Chapter 11

The next morning, I woke up feeling refreshed after having one of the best sleeps of my life. It was as if my nerves and thoughts finally quieted and relaxed me.

"It's because I've been suppressed this whole time. Now we can let our true self be free."

"I don't know about that yet. I don't think humans are supposed to know about us."

"No, but we can find a pack to live in! We can be surrounded by our own. We can live free there."

"I don't know the first thing about a pack or werewolves. Maybe I should mention something to Ma and Pa?"

"Hmm, they are wolves."

"Their what!?"

"Their wolves too, can't you smell them?"

"Is that what the new smell in the house is?"

"Yes, everyone has a unique smell to them as a wolf. Usually, it is quite an earthy scent. Your mate, however, will smell differently. Of smells that really speak to you."

"I don't think I should let Ma and Pa know just yet. They always told me not to take off the necklace. If I won't put it back on, then I should keep this a secret for a little bit longer."

"Then you should get ready for school and out of the house now. It's still early, and they are sleeping. Can you hear their slow breaths as they sleep?"

I listened carefully. I could pick up the clock ticking and a tap somewhere slowly dripping. Then, I finally heard it, the slight breath of someone else. Slow and steady.

"I can hear it, Evelyn! I really can!"

"You just have to focus. I'm here for you. I will guide you."

"Maybe this won't be so bad after all."

I bounced out of bed and headed for the washroom to quickly clean up before getting dressed and sneaking out.

"Let's go for a run before school."

I silently agreed as I ran towards the woods. I dropped my bag and shyly started to undress when I heard footsteps.

"Who's there?" I peaked behind the tree I was standing behind.

"Sorry, it's just me," Krewe said as he emerged naked from behind another tree.

I couldn't help but stare. The muscles all over his body were something I had never seen before. It was like looking at a statue. My eyes continued downwards, and I saw his manhood on display. I looked away quickly as I noticed a smirk on his face.

"Why are you naked?"

"Same reason you're about to be."

"Why are you here?"

"I came to see if you were interested in running with me this morning."

"Naked!?"

"Haha, no. In our wolf forms. What do you say?"

"Well, look away."

"You don't have to be shy about it. Your apart of our world now. It's all natural."

"Well, it's not natural for me yet. Please, turn around?"

"Alright."

As Krewe spun around, I undressed. I felt like he was trying hard not to take a peak. Finally, undressed, I shifted. It was easier this. It still hurts, but surprisingly, it's easier.

My wolf looked around and saw another wolf twice her size. I remember Krewe shifting that first time, but with the shock of it all, I never took him in fully. He was a black wolf with shiny fur and green eyes. He came up close to Evelyn, sniffing the air at first, and then he rubbed his snout along her neck. It was like he was embracing her.

"Our mate loves us!"

"Love!? No way! We barely know them!"

"It's the mate bond, and I love him just as much back!"

Krewe's wolf then took off running.

"Ready, Sawyer?"

"Yes."

With my answer, Evelyn bounded after him. Our wolves ran and ran all throughout the woods. They took turns chasing each other, playfully nipping each other here and there. We ran until we got to the lake house again. Evelyn stood crouched in the shadows as she sensed others nearby. Krewe's wolf nudged me from behind as a way of telling me to follow. He took the lead. Evelyn was still hesitant. Krewe walked off and disappeared around back. He then came out walking out of the house after a few minutes towards me.

"Here, take these and change. You can then come in and say hello to Max and Elizabeth. Hang out for a bit."

I felt conflicted in this moment. I didn't know if I wanted others to know. I also would be missing school. My heart started to race as Evelyn started to back away.

"Please don't run," Krewe said softly, "I mindlinked them, I told them you were a wolf and you would join us. Their excited. Please join us today?"

I stood there frozen. I wanted to run, but I was also curious about this new world. I didn't know what to do.

"What do we do, Evelyn?"

"We should stay. We can learn more."

"What about school?"

"School is for humans. You are a wolf. Born from the Moon Goddess, rooted to the earth, and craving for a pack life. Please stay."

I controlled Evelyn to shift in front of Krewe. My emotions were running high again, and I'm not sure where the courage came to shift and stand before him naked. But I did.

"You're naked," Krewe blushed, taking me in.

"You said it was normal," I said as I grabbed the clothes and started getting dressed.

He had brought me a shirt that was way too big for me and hung down to my knees like a dress. The sweatpants were baggy and barely did up.

"Whose clothes are these?" I said as I sniffed them, realizing before he said the words that they were his.

"Mine. Is something wrong?"

"No, their just a little big, don't you think?"

Krewe laughed, "I guess so. Maybe one of the girls has something you can borrow."

"Girls?" I said, lifting a brow.

"Elizabeth and another friend of ours, Shiloh."

"I don't know about this."

"Come on! It will be fun!"

So I followed Krewe up the steps to the lake house. I could hear laughter coming from within.

"Sawyer!" Elizabeth ran over and gave me a hug. "Congratulations on finding your wolf!"

"Thanks?"

"Liz, take it easy on her. She's new. How's it going, beautiful?" Max said as he leaned in for a hug, too.

"Always the charmer."

Max seemed a lot like Ceasar. Always trying to charm the ladies. It made me laugh.

"What did I do?"

"You just remind me of my best friend, is all."

"Glad I could make you feel comfortable. You have a great smile and an even better laugh."

Krewe grabbed my hand and led me over to the last person to be introduced. I felt instant sparks as our hands met. It felt warm and gave me butterflies in my stomach. Then, I let go of his hand just as fast. It then felt cold and empty.

I smiled, "You must be Shiloh! It's great to meet you."

"How do you know Krewe," she glared at me.

"We met just the other day when I was at work."

"You work? For what pack? What job do you do?"

"Haha, not for a pack. I work at a diner. I'm new to this whole wolf thing."

"This whole wolf thing? Who do you think you are? Do you think you're better than us because you live amongst humans?"

"No, sorry. Did I say something wrong?" I suddenly felt insecure and wanted to hide under a rock. So I stepped back and bumped into Max. I grabbed his hand for support.

"Shy! Don't be rude to our guest!" Krewe barked out.

"Our guest! She isn't even a part of our pack? What do you think your mother and father would say? She's practically a rogue Krewe! Why do you even care about her?" Shiloh stormed off out the back door.

"I'll be back!" Krewe ran after her.

"Did I do something wrong?"

Elizabeth and Max shook their heads, feeling just as confused as I did.