Chapter3
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Iyah said goodbye after we talked. I was about to close the door when I saw Freen and Fior walking towards our house. I didn't know whether to confront them or not let them in.
In the end, I faced them. I wanted to annoy them.
"Oh?" I said irritably.
"Why are you always angry, Anah? Is it because of my face? Am I that handsome?" Fior arrogantly said.
"Every time I see you, I feel like punching your face," I said to Fior, making him wince as if surprised by what I said.
"Why are you here? Our house is not open to neighbors," I said.
"Your father said you have something to tell me, and the pack guard said you were looking for me earlier?" Freen asked.
"Is that so? I was going to tell you something, but you were busy with Aya... Lately, have you been bringing girls to your house?" I asked.
"Are you jealous?" Freen asked, smiling confidently.
I felt annoyed. Is he so handsome that I would feel jealous? Well, he is handsome, but I don't like him.
"I'll tell you something," I said, hiding my annoyance from his earlier question. "Come near me," I said, so he confidently smiled at Fior.
When he approached me, I quickly slapped his cheek.
"What was that for?" He asked in surprise.
"My gift... It's a special gift I have for you," I said.
"Hey woman! What's gotten into you?" Fior shouted.
"Cake?" I teased.
"It's okay," Freen said.
"Oh wait, if you're looking for Aya, don't come to my house because I don't let in people I don't like," I said.
I closed the door and went upstairs. Luckily, Aya was asleep, so she didn't witness what happened earlier.
Later in the evening, Father and Namy came home.
We were in the kitchen eating when Father spoke.
"Anah and Aya, I enrolled you in the battlefield for the upcoming festival to learn how to fight and represent our pack."
Aya and I were surprised by Father's words.
"There's a festival at the end of the month in Cityfield, and all she-wolves and he-wolves will represent their packs at Cityfield," Father said.
"Oh my gosh, at the capital?" Aya asked.
"Why do I need to go?" I asked.
"Because all the youth from each pack need to represent, including the alpha's child," Father said.
I remained silent.
"Where is the battlefield, Father?" Aya asked.
"Near the border of the northeast, in Wales."
"What? That far?" I asked in surprise.
"That's why I'll pack plenty of food and clothes for you," Namy said.
Truth be told, I also want to go out. I'm getting bored at home, and I'm not shy.
"When are we leaving?" Aya asked.
"On Sunday," Father said.
Days passed, and Sunday arrived. Everything was packed and loaded onto the truck, all the baggage of the young werewolves participating in the battlefield.
The youth participating in the battlefield must be between the ages of 16 to 19, as there are only a few youths of that age in the pack. We are all 17 youths, twelve females and five males. The alpha's son is included in that count.
I looked at the bus we would be riding. It was large and spacious.
Fast forward, we all boarded the bus. I was the last to board because I am overweight.
I sat at the back where there were four seaters. Namy told Aya to sit next to me, so she stood up and sat next to me because she was sitting next to Sanya earlier. Sanya, Laura, and Aya are friends. Laura sat next to Fior, so Sanya was alone in the two-seater until a guy sat next to her.
We waited for Freen to board. He was the only one we were waiting for. He went straight to Aya. I was by the window, and Aya was in the middle, so Freen sat next to her in the middle. Fior stood up and sat next to Freen. Fior was sitting next to Laura earlier.
Laura stood up and sat next to Sanya, clearly annoyed that Fior left their side.
After a while, the bus driver started the bus. I just looked out the window.
The truck carrying all our luggage also started moving.
While looking out the window as the bus moved, Freen spoke.
"Have you found your mate, Anah?" Freen asked.
I was surprised. Why was he talking to me?
I looked at him, about to respond when Aya spoke first.
"We're both not shifted yet, so we haven't found our mates," Aya said.
I just rolled my eyes.
"But I'm sure you're my mate," Aya said to Freen.
"We're not at a hotel," I teased.
"What are you talking about?" Aya said, but I just stayed silent.
Leech!
We traveled for several hours until the bus stopped at a gas station with a convenience store.
We got off because some needed to use the restroom and eat at the convenience store. I didn't need to use the restroom, so I went inside the convenience store. Some followed me, probably to buy food.
There were a few people inside.
I bought a burger and drinks and sat down, placing the drinks on the table.
I saw Freen enter, and almost all the girls would sneak glances at him.
Freen glanced at me, causing me to look away.
He and Fior sat in front of me.
While eating my burger, more and more people entered.
"Miss, may we sit here?" Two guys who were not from our pack asked.
I raised an eyebrow.
"No!" I said, taking my drink and finishing it.
I stood up after finishing my food. I was surprised when the two guys followed me until I left the convenience store.
Then they both laughed, so I turned around, raising an eyebrow.
"What?" I said irritably.
But they both continued laughing.
"What is that, menstruation? Ew," they said, making my eyes widen. I looked out the convenience store window and saw blood on the back of my pants.
Tears welled up in my eyes, especially since there were non-pack mates looking at me.
"Vaginal blood," they both said and laughed.
More people gathered, including my packmate, but no one approached me.
I was on the verge of tears, but Freen came out of the convenience store and approached the two guys, punching one and kicking the other.
"GET LOST!" Freen shouted, and the two guys ran away.
Freen looked at me and took off his red jacket, tying it around my waist.
My heart felt like it skipped a beat at what Freen did. I felt a rush in my chest.
He's so kind! I didn't feel like arguing with him.
"Aya, take her to the restroom," Freen said, so Aya nodded and pulled me to the restroom.
I was in the restroom and entered a cubicle because Aya took my replacement clothes from the truck.
There was a knock on the door, so I was surprised and opened it.
"Ah, Freen.." I said.
He quickly handed me a napkin and quickly left the restroom.
I was left stunned. I felt guilty.
Aya entered the restroom with Sanya and Laura. Aya gave me my replacement clothes.
So, I started cleaning up and changing before coming out of the cubicle.
"Didn't you know earlier that you would have your period?" Sanya asked.
"No, I didn't," I said.
"Beware of he-wolves, they can smell that blood," Sanya said.
I just nodded.
We exited and re-entered the bus, and it started moving.
Because I felt embarrassed in front of Freen, I sat in the 2-seater. I felt bad for slapping him.
I was surprised when someone sat next to me, and it was Freen.
"Hi," he greeted.
"Hello," I said. "Thank you earlier," I said.
"You're welcome," he said.
I fell silent, and he did too. After a while, I closed my eyes and slept.
I woke up feeling a weight on my shoulder, and when I looked, Freen had his head resting on my shoulder.
I didn't wake him up and just let him rest on my shoulder.
I looked at him closely. His face was so innocent.
His eyes are round and hazel brown, pointed nose, thin lips, and fair skin. He looks innocent.
He opened his eyes, and I was surprised as we locked eyes.
We had a long gaze, and I felt my heart beating strongly when...
"Freen!" Fior said, quickly peeking at our seats, surprising both Freen and me.
Freen quickly stood up and hugged Fior, and they quickly went to the back.
I felt like my mind was in a daze.
I held my heart, feeling its fast beat, but he's not my mate, and besides, he's a womanizer, I think.
I closed my eyes and suddenly remembered Freen's face.
I quickly opened my eyes.
No!
I lightly slapped my cheek. I probably don't like him, right?
In just a few moments, the bus stopped, and to my surprise, we had already arrived
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