The Rise Of The Silver Wolf

Ralph Comes Clean

"We were meant to take this trip just the two of us, so firstly I must apologize for the invasion of Cruella & India. Yes my darling Mon I know that's what you call her. I totally get it, she isn't the nicest of people is she? Secondly, I promised your mum I would bring you home the summer before your 18th birthday and explain everything to you. Lastly please don't hate me, I did what I thought was best at the time."

I look at dad and see the sheer amount of worry that is etched into his face. What can be that bad to tell me & what does he mean "bring me home?"

"Dad" I said, "I have no idea what you are talking about. What do you mean bring me home?"

"Oh beautiful pumpkin, don't you remember living here? I know we left when you were only 2 but I hoped this place would help stir something inside you." I am not gonna lie I do feel a sense of calm here.

"Your mum & I were born & brought up here and she gave her life to protect Sebastion when he was 5. A close friend of ours tried to kill him and we don't know why. Mon I lied, she wasn't ill. She died a hero but none knows why it happened. There was no reason for Seb to be attacked. No reason for your mother to die. I couldn't cope after that & chose to leave. It was hard, it was painful but I needed to be away."

"Dad I am struggling to keep up."

Dad looks at me with his hazelnut eyes "Monika there is a lot you don't know and this is going to change your life. Come and give your old man a hug"

I scooted over and sat closer to dad, his arm went protectively around my shoulders. He smelt of Sandalwood and Jasmine, a scent I have known my whole life, one that instantly calms me. . As he withdraws from our embrace, he looks me straight in the eye and says "what do you know about werewolves?"

"Erm that they aren't real and are part of science fiction, dad. What kind of random question is that?" As he sits looking at me as if he doesn't know what to say his mobile rings. As he looks at the screen he rolls his eyes and answers Cruella who is demanding us to go back to the apartment.

"Pumpkin we have been summonsed, we need to go. But don't be scared, all will become clear tomorrow. Of that I promise."

Well blow me down that was the end of that. I was expected to be able to sleep tonight with my brain operating on the full spin cycle of a washing machine. WTAF. Luckily I had found dads stash of pear schnapps and I was so gonna down some, a party for one was needed!