Isabelle:The Broken Luna

Isabelle pov

I kept hearing voices but couldn’t make out who it was. I heard an extremely annoying beeping as well. I wish it would stop. I slowly opened my eyes and thankfully it wasn’t bright. I looked around and realized I was in a hospital. Did someone save me? I remember a sound of a door breaking then I must have blacked out. I heard Cosette and....Eric!? I went to sit up but groaned from the pain. "Izzy you’re awake!” Cosette said as she ran by my side. We hugged as best as possible. When we pulled apart there was Eric with a glass of cold water for me. I blushed and chugged the water down. It felt so good on my dry throat. “Thank you” I said to Eric with a blush. He was giving me the most handsome smile. “How long have I been sleeping? And how did I get to the hospital?” Someone cleared their throat and stepped into the room. “Hello, I am Doc, I am going to do some vitals. So glad to see you finally woke up after 3 days of being asleep.” “3 days!?! What in the world??” I was so shocked. I looked at Doc waiting for an explanation. “You have gone through some trauma and your wounds are healing nicely, along with your fractures. I will let Cosette, Eric, and Mr. and Mrs. Stevens speak to you about everything else. After a few more tests we will release you and you can go talk in the house.”

"How are you feeling Isabelle?” Mrs. Stevens asked. “I am a little sore but this bed is very comfortable. Thank you for letting me stay the night here.” I responded. “You are always welcome here dear” she said with a smile. I was the same smile Eric has. “Izzy what all do you remember?” Cosette asked. "Everything” I said and began to cry. Eric wrapped his arms around me. Where did he come from? I didn’t really mind, I felt safe. I relaxed and leaned into him. “How often has this happened Isabelle? I know this is a difficult question for you, but it is something we need to know.” Mr. Stevens asked. “It has been happening since I was young Mr. Stevens. When I woke up all the memories of the abuse that happened over the years came flooding back. I guess I had blocked them out.” I did not like talking about this. I felt so vulnerable, yet some how I knew I was safe with them. I don’t know what I’ll do when I have to go back home. I started to hyperventilate. Oh no, are they going to send me back there? Oh goodness no please! “Isabelle what’s wrong? Hunny calm down please talk to us.” Mrs. Stevens said. I felt circle being drawn on my back ever so gently and I began to relax. "Are....are you going to make me go back there?” I managed to finally ask in between deep breaths. "Absolutely not. Those pieces of sh** will never get their hands on you again.” Eric said to my surprise. I blushed again.

"Are you hungry Izzy?” Cosette asked just as my stomach growled. We both laughed. I was starving. I got up to go downstairs but I was scooped up into... Eric's arms!? This is weird, good but weird. Why is he carrying me? "Why are you carrying me? I can walk." I said with a blush. Eric just smiled, "You're still healing so I'll carry you back upstairs as well." I blushed some more but allowed him to carry me. "Ummm Eric?" "Hmmm?" he replied. "Not that I'm ungrateful for you carrying me, but, could you walk a little faster? I'm hungrier than I've ever been." My stomach growled again and we all laughed.

We got to the kitchen to see Mrs. Stevens in there cooking. We all sat down at the island. "What you cooking mom?" Cos asked her. She turned around just as my stomach growled. Laughing, she said, "I'll take that as you're hungry!" We all laughed. "I'm fixing spaghetti with extra cheesy garlic bread." We sat around talking and joking around. It was so nice to let my guard down and breathe. Soon we were eating Mrs. Stevens amazing food. "Thank you Mrs. Stevens. This was amazing!" "Please call me Joselyn, Isabelle."

"Thank you Joselyn." She chuckled, "You are most welcome Isabelle. I'm very glad you enjoyed it." Joselyn has always been more of a mother to me than my own. I'm so thankful for her and Mr. Stevens. "Who wants dessert?" I snapped out of my thoughts and looked at Eric. "Isabelle would you like strawberry ice cream and a brownie?" Eric chuckled as he asked. I smiled and nodded, because that is my favorite. Eric is so sweet and so hot. He stood 6 foot tall, had dreamy blue eyes, and just the right amount of facial hair. He also had a cute little butt as well. I chuckled to myself. "You know if you keep staring at his ass you'll burn a hole through it." Cosette teased. I knew my face was beat red. Joselyn started giggling. Eric had a sexy smirk on his face, "Like what you see?" I put my face in my hands. "You all are terrible" I said laughing. "I think you're sexy too Isabelle!" Eric whispered in my ear. Just when I didn't think I couldn't get any more red Cos pipes in, "Awe look, you made her ears turn red too!".

Eric carried me to my room as he said he would. I told Cos goodnight and started walking in my room when Eric stopped me. "Isabelle, could we talk?" He looked so hopeful. "I'd like that, please come in." We went and sat on the couch. "Isabelle, do you know of werewolves?" I stared at him. "They are real?" He chuckled "Yes not many humans know about them." I was so excited! I absolutely love werewolf stories. "Oh my gosh!" I squealed. "This is so exciting!" Eric laughed at my excitement. "I want to show you something if it's ok." I nodded. Then he strips leaving his boxers on. "What the f*** are you doing?!" I started freaking out. "It's ok nothing bad will happen. Please trust me." Then I heard bones start breaking. In just a few seconds Eric turned into a beautiful blue black wolf with midnight eyes. "You're beautiful!" I told him. He came up and put his head on my lap. His fur was so soft and warm. Soon he changed back and got dressed. "Eric your wolf is beautiful. Does he have a name?" "His name is Dexter" Eric responded. "Oh that name suits him. Are your parents and Cos werewolves too?" I asked. "Yes, everyone who lives here are werewolves." "You are so lucky! I bet that is so awesome to be a werewolf" I told him honestly. "Well Isabelle, you actually are a werewolf. I'm not sure how that's possible, but Doc ran a test on you and your blood work came back confirming you're one of us." "How though? I am so weak and frail compared to a werewolf." "Well you also had wolfsbane in your system which weakens us." I was shocked.

