Chapter 5

I quickly stepped out on the sidewalk trying to identify the smell. My body felt on edge and I just wanted to be surrounded by that smell. I gazed down the street and that's when I saw him. My breath caught in my throat, he had dark brown hair, a stocky build probably no taller than six foot and arms built to throw a girl against a wall. He was too far away to see anymore. I felt drawn to him.

My body was reacting in ways that were foreign to me even at this distance I was becoming wet and I felt little pangs in my lower abdomen. I quickly turned away and headed the other direction. It was dangerous for an unmated females to be so aroused in public, I needed to calm down and quick. 

My face had to be flush as my whole body felt like it was burning deep within. I chanced a small glance over my shoulder and could tell his face was now pointed in my direction. I urged my feet to move faster although it wasn't easy my whole body felt like jelly. I couldn't lose myself here. I rounded the block and headed down an alley way. I pushed myself forward down the narrow sidewalk until I could no longer smell him, I leaned against the buildings side to catch my breath and gather myself. What was that? I have never lost myself so much. My legs felt shaky and my body felt weak as if I had just run a long distance.  

After what felt like an hour, in reality it was probably more like 15 mins. I felt like I has pulled myself together enough I could risk going back to the main street. I peaked around the buildings corner to make sure the coast was clear. I didn't see him anymore, part of me was relieved, but another part couldn’t imagine anything worse than his absence. I headed towards the bakery to get Amber's order before high tailing it home.

When I got home, I left the cookies on the counter for Amber and headed to my room. All thoughts of training had left my mind. I couldn't stop thinking about him, I barely even saw the man but I couldn’t put him out of my mind, I sat on my bed lost in thought for a while until I realized all the boxes sitting around just waiting to be unpacked. 

I started unpacking them, I mindlessly put my belongings in place, as my mind was otherwise occupied. Who was he? Would I see him again tonight, at my pack welcome ceremony? If I did, could I control myself better? I had to! I couldn't get aroused like that in front of the pack. 

Hours passed and I was unpacking my last box when Amber poked her head in my room. 

"You better start getting ready, we need to leave in about an hour." She stated 

"Oh wow, I guess time flies when you are having fun" I said with a sarcastic laugh. 

I headed to the bathroom to get a shower. Tonight, was important, the pack would see and get their first impression of me and I wanted it to be good. I could feel anxiety building inside me. Tonight I would also pledge my loyalty breaking ties with my previous pack and forming new ties with this pack.

Once I finished my shower and dried off, got dressed in a dark blue day dress with some black flats, that I had picked out while unpacking. I topped off the look with my mother’s diamond circle necklace designed to represent the moon. I added a light coat of makeup, which is something I only did for special occasions, I threw my hair into a sleek ponytail and gave myself a once over in the mirror. All eyes would be on me tonight, so you know no pressure. 

Amber hollered up the stairs it was time to go. I headed downstairs and out to her car. My initiation ceremony would be at the Pack House. 

“Damn girl, you clean up pretty good!” Amber said while sliding into the drivers seat.

"Thanks” I said breathlessly, my anxiety was building making it hard to breath. “So what is the alpha like again?" I asked Amber

"Like I said, he is a really nice guy, currently unattached, but stern and scary when need be." 

"How old is he?"

"26, he took over as Alpha 3 years ago, when his mom and dad felt he was ready, they are currently traveling and won't be in attendance.” 

The pack house was only about a ten minute drive from Amber’s farm house. The pack house was situated close to the middle of the territory.

There were trees on each side of the drive and I could see wolves patrolling the grounds. We rounded a small corner the house came into view. It was a large 3 story farmhouse with white siding and dark green shutters beside the windows. There were already several cars in the large driveway. 

I could feel my stomach starting to turn to knots. So many people, I took a deep breath and counted to ten in my head. Amber parked the car and hoped out.

"Ok here we go" I said out loud to myself as I put my hand on the car door handle to pop it open. As I put my foot on the ground it felt like my heart was in my throat. I was nervous enough as it was but then the thought that my mystery man might be here also popped into my head.