The Augury

CHAPTER 2

ZNOW

One of the downsides of not having a wolf is that the healing rate is very slow, the average wolf heals at an astonishing rate, and they rarely have scars except the injuries that were caused by silver. But in my case, my body is covered with the scars of injuries I've had since I was born. I try as much as possible to cover up my injuries because I don't want Luna getting worried about me.

I slowly dragged my injured body to the pack house, walking as carefully as possible to avoid touching my injured rib and causing further injuries.

"Znow are you alright? You are walking like a ghost", Luna Rosa said, looking at me with concern.

"I'm okay Luna. I tripped over the stairs but I'm alright"

"Hmm, try as much as possible to be careful since you don't heal quickly" she replied, not sounding convinced at all, "then go to the pack doctor and get yourself bandaged up. Okay, when you're done you'll come down for dinner."

"Okay Luna" I said, making my way to the hospital, which was literally a stone's throw away from the pack house. The pack hospital is usually empty except for pregnant women, oldies and pups.

I headed straight to the head doctor's office and knocked

"Come in" Doctor White replied.

"Hi Znow, how are you doing?" he asked with a warm smile.

"I'm doing good except for my ribs" I replied.

"Ribs??? Come here, let me check it out, it seems like you cracked your ribs" he said while taking a close look at it, "what happened to you?"

"I tripped over on the stairs"

"And cracked your ribs??" he said in puzzlement.

"Yeah" I answered with my eyes on the floor, purposely refusing to make eye contact.

I've known Dr White since I was a kid. He has always helped because I can't heal quickly. He is the only one who knows the extent of my injuries, since, of course, he is a doctor and I hide it from him, but I have never told him the truth about my injuries. He probably believes that I'm a clumsy person, or he is fed up with my lies.

He applied an ointment on my ribs, plastered it and gave me some painkillers.

"You should feel less pain in a few days. Apply this ointment on it regularly and if you feel any serious discomfort, don't hesitate to come to me, okay?" Dr White said, looking at me with so much concern "and be careful while using the stairs to avoid any more accidents."

"Okay Doc, I will" I replied, flashing him a reassuring grin and heading out.

"Znow wait!!"

I froze while holding the door handle. "Yes, doc?"

"I just want you to know that I'm here for you if you ever need to talk about anything, anything at all that is bothering you. If you have any concerns or complain about anything or anyone, just let me know"

"Okay Doc"

I bid him goodbye and left his office with tears in my eyes. His gesture was quite reassuring, but I knew deep down that I would not survive it if I eventually reported Jasper and Darla. I didn't say anything today but see how that ended just because Miss Christy was defending me, I paid for it dearly, so imagine what will actually happen to me when I finally gather the balls to report.

Still deep in thought, I walked back to the pack house, heading straight to the kitchen.

"How was your appointment? I hope you feel better now?" Luna asked me as I entered the kitchen.

"Yes, I do feel better now. He gave me some medication and an ointment. I should be okay in a week".

"That's fine, come take your food" she said, handing a plate over to me.

"Thank you, I will go eat in my room."

"You always eat in your room. I've never understood why, but it's fine to make sure you finish it."

"I will, I promise l" I said while going up the stairs

I always take my food upstairs to avoid being spotted by anybody, because I know that they will not hesitate to do something mean.

After eating, I took a long shower and slept off. Today has been a very, very long day.