I woke up today feeling like I was about to start my period. It takes a while to come, but when it does, it's a cataclysm of pain, cramps, nausea, and bad mood. Being in a bad mood is normal for me, imagine how it is on these days. But today is not the day for my period to come, today is my birthday and I'm going to meet my she-wolf. I didn't even ask her name.
"Hey you! You who's inside my head? What's your name?"
"I'm saving myself for the transformation today, it hurts, not just for you, but for me too."
"Alright, I'll leave you alone, just tell me your name."
"My name is Rosa."
Rosa? I'm Margarida and I have a she-wolf named Rosa? I must live in a garden, right?! I already have too much to think about, I'm not going to freak out about this. The nickname they gave me, "Jaca podre," is enough.
The day passed quietly. I stayed in my room taking advantage of the fact that no one else was home, since it's Saturday. I don't know where everyone went, and I don't need to know or want to know. When it's around six o'clock, I'll go to the forest. It's the time I was born, so it's the time of my birthday and my transformation.
I made a light lunch, lol, a nice rare steak. I never get to have one of those, but without my dad and brothers at home, it's my turn. I finish cooking the steak and ran to my room with the plate in hand and locked the door after entering, afraid that someone would come and take my steak. I moaned in delight as I ate. Then I fell asleep, as they say, too bad it doesn't work for me lol.
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I overslept and it's already six o'clock. It's starting to get dark and the moon is already appearing on the horizon. I ran, paying attention to the sounds of the house and avoiding places where I might run into someone. I went out through the kitchen door and ran to the forest. Barely past the first trees and the pains started. It's strange that my parents aren't interested in being with me at this time. The pains disturb my thoughts.
I don't know how long the transformation lasted, but it's finally over. My she-wolf was lying on the ground, as exhausted as I was.
"Come on, sweetheart, let's go, I'm in pain too, but we need to continue the transformation. Stand up and run, girl," I said to my she-wolf.
"Yes, you're right. Go, Rosa, stand up and ruuuun!" Thankfully, she listened and ran.
That's exactly what she did. Slowly she stood up and when she straightened up, she shook her whole body and started walking slowly, increasing her pace until she ran and ran a lot. This she-wolf is a sprinter! Wooohoo! That's great. The wind passes straight through our fur and gives us incredible speed.
After we went through the whole forest, which is very extensive, we hunted for the first time and ate well. We turned back and arrived at the riverbank. Night had fallen and the moon was gradually illuminating the forest, and the river was clear. We drank water and saw our reflection. I was startled, she is very different from the wolves of the Pack. I looked at her legs and body and saw that her fur is red. The snout is elongated and resembles a fox.
"Why are we like this, different, Rosa?"
"We are a very special wolf version, we have blood with more red blood cells than usual and because of that, we are very strong, both you and me."
"You mean we are stronger than the normal werewolves?"
"Well, actually, we are faster and more resistant. That gives us an advantage in protecting the Pack and in combat, we can withstand heavier blows."
"But to have strong red blood cells, don't you need to eat a lot of meat?"
"Yes, but since I hadn't matured yet, it was good that you ate only a little meat. Now we can eat well because I will need a lot of protein."
"Why are we like this, different from the wolves here?"
"To find out, you will need to visit your maternal grandmother and ask her. Now, it's better if we leave, and I want you to know that we have magic. Just think of yourself dressed in whatever outfit you want, and you will be dressed that way when you think of it. Now let's go."
We went home and I noticed that the time had passed very quickly and the Alpha's party must have already started. I arrived home and didn't see anyone; everyone must have gone to the party. I ran to my room and saw a dress on the bed. Mom bought a pink dress for me. Ugh.
I took a shower and opened the wardrobe, looked at everything and remembered a box that I had hidden at the back of the closet. I put it on the bed and took out the beautiful red dress, wrapped in tissue paper and with sprigs of dried lavender and red rose petals. My grandmother gave it to me as a gift on my birthday last year, saying that I should wear it today.
She hit the mark, the wide skirt disguised my narrow hips and the neckline highlighted my breasts while also concealing them, I got a waist!!! I made a French braid in my hair falling over my shoulder, hiding as much as possible of the redder strands and that was it, no more fuss, I put on red lipstick and left.
Even I thought I looked beautiful!
I left home grateful that the alpha's house was nearby and that the red pumps that came with the dress had low heels, so I could walk easily.
I arrived there and the party was in full swing, many people dancing, others chatting, I believe some of them had found their partners, since the moon was high. I spotted David behind Adriana, talking and talking and she had a look on her face like: Do I know you? I think my curse worked.
I saw my parents and made my way over to where they were. When my mother saw me, she did that facepalm emoji thing. She stood up to wait for me.
"What dress is that, Margarida? Why didn't you wear the one I left for you?" she asked, all offended.
"I've asked you not to call me that, my name is Mag and this is the dress that Grandma gave me to wear on my sixteenth birthday and guess what? Today is my sixteenth birthday, so I'll wear whatever I want," I said, sounding like giving a speech.
"You ungrateful girl, don't talk to me like that, I'm your mother, young lady!"
"And where were you when I transformed myself, alone, in the forest?"
I was saved from her wrath when the lights went out, leaving only the stage lights on, and everyone looked over there, where the alpha was starting the ceremony for the transfer of power. Jonathan was by his side, looking very elegant in a black suit with a silk lapel. I thought he looked handsome, I even forgot about the rudeness he had shown me.
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