The Edge of the Forest

Graduation day

Everyone found out where they go for their residency. The Royal Staltz Hospital. Carl read the sheet of paper on the wall. His sister Cara was there too! As is Felicia! They're all going close to where they live, that is fantastic! Carl thought to himself Maybe I will take them up for a small house on their pack territory. Mom might be a bit cracked over us leaving our pack. But, maybe she expects us to fly. I think Clara is taking over the business. Mom knew when I went to medical school I would not want anything to do with the families Royal business, mining, farming or my uncles weed business. I hope she picks Clara. She has a head for business. Carol maybe, she's a computer wizz ,I don't know if she would be happy strapped to one business. Guess I better go let Renaldo know I'm taking up his offer.

Felicia looked at the paper on the wall. Yes! She gets to stay by her mom! Just what she wanted. Her mom has been sick off and on. She won't tell her much, this will give her the chance to help her. Whoa! Cara and Carl are also going to the Staltz Hospital! This is great! I'll have my friends at work. Especially Carl he's exceptionally intelligent. He was always busting our curves on out test grades. I think he always kind of liked me, but I'm waiting on my mate.

" Cara! look! " As she pointed to the case on the wall with papers tacked to the board inside."You've got to see this! We're going to be in the same hospital! I know you're a surgeon, but I'm sure I'll see you quite often! Oh wow, your brother is there too! Infectious disease control. Well he will definitely have his hands full." Soon Felicia runs off to find her mom to give her the news. Marguerite had stayed in her dorm room packing up for her, as she didn't want to deal with the crowds. After they had been through the war that killed many of her family and others, when she was just a little girl, she wanted to stay out of the public eye. Of course she was the head of her coven then, and they did some damage. She wanted revenge for her love of her life, Robert. Not that it made her feel any better. But it did give her side the edge it needed. Hopefully while she's here, she's not recognized by anyone. Her sister Clarissa, with the two of them together with her husband William, they are a powerhouse. For now they must keep a low profile. She was glad to know Felicias friends are not from DeManots territory. They're from Queen Tarzanas territory. If she remembers correctly it covered from the Rio Grande River to the Mississippi River and includes to Kansas. The other side to the north was King Gregory Staltz territory ,one of the largest. They had plenty of wide open space. She had always wanted to move north. This is as far north as she had ever been. As it is, she's not as fond of it, as she thought she had been here a long time. Too long for her liking.

The lights on the stage came on. All the graduates came in from each side and lined up on the bleachers set up on the stage. One by one in the black cap and gowns. Gold tassels hanging to the right, waiting to be moved. Their excitement ready to explode. As they go through with the speeches, Felicia is looking around, she found Cara, mouthed to her, "I can't believe we made it! " Cara smiled and gave her a thumbs up. They started the procession to come to the front and take their diplomas, as Falicia noticed a dark haired boy with light brown eyes. She wondered if he could be her boy on the woods. Nah, no way she said to herself. She thought there was something very special about him though.

Renaldos went to set with his father, after he walked through. As soon as he sat, he watched for the blondish red headed girl, and she came to the stand. The announcer said, Masters in medicine, Doctorate in psychology. He stood up, not realizing he had done it. His lips repeated Mate! His father sitting beside him waved to Max and pointed to the girl. "Everything" he said without disturbing Renaldo. Once she walked off stage and went to a few people including Cara, one of Carl's sisters. He knew it was her. His Father tapped him on the arm." Did you say mate?" Renaldo looked horrified for a moment that he had said that out loud. He shook his head yes and looked at his father.

As Felicia sat down, Marguerite could see a young man, dark hair, standing up, looking intently at her daughter. OH NO! That's king Gregory! No no no! She's thinking, He's your enemy! You can not be mates. I'll do everything to stop it. You are the reason, oh no! Moon goddess, this had better be a joke! Her mind was spinning. In which universe would you allow this! Perhaps King Robert will help. I only came here to move farther north for him. I can't ask him now either. If we used magic here, everyone would know. Noone can know. I simply can not let her be with the prince that tried to kill my love. I'll have to tell Clarissa. All this was in her mind. She looked around, hopefully noone saw her upset.

Felicia could feel her mate. She just wanted to run to him.

Felicia noticed her mother, for some reason her mother looked white as a ghost. Marguerite thought, I wish He was here, I'd know what to do."Let's get out of here before traffic starts." Margurite spouted . William sensed something and hurried the kids along, whispering "Your mother is not well. Let's get her home to bed." Everyone lost the thought of party and escorted her out. She looked him him and quietly said "Thank you." Once they arrived at the Villa, Marguerite told Falicia, "I'm sorry my daughter. You deserve to celebrate your accomplishments. But I need to lie down. This has been a lot for my old body. Have fun all of you. William and Clarissa will make sure and tuck me in." She kissed Falicia on the head and started toward her room with the help of he two of the most powerful witches, between the 3 it was hard to stop them.

The 5 of them decided to run. They thought Noone was in the forest next door. It's a national park and closed after dark. They could run! They all went to the pool changing room left their clothes and dove into their wolves. Felicia was a beautiful gold with black accents. She stood out among them. Renaldo watched from the window wishing he could run with them. He noticed her. Thinking to himself, she's even the colors of my royal pack! How could that not be her! The others look alike. He truly thought about sneaking out. He's father would kill him. Oh well, there will be another day. He watched her move longing to be by her side. Soon they were out of sight.