Running with the wolves

First day

It was finally my first day of work.

After years of studying, I can finally start my dream job of teaching people human anatomy.

It may sound weird...

but I find it so fascinating... how we can differ from each other.

How these variations can affect our health or go unnoticed for years. See human anatomy falls on a spectrum of variations ... We all have the same parts but they vary. And these variations can affect many aspects of a person's life.

There are so many interesting facts about the human body.

And considering how many things can go wrong, it is a miracle for anyone to be born healthy.

I am so excited!!! ( happy jiggles)

No longer an assistant or postgraduate student, but rather the Lecturer of future doctors.

I am helping form the next generation of healthcare providers. I get to help them understand that individualist care is essential and how we can differ.

Now I am thinking about it,...

I totally want to do a study on werewolves.

Do they have anatomical variations or study councils?

Or a research paper I can read. There is a whole new number of interesting facts I can't wait to explore.

I can't help but get excited about the prospect.

Calm down, ... breath

Before I can get all the answers, I first have to go give class.

I still remember my first anatomy class.

It felt like a whole new language.

The terms are all in Latin, which takes your ears some time to get used to.

But once you understand it, you realize the people weren't so creative and the name tells you the function.

You are probably wondering what I dressed up in. Well, I was dressed at a very old school lecture with a blue pencil skirt and blazer. A white blouse and a cute pair of high heels and stockings. My hair was in a bun and if I had glasses I am sure I would look like a Liberian.

I never said I was cool, more like a super lame lecturer who shares her passion with her students.

With dad's jokes and fun facts. Of course!

Luke cringes at them but never discourages me.

He just says he hopes his mate isn't someone as lame and nerdy as me.

Rude!!

I rushed to work and met all the other lecturers in the faculty. Then finally I got to give my first class.

The lecture hall is huge! The excited student walked in.

They were so full of enthusiasm... ( that Great)

As the term carries on, that enthusiasm normally diminishes as stress increases.

I hope I can get them to retain at least some enthusiasm for anatomy.

I am in my element as a teacher and I can wipe the smile off my face.

I am so glad I moved here.

The day flew by with all the fun I was having. The less fun of the job part would start later, but it's worth it.

I went home and I climbed into Luke's car with Luke to drive to the pack.

He is so excited and I got a lecturer about cabins again.

Lecturing must be a family trait.

I actually like cabins...

I asked him if he was willing to build me one.

He jokes only if I pay.

I joked back that I wanted a discount as he, anyway, was always at my place eating my food.

He couldn't deny his love for food. His mate had better know how to cook. Or else I would have to teach her, as he is super grumpy when he is hungry.

The pack was just next to the nature conserve.

I think I actually ran close to the border...

Maybe that's why Mister Soulmate found me.

How strong is a wolf's sense of smell?

Could he tell by my scent???

Well, he did like sniffing me. Which is kinda weird...

Especially in the neck, as if it calms him...

Didn't I smell super sweaty though?

I was running... so of course I sweated.

"What are you freaking out about this time??"

Luke asks looking as all my emotions flash across my face.

"How strong is a werewolf's nose? Like did I stink yesterday?? Like sweaty? Can mates find their mates by the smell!!!"

"Woah there before your brain starts smoking.

Breathe

Okay

To me, yes, you smelt like sweat

But to Mister Soulmate, you smell like the best thing. Whatever that is to him. His scent will also calm you. He was probably able to smell from further away because he was sweaty.

So relax.

Only me, think you stink"

I smacked him on the arm.

"OW! The evil human is bullying me again with a sweaty scent."

I then ask with genuine concern

" Do I seriously smell bad at the moment??

We are meeting a lot of wolves and I don't offend them. ...with my smell"

He laughed so loudly.

"Luke I'm serious"

I desperately whine

"Relaxed wolves are always sweaty from training and such. They would be more offended if you wore too smeel like strong perfume. We like natural scents. And no, you do not smell like sweat today."

"Thank you."

So are you ready?

"Umm .. as ready as I will ever be to meet a pack of werewolves. "

I give a lopsided grin.

"Good answer"

We entered the pack and it was like a fairytale town.

Just cabins and nature all at peace.

It was amazingly beautiful.

We drove to the lodge which was at the centre. Was this the Wolf King's castle.... alpha Office?

It seemed so..... as we parked in the parking lot. It was bustling and full of people. Everyone looks like..... family... as they have similar features to Luke.

Mmm, there is definitely an anatomical trait they all share...

but it is not the time for research...

as I had to follow Luke who is talking to someone at the door.

Some werewolves look at us weirdly.

Almost like we smell.

But then they look at Luke talking to the man at the front door

He gives him the pass we got at the gate.

I moved quickly.

I feel like I stand out like a sore thumb. It feels like high school all over again.

Will it always feel like this..

now that I know...