I started to get tired. "Isabelle?" "Yes Eric?" "Can we hang out tomorrow and talk more?" I smiled "Yes I'd love to." He hugged me goodnight and kissed my forehead. Can you say swoon?! I climbed into bed and fell asleep when my head hit the pillow.

"If you're good for me I’ll let you go.” I started thrashing, "No get off of me,”I screamed. I woke up to someone shaking me. "Isabelle wake up it's just a nightmare" Eric said. I was sweating and crying. "Why did they do this to me? Why?" "Because they are sickos Isabelle. They will pay for what they did." I calmed down smelling his pine and earthy smell. "Please stay until I fall asleep?!" Eric snuggled next to me on top of the comforter and held me while I went back to sleep." I thought I heard him say he loves me, but I'm sure I was already dreaming.

I woke up feeling well rested. I realized that for the first time I felt like I was safe. I rolled over and looked at the clock. "Holy sh** it's 11:00 am!" I shouted. Cos came running in my room trying to see if someone was hurting me. I chuckled when she realized I was alone. " What the hell?! Why were you shouting?". I was laughing so hard at the look on her face. "It's 11:00am I haven't slept this long ever. I was shocked was all. Sorry if I scared you." She came over and jumped on the bed with me. "You scared the sh** out of me Izzy." "How are you feeling Izzy?" "I'm feeling better thank you Cos." "Girl I hate to tell you this, but....you really need a shower." Cos said giggling. "A shower sounds amazing. I think a hot bath sounds so much better though. Could you help me get it going please? I'm still a little shaky." Cos smirked, "Would you like me to have Eric come help you?" I threw the pillow at her. "You're such a smart a**! I love you though." She laughed as she started my bath. "I'm going to check your bandages and your wounds." Cos was such a caring person. I'd be lost without her. "Thank you Cos."

I heard a gasp as my bandages were removed. "What's wrong? Is it bad?" Panic struck me as I anticipated her reply. "You're all healed up, and no scares either." I turned to see and there was nothing. Tears came to my eyes. I was so happy and relieved that I was healed better than I could have prayed for. The bath felt amazing. I washed my hair twice and scrubbed my body until my skin was red. I wanted to wash the memories away of what had happened. I cried while I was washing, the overwhelming emotions being too much. I got out when the water turned cold. Wrapped the towel around me and looked at myself in the mirror. I haven't looked this healthy for as long as I can remember. After I dried and straightened my hair I walked out and saw a new outfit sitting on my bed. A pair of jeans, light blue flannel and a pair of knee high boots. I looked at myself in the mirror, and was surprised at how pretty I looked.

I went downstairs to grab some lunch since I missed breakfast. I found some leftover spaghetti and garlic bread. I sat down after I warmed it. It was even better the next day. I got up and washed my plate and fork then went into the living room. Cos and Eric were sitting there watching old episodes of The X Files. I smiled at my friends. They have been so supportive and caring. I couldn't ask for better friends. I walked over and sat down with them. Eric slid me over to him so he could put his arm around me. "You ready to go for a walk and hang out?" I blushed, "yes I'm ready when you are." I was so excited and nervous. He stood up and took my hand to help me up. "I'll see you two later!" Cos said with a grin. I rolled my eyes and chuckled. Eric and I walked out the door and headed for a path. The forest has always been so beautiful. It gives me a sense of peace. I guess knowing now that I'm a werewolf helps explain why it always calls to me.

"This is so peaceful and beautiful here" I told Eric. "It always calms me down." Eric smiled, "It does me as well." Soon we arrive at a beautiful small waterfall that went into a pond. "Eric it's beautiful! Who made this?" "This was actually made by mother nature herself. Can you swim? I'd like to show you something." "I can swim but I didn't bring a bathing suit with me." I replied with a blush. I turned towards Eric and he had a swimsuit and trunks with him. "I thought ahead." He said with a wink and his gorgeous smile. My heart fluttered. We went behind trees and changed. "Ready Isabelle?" I nodded my head.

We dove into the pond and came to an opening towards the side of the pond. Soon we were surfacing in what appears to be a cave with an underground creek. The cave was sparkling with crystals. I was so shocked by it's beauty that all I could say was, "beautiful!" Eric smiled, "yes you are!" It took me a second to process what he said. I turned to look at him with my eyes wide. "I've always had a crush on you Isabelle. There's something I need to tell you and I hope you aren't disappointed." My stomach flipped. What does he mean disappointed? "Hmmmm well try me," I teased. "Well werewolves have mates. And you and I are mates," he said. "Wait....what!? How do you know?" It was all that could come out. I thought I was dreaming. "We're mates?" I asked.

Eric had such a cute smile on his face. “Yes we are mates Isabelle.” He then hands me a book about werewolves. “This will help you learn more about our species. Then I can answer any questions you might have.” I was so excited to learn everything, especially about mates. “I can’t wait to get started Eric. Thank you for helping me and saving my life. Everything has been so messed up.” “I’d gladly save your life anytime Isabelle. You are such a good person and beautiful.” "You think I’m beautiful?” I was shocked. Eric just smiled at me and nodded. I couldn’t help the smile and blush that crept on my face. "Let’s go home, mom wants to talk to us.” We headed back home holding hands and talked all the way to the front door. This day was perfect and Eric is so amazing. I really couldn’t be any happier.