Episode 5

Sofia:

I don't know how long I’ve been running, but I stop at a small waterfall that looks beautiful, so I approach it and see my reflection in the water.

> Sofia: you are beautiful\, Nala<

\ data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass >Nala: we are beautiful, Sofia; you are beautiful too. I couldn’t have asked for a better host than you.

>Sofia: thank you so much for your kind words\, Nala. I promise that soon you will be with your mates; just give me time<

\ data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass >Nala: don’t worry about that. We need to head back now<

Nala closes the link before I can respond, and as much as I want to return, I’m not sure if it’s the right thing to do after leaving like that. I lie down near the waterfall and close my eyes, enjoying the sounds of the water falling. I’m so relaxed that for a moment I forget I’m alone in a forest full of vampires and Rogues. I wake up when I hear a branch snap and activate my senses to locate the source of the sound. Once I listen closely, I realize there are ten wolves watching me, but two stand out, and by their smell, I know they are my mates.

The three of us stare at each other, and I must say these wolves are beautiful; both are black with red eyes. They stand about three meters tall, while my wolf barely measures two and a half meters. I also spot another wolf about the same height as my mates, and if I’m not mistaken, it’s Romina, who approaches slowly.

Once she’s in front of me, she nudges her head against mine and closes her eyes.

\ data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass >Rita: We finally found you. We’ve been tracking you for a long time; you’re very fast—none of my brothers are as fast as you. By the way, I’m Rita, Romina’s wolf. <

\ data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass >Nala: Nice to meet you. I’m Nala, and I’m sorry for running away like that, but I don’t want to be rejected by your brothers. I’ve suffered too much, and I don’t think I can handle their rejection. Besides, how is it possible for me to have two mates? <

\ data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass >Risto: Hi, Nala. I’m Risto. We also don’t understand how we share a mate, so our parents are coming to the pack. For now, we need to head back since we’re quite far from our territory, and we’re not safe here. <

\ data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass >Ramuel: You don’t need to worry about anything, little one. We just want to get to know you, and I don’t want you to think we’re going to reject you. Right now, the most important thing is that you’re safe. Come on, let’s head back to the pack. <

We close the link that for some strange reason we share, and Rita positions herself next to me while her brothers and the other wolves surround us, probably to protect us. I’m grateful for that since I have no training and they could hurt me quickly.

We continue forward, but this time we’ve quickened our pace as it’s starting to get dark, and we don’t want the night to catch us too far from the pack. The further we advance, the more I realize I’ve actually covered a great distance; I only felt like a few minutes had passed, not hours.

We were about to reach the territory’s edge when suddenly we see eight vampires standing in front of us.

X: Oh, look what we have here. Don’t you think you’re quite far from your territory?

X: Don’t be like that, sweetheart; you know these dogs can’t talk unless they shift, but look at those two beautiful wolves.

X: And it seems, by the smell and sight, one of them is still a pup. She would make a great feast for us after we finish with all of them.

Without waiting any longer, the vampires lunged at us, and everyone started fighting except for Rita and me, who pulled away from the skirmish. One of the wolves spoke to us through the link.

\ data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass >Ramuel: Rita, take Nala away from here. We’re almost at the pack. Ensure her safety, sister. <

\ data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass >Rita: Alright, I’ll send reinforcements; just hold on. <

We closed the link, and Rita motioned for me to follow her. We both took off running as fast as we could, even though I felt like I wasn’t exerting much effort since I was relying on Rita to guide me as I didn’t know how to reach the pack. We arrived in less than ten minutes and entered the pack, stopping at a tree where I see a basket with clothes.

\ data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass >Rita: you must return to your body in order to notify the others; if you do it in front of them, you'll be naked and I don't think my brothers would like that idea<

\ data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass >Nala: how do I do it? No one ever told me the process of my transformation?<

\ data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass data-tomark-pass >Rita: just imagine yourself as human and that's it. Don't worry, I'll help you with everything you need to know<

I do as Rita instructs, closing my eyes and imagining myself as human.

Romina: come on, open your eyes, we need to get dressed to send for help.

I open my eyes at the sound of Romina's voice. She hands me clothes, and I quickly put them on to cover my nakedness. Once we are ready, we run to where some men are, and Romina is the one who tells them they need to alert more warriors to assist their Alphas since we had been ambushed in the woods near the territory.

The men listen to what she says, but before they can do anything, we see seven wolves approaching, stained with blood. One of them carries a wounded Alpha on its back, and he's naked, forcing me to turn away once they reach us, feeling my cheeks flush red.

Romina: you look so cute with your cheeks like tomatoes, but you have to get used to seeing them naked since this can always happen and you shouldn't feel embarrassed.

Before I can respond, two low growls echo nearby, and I don't need to be a fortune teller to know they come from the two black wolves who are staring at their sister as if they want to kill her.

Romina: don't growl at her, you mangy beasts; it's rude to do that to your beautiful sister. She needs to know everything, and I'll help her, so you better behave because she'll be my new best friend.

Romina links her arm with mine, and we walk towards the mansion, which I must say is a bit farther from the pack, but not by much.

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