White Runner

Chapter 14

Emma gets off my lap. Eyes the dog like she’s communicating with him. The dog tilts his head analyzing her too. And to my utter surprise Emma transitions into her wolf pup and plays with cooper.

I’m slack jawed. I’m dumbfounded. She’s never acted like that with a dog before. But on the other hand she must feel safe enough to do this. And my baby is happy. So I stand up and go back to my coffee.

“ Emma….”

“Emmmmmaaaaaa”

I’m trying to get her attention. But it’s like she’s got tunnel vision.

So my wolf yips- which causes both of them to pause and turn their heads my way.

“ I’m happy you happy baby but you need to eat. You can either eat deer or cereal I found in the cupboards”

Emma tilts her head and thinks. She looks at the dog— I need to stop saying that- cooper and decides…

John walks over to me “would it be alright if I had a cup of joe. Smells so lovely mixed with your scent”

I gesture for the coffee pot while keeping eye contact with Emma.

Emma watches John and shifts back.

It’s like she forgot he was here.

John notices Emma mid pour. Kneels down to be at Emma’s height and introduces himself.

“ hi Emma, my name is John. I am special like you and your momma. The moon goddess says I am to protect you both. I am not like your dad I promise. With time I hope to earn both you and your mommas trust. Would this be alright with you?”

Emma stares at him. She glances at me when her eyes turn glossy.

“Momma is what he says true? Can we trust him?”

“I hope so baby. I will ask the moon goddess tonight in my dreams.”

Our eyes go back to normal. John looks fascinated with both of us. “I didn’t know white wolves could do that. I’m a little jealous”

“Emma, what do you say baby…?”

“ hi I’m Emma. I like cooper, I hope one day we’ll like you too. Momma can I have cereal??” Emma says while keeping johns stare.

I make her cereal while John beams with pride. He finally gets to take a sip of coffee while Emma eats her fruit loops.