The Wolf's Strange Song

Wolf

*TRIGGER WARNING: tough situation ahead*

My hands are pruned at this point from a days worth of washing the linen. The Alpha didn't want me seen at all, so as I heard more people coming in I knew the other maids would just come get the clean soaked linen from me to hang dry. Whenever there were big gatherings like this, I was always on laundry duty and sometimes helped in the kitchen. Rooms had their dirty and sometimes down-right gross things sent down for me to wash too. This is one of the few times I got food sent down to me, so I wasn't seen scavenging in the woods. At night I would be able to sneak out and go for a walk at least before getting ready for bed. I knew I was going to do that tonight.

I couldn't hear my wolf yet but I could feel she was there. I have this pressure inside me that feels like it is waiting to burst. The thought of being able to shift possibly tonight helped me get through the long monotonous day.

Stretching I look at the clock and see it is 11:30 at night. Just in time for me to sneak out. I need to get into the woods just in case the shift starts happening. I walk up the stairs to the lobby and slow creak open the door. I know people are still out and about partying around the mansion and lawn, so I have to be careful. I don't need to be out for long, just enough for the shift. Slowly, I creep towards and through the kitchen to the back door where we hang the linens. Once outside I go to the tall back gate and peek out.

*distant chatter*

*wolves running by quickly*

Besides the wolves rushing past all the sound seems to be coming from the front of the house or inside. I take this chance to gently close the gate behind me and sprint towards the woods. As I leave, I get the tiniest whiff of that citrus and cedar smell lurking from the front of the house.

Once inside the woods, I sprint to the back corner of the territory where there is a secret waterfall. No one comes here because you have to struggle through thorny bushes. Well, you only struggle if you don't know the path, but I do. So, I end up navigating my way to the falls so I end up right at the base on a tiny pool of grass. There is a clear view of the moon above as the trees seem to part for my private viewing.

A sigh escapes my lips as I lay in the grass. Finally, I get a moment to relax and breathe. No chores. No Beta siblings. No more being wolfless. . . . . I hope. I don't have a watch so I don't know how close it is until midnight. I am just enjoying the tranquil feeling of the moment.

Suddenly, a pain shoots through my body like I just got electrocuted and a heat rises from within. My body starts aching all over. This is it. This painful s**t is it. I am going to shift, but it is terrifying doing this alone. In Times like this I wish I knew who my parents were so I could have someone with me.

"I am with you, child. Now, don't fight the pain and just let the shift happen."

I just sit there on all fours stunned. My wolf she just . . . . she just talked to me. I listen to her words and welcome the pain. Slowly there is cracking and stretching as fur sprouts from everywhere. Then just like that, it is over. I look down to see white paws. I run over to the edge of the water and see a beautiful white wolf staring back at me with the same eyes I have. Little strands of blue fur stick out throughout, just like in my hair.

"Thank you for your help . . . . um what's your name?" I think to myself hoping that is how you talk to your wolf.

"*Chuckle* Yes child, this is how we communicate and you are welcome. My name is Kalla. It is nice to meet you." My wolf said.

"It is a pleasure to meet you too Kalla. My name is Pearl, but you probably know that already. I have heard once wolves emerge they can see into the person's memories" I say bashfully.

"That is right child. I can see your past and I am so sorry you have been through so much. I can sense a lot of power within you. I am not familiar with this power, so I don't know what it is yet. For now, I am going to keep myself hidden. We can't let anyone pick up on these other underlying powers. If anyone asks, say you got your wolf but she isn't strong enough to shift yet. You may get ridiculed more, but that would be safer for now." My wolf unloads onto me. She is talkative and I LOVE it. I don't feel lonely now.

"Ok. I will downplay my wolf tonight as you said. I am just so happy to not be alone. We should head back, so we aren't discovered and get in trouble. How do I shift back, Kalla?" I say in my head.

"Just picture being a human again and imagine changing into that. Easy Peasy! I will be right here. I am so happy to finally meet you today human." She yips back excitedly.

Giggling, I focus on changing back into an human and it happens with a blink of an eye. To my surprise, I didn't even remember to bring a change of clothes, but mine stayed with me through the transformation and back. Well, that makes life a hell of a lot easier.

Taking one last look at my secret spot that I got to share with my new friend I made my way out of the thorny bushes and headed to the pack house.It is pretty quiet now, so I assume people have started to go to bed. The party continues tomorrow, so I need to be ready for another long day of washing. I make it to the back gate and slip through and into the kitchen. So far, so good, no one is around. I make my way through the kitchen and into the lobby, making sure not to be spotted. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding as I reached out for the doorknob to my dwelling.

A hand flies over my mouth and I am lifted as another person opens the door. I know who these people are. It had been days, so I guess it was time for torture again. I have panicked thoughts as my wolf whimpers and the Beta's son runs me to my room. I am tossed onto the bed as 2 sets of eyes glare over me.

"Listen b***h, these unmated whores don't want to have some of this amazing beta magic tonight, and I am pissed. You are going to take their punishment." Jason growls out as he whips his dress jacket off and tosses it to the side. Julie must not be in the mood because she isn't saying anything and is just waiting against one of the walls.

"Please don't," I begged, now having tears in my eyes. "It's my birthday today. Can you just come back tomorrow? Please, just not today. I didn't even get the one day off a year I was supposed to get."

SLAP

I feel a burn against my cheek and tears build up more. The slap across the cheek told me everything I needed to know. Jason had his shirt off and was now working on his belt. Of course, this would be how my birthday ends. My wolf tries to comfort me in my head. She knows she can't do anything right now bc she just got here and is exhausted from our first shift. I close my eyes waiting for the pain to come.

PUNCH

Another strike to my face for no reason. Jason has me straddled, pants at his ankles, and d**k in his hand. He grabs my hair roughly and yanks my head back.

"Now shut up and be a good girl and taste this d**k. If I feel any teeth I will knock them out." Jason bites out.

He squeezes either side of my face, making my mouth open as he guides himself to my opening. He gets so close I can feel the heat coming off his body. I am so panicked I start seeing stars and begin to faint, which is only going to piss him off more.

Suddenly, I feel all his body weight off me and hear Julie screech in the distance. Everything is a blur and I can make out Kalla purring in my mind. Warm arms lift me out of my bed and I feel like I am floating. The last thing I smell is citrus and herbs, which have a sexy underlying masculine scent. The last thing I hear is a bunch of muffled voices, but the deep one next to me sounds so sexy and calms me.