Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Ever since she did, she found joy in being a mother like everyone and thus, committed to doing that. Only fools would not appreciate one's child, she thought. The baby was fast growing, and her beauty was becoming eminent. She became protective of her ever since she matured into a flower every man would love to pluck. She was only 15, and like most ladies of then, she was mature physically and mentally. 

She also discovered that she had some supernatural power that distinguished her from an ordinary human. One day she took a waterskin to fetch water in the stream. As she did that, she would also enjoy the beauty of nature, and talk to herself alone. She set out. When she got to the stream, she found a group of boys drinking from the water directly with their mouths and messing with it. 

She grimaced, "hey! You are making the water unfit!". One of them looked up and smirked, "the water is flowing you fool". He however noticed her beauty. He got up to her, "Pretty kind of face".  He tried to touch her cheek but she moved back. A second guy rose, "looks like you have got a naive girl there. 

She is cute. She could be our girl instead" he hurried. The rest of the two also came closer, "we are harmless we love how you boldly told us we were messing up the water '' one of them said. "Just that you were a little bit naive". They then laughed. One of them approached her and tried to hold her but she resisted him. He forced her down.

She tried to scream but he held his mouth, other guys came to support him. She was helpless as the boys reaped her lower garment off to reveal her thighs. She hated how the boys would use their numbers against her, how animalistic they could be to force their way into a lady, and how much they care less about their victim's feelings. 

" Today, I will be the victim", as she thought about all this, she got irate, and her fingers began to grow. Her canine was getting longer too. The guy on top of her was done undressing her and she was terrified by what he saw, a bush of hairs on her crotch. The unlucky boy tried to look at her face and then he saw the monster he was dealing with. His colleagues fled at one, leaving him alone.

As he tried to run, she held him closer, thrusting her claws into her belly, and then biting his neck deeply. The poor boy dropped dead at once. She rose still furious and wanting more blood. As soon as she calmed down her nerves, she slowly transformed back into a human. She watched the helpless boy bleeding. She picked up her waterskin and ran as fast as she could back home. She began to spend most of her time at home because she feared that the dead boy's colleague would notice and have her penalized by the authorities. 

She started going out again under a face mask. Even though she tried hard not to get caught, she was noticed by one of the boys named Peter. Words reached the king about a werewolf who broke the law of no bloodshed enacted years ago.

Guards were soon sent to Ann's house. " Where is the wolf in your house?" One of them asked. Ann was dumbfounded because she didn't remember having a wolf in her house, "I don't have any in this house. It's just me and my daughter". 

"Bring your daughter!" One of them ordered. She hurriedly called Avince from her room. As soon as she came out, she knew what was at stake. They have come to take her to the palace. Her mum became suspicious. "What did you do?". She closed her eyes, " I am sorry mum. I did not know how it happened".   "Take her!". Thus, they seized her to the palace. Ann did not just sit at home to watch her taken away from her just that way. She followed them. 

At the king's chamber, the mother of the late boy sat in a corner where the audience sat. The king after hearing from Avince and the boys cleared his throat, "my people. It was true that we made such a law a long time ago. That law had kept us united up till now.

Even though we did, we also frown at guys trying to force their way into ladies who are considered weak counterparts. The young lady only acted in self-defense and she also did not discover herself until that moment. We shall not punish the rest of you considering that losing your friend is enough to teach you morals. 

On this note, the young girl is free". He stood up having said that and left. Most people, especially ladies, were satisfied with the judgment.  Ann was very happy and relieved. She held Avice's hand as they moved out of the chamber.

She turned her neck coincidentally to behold a girl who seemed to have been watching her all the while. She was on the second floor. Her dress proved that she was of the royal family. She could not be sure if she was looking mean or not but she perceived that she did not like her. 

Maybe she felt the judgment was not fair - it was done by the king anyway. She turned her face away. As she walked out of the gate, she saw "an alpha man indeed ", she would say. He was huge and well-built: ready to kill with his hard look, yet he possessed a handsome face. Surprisingly, he greeted them as he passed. "That must be a humble, yet hard-looking man," she thought. She looked back and their eyes met. She smiled and walked away. 

It was a market day and Avice had gone to sell her mother's fabric. The king officials paraded the market that day, to inspect the market. He saw the same guy again. He seemed to be the leader. When he saw her, he said something to his colleagues who continued moving. He followed in her direction. "Hello". He said as he squatted before her. Everyone could not stop gazing. " I am Connor '', he introduced himself. "Avice '' she replied. "We can meet at the hills later right?" He asked. "Sure, when?" She asked. "Decide". She thought, " Ok, before sunset". 

He nodded, "deal", and she nodded back. He then rose and left. She realized that all eyes were on her and that made her feel proud. That day, she made a good and quick sale. As she headed back home with her tray held inclined to her flank, she began to think about her relationship life so far. She realized she was so clingy, that she was maneuvered easily. She wanted to be careful next time, but it seemed her heart was already crossing the line for this new guy. 

She had the feeling that he might not be with her for long since the other guys left. She also was worried having found out that she was a werewolf. Could he be OK with that? Since he was from the palace he could be a werewolf too, which would just make a perfect couple. She smiled sheepishly at her thoughts. She raised her head and realized she had long strayed from the path to her house. " funny!". She started walking back. She was in love again. Perhaps just love at first sight.

That evening, she took permission from her mum and went to the hill. From afar,  she saw that he was already waiting for her. She hurried up to join him, "I am sorry I am late". "It's Ok", he replied. He was silent for a few minutes, possibly looking for some words to initiate a conversation. "You are beautiful!" He blurted out. "Thanks. A lot of people said that", she replied. He smiled, looked at her, "you are smart too". "How did you know?" She asked. "I just guessed". She looked deep into him and said, "You are a werewolf". He was shocked, "how did you even know that? Are you a witch?". 

He had no answer to that. She knew she could do extraordinary things than mere humans. She never thought that she could be a witch. She was sure that she was a werewolf too, and she did not have to imagine being a witch. "I am a werewolf too. I only guessed right ". " that confirmed that I was right about you.

You are smart", he said while smiling. "Thanks", she replied. Another silence followed. He did not know whether to be blunt or still beat about the bush; it was his first time on this.  "Avice, I want to be… you know… I". She realized he was a shy type, "I like you, Connor". 

He was overwhelmed. He went even shyer because she just opened up what he could not. "I like you, too. I hope we can meet here again tomorrow". "Sure", she replied. They stood up. Connor shouldered her for a few meters before bidding her goodbye. Connor could not understand what he was feeling for her, but one thing was sure.

She did affect her. Avice was having a good moment recapping Connor's shyness, as she walked back home. She felt like someone was walking behind her and looked back, but could not find anyone. 

She continued to walk with close attention. She could read that someone was trying to spy on her. Probably to know where she lived, but since she could not read who the person was, she entered her house. The girl who had been following her then came out of her hiding and gazed at the house till the scene faded.