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3.

Sienna

My first day at this school was very interesting. I learned a lot and found comfort and peace with the most unlikely people. I am not one for confrontation as Sasha immediately deducted from the ambush by Brin, Priscilla, and their posse. She delegated herself to be next to me as a guard and if she wasn't available, other wolves close to her will be with me. I tried my best by asking and pleading to stop this bodyguard thing but she was firm on her decision. As Matthew informed me, Sasha is no one to debate things with.

Coming close to the end of my day, I was told how Sasha and the royals were related, as it turns out it wasn't through blood. Her grandfather, Alpha Aiden was considered a brother and best friend to the late Queen Emma. At the mention of Queen Emma, you can see how family oriented she was even if they weren't blood-related but with the mere mention of her name sadden Sasha.

Being my only friend so far, I confided in Sasha that Matthew invited me for a run that night, she was more excited than me as she gave me the details that he never asked a she-wolf for a run beside his family. She made me feel like I'm the one girl to change everything. After a much-needed rest, I got dressed in shorts and a t-shirt and made my way down to our meeting spot.

Nearing the double doors, there he was just in basketball shorts and sneakers with arms folded waiting for me. A slow sexy smile was forming on his lips, my wolf and I felt so giddy, and this was the first time a guy so hot, like Matthew showed interest on me. Though we were at the age to find our mates I was open to the fact of having another relationship before the whole mate bond for eternity thing comes into play. To be honest, I wasn't looking forward to meeting my mate but my wolf was. I wanted to experience a relationship before committing fully to one. My mother and I spoke in-depth about it which left us in full disagreement. She kept pushing me to wait for my blessed mate but I wanted to know beforehand how to be with the opposite sex. Something platonic is what I was aiming at, a nonemotional, barely physical relationship. Nothing was wrong with that.

"Ready? You will love the grounds, the new moon is beautiful tonight which makes the entire view enchanting, let's go," he said stretching his hand towards me. I took it hesitantly in which he linked his fingers with mine. Opening the doors, the scent of the forest hits me strongly. I know I had a silly grin on my face and it was all due to the view in front of me. Back in Phili, we didn't have this, we had little forested parks to take a run but this.... this was amazing. Stepping on to the cool grass, it brought me back to the days when my father and I would play in our large backyard. He will shift into his large black wolf and give me rides while my mother and brother have their mother/son talks on the verandah.

"Sienna, are you alright?" Matthew's voice brought me back to the present. Nodding my head, I followed him to the edge of the forest. The howls of wolves in the darkness alerted me that we weren't alone, they sounded happy and carefree.

"Is this normal? For a school so exclusive not to have curfews? They house the future of many packs and species," I asked watching as four wolves played tag under the moonlight.

"My uncle believes that we should not live in fear. Yes, Landon Prep has many prestigious students but it doesn't mean we aren't any different from any normal wolf. Sentinels are placed on the boundaries of the school from the palace so our safety is sure."

He turned to the forest again and lifted his hand towards some fallen trees, what he did next made my jaw drop. The trees were now manipulated to a screen where one can change. "Nice" I complimented.

We all knew of their gifts and one would be lucky for it to be shown to them. "Go on now" he chuckled. I skipped, yes skipped towards the makeshift screen, I quickly stripped and shifted into my wolf. Stepping out, Matthew smiled softly and crouched before me. Lana was on high as she sensed his wolf being in awe of her. For a she-wolf, I was large due to my genes, I had thick grey fur with no traces of any mixed color what stood out on me was my moon crescent mark on my right shoulder. Matthew's focus zoomed in on it, his brows furrowed in confusion. What was wrong with him? The mark to me was one of those rare markings on a wolf's fur that can be brushed off as a pattern. The way Matthew was eyeing it made me uneasy. I whimpered to gain his attention. "Uh yeah," he said. Without stripping out of his shorts, he shifted into a large black wolf, his fur had a small mixture of white on his ears, he was truly majestic.

'Wow,' I said to Lana. He motioned for us to follow him in which I didn't hesitate. The trail led us through some trees which led to a river. The moonlight shone through the leaves giving the forest a magical aura. I stopped and sat on the riverbank, watching the moonlight glistening on the water, I can see the waterbed stones shining like diamonds, it was amazing. I was mesmerized by it all, this was a wonderful feeling, the untouched nature reminded me so much of home.

I laid down on the cool grass and found myself whimpering, both Lana and I. It has been years since we fled from Venezuela but it doesn't erase our happiest moments there, the main one being my father. I was never given the answer on why we had to leave and why Papa didn't follow us.

The nudging against my neck caused me to turn to my offender, those blue eyes. Matthew. I didn't get up, I only turn my head to face him, resting my head on my paws. He lies down before me and rests one of his paws on mine.

'What's wrong?' I heard him say to me. How can he talk to me I'm not part of his pack nor territory?

'Easy. It's part of my gift. I can communicate with anyone with a simple touch. I can even hear your thoughts. Please don't freak out.' he said with slight panic.

I didn't want him to feel I saw him as a freak which was the total opposite. 'I won't.' I replied.

We stayed in silence once more, 'You can talk to me. I will always be here for you. Even though we just met, I feel the need to stay close to you.' he explained. His lovely blue eyes were filled with so much concern that I was overwhelmed with emotions.

'I miss my father.' I cried.

'Awwww, beautiful, you will see him soon. If you like I can fly you back to Philadelphia this weekend to visit them' he said licking the side of my neck.

'H-He isn't there.'

'Well, then where is he?' he asked confused.

'I---We----left--- he stayed back in Venezuela. H-He made us leave without him. He promised he will come to us but he didn't. I don't know why he stayed or why we had to leave. No one told me anything.' I was crying and whimpering so loudly. It has been years since I let my emotions flow so freely. I kept up the strong facade for so long that it simply crumbled at that moment. Matthew came and lay down beside me, resting his head on my neck and nuzzled into my fur, trying his best to comfort me.

'Shhhhh! Everything will be alright, love. You have me now. I will see what I can do. My uncle won't hesitate to help. Don't give up hope,' he confided in me. I nodded in agreement but that didn't dissolve the sadness. He stayed with me until I was calm. He didn't move at all just stayed right by my side. It was sweet of him to do that for a girl he just met.

I didn't realize I needed this unbiased support. All I had to help me transition and come to terms with living in a new country were my brother and mother. Their silence on what happened in Venezuela caused a rift between us, I had no one else to go to which pushed me to simply accept the little explanations they gave me.

Sitting back on my haunches, I turned my gaze back to the moon. The Goddess has really outdone herself tonight. The sadness still lingered around my heart, the howl that left me was a combination of both Lana and my's sadness. The long mournful howl was therapeutic. I felt relaxed and content with my position in my life's journey. My papa may never come back, no matter how many times my brother filled me with the assurance that he will.

I can't stay in the past any longer. It's time to follow my path.

It's my life.

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