Chapter 4

"Good morning, Whitney ."

When I turned to face the door to say hello to my brother, nobody was waiting. It's just me. Whose voice, though, was that?

It's me, you silly. Wolf of yours.

I jumped. Naturally, this is my birthday. Today I got my wolf. But hearing a voice within my head is strange.

You'll get used to it, she said.

"It will take a while.", I answered.

We have an endless amount of time. said my wolf.

What is your name, please? I prompted her.

"Hazel".

I said to her, "I like it."

"I am sure you do, Whitney ." Get up right now and head over to spend the day with your brother. Apollo is eager to meet me because he has already sensed my presence. She spoke.

I rose full and I'm energized. I'm eager to meet Hazel.

I took a shower, brushed my teeth, and put on sweats and a sweater. Perfect for spending my brother's birthday relaxing.

Alan had already started making pancakes when I went downstairs. Our customary birthday breakfast was served.

He shouted "Happy birthday, Whitney !" and gave me a big bear hug. "Apollo could feel hazel. He can't wait to see his sister at last.

She is eager to meet him as well. I said and grinned broadly at him. Apollo is the best. There is no better wolf than him.

He drew me to the table and said, "Come on, let's eat."

We proceeded to the living room to begin our first movie of the day after we had finished eating. We frequently watched the Avengers series. Great work was done by humans on the films.

Alan and I headed to the kitchen to begin preparing lunch at around 1:00 p.m. We eat lasagna, my favorite food, on my birthday. We eat pizza, his favorite food, on his birthday.

While Alan sat at the kitchen table, I began preparing the lasagna. He said, "Perhaps you'll find your mate soon."

I said, not looking up at him, "Maybe."

I don't like discussing this with him. He is my brother, and discussing sexual activity is strange. And I don't ever want to let him go. I'll find it quite difficult to depart with my friend.

Maybe Brian," he speculated.

I turned to look at him. Would you approve of that?

He nodded and answered, "Yes." "I know you would be safe with him because he is one of our best soldiers. And I already know you like him. You should accompany him because it would be simpler.

I approached and sat down next to him. "Leaving won't be simple for me. Regardless of who my mate is. You are my loved ones. I don't want to go away from you.

He grinned as he answered, "I know, Whit."

"Please don't go, I want you here. I said.

But you will if you discover your soul partner. We will be alright.

"Perhaps I won't locate him.", I spoke and stood back up.

"You never did."

He nodded, "Yes." "But I have a pretty good feeling that you will, and it will be a Brian.

I grinned while rolling my eyes. We shall see.

He stood up and assisted me in finishing our meal. We returned to the living room to watch another movie after eating.

Around seven o'clock, Alan instructed me to get ready. To get to the shifting location in the forest, we had to travel for around 20 minutes.

All wolves report to a tiny area inside the forest for their first shift. It is unique because it is the only location in the forest where you can fully receive the moon's light. The trees in our forest are so dense that the moon hardly shines through them. The only place it shines freely is in the clearing.

I put on the white dress I specifically chose for this evening. On the night of our first shift, it is customary to dress in white. I returned downstairs after putting on my shoes.

At the door, Alan was waiting for me. We stepped outside when he gave me my jacket.

My chest was thumping from my heartbeat. Probably hearing it, Alan took my hand and drew me nearer to him.

He said, "Don't be afraid, Whitney ." "It will be incredible. And you can count on me.

I said, "Thank you." Saying "I love you."

He gave me a side hug and added, "I love you too, little one."

We reached the clearing after traveling for about 20 minutes. There, waiting for us, were my buddies and Luna Rachel.

Luna came over to me first. Dear, Happy birthday. I'm excited to meet your wolf.

"I'm grateful, Aunt Rachell. She is eager to meet you as well. I smiled broadly as I said.

Shirley and Brian approached me while grinning widely. The greeting "Happy birthday, Whit." After saying that, Shirley tightly hugged me.

Saying "Happy birthday, Whitney." Brian kissed my cheek and murmured. Let's meet your wolf now. I don't want you to get sick since it's cold outside.

He is correct. I'm wearing a dress and nothing else in December. Despite wearing a jacket, I am not staying warm. Excitement is the only thing keeping me from shivering.

Whitney, "He's right." Added Alan. Give me your jacket and take a position in the clearing's center, I said.

I stood in the center of the clearing as he instructed. Everyone smiled at me and turned around to give me some space to take off my clothing.

I arranged my dress, undergarments, and shoes into a tidy pile after carefully taking them off. I got back to my feet and peered up at the moon.

"Whitney, are you ready?" said my wolf.

‘I am.’ I answered. How do I accomplish this?

"Just relax. It'll be painful. But resist it not. It will soon be finished. Give up and let me take over. She spoke.

I followed her advice. I inhaled deeply and handed over control of our body and mind to her. My bones began to crack, and I felt that. I screamed a little and fell to my knees.

"You're right, Whit," My brother's voice came to me. "It'll be alright. Simply let go.

It was too painful to bear. It felt as though all of your bones were broken at once.

I resisted the need to vomit and concentrated on relinquishing control.