I need to make plans to leave and I couldn't think of where to go, all I know is that I need to leave fast before someone found me. The girl probably reported back to her alpha and they would follow my scent to find me here, I figured I needed something to cover my scent.
The weird feeling I was having in my stomach was growing stronger even though I ate. I couldn't blame it on not eating enough because I ate more than I should have. I needed to find a healer and soon, they would hopefully know what is wrong with me. I know they have to have rogue healers somewhere close.
After going to check out of the motel I went to walk out the front doors, and that is when I saw the girl from the gas station with a few others across the street. They hadn't seen me yet so I made my way quickly to the back doors to leave, my scent would be all over the motel so they wouldn't know I left right away. I ran as fast and as far as I could before they could realize I had left. I needed to come up with a plan, but my mind was racing to fast for me to think of something right then. All I could do was keep running without slowing down.
I had a feeling I was being followed as I entered a forest on the other side of the city. I didn't want to slow down in fear of being captured which I think is what was going to happen soon. I was running past a huge rock when I was tackled to the ground. I looked up to see who or what was pinning me to the ground, and I was staring into bright green eyes. It was a woman that was holding me down, she had curly red hair that framed her pale, freckled face like a mane.
"Who are you?", she said in a calm-stern voice.
"I'm sorry to trespass on your lands, my name is Lilith Conner, and I'm trying to find a healer", I replied quickly trying to remain calm.
She was still pinning me down and I finally noticed how strong she was. I can tell she was a wolf but I wasn't strong enough to sense whether she was a rogue or in a pack, so I was going to take my chances since I couldn't get away.
"Okay Lilith, but tell me why you are out here by yourself I can sense that you are not in a pack, so why should I trust you?" She was looking at me with such curiosity and distrust that I knew I needed to tell her my story if I wanted to make it to a healer in time since the feeling I was having was not disappearing.
"I left my pack since I was given the option. They mistreated me ever since my parents died, and blamed me for it. I was also rejected by my mate who was the alpha's son." I went into more detail with her about the hut I was living in, the punishments and how I was basically starving to death.
"So how was I supposed to stay and give them the pleasure of my death, that is why I had to leave", I said with not looking away from her eyes, so she could see I was telling the truth.
She was just staring at me and I didn't know what to say or how to act so she wouldn't see me as a threat, even though with her strength I doubt I would be a threat with my overly skinny, malnutritioned self. All of a sudden there was the sharp pain again and I couldn't stop myself from crying out, and I could feel the tears flowing down my face.
"Are you okay!?", she was panicking and jumped off of me, pulling me to my feet.
"I need to see a healer, and soon, I don't know what is wrong with me", I replied through shallow breaths.
I stood as she held on to my wrist, but I felt as if I was going to crumble to my knees at any moment. Before I could say anything else she threw my arm over her shoulders and wrapped her arm around my waist leading me further into the forest. I didn't have the energy to ask her where we were going. There was a small voice in the back of my mind through all the pain I was feeling that said we could trust her, I hope that was true.
I don't know how long we were walking for but we ended up coming to a small village. There was at least ten or more log cabins scattered around the wide openening we were standing in. The cabins had a homey look to them with different colored rose bushes in the front, and there was a large fire pit in the center of it all with wood benches around it. I took this moment to look at her and ask where we were going.
She didn't reply and just kept walking until we ended up in front of a cabin with white roses out front. Without looking at me she raised her free hand and knocked four times before I heard shuffling from the inside. The door opened to reveal a elderly looking woman with soft brown eyes and braided silver hair. She looked startled to see me but once she saw that I was clenching my stomach with my free hand she opened the door wider and told us to hurry in.
As we were led to a room that had a bed and medical supplies throughout it I realized this was their healer. The woman supporting me helped me lay on the bed and explained to the woman how she found me and what happened.
"Now dear, can you tell me what is going on", the healer asked me.
