Episode 4

Melinda...

The party is amazing, we are dancing our hearts out, I'm pretending not to see Heitor, it's not easy but it's the best thing to do to avoid more pain later, until my mom approaches.

Katarine - Daughter, Lara let's sing Happy Birthday, it's almost midnight and your transformation can start at any moment.

Lara - Of course Aunt, let's do it.

We hold hands and go to the cake table, everyone starts singing Happy Birthday, but before we could finish, Lara starts swaying, grabs my hand and whispers.

Lara - Friend, I think it's starting, I feel dizzy.

Melinda - Don't worry, we'll go to the forest.

She nods, but before I could warn Aunt Bella, we hear a growl and Lara shivers at the same time she starts smelling the air, we look to see where the growls are coming from and stop at my brother with Felon's eyes, fangs and claws out, I smile, I knew it, I look at Lara who has tears in her eyes staring at Lucca approaching.

Felon - MINE!!

Lara - MINE!!

Unfortunately, the moment is interrupted by Lara's scream, Lucca regains control and runs to catch her before she falls to the ground.

Lucca - Gotcha kitty, I'll take you to the forest.

Lara - Okay kitty (and tries to smile but she starts to wriggle.)

Lucca picks up Lara, and walks towards the forest, Aunt Bella and Uncle Otavio follow them with Lara's bag in hand, I start walking but stop halfway, Damn, I feel pain in my bones causing me nausea, I smell something delicious in the air, I search for where it's coming from, but unfortunately, I don't need to look far, as I feel Heitor's eyes burning on me, but I see the internal struggle he's in, his eyes are twitching, indicating that his wolf Jax is trying to take control to claim me, but I see that Heitor doesn't want to give in, he's clenching his fists and his jaw is locked, it's hurting me in so many ways I didn't know were possible, but I don't have time for that now, if he doesn't want me, patient, I need to go to the forest to transform then deal with rejection.

I start walking but my legs betray me, when I think I'm going to fall, I feel two arms wrap around my waist, when I look, I see my friend Brad holding me and smiling.

Brad - Hey Princess, did I miss much?

Melinda - Let's say you arrived just in time.

I try to smile but I can't, the pain is excruciating, my parents come closer already with my bag in their hands.

Melinda - I need to go to the forest, help me.

Brad - Of course Princess, I'll take you.

Brad picks me up, I wish it was him so much, and I had hoped it was, we get along so well, I really like him and he had already confessed that he likes me, but we never got involved to avoid disappointment in case we weren't meant to be. While Brad carries me to the forest we pass by Heitor and I can hear a muffled growl, it affects me more than I would like, I squirm in Brad's lap, my urge is to jump on Heitor, but if he doesn't come after me, I won't lower myself by going after him even though it hurts ... In fact, it's already hurting...

I arrive in the forest and see Lara writhing on the ground wrapped in a sheet, Lucca is by her side encouraging her but by the look on her face, it's definitely hurting a lot. My mom asks Brad to put me down and all the men present turn their backs for me to remove my clothes, my mom helps me because the pain is terrible, when I finish she wraps me in a sheet and I go near Lara where the moonlight is shining, when the light touches my face it's like my body is on fire and I fall to the ground thrashing, Brad runs and holds my hand.

Brad - I'm here Princess, I won't leave you alone.

Lucca - You can do it sis.

Melinda - It feels like I'm going to die Ahhhhhhhhh

Brad - Don't fight the pain Mel, when you accept it, the process will be quick, try to breathe and feel the transformation of your body.

Pay attention to what Brad is saying when I hear bones cracking but they are not mine, I look to the side and see Lara transforming into a beautiful brown wolf, my brother strokes her fur proudly, he calls her to run but she doesn't go instead she remains lying by my side and licks my face, I know she is encouraging me, I want to finish this quickly to run with my friend. I concentrate on the pain and feel each bone breaking, as if they were branches of a tree breaking, slowly my body changes shape involuntary screams come out of my mouth, but I manage to concentrate with the support of Brad, Lara, and Lucca and suddenly I see fur, claws, my face lengthens to give way to a snout and like magic the pain passes and I hear a voice in my head.

??? - Hello Melinda.

Melinda - Hello? Are you my she-wolf?

??? - Yes, my name is Aria.

Melinda - I am so happy to finally meet you, Aria.

Aria - Me too, Melinda. I have waited a long time for this.

I look around and everyone is looking at me amazed, why are they looking at me like that??

Aria - Because we are a white wolf, Mel.

Melinda - And what does that mean?

Aria - It means we are rare and have an incredible power.

Melinda - What kind of power?

Aria - Sorry, but you will only know when we are safe with someone powerful enough to protect us.

Melinda - I don't understand.

Aria - Don't worry about that now, everything has its time, and now let's run, haha.

I try to get up and Brad helps me to stand, I will have to learn to walk again, haha. Lara is already standing supported by Lucca, when I am firm alone, Brad goes behind a tree, takes off his clothes and returns transformed into his wolf form, Leon. Lucca also transforms, and Lara and I start walking supported by the boys, when we realize we are already running, what a wonderful feeling of freedom that made me forget all pain.

We run through the entire forest, hunt to feed our beings, and return to the clearing where our parents were. When we arrive, they help us to return to our human form, we put on our clothes and walk out of the forest.

Katarine - Daughter, I am so proud of you.

Afonso - You are beautiful, my love, a completely white wolf, I have never seen.

Melinda - I hope this is a good thing.

Katarine - And it will be, my daughter. I have told you that the Moon goddess knows what she is doing.

My brother approaches Lara more.

Lucca - Congratulations, little sis, I knew you would make it.

Melinda - Congratulations to you too, little bro, may you both be very happy.

Lara - Oh, friend, too bad you didn't find your mate.

Brad - Who needs a mate when I'm here, haha.

Brad takes my hand, and we arrive at the garden where the party is happening. Everyone congratulates us, especially Lara and Lucca for becoming mates. I can't stop feeling Heitor's eyes on me and Brad, I look out of the corner of my eye and see him staring at Brad as if he will kill him... Are you jealous, love, hold my hand and show it, haha.

We sing "Happy Birthday" again, this time until the end, cut the cake, and people start to leave, leaving only the family Brad, Lara, the Alpha, and the Luna. We go inside the house, and I take a shower. As I am finishing putting on my clothes, I hear a commotion and hear Heitor looking for me extremely agitated....

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