By the time these amazing women were done, I felt like a movie star! Sarah had managed to find me burgundy heels to match my dress in her closet. Sarah, I was learning loved fashion which was becoming convenient. They had put my hair up in a beautiful twist bun in the back with tendrils of my white hair coming down but the red of the back of my hair in full display for all. Sarah had given me discussions about being bold and not being afraid to be different for the last week. As the only red priestess in our pack, I knew she knew better than anyone and I was grateful she understood how it felt to be different. Most of my class not that it really mattered as most had barely acknowledged me and had not seen me since before my ceremony. I wondered what they would all think of the ordinary white wolf they use to ignore and pretend didn’t exist was full blown in their faces now. I took my lesson from Sarah and was determined not to care what anyone thought except for maybe Reese, Alex a
When the ceremony was complete we all got together and thanked everyone for coming. I was sure to go to each and every white priestess who had attended even the school nurse and others that I knew didn’t always see eye to eye with me. They had come to be a part of this day and that meant something to me. Sophia pulled me to the side quickly, “Did you hear that the Alpha has invited us all to the ceremony tomorrow?” “No, I didn’t know that. Was there a reason?” “No, but Melina is going to be there too. I think he is going to present her to the moon goddess and take her title away.” I let this part absorb as part of me had forgotten all about her and I wanted it to be that way but for her to be smack dab in the middle of Rogan’s ceremony made me concerned. “Kellina have you thought who the moon goddess might pick as our new High Priestess?” IRe hadn’t even thought of it and told Sophia that with a slurred voice and was off in my thoughts. “There is a reason why so many are here
As we now walked into the woods to a nice opening just inside close to the school which from Reese’s house in more of the area considered the town it was only ten minutes away. Reese hurriedly texted I assumed Alex and I allowed my thoughts to wonder what Sophia meant by I had her support. Were they trying to make me the next High Priestesses? I didn’t think that was the way the moon goddess would go and in many ways hoped she wouldn’t. I felt dread inside me thinking of the idea of being in that house again and even more so in the room where Melina had lived all of what I remembered. It felt gross and disgusting and although I’m sure whoever the replacement was I would find my way there at some point at least I wouldn’t have to feel like I lived there and had to exist there. I was far more suited for my small cottage with Laura and maybe Rollo someday. Erin picked up on my brooding. “Kellina, are you alright? I thought this was supposed to be an exciting day for you but you look
As we now walked into the woods to a nice opening just inside close to the school which from Reese’s house in more of the area considered the town it was only ten minutes away. Reese hurriedly texted I assumed Alex and I allowed my thoughts to wonder what Sophia meant by I had her support. Were they trying to make me the next High Priestesses? I didn’t think that was the way the moon goddess would go and in many ways hoped she wouldn’t. I felt dread inside me thinking of the idea of being in that house again and even more so in the room where Melina had lived all of what I remembered. It felt gross and disgusting and although I’m sure whoever the replacement was I would find my way there at some point at least I w The rest of the way was silent and we made our way to the woods into a clearing with a large bonfire already lit even with the daylight still shining down. It was set up very nicely with large wood logs for everyone to sit around with plenty of other areas for socialization
The night ended up fairly uneventful compared to everything building up to the big bonfire but it was filled with carefree times with the distinct feeling of being watched. I’d asked Reese, Rogan, and even Alex if they had felt nothing but nobody seemed to have any idea what I was talking about so I assumed it was the feeling of Erin may be watching in the shadows. It had gotten late and I was getting cold. Reese and Alex had already taken off to enjoy some alone time. Rogan and I were quietly enjoying the fire and laughing at all the others carrying on even with the warmth of his arm around me and the burning eye piercing of all the other girls around I was still shivering. “I think I’m ready to head home.” I finally announced to Rogan. “Okay, do you want me to walk you home?” Part of me wanted to insist on it but the more practical side realized he had done well in this public-facing form but who knows how it would be with us walking alone. Plus, I couldn’t just leave Erin out
I was in the vehicle and realized that Erin was not getting in. I guess I wasn’t surprised but the guilt was settling in nicely. I wondered if I had egged Erin on and part of me felt like I had which made it worse. I knew for sure my feelings for Rogan were different but the feelings with Erin had I created them and made him feel that way? I was becoming terrified of my powers because I now knew I could manipulate more than I ever thought possible I created a rift between three solid friends in a blink of an eye all because they were jealous of me. The part that was bugging me the most is realizing that if the roles were reversed I would have been jealous of myself too so why was I treating them so badly? I felt like I needed to get a better handle on this and promised myself a quick stop at Sarah’s tomorrow to discuss it because I wasn’t sure how even Laura would handle what I’d done in anger. It was a quick drive back to the house but I looked up to see some windy roads and we were
I felt confident and more energized after letting out a lot of frustration and sadness the night before with Rollo. I made my way out to the morning where naturally Laura and Rollo were talking over coffee. I heard Laura say something before they noticed me which caught my attention, “I just don’t know if it’s a good idea right now until Kellina can find her path.” They instantly went quiet when they saw me and I saw her fear in knowing I may have heard the words she spoke. “What may not be a good idea?” “It’s nothing sweetie, I made you an egg sandwich just like you like it. It is warming in the microwave.” “I don’t like when you don’t tell me things so I’d really like to know what nothing is and thank you for always thinking about me. You don’t have to put anything to the side for me for the record.” I was hoping my last statement would give her enough confidence to tell me what she was thinking. Rollo looked at us both taking it in and then frowning because Laura just s
I walked outside hoping that Sarah would be able to convince the Alpha to figure out who my family was so we could have a few more answers about where all my powers were coming from. Even Sarah, I now realized wasn’t sure of the extent of how far my powers could grow. I had seemed to be already passing what she could do as a red wolf and even though Sarah didn’t say it I could feel that she was a bit uneasy about it. I hoped it was uneasy as she wasn’t sure how to help not that she too was afraid of me. I waited at the porch until Erin came around still his brooding self and when he took a look at me he just stopped. I stood up and began walking waving at Sarah through the window who was shaking her head. Sarah hadn’t asked about why my guard was so angry with me but I think it was obvious in some ways and she knew it wasn’t really anything she needed to pry into. After all, it was quite possible everything would change after tonight. Sarah didn’t have any answers for me on what t