"Don't you want me to escort you to the fields? It's quite late." Nick said, whilst watching Olivera pack up some food into a leather bag. Of course, she had eaten dinner with him, but she had insisted on packing away some for her friend."No, it's okay. I will be fine." Olivera replied, as she shut the bag and and slung it on her left shoulder. It wasn't that she didn't want the doctor to follow her, but he had done so much for her today that she didn't want to stress him any further by taking him through that long route that led to the prison yard.Also, she had to stop first at the girls' changing rooms to put off the slaves wear; if the goddess was with her, she would also find water to wash the clothes and bath(for she couldn't comprehend how she could wear a cloth day in and day out without it being washed.). All these she had to do, and she didn't want the doctor waiting and following her all the way. But she knew he would, if she asked.And again, she wondered why he was so go
There was a knock on the door."I believe my friend is the one knocking now." Nick said, standing up from the seat, and walking towards the front door.But alas, when he opened the door, he met the Beta of the Pack."Evening Roland." He greeted with a smile, shaking hands with the tall and lanky blonde."Evening Nick." Roland replied in a gruffy tone which signifed that he was not really in a chirpy mood."What happened?" Nick asked his friend who shared the same views with him on the slaves decree."What did you do?" Roland asked, furrowing his eyebrows at his friend."Well, it depends. What happened?" Nick queried, repeating his earlier question; though he had a feeling on what the problem was already."You tried to colonize a slave for yourself? You employed her as your apprentice? What the hell were you thinking? I know you never agreed to the slaves decree, hell! I didn't too, and I still don't, but we have to obey the decree at least to some extent." Roland rasped, sadness more
Olivera paced tro and fro the kitchen, biting occasionally at her thumb fingernail. For the umpteenth time, she cussed at her lack of a wolf. She knew that Nick had told her to wait in the kitchen because he had thought that she might eavesdrop on his conversation with whomever he had and was still discussing with.Only If he knew that I am wolfless. She thought.It was futile sending her away, she couldn't even hear them if she wanted to.What was taking him so long? She wondered, coming to a halt at the kitchen door.She considered opening it, and tiptoeing to the sitting room.No no. She muttered. Nick wouldn't be happy if she does that. He wouldn't be pleased with her disobedience, and she couldn't afford annoying someone who had been so good to her.But she knew that she was the object of discussion.She was sure of it.Was it the the man from earlier?No, she didn't think so. Nick had sounded pleasant while greeting him at first. The person was someone else.She was contemplatin
"Do you have theses seizures frequently?" Nick asked Olivera, touching her forehead by the back of his palm. She was burning up. He had to give her some herbs to take back to the cell, incase it got worse. He didn't want her developing a strong fever when the Alpha comes to look for her the next day. It wouldn't look good. It wasn't advisable either. His Alpha was unpredictable, unpredictable and wicked. It was better she was up and bouncing in good health."Not really. It happens now only when I'm really upset." Olivera replied, face down, knowing the next question that the doctor would ask her. It always started with the 'do you have?' and then boom, she had to confess a mighty secret of hers. She had never thought of lying to cover up, because it wasn't a matter she was able to hide forever."Isn't your wolf supposed to stop that?" He asked, and she sighed. Couldn't she be wrong for once? She thought, taking her lips in, her long hair fanning and shading her face from his gaze the
When Olivera was done telling the water downed version of her life, her eyes were misty. Remembering and speaking all that had gotten her swamped with self pity. She was even surprised that the tears weren't running unbidden down her cheek already. She sniffed seconds later as she took in the stillness of the atmosphere. She was unsure about the silence that reined in the sitting room for the second time. Won't he say anything? She thought, referring to Nick.Doesn't he have anything to say after this her so long a story?After some beats of waiting for his gentle voice, she slowly pushed back her hair which was shading her face to the back, and raised her eyes, to stare keenly at him.Her eyebrows furrowed as she noted that his face was sketched with pity and pure sorrow that almost broke her heart.Was a Pack doctor always this emotional? She mused within her, still looking at him. He was gazing at the floor as if it held some answers to deep questions.She didn't think her earlier
Olivera inhaled deeply, after some minutes must have passed, making up her mind."I promise." She stated, feeling confident already. She had to follow his advice if she wanted to survive. Oh, how much she wanted to. She wasn't sure of how long, but she wanted to. She wanted to at least try. After all, none of her pack members were here. The people here don't know her. They didn't know the former her. It should be easy to put up a facade. She couldn't wait to talk this out with Jeremy. She needed his soothing voice. She needed his encouragement."Beautiful. You will be okay. I promise" Nick ethused, vowing within himself to protect her at all cost. It still amazed him how the girl had managed to worm her way into his heart in just a day, without even doing anything spectacular to gain his attention or pity.She nodded."Thank you so much." She said, tapping softly with her left hand, his left hand which had enveloped and warmed her right hand all these while which was resting in his la
Nick looked at the silent interactions between Olivera and Leonard and smiled.Better they had met each other, without having a bad rapoor. It would make the upcoming journey easier, and his worries deeply taken care of."We should get going then." Leonard stated.Ever straight to the point. Nick mused, gesturing Olivera to get up. It was time to go back. He was going to miss her.Olivera nodded, before picking up the bag which contained food from the floor first, slinging it on her shoulder. She didn't want to forget it. Even though, she knew she wouldn't. Who forgets food?But before she could carry the bag which carried the clothes, Leonard intercepted her."Don't worry about that. I will carry it." He said, carrying the not-so-heavy bag in his right hand, before motioning that she should take the lead.All the while, communicating with Nick telepathically (mind link). The latter had told him everything the Beta had mentioned when he had come that night.It seems that his work of p
Leonard was reclining on the outside walls when Olivera stepped out of the slaves house, firmly holding the bag which was slung on her shoulders like it might fall off the next minute."Finally..." He muttered, standing up straight, and walking off in the direction of the second field, expecting the amused Olivera to follow him."Are you okay?" Olivera asked, now walking side by side with him, after almost running to meet up with him few minutes earlier.Leonard soughed. She must have noticed his discomfort.Not trusting himself not to snap at her, he hummed a positive reply, hoping that she wouldn't push further with her queries till they got to her cell.Olivera bit her tongue to keep from talking as she heard Leonard's reply. She knew something was up with him, but she also knew that he didn't want to talk about it. He would prefer she kept quiet. And keep quiet, she will. She decided, allowing silence to rein around them. They walked wordlessly through the second field to the hil