Changing Fate

As I lay in bed, I found myself staring up at the ceiling fan, hypnotized by the slow rotation of its blades. The summer heat had settled in, and it seemed like there was no respite from it. School was out, and I had convinced my parents to let me stay at the pack house. The house was spacious, with a large common room in the main hall. The first floor had a conference room, two bathrooms (one for each gender), a dining hall, a library, a reading nook by a large stone fireplace, and three staircases, strategically located on the main floor. The stairs to the right were for females only, the one on the left of the main doors was for males, and the one right in the middle was for the Alpha, Beta, and Gamma families. I was my school's track star. I stood around five foot six, with purple eyes and silvery blonde hair. I sported an athletic frame, a slender waist, thick muscular thighs, a mid-sized bust, and a thin neck. My room was on the right-hand side of the building's second floor. This was the ideal location for me as a single, unmated, and unmarked female. The room had a charming veranda that provided a breathtaking view of the lush forest of my pack lands, which I adored. The veranda was my outdoor living space, and it was equipped with a comfortable hammock chair where I could relax and unwind. Additionally, it boasted several garden plants that added a touch of nature to the space, as well as a painting stand where I could indulge in my hobby. The veranda also had a retractable roof, so I could choose to bask in the sun or seek shelter in the shade, depending on the weather. Upon entering my room, you'd first encounter a small sitting area that had a lovely light blue/grayish loveseat and matching chairs. This area was perfect for entertaining guests or just lounging. There was also a convenient kitchenette area complete with a mini-fridge, offering easy access to my favorite snacks and refreshing beverages. Past the archway, which I decorated with a calming curtain for privacy, was my sleeping area. I opted for a full-size bed instead of a larger queen or king to save space. This allowed me to incorporate a lounger and a desk into the room without making it feel cramped. The floor was adorned with a thick plush rug that looked like you were looking down into the water with tropical fish. It added a touch of whimsy to the space and made it feel like a personal oasis. Finally, my private bathroom was attached to the sleeping area. It was spacious and luxurious, with a soaking tub and a shower that offered the perfect escape after a long day. I loved having options, and the availability of both a tub and a shower made my daily routine much more enjoyable." It's quieter than it has been the past couple of days with it being summer. Most members of the pack have left for summer holidays in search for more cooler temperatures elsewhere. My wolf was excited, she had been counting down the days till the Luna departed for her vacation. She couldn't wait for the opportunity to shift and stretch out. The mated pair that ruled our pack was Alpha Alfred and Luna Nadine. They were very much laid-back rulers who would rather remain peaceful amongst other rival packs. Alpha Alfred for me was more like a father figure. My parents were always away on business trips and I was usually left in the capable hands of the pack leaders. Luna Nadine was breathtakingly beautiful. She was shorter than her husband standing fully at five foot five, with porcelain skin with straight jet-black hair. She had warm amber eyes that smiled. Alpha Alfred had striking glacier-blue eyes. Shoulder-length gray hair accompanied by a full gray beard. The pair had identical twin sons. They were both annoying and adorable at the same time. Growing up with them was fun, seeing how I always got away with nearly everything. Atlas and Asher were older than me by four years. They sported blonde hair in a crew-cut fashion. They had the same eyes as their father and if you stared too long into their eyes it's like time froze over with their hypnotic gaze. Both stood around six foot four, with broad shoulders sculpted by gods. Followed by a chiseled jaw like Michelangelo himself crafted. They both could make a fortune just standing in the pack's gardens pretending to be half-naked statues. Atlas smelled like lilacs and lavender, while Asher smelled like lilies. They had taken over the pack when they turned twenty and were Co-Alphas.? My birthday was coming up soon, and I had hoped my friends would be back from their vacation to celebrate it with me. I was finally turning eighteen on June 20th. I was over the moon happy about this. I finally could shift freely and not get into trouble with the Luna, who forbade me from shifting after the incident. ** Flash