Willows POV
My nice short vacation was over and it was back to the usual. Me being expected to clean the house and pack members hitting me whenever they felt like it for whatever reason. I just dealt with it because there was no use crying. My wolf would talk to me throughout the day and I would respond to her. It was nice not to feel so alone during the day. Of course I would have to be careful no one else was around since no one except my sister knows I have my wolf now. Amber said in about a week we’ll go into the woods and then I’ll be able to shift for the first time. I’m so excited and so is Sumeria.
“Hey fatty hurry up and get me something to eat!” one of the pack members yelled at me. I just did as I was told since I couldn’t talk back even if I wanted to. I hurried to the kitchen and quickly made something then brought it for the pack member to eat.
“Took you long enough! Did you sneak bites of my food you fat stupid pig?!” they screamed. I shook my head no.
“Well I don’t want to risk it so here eat it yourself you b***h!” she screamed as she slammed the dish over my head breaking the dish and making a huge gash in my head in the process. I cleaned it up quickly and then went and tried to do what I could to take care of the gash on my head. I wouldn’t be able to do much till Amber came home and came to see me tonight. At least I hope she comes see me as I’m out of the cream she gave me to put on my wounds.
Finally I was able to escape to my room and properly clean the wound and try to dress it as much as I could. I was so tired but I wanted to do a tiny bit of sewing tonight so I could try and get more clothes made as I don’t have much of anything that fits me anymore. I was able to get a shirt and a pair of pants made during my vacation and got started gathering materials for another dress I wanted to make.
“Willow are you still awake?” I heard Amber ask. I sat up in bed and she came over to me. She looked me over and saw the gash I had on my head.
“Oh my goodness what the hell happened?” she asked. I proceeded to tell her as she fixed it up and gave me some food and vitamins for the next week in a pill box. She has been making sure to see me at least once a week to ensure I at least am getting some vitamins in me which has been helping quite a bit.
“Here Ansel gave this to me to give to you, its a cellphone with mine and his numbers in it. Make sure no one is around when you use it so you dont get it taken away” Amber said as she gave me a phone. It wasn’t fancy or anything but it was mine and that’s all that mattered to me. I would take care of it. I was also given a charging cord for it. I would charge it for an hour everynight and it would remain off unless I was using it. I would also hide it with my dress I made so no one would find it. I made a box to use for the stuff Amber has given me and hid it under my dress so we don’t get in trouble. As Amber left for the night I went to sleep. I was excited to message Ansel tomorrow night once everyone has gone to sleep.
The following day went by as per usual. However when night came I was in my room and I was excited. I knew he wouldn’t text me right away but know he would text back later was exciting for me nonetheless. I continued working on sewing my clothes until I was certain everyone was asleep then I took out my phone and sent a message to Ansel.
Hey Ansel its Willow, I hope you are doing ok!
I was so ecstatic about sending him the message but what was even more surprising was that he texted me back.
Hey Willow, I’m glad you finally got the phone I bought you. How have you been?
Wow this is so new! I can’t believe someone other than my sister is being nice to me and seems to at least genuinely care about me.
Ok I guess. I got hit with a plate yesterday but the gash has begun healing and should be gone in a few days. Today was just like any other day, being bossed around and screamed at and called a fat pig along with being beaten. It’s nothing I’m not used to.
It felt great being able to finally tell someone other than my sister about what was going on. I just hoped I didn’t scare him off. What if I did? s**t, maybe I shouldn’t have said so much. Maybe he doesn’t want to talk to anymore. I’m such an i***t. Then I saw he texted me back.
Oh my goodness how long has this been going on for?
Oh thank the moon goddess that he wasn’t scared off by that!
Honestly my entire life, I can’t remember a single day where I didn’t feel as though everyone in the pack hated me and I don’t know why. Anytime I ask I get beaten really badly and then am told because I deserve it. I’ve given up on asking and have resigned myself to dealing with this till I die since there isn’t any hope of me escaping.
I began to feel tired as this was all mentally exhausting. I wanted to cry but I just couldn’t. I mean it’s not like I’m worried about being heard since I’m mute but I just can’t cry anymore.
Oh Willow that is so awful! You don’t deserve to be treated like this, no child should! Has anyone reported this to the counsel? It’s illegal to have a slave let alone a child slave!
I was really shocked by this. I had no idea it was illegal. How have my parents gotten away with this for so long?
I never knew it was illegal. I just assumed it was ok.
I really wanted to know how no one has found out yet, although I’m getting oh so sleepy.
I’m going to sleep as I’m exhausted and have to get up at 5 am
I waited a moment for him to maybe reply.
Ok goodnight, you can text me again in a few days as I’ll be super busy with training these next couple days. Take care of yourself.
I smiled at the text and then turned my phone off and went to sleep.
The next morning I woke up feel amazing however I had to do my best to hide my happiness otherwise pack members would notice and I’d more than likely get beaten or something. Me and my wolf kept talking throughout the day about Ansel and the fact he wanted to talk to me and how amazing it felt to finally talk to someone outside of the pack about what has been going on. I know at least have something to look forward to and keep me going. I have hope for the first time in a long while that maybe things will get better. I also remembered that Amber was going to take me to the woods tonight so I can shift for the first time.
I sat in my room waiting rather impatiently for Amber to arrive as I was nervous and excited. Finally she came to my room and motioned for me to follow her. We walked for quite a while before we came to a clearing.
“This is where the pack used to hold ceremonies for those who were shifting for the first time but they made a better place to do it. I thought it would still be special for you to shift here for the first time” Amber said. I smiled and I prepared for the immense amount of pain I was probably going to deal with.
“Ok Willow on the count of three you’re going to give me full control ok?” Sumeria asked me.
“Ok lets do this” I replied oh so nervous yet excited.
“One” I felt a slight bit discomfort.
“Two” the pain became worse and I almost was in tears.
“Three!” I felt myself be flung back in my mind as Sumeria took control and I shifted. I took a few wobbly steps and Amber seemed to be in awe of me.
“Oh my goddess Willow and Sumeria you should see what you look like!” Amber said excitedly. I walked over to a near by stream and was in awe of what I saw. I was a really beautiful shimmery silver with stunning blue eyes. Sumeria seemed rather pleased with our appearance.