Silver Stake (The Werewolf Hunter Chronicles Book 1) Read Free

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    “The heart has four chambers.  Can anybody remember what they are called?”  As the class looked anywhere but at the teacher he continued on, drawing a diagram on the board.  “The heart has two atriums and two ventricles.  The blood flows from the right atrium…”
    Maya scribbled down what he was saying, copying the picture.  But when the teacher said, “Today is a practical session, so please clear away your things as we’ll be dissecting pigs’ hearts.  You can work in pairs.  Take it in turns to cut, and draw what you see,” Maya looked around, not sure what to do. 
    There was a whole load of squealing from the class, and chairs started squeaking against the lino floor as people prepared for the job at hand.  The girl at the next stool along from Maya leaned over and said, “I’ll work with you.”
    “Thanks,” Maya said.
    “Hi, I’m Isabelle,” said the girl.  She was pretty, with platinum blonde hair in a high pony tail, and was wearing a raspberry printed shirt that looked designer.  Isabelle extended her hand and Maya shook it.
    “Maya.”
    “How do you feel about pigs’ hearts?” she said, screwing up her nose.
    “I’m, err, comfortable with them.  I can do the dissecting if you like.”
    Isabelle smiled, relieved.  “Thank you.  I can’t think of anything more disgusting.  Come on, let me show you round the lab.  You’ll soon learn where everything is.”
    At the end of class Isabelle escorted her out into the corridor.  “Well, I’m glad that’s over,” she said.
    Maya laughed.  “Thanks for working with me, I know not everyone wants to talk to a new girl.”
    “No worries.  Have you brought a packed lunch?”
    “Umm, no, I was just going to grab something from the cafeteria.”
    Isabelle grimaced.  “I’d bring lunch in future if I was you, but let me show you the way.”
    “Thanks,” Maya said, walking at Isabelle’s side. 
    “Where are you from?”
    “London.”
    “Oh, I’d love to live in London, so many places to go out.  Here the best place is Calypso’s.  The best place that doesn’t ask for ID, at any rate.”  She screwed up her face. 
    “Yes, I’ll miss the night life ,” Maya said.  She didn’t think Isabelle noticed the sarcasm in her voice.
    “Liverpool’s not so bad though.  If you stick around with me and my group, I’ll take care of you, and show you all the good places to shop.”  She paused at the doors to the cafeteria.  “I won’t come in, the smell sticks around for a while.  But enjoy!  Look out for me in your next class.”
    Maya forced a polite smile, and entered the cafeteria as Isabelle quickly retreated the way she’d come.  To Maya the place smelled like any standard cafeteria she’d previously frequented, and the place didn’t bother her in the slightest.  She purchased a portion of pasta twirls with tomato sauce and then looked around for somewhere to sit.  She headed for the only table where she could see space, and when she got closer she realised Ollie was there.
    “Err, hi, do you mind if I sit here?” she asked the girl next to Ollie.
    “Huh?  Yeah, sure,” said Kate, removing a pile of books from the chair.
    “Maya! Welcome to our table.  Meet Kate,” he said, pulling the girl with the books to his side, “my girlfriend, and this is Lewis and there’s Will just approaching now.”
    “Hi everyone,” Maya said.
    “So Maya,” Lewis said, “What brings you to our simply superb school?”  He winked.
    “Umm, nothing exciting really.  My Dad got a job up here, so here I am.”
    “But you must be disorientated having just arrived, why don’t you let me show you around?” Lewis said.
    “Hey, leave the girl alone Lewis.  Give her some time.  Did they sort you out in admin?” Ollie said.
    “Yeah, but the head teacher was kind of scary, huh?”
    “Her,” Ollie said, waving his hand dismissively, “we don’t let her bother us.  You’ll barely see her about the