CHAPTER FIVE

Early the next morning, my parents and I were on our way to the alpha's house. On our way, people were looking at me, some smiled, others looked with admiration and wonder, while some just stared weirdly. 

We got to the alpha's house and were led to the meeting room where the alpha and other important persons of the pack were already seated, waiting for us. They smiled when they saw me and engaged in side talks. I could see that they were excited. We sat down and I met the alpha's stare

“Aries, how do you feel?" He asked out of the blue 

"I ....(coughs) I'm very fine, thank you alpha" I replied looking anywhere else but at him.

" We're all aware of the legend of the white wolf and we all know that no one has been the white wolf for a very long time now due to reasons unknown. And neither can we understand why there's suddenly a white wolf…..or does anyone?” Alpha Dominic asked staring around 

The others shook their head, murmuring to each other 

“According to the legends of before. When a white wolf shifts and is identified. She is trained and does her duty as bestowed upon her by the moon goddess. And we all know that being the white wolf doesn't come without sacrifice" he said and then turned to me

“Aries, do you know what those sacrifices are?" 

" I can't recall” I replied looking lost

" A white wolf…..never has a mate, she must remain pure in order to reach her full potential. Do you understand what this means, Aries?” He asked and I nodded, I took a quick glance at my mom. She rubbed my back and flashed a sad smile.

“I’m glad you do. Any suggestions on how we should go with her training?” The alpha asked shifting his gaze to the elders

“I think for now, she should train with the others so she can learn the basics and when she has mastered that, then we can upgrade “ elder Nelson suggested 

" We all know that the strength of the white wolf is more than that of any other wolf in the pack. So I agree with elder Nelson but while she's training with others, it'll be good to monitor her closely" Elder Justin added.

Other elders contributed while I just sat and listened. 

At the end of the meeting, an agreement was reached that I would train like every other young wolf at first and later upgrade to a harder level. There was also to be a celebration to thank the moon goddess for bringing back the white wolf.  

My parents and I headed home but I was eager to see my friends. So I headed to Isla’s house. The thought of never having a mate bothered me, I guess the moon goddess knew my fear and decided to help me with it. I wonder if Isla and June had found their mate yet.

“Aries!!" Isla called and jumped on me.

I didn't even know where she came from.

“I was just about to head to June's. Are you ok?" She asked as we walked to June's house.

I nodded now getting tired of that question 

“I can't believe that the legend of the white wolf is real and she's my best friend. Everyone is so shocked, we're so eager to see the wolf in its full form again" she rattled on and on while my mind wandered.

“Did you see my dad at the meeting?” She asked

" Yes I did, he was there" I replied.

June ran out from the house to meet us. One of the advantages of being a wolf,you can smell when other wolves are approaching.

June stared at me long and hard 

“Aries are….”

" Yes June, I'm fine. Why does everyone keep asking me that” I sighed and rolled my eyes as we headed to our meeting spot at the entrance of the woods

" I'm sorry, we're all just shaken. Do you know how big this news is?. You're the white wolf for God's sake. That's crazy” June said in exasperation 

“I can't believe it either. Found your mates yet?" I asked trying to wave off the white wolf topic.

“I haven't" Isla and June chorused

“Hey, wanna take a run in the woods, maybe it'll clear your head" June suggested but I shook my head, I'm not ready to go through that painful process of shifting again.

“I think I'll head home, I feel exhausted" I said and walked away from them without waiting for their response.

My head was full, I was trying to focus and I was honestly tired. I really need some sleep.

I got home and went straight to my room, I jumped on my bed and kept thinking of how different my life would be from now on, soon I drifted into a deep sleep.