The Wolf Spirit

Starting New

*Stormy POV*

It's been almost a week that has passed since I have been here. My body isn't fully healed, but I'm regaining my strength back. The nurse has been keeping a watchful eye on me. She checks on me often, and they run many tests on me. They say I have a wolf, but there are no signs of her. It's very rare to come from a full wolf family and not have a wolf. I don't remember much of my mother, but I know that she was beautiful. I remember when I was 5 years old, playing near the forest with Jacob and another child. We were having so much fun not realizing that danger was near. A rogue in wolf form jumped and attacked us. Jacob was swatted around and then hit a tree. The other child was also badly injured. The rogue was just about to tear them apart when I threw a rock at him, catching his attention. After seeing this small human being, he turned back to attack the slightly unconscious boy. Panic set in and the thoughts of my friends being killed filled my mind. I had to protect them. I ran at him, biting his tail. Which made him howl in pain. I didn't let go, which caused him to turn and try to attack me, flinging me off of him, and making me hit a tree. It hurt, but I knew I had to protect them. I growled back at the snarling wolf heading towards us. Just then, a big white wolf jumped in between us. She snarled and with her fierce blue eyes she snapped at the rogue. Causing the rogue to jump back and lower his head. He whined as she growled at him. She was the Luna of the pack. Just then, an army of warriors surrounded the rogue, causing him to lunge at them, which ended his life. The white wolf turned around with angry eyes that softened after her eyes fell upon me. I could hear her say, "Stormy, are you OK? Are you hurt?" I started to cry as she reverted to her human form. Her hair was long, flowing down to cover her chest. A nearby Warrior passed her clothes to cover up. She held me tight and then asked the others to get the two other boys to take them to the pack doctor and return them home. The whole pack was in chaos that day. A few months later my mother became ill. My once happy life would turn dark and cold.

"Miss Stormy... Miss Stormy... Ma'am, you will be released soon" said a soft voice. Snapping out of my daydream of that day. I returned to the real world. "Oh yes, thank you," I said kindly to the nurse. I'm being released until further notice.

Cindy informed me that I was able to be released to Lola and Max's home until I was cleared by the Alpha to stay. Honestly, I want to keep going. I want to hide as far away from my pack at home. Yet I'm stuck here till then. My scars have started to heal and the open wounds I once had are now closed up. The bruising around my body started to fade back, and I gained a little more weight thanks to Lola's constant desserts she kept bringing me. They are such a sweet couple I can't thank them enough. Once I am released, I will work off all my dues to them. I never had someone offer to help me and feed me. So I will do my best to pay them back. Everyone treated me so nicely, not even as a prisoner. Yes, I was still secured to the bed but when I needed to stretch my legs they would check on me making sure I felt better.

I was scared that once the Alpha and Luna of this pack came it might be my head. A rogue entering another pack the wrong way can get them killed. Lola and Max found me and brought me here. So maybe I won't get killed, hopefully not locked up in a cell. Then again, it's better than being back at home. I had to change my future. I can't go back. No more abuse, no more days going without eating, or having others look down on me, and most of all having a family or mate that doesn't love me. I will start new. Maybe this could be my home. Lola and Max are so nice to me. I shouldn't ask for help to start a life here, but I need to. I have to find out why my wolf is dormant. Why do I feel pulled to this place, like I'm supposed to be here? I can't think of that right now. I am going to need to get approval to stay here, start a job, pay back Lola and Max, get a place of my own, and get new clothes and shoes. I need to become a new person, a new me, no one will know what happened to me. The doctor said my scares have improved since I haven't been in the hospital. The few cracked ribs and broken bones will heal once my wolf comes to me. I'm scared I have lost her forever because I am weak and not worthy of her. Thoughts flooded my mind. Sending tears down my face as I relived my life again. How my mother must be ashamed of me. All I can do is become a better version of myself. But first I need to get released from this hospital. What is taking them so long to release me? Cindy walked in and said "Hello Deary, I have your release papers here. Lola and Max are waiting for you outside the room." As she passed folded clothes and an empty bag. "Lola went out and got you some fresh clothes to wear. Here is an empty bag for your dirty ones. You will come to visit once a week to see how you are doing and make sure you're staying healthy. Call the therapist at this number. She is a really good friend of mine. You will also be given medication for your pain and for your open wounds. Please do not do any heavy lifting or move around much once you get home. Please come see us if you start to feel worse or if your stitches open up," said Cindy as she stepped out. How did I get so lucky to come to the pack and be greeted by so many good people? As I unraveled the clothes there, I found; leggings, a shirt, socks, shoes, underwear, and a hair tie and brush along with a travel-size toothpaste and toothbrush. I went to the bathroom and got dressed quickly. It's been so long since I wore actual new clothes. I usually got maid clothes that were torn or old. I didn't even have normal clothes to wear but maid clothes. So I was surprised at how the outfit looked good on me. The shirt covered up all the wounds, so I was grateful for that. As I gathered my things and headed out the door, my eyes fell upon Lola's. Both of us were in tears, and she was shocked to see how beautiful I looked. We held each other and cried a bit. She could tell that I was happy yet hurting. Once, we released each other. Max said "Okay, okay she is out now, let's get home. I'm starving. Been waiting for you to finish up, and you're cutting into lunchtime," he said with a smirk. I understood what he meant. So I smiled back and we set off. Leaving the hospital and driving 15 minutes to their home, the car ride wasn't silent as Lola talked about everything we passed by, so I would know where to shop, where to eat, and what to prepare for when meeting the Alpha. I just smiled and nodded as I looked out the window, amazed by all the buildings and stores. I haven't been out in so long. This looks like it's out of a fairy tale.