Chapter 31It would be midnight soon and all those who were waiting to be mated were outside, chattering excitedly around a large bonfire. This was the most beautiful part of the ceremony. People were already making new friends, especially with the opposite sex, hoping that the person they clicked with would be their mate. Sometimes, it did work like that but sometimes, people were mated with whom they least expected. It was exciting both ways.On this particular full moon, those who already have shifted and found their mates could control their urge to shift. It was a gift from the goddess only on this night. It was to allow the young ones shift and find their mates under the supervision of the older ones. The shifting process was scary for a lot of first shifters because your bones would literally lose shape and break in the form of a wolf's anatomy. Thats why they had chaperones, to look out for them.Amy felt someone following behind her but paid no attention to it. The place was

Chapter 33The lake was still and the moon shimmered above it, casting a silver hue on the water. The night breeze engaged the trees in a slow dance and night owls offered their voices in a beautiful song.It was a beautiful night no doubt and Amy wished it would never end. She had shifted back to her human form and sat by the lake.Zeke placed a shirt over her from behind. Her clothes were only a fragment of its former size when she finally shifted. They had been ripped apart beyond repair."Rule number one, always bring extra garments." He said a d chuckled.Amy's cheeks were red from embarrassment. She had just stood completely naked in front of Zeke, someone she had had a crush on since she was a child. It was normal to see naked people all over because everyone lost their clothing when they shifted, so no one paid any mind to it. But this was her first time. She couldn't even look him in the eyes."Thanks." She replied and wore his shirt that barely covered her thighs. But then a

Chapter 35"Can you tell me what's going on now? I know you're hiding something from me but I can't fihure out what it is. Why won't you tell me?" Bruce asked immediately they entered their room and shut the door. They hadn't waited for the sun to come up before leaving the Nile pack. They were too pissed to stay any longer.Ivy bit her bottom lip and her mind wandered. She didn't want to get Bruce involved in something she couldn't yet prove. Bruce was an Alpha and he was responsible for an entire pack. Getting involved in this matter could cause a war and they were already at each other's throats."It's nothing Bruce. I'll sort it out myself.""Evelyn just tried to kill you! If I hadn't shown up when I did you'd be dead. You have to tell me what's going on."He was right. She would probably need a lot of help if she wanted to expose everything that happened thirteen years ago. She took a deep breath to calm herself."I told you I was adopted by a nice family who found me when I was

Chapter 37An hour had gone by already. Bruce checked his watch for the fourth time. He ran his fingers through his hair and glanced over at Ivy. She was tired but still trying to find it. Nanny May clearly told her that she had left something for her and if she reached out to her to tell her that even when she was dying, then it had to be pretty important."Do you wanna sit down for a while? Maybe we're looking in the wrong places." Bruce said pulling her to sit beside him on a small wooden bench."It's been years since I've been in this place and my memories are barely reliable. I don't even know where to look." She replied and sighed in exasperation."Maybe we're searching too obvious places. It could be in plain sight you know, or maybe it's behind a wall like we see in those mystery movies." Bruce joked and let out a dry laugh. She was probably too tired for jokes. But her expression changed immediately and her eyes brightened."Walls! How could I forget!" Ivy sprang up from the

Chapter 39The atmosphere was quite serene and refreshing. In the heart of a radiant Saturday morning, sunlight cascaded through the curtains, painting the kitchen in warm hues. Nanny May hummed softly as she prepared the usual Saturday breakfast combo.  It had become a family tradition to have pancakes and bacon every Saturday and that was largely because Ivy insisted on it. The little girl loved pancakes and wanted to enjoy it with her family and the weekend was just the perfect time for it. The tantalizing aroma wafted through the air, creating a haven of joy for the little six-year-old Ivy. She screamed in delight  with  her dark, waist length curls bouncing behind her. She was outside playing but the aroma excited her more. She giggled as she chased butterflies in the backyard, occupying herself with activities so she wouldn't get too impatient, waiting for the food to be ready."Ivy , come help me darling." Nanny May called. She wiped her hands on