Chapter 4

I don't know how much time has gone by when she stopped, i just know i don't want her to ever stop. The sun is up already, but we are all displeased when the singing ceases, i can tell through the mindlink. We all loved the effect it had on us.

When she stops, she gets up and faces us, as we all sit closer to each other by now.

"Hello", she says, smiling widely. We all bark our hellos but immediately are taken aback by the sound. I guess we forgot we are still in our wolf form! We are all looking at each other uncomfortably, but since i am the Beta of the pack i have to make a decision here. And i decide to shift back to my human form, completely naked in front of her, and watch as the shock on their faces grows bigger with every person shifting, one by one, in front of them. The boys let out some screams and move closer to each other, but she... she is just amazed.

There is no fear on her face, just awe. Then, that warm smile again. Then surprise, when her eyes fall on me and Liam. And then the realisation...

"THAT'S WHY YOU SMELLED LIKE DOG!!" she squeals and grabs her face with her palms. Everyone is laughing, even i can't control myself and start giggling. I already feel relaxed by her song, but this woman has the power of making everyone happy just by being there. It feels great to see my packmates laugh and being so light-headed,as  it's a rare sight in our pack. 

"I am sorry, i didn't want you to find out this way.", i apologise to her, moving closer. She moves closer as well. 

"Was there a plan to ever let me know?", she tilts her head a bit while asking this question. The truth is, there wasn't. The majority of humans in this town is oblivious to our existance. They might have heard stories, but they are nothing more than stories for them. Fairytales. Amy and her kids could live the same life as the rest of them. Unless, i decided to have her as my mate. Then i would have to tell her everything... Well, now she knows anyway. And i just smile at the thought. And she smiles back, nodding once in understanding. 

Her piercing gaze never left mine, so it took me a while to realise i am still naked. I look around and i see everyone dressed and socializing. Liam is introducing everyone to Amy's boys, and they ask everyone about shifting and stuff. I am the only one without clothes and Amy hasn't looked down there once. I will admit, i am a bit disappointed.

"What are you doing out there? We didn't expect anyone to be here at this hour." I say as i reach for my clothes. 

"We came to get to know the new grounds. I was really busy the first few days of our arrival but it was essential to do so sooner rather than later.", she says, following me closely. Still her gaze never lowers. Is she a lesbian? That's why there's no ring on her finger? She can't be, no. She may not look, but i can smell her arousal, and she smells delicious.

"What do you mean?" i heard Liam right behind us, bringing me back to reality. " Your sons keep saying the same thing but i don't understand it." 

Amy turns to face him. "We are elemental witches. Our powers come from the elements around us. It is essential for us to establish a bond with our surrounding nature, otherwise we will not be as strong. I guess, if you trusted us with your secret, we can trust you with ours..." she said, kind of shyly.

Witches... More witches... The Alpha is not going to like it at all.

"So that song was a spell? You were casting a spell on us?", i got defensive really fast, although i don't mean it. We don't hate the witches like our Alpha, but we are all skeptical about them. And they are all so weird, so you can't really blame us.

"What?",she says, startled. "You interrupted us, remember? How can i prepare a spell for something...someone... i couldn't have known was going to be there? Singing is the fastest way to connect with nature, to tune into the vibrations around you. The melody just comes in my head, depending on what i want to achieve. The melody that you first heard was to greet the forest, the melody after i saw you was to greet you and form a connenction. Was it that unpleasant for you?" She really sounds worried.

"No, no! On the contrary, it was an extremely pleasant, although brief, escape we all needed. And we didn't mean to interrupt anything, we had work to do. And as far as that work is concerned, i need to ask you something.", i get serious, i really need this matter settled before the Alpha gets back.

"This house used to belong to a werewolf family and we used the path behind the house to get to the forest. Today, we came to find alternative routes in the forest, now that you live here. But now you know our secret, so please tell me, is it still necessary to do so, or can we leave things the way they were?"

She listens very carefully, as always, and waits for me to finish in order to respond. She looks at me, nodding, as i utter my question. Her eyes fixed on mine, never averting them from me. She continues to look at me for a few more seconds after i finish and then blurts out, raising one shoulder: "I don't really mind. Let's have breakfast!" Aaand, that absend-minded, bubbly woman i so like, is back.