NIGHT MIST

CHAPTER 10

STARLET POV:

Help me? I asked back, feeling a little bit, looney. Yes, it's me, you're wolf. Once we shift, you will know all. Just whatever you do, don't fight it. Now go outside quickly. Stumbling threw the doors like a Bambi on ice, I landed in the grass on my hands and knees. Breathing in fast and heavy. My legs break first. Both my ankels reconfigure to match their new shape. Hunching upwards, my spine and shoulder blades are next. My arms and jaw break last. My throat feels sore. I probably was screaming. I could vaguely feel hands on my back at one point. You did well, and I'm proud of you. Let's walk over to the lake.

Walking over to the lake. I feel the wind caressing my fur like a silk glove. My ears twitch to the heart beats of rabbits hiding nearby. I can smell the mildew of the moles hiding underground. The spice of a mouse hiding in the logs. Their little heart beats thudding rapidly, knowing danger is nearby. I can hear the deer running through the woods, the sticks breaking under their hooves. The blood running through their veins. The air escaping their mouths. Opening my eyes, i look down at my reflection. Starting back at me are red rubies. Snow white fur. The top of my ears are therthered. my snout is short with horse fur. My paws are shaped like muscalr hands.

my nails are long and sharp, like razors. Looking behind, I see my tail. It's poofy like a husky. My dew claws have talons on each foot. My back feet nails are thick like talons. My chest sits a snake like scale plate. Between my ears are little horns.

My body stands at least 9 feet.I can feel all the mucels restricting and pulling with my movements. Licking my lips, I feel my fangs. Seven inch long knives. Ramsey is speaking again. How about we say hi to our parents and mate. "Mate-mate?" I asked, astonished.

Yea, she chuckles. They're all waiting for you. I may have been a little upset when you were recovering. So I need to apologize. Turning around, i walk to the path behind their house. There stood two black 10 feet tall wolves. Horns on their head same chest plate, and talon due claw. One has red flames over his body like a mist. Mountain goat like horns sit between his ears.The other has red flames coming over his fur like an inferno. Teeth dripping lava. Same horns. Both have devil like tails. In the middle stands a wolf like mine. Except it's blue. No horns nor fire, bushy tail. Immediately, I ran to the first black wolf, wrapping my arms around his neck and nuzzling him. He let out a soft purr.

Father. It's so good to see you. The real you. Then, I went to my mother and did the same. Turning to the red eyes shining back at me, I knew who he was as well. Mate. That was all she said. He just stood there shocked, then came over and brushed his body against mine. Nuzzling his neck across my face. What's your name, my free spirted wolf. Ramsey she replied. I'm Kaos. She let out a wolf chuckel, and the name fits well. How about we go for a run, and we'll discuss the questions you have. So we did for the next two hours. Getting back, we showered and sat down in the dining room.

My father started. Starlet. I am a hell hound. Your mother is a lycan. Hense why you have both. Hansel? I asked, looking at him. Yea, I am as well. Hell hound that is. Aside from Jacobi, you are the other one who saw kaos. So tonight, Ramsey showed me what happened. Thank you for trying to protect me. I am pissed about losing the food, though. I still haven't eaten. Tonight she made you force shift because she felt the need to protect you, and she felt she needed to be awake for what's to come. She knows who did it. Not by name but by scent. She knows the pack. Once she locks a scent, she's not gonna stop till she gets justice. We may not have a pack like Hansel, but we'll help anyways we can. I rase my hand up to stop him.

I am aware father, she also said she was pissed you kept yourselves secert. He had the nerve to look sheepish. My mother speaks up, I may not have wings, but I made a Mississippi pot roast. That sounds amazing, actually. I'll get the bowls ready. With that, she walked to the kitchen, and i followed behind. Letting the guys fend to themselves.

HANSEL POV:

Looking over a drake, I say "well that went better than expected." He just shakes his head. "Listen, Hansel." He says. Rubbing his hands down his face. Let's cut to the Chase. Why were you ambushed? what's truly going on? Taking a deep breath, I explained the council, the other alphas, and how I feel all in one go. So these females? they are trying to make you mate them? Drake asked. Nodding my head, I say yea, I assume. I made it clear I wasn't going to submit, and I was gonna do what I wanted to. "I see," drake says. Well, how about y'all stay here tonight, Tommorow, go to your pack . Play nice, and I'll keep her here. I'll have her take a couple of days till she adjusts to her wolf. Word of advice tell her about the females. If not, she'll be liable to kill them and reject you. You're right, Drake. after dinner, I'll have her take a walk with me.

After dinner, Drake and Neon refused my help. Looking at starlet I asked her for the walk. She led me to the back by the lake. Sitting in front of it was a bench, with the full view of everything. To the right was docks, where a little row boat sat. We just sat there for a few minutes. Hearing the crickets chrip, Cascadia buzzing. Fish jumping out of the water, catching bugs. You can also hear the call of the bullfrog, with the water washing up against the rocks. The night was a light wind warm night. It felt like a warm, comforting blanket holding us. It was refreshing. Turning to see her, lighting bugs were flying around here. Giving her the night light glow. Taking a deep breath, I cleared my throat to get her attention.

"Starlet," I began. She gave me a "hmm" response. Good, she's relaxed I thought. " I need to give you a heads up what's going on. I am the alpha of Night Mist pack. Jacobi is my beta." She fully turned to me at this point. "He's a wolf?" Does he know that Jessie is only human?" I gave her a light chuckel. "Yes, he knows, nor does he care." Wacthing her visibly relax again was refreshing. "Now here comes the hard part. The council was on me for years to find a Luna. I always refused their picks, I wanted my fated mate. They invited two alphas to my pack house without my knowledge. The said alphas brought their daughters. I again refused. I told them that Jacobi and I found our mates. Since neither of you are marked, they considered us available. Again, I refused. I told them they could stay, only so they could figure whatever out with the council."

At some point in my confession, she has her head on my chest with my arms wrapped around her shoulders, nuzzling her hair. "They are up to something, and I wanted to give you a heads up."