Back: ** *It was the beginning of my junior year at Lilac Falls High School. I was in the middle of taking our fall exams before the holiday break. I had been stressed out due to my parents, once again leaving on an 'important' business trip. Forcing me to move out of my house and into the pack house. I already hadn't been feeling well that morning before school. It felt like I had the flu; ya know, body aches, nausea, fever. I forced myself to just go take the exams, and then I would chill in the nurse's office till lunch and go home. I was in my history class and my eyes started to blur. It was so hard trying to focus on the words that were right in front of me. There was pounding in my head, I thought my skull was about to explode. I raised my hand to go to the bathroom. As I get up to leave, I fall. Pain shoots through me like I was hit by lightning. I remember screaming out. I can recall my teacher's eyes in a blend of shock and horror as my bones began to break and rearrange themselves. I was just seventeen at the time and I had shifted into my wolf form. She had just taken over my body. I was frightened and didn't know what to do. My wolf threw us out the second-floor window, landing perfectly on my sturdy four legs, and fled off into the woods. I was begging her to stop crying. Thankfully, we didn't get too far in this body-highjacking. Both the twins and the Beta stopped me. Beta Colton's wolf, was a curly sandy blonde wolf who was on the thicker side. Used his body as, for lack of better words, a roadblock, as my wolf plowed our body into him. The twins strategically came in from the sides, trapping my wolf form between them. I could barely hear them as my wolf was muffling the words they were speaking to me. Then I felt it, pain in my neck. What was my wolf doing? She had pinned Beta Colton and, as a result, the twins both clamped down on either side of my neck. Asher released me first, but Atlas then adjusted his grip to force my wolf onto our back. Forcing us to submit to him as an Alpha would do. My neck burned and my wolf was whimpering. Her presence started fading off into the distance and my human form was coming back. I shifted back into my weaker human form, completely naked under Atlas's large silvery-blonde wolf. His canines were inches from my face. I could tell by his eyes he was concerned about me. He licked my neck to stop the bleeding. My whole body hurt. I felt completely drained of my life force. We all four were quite a distance from the school and pack house. I did forget I was in my birthday suit when Atlas adverted his eyes and demanded I 'mount up' to ride home. I reluctantly did, though my body hurt to even move. He ran with a swift and leveled stride, so it was a smooth ride. When we neared the pack house, we split from Beta Colton and Asher. Atlas took me through the pack house's back door and straight to my room. Avoiding nearly everyone who had gathered there after the school incident. Atlas had taken me straight to my room, without any detours. Walked me into my bathroom. Once I dismounted, he looked down and left. He mind-linked with me instructing me to shower, change, and be ready for the pack doctor to make sure the bite wouldn't get infected. I did just as he instructed me. I showered, scrubbing myself with my peachy-pineapply soap, and changed into some jersey shorts with our school's logo, a sports bra, and a t-shirt in our school's colors, lilac and silver. I walked to my front sitting area to wait for them to arrive. I guess I didn't hear Atlas and Asher enter because when I walked past my privacy curtain they were already in my room. Atlas had made me soothing chamomile tea with clover honey. I looked at Asher as he met my eyes. He blushed deeply, waving his hands for me to take a seat. I took my place across from him on my loveseat. Atlas handed me the tea mug, warning me I needed to slowly sip it, due to the hot temperature of the golden liquid inside the mug. Atlas took his place by me on the loveseat looking very, sullen, concerned, and vexed. Gently, he moved my jaw to tilt my head, so he could see the damage that was done when they both chomped down on my neck. I heard both Asher and Atlas suck in their breath. His warm fingers grazed the bite marks on my neck which hurt (so, I winced at the touch) and he pulled away. "Mother is going to kill us!" hissed Asher, "Not if Rhea's father doesn't do it first" mumbled Atlas. I was tired nodding back and forth trying to stay up. I guess Asher took my mug and Atlas was tired of waiting for pack doctors to arrive and assess the wound. He scooped me up and took me to my comfy bed, tucked me in, and that's where I passed out. Darkness had consumed me and within the safety of my blankets, I drifted off to sleep. * **Flash Back End **