Chapter 5

SOPHIE P.O.V (Please note this chapter contains Adult Content and is not recommended for anyone under 18yo.)

I waved goodbye as Gary’s Maron SUV pulled away from the camp site carpark. I was grateful for his understanding because he didn’t wait around or fuss over me.

The carpark itself was almost deserted apart from two cars at the far end. I assumed that they must be hikers. The park itself didn’t have difficult terrain for your bold explorer but it was large and there were plenty of different walking tracks.

I picked up my bag and continued south, away from the cars. I didn’t want anyone to be able to find me when I phased for the first time and that meant keeping away from humans as much as possible. With it being Autumn I knew there wouldn’t be that many people around.

I walked along a wide track for a few minutes before diverting off into the shrubs and surrounding bushes. After walking for 20 minutes through the untouched landscape I found myself in a small clearing next to a swimming hole. I was a beautiful spot that had been untouched by human interaction and I decided that this would be the perfect spot to set up camp.

As the sun shone down making the water sparkle, I noticed smooth rocks cupped one side of the swimming hole while trees and shrubs curtained the other. The clearing itself was on one side and it to was surrounded my trees and shrubs. There was something about it that made me relax.

I excitedly got to work assembling my tent. Gary had suggested that I take the five-person tent so that I would have plenty of room. But a five-person tent isn’t that easy to assemble when there is only one of you.

45 minutes later with lots of huffing and cursing I stood back and marvelled at my handiwork. Although the breeze was light a fresh the sun made me feel hot and sweaty, so I decided to take a quick dip in the glistening swimming hole.

Grabbing my towel from the backpack I placed it outside my tent and stripped down to my underwear. I approached the tiny shore and tip-toed over the pebbly ground letting the water lap over my toes. It was cool and soothing, so I ventured further into the water. The deeper I went to cooler and more relaxed I felt. The freshness of the water made my nipples instinctively harden but I didn’t care, I never felt so at peace with my surroundings.

Floating around on my back I thought about how I would share these moments with my wolf. I wondered if she would be able to help me understand the wolf side of me or would we just instantly know. I thought about finding a male wolf and what it would be like. The mate bond sounded interesting, but it didn’t feel right asking Gary and Mary about it. I hoped my wolf would understand and have the information I needed.

Mental images of a sexy male wolf crossed my mind. I imagined him to be tall, broad shoulders, olive skinned, and I wouldn’t have minded a tattoo or two. I loved the idea of a sexy brooding bad guy that I could save with my naivety and passion. Ok, I had read way too many romance novels, but a horny teenage virgin had to get herself off somehow.

I opened my eyes and smiled. A dark and exciting idea had crept into my head and I looked around the swimming hole. I hadn’t pleasured myself for a few months now and I told myself a little pleasurable release might help to calm me more. I made my way over to the large rocks on the side of the swimming hole and chose a smooth flat rock that jutted out just under the water surface. The rock behind gave me protection from anyone or anything that could be at the back of me while the rock I sat on gave me ample views of my surrounds in front of me.

I took another look around before I unclipped my bra placing it on a higher rock, so I didn’t lose it. I closed my eyes and imagined my hunky brooding man. I thought about how it would touch me- with a little force and dominance.  I wanted his strong and powerful hands all over my naked body, gliding his fingertips over my wet skin. I moved my hands over my breasts stimulating my nipples and groping them before moving a hand under the elastic of my panties. I imagined he would hesitate, only slightly, as his fingers found my opening. I mirrored his reaction in my head with my own hand letting my index finger find the little nub of my clitoris and gently stroked it. I let a soft moan escape my lips as the intensity of my stroking got firmer and faster.

I opened my eyes to check my surroundings again before plunging my finger deep inside me. The sensation was amazing. I could feel the passion bubbling into a climax as I pumped my finger into myself repeatedly, harder, and faster. I imaged he would want to bring me undone so I made my thumb find my clit and massaged it while my finger pumped into my wetness. The ecstasy was building, and I was so close to climaxing.

Suddenly, I heard a growl coming from the other side of the lake. I automatically covered my bare breasts and listened. I heard another growl before the bushes began to shake. I dived into the water to protect myself from being seen.

“Who’s there?” I called out.

But no sound came. I tried to focus my hearing but there was only my quickening heartbeat. Maybe pleasuring myself in the open was a bad idea. I tried focusing again and was met with an electrical buzzing sound.

Fuck. I thought. I was meant to check in at home after I found my campsite. While holding my breasts with one arm I grabbed my bra from the rock and tried, unsuccessfully to put it back on. The water worked against me till in the end I just held it over my breasts while walking back to my tent.

Grabbing my towel, I wrapped it around me and looked at my phone. I have five missed calls and sighed as I redialled home.

 “Sophie!” Mary cried out. I can hear how angry she is.

“Hi Mum. Don’t panic I’m fine. I had a little trouble with my tent that’s all.” It wasn’t a complete lie.

“Oh, well that’s alright. I was just about to send your Father to look for you. You scared me angel.” I could hear her voice calming down.

“Sorry Mum.” I added.

“If your still having trouble with the tent I can send your Father…” I could hear Gary mumbling in the background.

