A New Start (original version)

Chapter 3

Rowena

***Dream***

"Be careful, kids." Zane and I were playing in the woods with Uncle Sam watching us. We were in our wolf forms playing. I walked up to him and nipped at his ankle with a wolfish smile. He went behind a big tree and came out in his wolf. His wolf's name was Ulrick. He had a silver wolf with a black star on his forehead. There were black dots under his eyes from small to big. He has silver eyes whenever Ulrick takes control.

We played for a while until I see Uncle Sam stop and sniff the air. I watched his eyes change from hazel to silver as his wolf took over. "Run back to the packhouse. I'll tell Charla to meet you. Zane, take your sister. Go!" I heard Ulrick tell us. Zane grabbed me by the back of my neck before running back to the packhouse. We were met halfway by Aunt Charla. We ran the rest of the way as wolves ran past us to where Uncle Sam was.

We each stepped behind trees to change when we got to the treeline. Aunt Charla quickly got both me and herself dressed before picking me up while grabbing Zane's hand. We ran for the pack's safe house. I was crying for Uncle Sam to come back when Charla began bouncing me in her arms and softly singing to me. I could hear my wolf whining in my head.

It was a while before anyone came and got us. Everyone rushed out when the door opened. Uncle Sam quickly found us, taking me in his arms before kissing Charla. "Come on, let's go home." Uncle sam explained that rogues had attacked. All I could think was that Zane and I almost lost another person.

***End of Dream***

Annoying beeping sounds woke me from my dream. Memories of what happened flooded my mind. I jolted up while screaming my brains out. I was pulled into strong arms as the person began rocking me. They kept telling me that I was safe. That no one could hurt me again. I started to calm down as I recognized Alpha Beau's voice. That was when I saw three people walk in. "Oh, thank the Goddess. She's alright." The woman said before smiling at me. "Hi, there. I'm Beau's mate. My name is Aria. Jaylen is my sister. That is our pack doctor." The woman told me. "Hi."

Jaylen walked over to me and sat down on the bed. "Hello, we were hoping you can explain a few things for us." She said. Her blue eyes only showed kindness, concern, and curiosity. "What would you like to know?" I asked softly. "How about we start with what you like and what your hobbies are?" Luna Aria asked. "Well, I like skinny jeans, baggy shirts and converse. Alpha says I can't do anything fun. So, I don't know what I like to do." "What about friends or family?" Alpha Beau asked. I shook my head before looking at him. I explained to them what happened in my life, only leaving a few parts out. "When is your birthday?" The pack doctor asked me. "I'll be turning 13 on November 30," I replied. "Rowena, who was your Alpha?" Jaylen asked softly. "Alpha Micah Cotano of the Crimson Hollows pack," I said quietly.

They continued talking to me before deciding what to do. "Okay, I think we have come to a decision," Alpha Beau said. I looked up at him, confused about what he was referring to. "You will join our pack as mine and Aria's adopted daughter. We'll have you homeschooled. We'll take you to some stores to get stuff. You'll be officially joining tomorrow. Are there any questions?" Beau explained. "When will we be going shopping?" "Tomorrow, sometime." He answered. After that, I was discharged.