"Yes ma'am, it started with a weird sensation in the pit of my stomach a few days ago. Then I get these sharp pains randomly that have me falling to my knees."
She looked at me for a long moment before asking me, "Have you shifted yet, and if you don't mind me asking how old are you?"
"No ma'am I haven't shifted yet, and I turned eighteen a few nights ago." She looked at me with sadness in her eyes. She started gathering multiple things I tried to see what they were but couldn't catch a glimpse as she was moving too fast. She shuffled her way towards me with everything she gathered and set it on a table that was by the bed.
I was starting to feel extremely nervous as she lifted the bottom of my shirt halfway up stopping when it reached my ribs. She started pressing on my stomach moving in a circle. She stopped and looked at me suddenly asking,"Can you tell me a little bit about who your parents were?"
"I don't know much I was only five when everything happened, I remember that my father was the beta of my old pack and my mother was always with me."
She seemed to be in a daze then snapped out of it asking what my parents names were.
I replied, "Jay and Emily Conner, I'm afraid I don't know my mother's maiden name."
"Well dear, I'm just going to say that there is magic holding your wolf in and I won't be able to help you with that, i'm sorry, but I can tell you that your wolf is fighting against the magic and that is why you are having pain. I can give you some herbs to help with the pain but you will need to find a witch to help you with the magic", she said with pity in her eyes.
She walked to a cabinet on the wall across from the bed and grabbed a jar and needle. Coming back to the bed she said, " I am going to give you some pain medicine through a injection to help for now." The lady with the red hair was still here sitting at the end of the bed, her head shot up to the healer and the needle pierced my arm and before I could say anything I slipped into blackness.
The darkness began to fade as I struggled to open my eyes. My head was pounding and my eyes were adjusting to the bright light as I took in my surroundings. I was in a new room, and this one only held a bed with white sheets, a dark brown dresser and a small book shelf in the corner with several books. I didn't understand what happened and why would I suddenly black out from the pain medicine, and another thing, how did I end up in a new room? Once I felt like I was strong enough I decided to try and sit up. Managing to get myself sitting to where my feet were touching the ground I give my self a few moments before I push myself up so I can walk to the door. Turning the door knob I noticed it wasn't locked, thank the goddess. I didn't hear anything through the house so I was hoping nobody would be home. Trying to stay quiet I moved slowly down a hallway towards what I was assuming was my way out. Finally reaching the door I opened it and saw
Here I was being escorted by Damian and Ruby to meet the alpha of this pack. I haven't seen Ruby since I was with the healer, but she met Damian and I by the edge of the trees when we got back to the clearing. She gave me a small smile before telling us that the alpha would speak to me now, and now we were standing outside his home. Damian knocked and opened the door to let us through while he followed behind. I was led though the cabin to a room that looked like a office, and behind a desk was the alpha. He was looking right at me as we walked in, I studied him seeing how young he was for a alpha. He had soft grey eyes and a smile that was contagious. His hair was so long that it reached to his eyebrows and it had a blue tint to the black as it shined in the light, he was so attractive it took my breath away. As we got closer to the desk he stood up and held out his hand to me introducing himeslf, "Hello Lilith, I am Ryker James the alpha of this pack. I unders
The three of us walked to a truck that was parked on a man-made road at the back of the clearing. The truck looked brand new, it was a four door, black expensive looking vehicle. Damian was driving of course while Ruby took the passanger seat and I got into the back. We all got settled in when the truck was started, Ruby started messing with the radio putting on some country music and started singing along. Her voice was a little off and I couldn't help myself but giggle, Damian heard me and smiled into the mirror while Ruby stuck her tongue out at me making me laugh harder.In no time we arrived in town and went to the mall. My nerves were going to be the death of me, and it wasn't helping that Damian and Ruby were on high alert too. We got out of the truck scanning around, I relaxed a little when I didn't recognize anyone so far. Walking through the doors between Ruby and Damian, we decided to check out a few different clothing stores. Coming out holding
