Forest Pack Community Book One

Chapter 1 Felicia Winters was always the outcast. She preferred it that way. She did not want to be noticed or be in the spotlight. Things tended to go very wrong when that happened. It happened when she lost her parents at the age of seven. Just old enough to remember every detail. Details she remembered every night. The crash happened after a school concert. She had asked and begged to get ice cream after her solo. Her parents agreed. On the way back, there was a huge crash. There was a loud horn, then a scream that seemed to come from everywhere around her as metal crashed into metal, crunching as she watched her mom and dad hit the dashboard, steering wheel, and seats. Like they were ping-pong balls. Blood was splattering everywhere. Felicia did not know what they had hit, but she was scared out of her mind. A voice inside her said, “You’ll be ok.” And then it was gone. It comforted her and scared her all at once. Mostly it scared her if she was honest with herself, because what the heck, like she wasn’t scared enough already. Blacking out due to fear, minor injuries, and the extreme loss of her parents and wolf. She not only blacked out but also experienced temporary amnesia. Waking up in the hospital with bandages that seemed to be everywhere. A kind-looking nurse was in the chair next to her bed. Blearily, Felicia tried to look around to figure out exactly where she was. She started to get scared and panicky. When the nurse stood up and said to her, “Felicia, honey, you’re ok. You’re in the hospital.” Looking around, she did not see either of her parents. Mama? Papa? Where are you?” Felicia asked weakly. The nurse’s heart broke for Felicia. She knew that both parents were dead and had died instantly in the crash. She had already pushed the call button. The doctor and nurses came running. “Felicia, I’m Dr. Goodwin…” “Wait, how do you know my name? How…” The nurse started to speak, but Dr. Goodwin spoke up first. “Felicia, your backpack has your name on it. But I am so happy to see you are awake; we were starting to wonder. Never lost hope, but wonder, nonetheless.” Looking at the nurse in the chair, he asked, “Nancy, has she said anything?” “Yeah, I asked where my Mom and Dad are!” Felicia stated. Doctor Goodwin sent a text to their children’s counseling services. Sitting on the rolling stool next to Felicia’s bed, he saw the fear and worry start to turn into anger, which she directed at the doctor himself. “WHERE IS MY MOM AND DAD!” Felicia practically yelled. Dr. Goodwin looked at her sadly. “I am sorry to be the one who has to tell you, but your parents died in the crash.” A little girl crumpled into a tiny little ball. Wailing out in anguish, “No! No it can’t be! They must be ok! I want my Mommy and Daddy!” Nancy was sitting there holding her while Felicia cried. While Nancy held the little girl, her heart was breaking at the sound. Ruth walked into the room and sat on the other side of the bed. “Hello, Felicia, my name is Ruth. I am so sorry.” “Why them? Why did they have to die? Felicia asked, crying. This isn’t fair.” “No it’s not fair. Plus, why is a good question, and I’m sorry I don’t know why. Sometimes that question gets answered later. I also wish to give you everything holy I wish I could give you, what you want. Which is your parents' back.” Felicia just stared at her. Mouth in a perfect o. “We need to check her out. Physically, to make sure she’s ok. Her reaction time is as expected, but there are other things.” Dr. Goodwin informed them. Nancy tried to leave but was begged to stay. “Of course, dear, and please call her Ruth and I’m Nancy. I’ll be right here.” Felicia just nodded. Dr. Goodwin checked her over and found out she was okay. Felicia stayed in the hospital for a few more weeks while she healed. Meanwhile, Ruth and Nancy took turns sitting with her. Everyone was trying to find her family. At one point, Ruth sat down with Felicia and asked, “Felicia dear, we’ve been trying to find your family. Do you remember anything? Some of your family?” Felicia thought for a moment. “I remember some things like pictures, but I don’t remember who. I’m sorry.” Ruth had an Aha moment. “Do you know where your house is? Your address? The first responders didn’t think to get personal effects beyond names for identification purposes.” Felicia started to think again. Trying to think about the things that they wanted to know. She spoke slowly as things started to come back. “I remember lots of trees and houses. We lived in a house near the biggest one.” Felicia continued as things started to come back. “We were coming from my school concert…” Tears started to form.” Ruth realized where this was going, so she hurriedly said, “Don’t think about that right now. What about other things? Tell me more about where your house was in the neighborhood. Or your school. How about the name of your school?” “Hmm. Timber Hood. That’s the school. The town, I believe, is called Forestville because of all the trees. I love climbing trees; Mommy always said to be careful. But Daddy would always let me climb them, and Mommy would get after us both.” Ruth said, “I’m going to go see if we can find your family; get some people on it ok?” Felicia nodded. Ruth ran out into the hall and said. “I need someone to either sit with the girl or get some information for me. Get me Mary West.” Mary's research led her to the school and Forestville, located 25 miles from where the crash occurred. As she passed the site, she hoped the girl’s parents would understand they were trying to help their daughter get home. As she drove up to the gates, two large men stopped her. “Who are you and what is your business here?” one asked menacingly. “I-I,” Mary stammered. “I’m here because of Felicia Winters and her parents. I am trying to find her relatives. Her parents were in a crash and were killed instantly. We’ve had her in the hospital healing while we looked for her family. It wasn’t until she was healed enough to tell us about her town, Forestville, and Timber Hood School. The big man responded with, “Wait here.” He then turned his back and mind-linked his Alpha, “Alpha Ben, there is a woman here about Felicia Winters, the Beta’s niece.” Alpha Ben replied, “Finally, after a month, she’s been found. Mick and Joy will be so happy that she’s been found. We’ll need to see about her parents’ bodies so that we can give them a proper burial and funeral. Let her in and give her directions to the pack house.” “Yes, Alpha.” When he turned around, he addressed Mary, saying, “Once you are through the gates, take this road straight till you get to the last left, and take that road till you see a huge house. Our leader will meet you there.” “Thank you.” Mary continued through the gates and took the directions she was given. She soon found herself in front of a huge, mansion-like house. A distinguished man and a woman with a royal yet gentle air were on the steps. They started moving forward just as Mary got out to approach them.