She exuded an enchanting aura, like a drug. What is the delicate situation?
Arriving with the resolve to refuse and move forward, I still couldn't express my decision clearly.
I tried to explain that she represented a danger and wasn't beneficial to the group as a partner, but my words weren't enough to reject her firmly. She stood there, trembling and in tears, as I laid out the reasons for my desire not to continue this relationship.
Despite the overwhelming urge to comfort her, I knew I couldn't compromise the group's safety for her. Kronnos, in a mental call, made me understand that my approach was hurtful. I plunged into her grey eyes, full of emotion, fearing she might collapse.
Finally, she murmured, "I understand," looking away. Her trembling hands fidgeted around her bag. This moment was decisive, but a red-haired girl came to break our exchange to support Amber.
At that moment, my gamma and Mrs. Nala appeared with Mrs. Carter, offering their help to Amber with palpable warmth. Romain reproached me for my attitude, pointing out that she had taken the uniform by mistake and was troubled by an attack the previous day.
Nala confirmed that the uniform was intact and retrieved it. I kept a neutral expression and headed towards the exit. As I left the house, Amber's cries still echoed in my ears.
In my room, I locked the door to avoid any questions. It was clear to me that Alpha Tyler had no interest in me, despite Amber's comforting efforts. The sobs continued to rise.
Mathilde, my best friend, spoke to me from the other side of the door.
"I don't want to talk about it." "Come on, honey. Don't cry. It was nothing serious. Everyone understood it was just a mistake," she replied. "Please open up. I hate seeing you like this..." "Go away... Leave me alone," I shouted from my bed.
She sighed, "I think you should go home, Em. Call me when you feel better, okay? I'm here for you." She walked away, and shortly after, I let myself be carried away by sleep. When I woke up, night had almost fallen. I decided to escape through a walk. Going down, I noticed my stepmother asleep in the living room. Without waking her, I quietly left and walked to the park where I used to play with my father.
The moon was shining as I sat on a swing, reflecting on that tumultuous day. Alpha Tyler's words filled me with anger. My body boiled with resentment. "It's time for your transformation, Amber. Since it's your first time, it's going to hurt a bit," Amber's voice resonated in my head. "Run into the forest, take off your clothes, and hide them. After the transformation, they will tear, and you'll be naked."
I vaguely remembered my father's jokes about coming home naked after his transformation.
With any leaf or piece of cardboard he could find.
Looking around, I realized I was alone. I got up, ran into the woods just beyond the playground, then hid behind a tree. After checking that no one was in sight, I quickly removed my clothes, hiding them in the hollow of a trunk, and waited for further instructions from Amber.
She asked me to focus on an aura emanating from my chest, spreading throughout my being. I followed her advice, feeling a tingling that intensified. An intense pain then invaded my body, as if every bone was splitting. I clung to my arms as the pain grew.
Amber encouraged me not to resist this sensation. I tried to follow her advice as the pain spread to my limbs. My bones seemed to stretch, my legs bending unusually. I fell to the ground, watching my hands transform into clawed paws, thick fur covering my body.
My snout elongated as my teeth turned into fangs. Looking up at the moon, I noticed my senses sharpening. My vision became incredibly sharp, allowing me to spot a ladybug at a distance. My sense of smell also heightened, revealing the moisture on the grass.
The scent of rabbits fleeing the nearby tree was perceptible for miles. Amber had successfully transformed. She asked how I felt.
An irresistible urge to run overwhelmed me, and I shared it with my inner wolf, who responded with a slight laugh. Without thinking, I started running at full speed, feeling total freedom, my vision blurring with excitement.
After covering several kilometers, I reached a clearing where a vast lake stood. Thirsty, I approached the water to drink, but my reflection stopped me short. My fur was a dazzling white, and my purple eyes shone like amethysts. Such a rare transformation had never appeared to me before.
Amber suggested that this uniqueness might be exceptional. I nodded while drinking water, then lay down in the clearing to rest after this frenzied run.
However, despite her encouragement, I couldn't help but feel a sense of uselessness, recalling the hurtful words of the alpha refusing to accept me as a partner. This painful episode resonated within me, provoking a deep sigh.
Lost in my thoughts, the idea of leaving this town to join the village where my mother grew up, to the east, a place I had always dreamed of visiting, crossed my mind.
As I was absorbed in my reflections, I suddenly heard a branch crack. Surprised, I immediately stood up, adrenaline sharpening my senses, and scanned the direction of the noise.
I found myself facing a large black wolf with piercing blue eyes. These eyes had a strangely familiar look, although I couldn't precisely remember where I had seen them before.
The wolf advanced towards me, baring its fangs in a threatening posture.
The situation was most concerning...