“No there’s no need. I’ve just finished it.” I lied again.  “I’ve found a lovely camping spot.”

“That’s good. Now you will call me later, right? Your Father is insisting we go to the supermarket, so I have to go now.” I could hear she was frustrated, and I knew the trip to the supermarket was Gary’s way of keeping her busy.          

After I hung up, I got changed and sat on my camp bed. I couldn’t stop thinking about the growl that came from the bushes. I tried everything to reassure myself of the possibility that it might have been a wolf stalking its pray and not a werewolf stalking me.

Curiosity of course got the better of me and I decided to check out where I heard the growl come from. I crept over to the spot I saw the branches move and focused my attention on the sights and smells in the area.  I searched the ground and saw scuff marks in the soil where there had been some sudden movement. Some branches on a thin tree were snapped, dangling down. I sniffed them and was pleasantly surprised that they smelt faintly of blueberry cheesecake. There wasn’t much else the area could tell me, and I was annoyed at myself for being paranoid. However, I knew I would sleep better now knowing there was nothing there.

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The next morning, I woke and instantly I knew something was different.

“Yes! You’re awake!” a voice called out but there was no one there. I began to freak out remembering what happened yesterday.

“Woah! Calm down.” The voice said and I was surprised to suddenly feel calmer. I voice was coming from inside my head and I understood it was my wolf.

“Hi.” I said relaxing myself further.

“I have been dying to meet you!” she howled. She was so excited I could feel her running around my head like a Labrador excited for a walk.

“Do you have a name?” I asked.

My wolf stopped and I could see her looking at me through my mind’s eye.

“My name is Dove.” She smiled. “We are going to have the best fun Sophie!” She pranced off again. I couldn’t help but chuckle.

I was amazed at how natural it felt to have a wolf running around my mind. While she continued to play, I got dressed and ate breakfast before checking in at home. I didn’t mention Dove to Mary. I knew she would only worry.

“What shall we do now?” Dove asked playfully.     

I sat on my bed. “Can I ask you a few questions?” I felt stupid talking to myself aloud but there was no one around. Dove nodded her head and sat down waiting patiently. “When do we phase?” It was my most pressing question.

“As the sun sets, you’ll know what to do.” She said rather cryptically.

“Thanks, but that really doesn’t help.” I commented.

 “Everything will be fine Sophie. Please don’t worry.” Her words sent waves of calming energy through me again and I decided to put on my runners.

We spent the morning walking the different trails. We talked non-stop and any human who would have seen me would have thought I was crazy. Dove knew everything about me. She told me she wanted to hug me when Kerry Minster stole my Barbie and she wanted to bite Jarrad Thompson’s head off for tricking us into doing his assignment. I couldn’t believe that she had been there all this time and I felt a little sad that she had to watch me get hurt and used.

After lunch we sat by the swimming hole and chatted some more. She told me my 17^th birthday was her favourite milestone because she knew we’d meet only twelve months later. She sympathised with me over how my parents handled my adoption and she laughed telling me she’d been screaming at me for the past two days.

Next we decided a swim sounded good and I stripped off to my underwear again.

“I really enjoyed our swim yesterday before we were interrupted.” She commented wiggling her eyebrows.

I couldn’t help but blush and she giggled at my embarrassment. Sadly, she couldn’t share any information about my biological Mother or her family but she did ease a lot of my anxiety about being a wolf.

“What’s the mating bond like?” I asked after our refreshing dip. I looked up and noticed the sun was beginning to set. A warm rush came over my body.

“The mating bond is very special. Apart from having your own pups it’s the purest form of love possible. As soon as we meet our mate there will be an intense pull. It will feel amazing. That is unless they reject you.”

“What happens if they reject you?” I asked suddenly feeling the urge to strip off my clothes.

“It’s painful. Your heart breaks in two and you feel empty. The only way to feel relief is to accept their rejection.” She looked sad at the thought and I instinctively felt sad to. “Some are luck to find a second-chance mate. But it’s rare.”

A strange sensation was working its way through my body, but I still had so many questions for Dove.

“Enough chit-chat Sophie.” Dove squealed. “It’s time!”

I looked down at my body and say I was completely naked. A heat rapidly rushed through my veins making me want to throw up. I doubled over when pain stabbed inside me, and I thought I was going to die. But Dove’s soothing voice pushed through.

“Don’t fight it. Try and relax.” She urged.

My bones and joints began making cracking noises. It was painful but Dove’s presence took away the pain.

“You’re doing great Sophie! Keep going!”         

The more I relaxed the more cracking I could hear but it was getting less and less painful. A heat pounded inside my head and forced me onto all fours. It felt unrealistic. This was my body, but I no longer could control it. Dove emerged and trotted us towards the swimming hole. The heat died away.  There was barely any light left but everything around us was clear.

“Damn, I look hot!” Dove commented.

I looked at our reflection in the water. Staring back at me was a silver grey and white wolf with bright yellow eyes. I could feel our fur which was thick and fluffy, our tail was long and powerful.

“This is amazing!” Dove barked running around the swimming hole at top speed. I let her have her moment. We pranced around, dug small holes, and enjoyed many scents and smells. But all of a sudden, I was plunged into darkness.