Wishing Upon A Wolf

Chapter 2: Last Day

As we walk into school, all the girls give me dirty looks because I am alongside Lazarus. I removed his arm and headed towards my locker. I prefer not to get noticed and, as much as I love my best friend, being around him does nothing but bring attention, which I am constantly trying to avoid.

If my parents find out that I am, in their words, "trying" to take the spotlight away from my sister even though she is not in high school yet, I will face consequences. Don't get me wrong, my parents do not lay hands on me, but they will prevent me from seeing Lazarus, my only friend, so they tend to use that against me.

Once I make it to my locker, I open it and begin emptying it when someone walks over and slams it shut. "Ready to be disappointed when you don't receive a wolf tonight loser?", the biggest thorn in my side but also the most popular senior Emily asks while leaning against the locker next to mine.

"Ecstatic!" I say and roll my eyes.

"When are you going to get it through your head, no one wants the forgotten child, especially Lazarus. He is going to be my fated mate come tomorrow, so you better learn to stay away before I teach you loser!" Emily says as she shoves me into my locker and walks away with her two minions, Rachel and Anna.

I cannot wait to walk out those doors at the end of the day and never return. I finished emptying my locker and grab my books, so I can return them and go see the principal.

Once I leave the library, I start walking to the principal's office to find out if I actually get to leave the packlands and go into human territory to follow my dream of becoming a lawyer. I smile at Sheila the receptionist and ask if Mr. Olkiewicz is ready to see me. She stands and motions for me to follow her which I do while internally freaking out. 'They would be dumb not to accept you. Do not worry, your path has been paved, and your destiny is to come out on top", Rosina says cryptically, as if she knows more than she is letting on.

Oh, well I am not going to worry about that right now, the main focus is on what my future is going to look like.

I knocked and entered Mr. Olkiewicz's office he stands with a smile on his face, "Come in come in Aria, Happy Birthday and Happy Graduation. We are so inexplicably proud of you young lady! We cannot wait for the day you get your rightful title as Luna/Alpha."

I couldn't help but smile at him. "Thank you sir, I appreciate that. I will do my best not to let you guys down", I responded and sat down in one of the visitors' chairs in front of him.

He proceeds to open his filing cabinet and turns around handing me my diploma. I can't believe this day is really happening.

"Now for the moment of truth, Miss Rodriguez", he says, while he pulls out an envelope and hands it to me.

I take it from his out-stretched hand and take a deep breath before I rip it open.

I stare at the words in front of me "Congratulations you have been accepted into Yale University of Law!" I am at a loss for words and I continue staring at my acceptance letter. It is actually happening. By tomorrow I will be on a one-way flight to New Haven, Connecticut.

"So... What is the verdict?" Mr. Olkiewicz says, reminding me he is sitting in front of me.

With happy tears in my eyes, I looked up at him with the biggest smile I could muster "I got in. I will be leaving tomorrow morning after all." I managed to whisper, still in disbelief.

'Told ya, my human is smart", Rosina remarks with a smirk. I keep smiling, still at a loss for words, and that is when reality sets in I am leaving Lazarus tomorrow for the next three years. With that thought my heart cracks a bit.

I should also mention, while I am getting my high school diploma, I am also receiving my bachelor's degree in criminal justice today. I have been dreaming of this day since I turned ten and my teachers realized how advanced I was for my age. I worked three times as hard to complete my high school work alongside my online college courses.

Mr. Olkiewicz stands and walks over to me to crush me into a hug which causes me to laugh "I always knew you were special and you are about to prove to everyone just how special you truly are my dear" he says as he sets me back on my feet.

I do not know where I would be without this man being in my corner helping me with my classes and pushing me to my fullest potential.

"Thank you Mr. Olkiewicz I do not know how I could ever repay you for all that you have done for me the last few years" I end up saying while hugging him again. This man has treated me like more of a daughter than my own father has for as long as I can remember.

I end up saying my goodbyes and promising to contact him once a month, so he can know I am safe and doing well.

I walk out of his office and back into the hallway and start walking realizing that as much as I may despise this place a part of me will miss it. Miss that I will not ever hear my name being called while walking across the stage to get handed my diploma like everyone else and hear my family cheering for me. A tear manages to slip out and I quickly wipe it away I will not allow myself to throw a pity party over people who do not deserve my emotions towards them.

Now I need to wait for the final bell to ring so I can see Lazarus and tell him the good and well bad news. 'Wish me luck Rosina' I say to my wolf, 'You don't need it, everything will work itself out I promise Aria' she responds which makes me feel a little better.