Karma

Chapter 3

Raina

It’s finally the day of my birthday. I don't feel any different and I can’t sense another presence in my head. However, wolves are drawn to the moon, so,,,, hurry up. I headed downstairs to go feed the horses and then breakfast. After that, I have to go meet mom and Luna to go for a spa day. . I can't believe Luna Sadie is making me wear a dress. Now I have to go to the spa and get a makeover; hair, manicure, pedicure, and makeup. It’s my birthday. Why can’t I just wear what I'm comfortable in? Jeans, cowboy boots and a nice shirt, that’s usually what I wear out but….nooooo a dress it is. Something about you only turning eighteen once is the words Luna used to rope me into this. As I reached the barn, I heard the familiar knickers of the horses. All the horses are fed and Rueger, Weston’s brother, will be by later to let them out to pasture. TinMan is ignoring his breakfast because, of course, he needs attention. I stop by his stall and he gives me kisses and sticks his head into my chest. That’s his sign he wants his muzzle scratched. “Sorry buddy no time for lovin’ today gotta get ready for this party.’” He proceeds to sneeze all over me. “I know I'd rather be here with you but I gotta do this.” “Same time tomorrow?”

As I entered the house I heard my mom and dad. “Nash, I do hope Raina gets her wolf today. If she doesn't, she will be crushed.” Mom says.

“I know “honey” but we will support her no matter what happens.” I heard Dad say.

“I know we will”, mom says. “It’s just she has already had to change her life so much. I want this for her.”

I know they are referring to two things; the first is being taken out of school and the second is never knowing my mom's side of the family. I have come to terms with it now, but when I was younger I didn't understand why I didn’t have two sets of grandparents like the other kids. This rejection, even though I wasn’t even born yet when it happened, is why I treat everyone as a treasure. Regardless of their financial status, the color of their skin, where they live, or who they love. I want everyone to feel love and acceptance. That’s my mission with everyone I meet and interact with.

I enter the kitchen where my mom has made my favorite breakfast. There is gravy, biscuits, eggs, sausage, bacon, and chocolate chip pancakes. Yeah, I may not be a wolf (yet, fingers crossed), but those enhanced abilities include the wolf's metabolism. “Hi, mom and dad”. “Happy Birthday baby girl!” They both yelled. Dad gives me a kiss on top of my head as mom is saying “today is the big day.”

“So far mom, it’s just another birthday”. Indicating, I feel no different.

There’s a knock on the door and in comes The Luna for my torture time. “Happy Birthday!” she says as I open the door.

“Thanks,” I responded. We enter the kitchen and all eat breakfast before heading to the spa.

Luna arranged for us to have massages. Of course, they have to be done by women only. Per the Alpha and my dad’s orders. Why is that you ask? Wolves are extremely possessive and having another man touch your flesh would drive the wolf crazy. I do have to admit all this pampering does feel nice. I guess it’s not so bad. I mean, when I find my mate they could be highly ranked. That would mean I would be preparing and attending a lot of events, making this a regular occurrence. So I’m going to put on my big girl panties and quit whining. Just enjoy the process.