I was so used to waking up at 3 in the morning that I was surprised that I woke up a little later. Ruby told me that I didn't need to meet her at the kitchen until 5 and it was now 4:05 so I decided to get ready now so I could enjoy a cup of coffee before going in. After showering I took a glance in the mirror again and noticed that the dark circles from under my eyes are gone. Smiling as I walked to the kitchen in my cabin, starting the coffee pot I stretched enjoying the feeling of being rested and alive. I had a great feeling about today, glancing at the clock I realized I needed to head to the dining hall to get started on my duties with Ruby. Walking through the dining hall to the kitchen I noticed that Ruby was already preparing. "Good morning sunshine," she said while giving me a full smile."Morning!" I said in a excited voice. We started cooking everything, as I pulled the last pan of biscuits out of the oven, I noticed people were making t
Ryker I was so caught up in my thoughts I didn't realize someone was knocking on my door. After I left my office I caught the scent of lavender and rose knowing exactly who it was. Letting Lilith in and asking her to follow me to my office I noticed a gleam in her eye. Curious about what was making her excited I started off with apologizing about her running into her old pack. I hated that she had to go through with that especially knowing the person she ran into was that bastard that rejected her. I will never understand how they would put this woman through so much pain and be happy with themselves. My pack is different, I let them have their freedom but only enough that they still follow my rules and commands. I despise the other alphas and the way they treat their packs. Listening to Lilith explain how she wants to join my pack and start training I couldn't help but be a little too excited. I sent out a mind link
Lilith There was knocking on the door and I already knew who it was, opening the door for Ruby I noticed all the make-up and other supplies in her arms. Feeling a little excited about having my hair and make-up done by her I was smiling so big my cheeks were starting to hurt. I led her to my bedroom so we could get started. She rumaged through my clothes looking for the perfect outfit for me, and I was setting everything up that she had asked me to get ready. When I was finished I glanced at her seeing what she was handing me. I looked at the red sun dress with awe because this was the last thing that I thought she would pick. Going to the bathroom to change I was hoping this fit a little better than it did when I tried it on. Ruby suggested I get my clothes a little bigger when we went shopping telling me that I would gain weight fast. Taking off the outfit I was wearing I slipped on the dress gasping in surprise when it fit perfectly not loo
LilithRuby handed me a cup of beer and grabbing one for herself. I took a sip to taste it and liking the flavor I took bigger gulps of the beer reminding myself I needed to take it slow. I followed Ruby to a group that I soon recognized as our friends from the dining hall. Everyone was drinking their beer and talking about how my ceremony went smoothly and they couldn't wait for the barbecue to be ready. Glancing around I noticed Damian was not here with us and asked Ruby, she replied, "He helps our alpha with the barbecue, you would not have guessed it but Damian is our beta and is best friends to Alpha Ryker." It wasn't hard to believe but I soon realized that I said that I would put our beta on his ass. Slapping my forehead with embarrassment but telling myself I can't back down now it wasn't like I was challenging him. You could smell the meat cooking from where we were standing and my st
Ryker I noticed that Lilith was yawning trying to stay awake the best she could, so I told her it was okay for her to go home. I saw how Ruby looked at Lilly and I smiled to myself, they both agreed to stay the night at Lilly's place. I was sad to have her go but happy I got to stay close to her for the night. Damian was still working on the fire as I finished my beer, I noticed how peaceful I was with having Lilly by my side. I grew accustomed to the nickname Damian gave her seeing how it felt so right to say it. Damian finally made his way sitting in the chair Lilly left behind. I stiffened when I smelled Lilly's and Damian's scents together, Max growled in my head. I couldn't let it bother me, atleast not until I know for sure that she is my mate. Everyone was so lively considering the time, it was midnight and I knew if I let them they would be awake until after breakfast. I could only ask though the mind link if they would b