened, and I looked that way and opened my eyes to see Frederick standing there, still looking as concerned as ever.

He bit back a small smile when he saw me looking at him and bowed his head in respect. "It's your turn, Cass," he said softly before he cleared his throat and raised an eyebrow in question. "Do you need help standing up?"

I hesitated before I shook my head and stood. "Thank you, though," I said before I moved a hand across my face and sighed while I grabbed my stuff. "I do appreciate the offer."

Frederick bit back a small smile and nodded. "Of course," he said before he cleared his throat and gestured for me to enter the room. "Now, go on into the room. I'll make sure to keep the door open for you and then close it when you are in." He winked teasingly.

I rolled my eyes and scowled before I nodded in thanks. "Thank you, Frederick," I said, and he grinned innocently. "I do appreciate it."

"Of course," he said, and I walked into the room. He reached over and squeezed my arm reassuringly, and I looked at him with a raised eyebrow. "Now, break a leg, Cass. I can't wait to see what part you get when you are done."

I bit back a snort and rolled my eyes, my cheeks turning slightly red. "Very funny, Frederick," I said darkly while he grinned cheekily and let me go. "Very funny."

He bowed his head and cleared his throat. "Break a leg, Cass."

And with that, he closed the door, leaving me alone in the room with Ms. Grey, Stacey, and Bryson.

Oh, Goddess, please let this go well.

Please.