Hello Autumn

Chapter 5: Overwhelmed

Autumn:

I am tired and overwhelmed. Hunter must have seen this written all over my face. He took me up two flights of stairs and gave me a room directly across from his and told me to go ahead and rest while he went to get me some food. The room I am currently sitting in is as large as my small cabin . The walls are a sandy off white color and one is a burnt orange it reminds me of a sunset there's a king size four poster bed in the middle, a huge walk in closet and don't even get me started on the bathroom the tub could fit four people comfortably and the his and hers sink is gorgeous it looks like two iridescent globe style bowls on top and tall copper colored facets. I have already decided to stay my parents said breaking the maiting bond would hurt and I really don't feel I can handle more heart ache in my life. I am tough and I have done literally everything for myself to survive. My parents didn't alow me to be weak they told me that being different was challenge enough. They wanted me to be able to defend myself should something ever happen. (knock knock) I get broken out of my thoughts to two short knocks and stand from the bed.I take a deep Breath and straighten myself out and open the door. Surprise writen all over my face when his mom walks through door "hi honey I am hunters mom my name is Izabella but you can call me Izy. Hunter told us everything and felt you may be more comfortable if I were to come check on you and deliver your food. I served up some of my slow cooked Corned beef stew." She waited for me to take the bowl and get settled at the small table and then she joined me. " hun I don't want to be too forward... But I would like to know a bit more about your parents death and why you think your to blame?" I stared at her for a minute collecting my self and then I started in on what happened " Well It was my sixteenth birthday and I was so excited about receiving my wolf. I wasn't paying attention to where we... Me and my wolf Phoenix were going we got to close to the towns edge. We were spotted by a wolf hunter. I turned and ran back as fast as I could in case there were more of them. I got back to my cabin and my mom and dad were out waiting for me to get back." I paused for a moment as a tear rolled down my cheek I hadn't actually ever cried about it. It seems the damn broke cause now I can't stop crying. Izy looking at me with concern " oh babe you don't need to continue if you don't want. That must have been so traumatic. But you must know that fateful incident wasn't your fault. Honey I am so sorry and to have to deal with that alone on your birthday no less" she says tears now streaming down her face too.

Izy:

I can't believe what this poor girl has gone through I compose myself as best I can." Well I realize also that out of spite and probably jealousy that your father was banned from the eclipse pack. Leaving you with no one to turn to on your father's side when tragedy struck...What about your mother's coven?" I ask her and she looks at me a little lost and replys "my mother was abandoned as an infant and stuck in the human foster care system until she was of age. I know nothing of her family or coven except that the necklace I have on was tucked in the Moses basket she was found in. Along with a short unsigned note asking for asylum for her." She has no one thank the moon godess for blessing my son with her I truly hope I raised him well enough to give this girl the love and support she needs... I am crying again " Well if you will have us we would love to welcome you into our family , and our pack I will train you myself for luna duties it's a big job...But for such a strong intelligent girl such as yourself I am sure it won't be much of a challenge"

Hunter:

What's taking my mom so long I had her take Autumn's food up and she is up there an hour. I really hope she isn't overwhelming her questions...My thoughts are interrupted by mother walking into the kitchen with tears in her eyes " She's staying she wants to take things slow. It's alot of new for sure maybe she and lilyana can do a little tour of pack grounds tomorrow and then Monday I can take her shopping." She says my father motions her over " Why are you crying my love?"he asks as he pulls my mom into a reassuring embrace "Oh its nothing it's just what moms do when they find out there pups are hurt and alone" and then she turns to me and says "son I will divorce you if you ever hurt that girl she has been through so much already. You had better do nothing less then loving and doting on her." Oh I plan on it this girl was made for me and I her If she will have me I will give her the moon!

Autumn:

I finished the stew, It was full of flavor The perfect comfort food for a chilly day. I decided to get my lounge clothes out and take a shower. I go in and stare at the knobs in the shower and wonder how you turn it on. I have lived off grid my whole life no power no running water. A composting toilet And a solar heated system for a very simple bath. This is going to be more of a struggle than Izy thought. I finally decided just to wash my hands and my face at the sink. My face is all soaped up and right as I'm about to rinse I here a siren! I finish washing up still in my clothes and boots from earlier and take myself out and down the elaborate hallway to the stairs. This place is a maze of hallways and stairs.