The Fate of the Unknown

Chapter 57: Workout and surprise

I must have crashed hard and fast. I don’t even remember falling asleep. I didn’t even dream! Which I guess I am sort of thankful for that.

“Yeah. I’m thankful too. I needed a break from all of your dream porn!” Nala teases snickering.

I roll my eyes, “I have NOOO idea what you’re talking about.. Besides, you need to go back to your crawl space, because I’m about to go on a run with your sister and her mate. So hush!” I say trying to get her to drop it.

“Mhmm. They aren’t around right now, now are they? I can’t wait to see your friends! Can you tell me about them while you get ready for your run? Please?!?!” She begs.

“Ugh. Fine! Ok so there are 3 great friends. First is Saige. You will love her. She’s a feisty redhead. Very loud and likes to joke a lot. She has always had my back. Then there is Penny, she is so sweet and loyal. She is the kind of friend everyone wishes they had. She’s been apparently cleaning our house while we’ve been gone. She only had asked to water my plants and keep an eye on the house. It’s pretty clear she’s been deep cleaning it though.” I say and laugh. “Then Caitlyn has a best friend who is sort of my friend too, her name is Leilah. She is usually nice but can be bossy and rude at times. She has always been like Caitlyn’s other half. So it will be interesting how she responds to seeing and meeting Maverick.” I inform her.

“Any boyyyys? Exes? Crushes? Anything? I need ALLLL of the juicy details!” She pries.

“Geez! For an old and wise wolf, you sure are needy!” I joke with her.

“Old? Please! I’m a spirit, we don’t age! Now, boys???” She asks.

“Well I’ve never had an actual boyfriend. I’ve gone on dates, but we never fully.. clicked. I did have a pretty big crush on one of my guy friends before we left. His name is Sam. But he is very popular and pretty much all the girls in school want him.” I say sadly, I haven’t seen or talked to him since we left.

There was a pause for a second.

“Well is he hot? Did he seem interested in you? What’s he like?” She attacks me with question after question.

I chuckle at her, “well yeah, he’s definitely hot. You’ll probably see him while we’re here.. I thought maybe he was interested in me, but also I have read cues wrong before. It’s always embarrassing. He’s sweet and kind. He’s caring and thoughtful. He’s strong but gentle. He’s very smart but also has a goofy side.” I state going off in thought.

“So he sounds like a dream boat. Surprised you haven’t had any porn dreams about him!” She teases me laughing.

“Oh shut up! Ok I’m ready. I really hope this run does me good. Hopefully they are up and decent. I REALLY don’t want to walk in on my sister having sex.” I exclaim a little grossed out and anxious.

I glance at myself in the mirror. I have my hair in a high ponytail, black sports bra, black shorts, black sneakers, and threw on my green hoodie. It is still winter for now. So mornings are pretty cold. I don’t typically like working out in sweatpants, it makes me feel like I’m over heating. So I usually pair a sports bra with shorts, and throw a hoodie on. When I’m hot I can just take the hoodie off until I need it again. I shrug. This is as good as it is going to get.

I walk out of the bathroom with my eyes on the floor. I went to make coffee and saw it was hot and full. Huh.

“Took long enough to get ready! Get some coffee, and let’s get going.” I turn around and see Caitlyn ready and stretching. Maverick was on the phone with someone at the table. It’s weird how normal and comfortable this all feels. Maybe weird isn’t the right word.. It’s nice. Doesn’t feel awkward at all. Feels like.. a family. Making me smile.

“Stop smiling and let’s go!!!!” Caitlyn practically yells. Clearly she’s had at least one cup of coffee. I chug my coffee, throw the strap for my water holder over my shoulder. I loved this thing. Gentri gave it to me. So I stay hydrated and don’t have to carry a bottle around. It kind of looks like an over the shoulder purse, but it’s a holder for a water bottle.

I glance at the clock and see it is 630am.

I quickly slip on my sneakers, put my ear buds in my ears, and out the door the 3 of us went. We agreed prior to run the route that Caitlyn always did. She said she had an alternate route that was a little more rough terrain, which sounded great. So that was the way we were going.

My playlist was getting me pumped. I want to sprint my fastest, but I had no idea the path she takes, and don’t want to get lost. So I just jog along with them.

A little over halfway I felt a nudge, I look over and Caitlyn signals to go straight, and turn at this one tree and to continue straight to the gym. Hell yeah! Sometimes I love that she can read minds or vibes or whatever. I bump her fist with mine and sprint off. Sprinting made me feel free. Happy and free and like the weight of everything is lifted off my shoulders. I feel like I weigh nothing, like I am air or something. The sense of relief I get from sprinting is like nothing else..

I make it to the gym and stop. Putting my hands over my head and trying to catch my breath. I finally can breathe normally again when I see Caitlyn and Maverick coming. So I took an ear bud out. “Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU! I love the relief sprinting gives me. You guys ready to go workout?” I ask with a big smile.

“You’re welcome. We had both agreed that you seemed fidgety and needed it. I have never seen you run before. I guess when we get home I need to come watch you during training! You are FAST!” Caitlyn states impressed.

“I’m not that fast. And you should come! I’m sure Maverick would love you to be there to watch him too. He is very strong and very fast!” I respond.

“I may be strong, but you have almost got me beat on the fast part. I’m just as curious as everyone else what will happen after your birthday.” Maverick says nudging me.

“Ahhh enough of the confident boosts! Hopefully it isn’t that busy, so we can get our workouts in. Maverick you can take the lead since you know more about what workouts work better each day. The 3 of us can just workout together, rotating reps and sets.” I suggest. .

Caitlyn shrugs, and drank some water.

“Sounds good boss, let’s work on our upper bodies today.” He says sarcastically and laughs. He opens the door for us and as we go in I notice something…

In the corner by the free weights, a swarm of girls. Isn’t this a little early for the fan girls to be at the gym? It’s literally not even 8am yet. I mean it’s close after our hour run, but still. It’s Sunday, and they are also on spring break.. Wonder who the new obsession is. I shrug and Caitlyn drags me to where Maverick has set up for us.

He does his set, then Caitlyn does hers, allowing me to be last. I like to be at the end. We work through a few machines and by the 5th one we were closer to the group of girls. I forgot they were even here. I have been so focused on my workout. My sets start when I noticed a certain smell.. a Woodsy smell? And? Cinnamon?? Sam??? As soon as the thought hit my mind, he sat up from the machine he was on, and made direct eye contact with me..

He looks like Sam, but his eyes do not. His eyes do not seem kind or gentle anymore. They seem almost hurt and angry. He is the one they are swarming? And he likes it?? That can’t be him. He has always hated that kind of attention!

I quickly look away and focus on the end of my reps.

As soon as I stop and go to stand up, I realize that Sam and his groupies are standing directly in front of me. I feel my heart sink into my stomach. I feel beyond anxious. His eyes burning through me, but I can’t look away.