Lynexia laid on her couch, reading a book. She could hear the chirping of the birds outside. She could hear the sound of the breeze rustling through the trees. The rays of the sun came through the window and shone on her face. She closed her eyes and breathed in the fresh air. She allowed the book to fall to her chest. For a moment she was back home, in the mountains of Wyoming, in her room in her parents' house. She could hear the pups playing outside and the other teens squabbling in the backyard. She heard her mother singing in the kitchen and smelled chicken roasting in the oven. Her father was in his study talking to his beta about his next moves for the pack.Lynexia was ripped from her peaceful moment by the knock at the door. She sighed and sat up. She placed the book on the coffee table and walked to the door. She opened the door to find Melania standing there. "Would you like to go for a walk?" Melania asked. Lynexia thought for a moment. She really wanted to be alone but th

The woods were a common place for Lynexia to spend most of her time. There were few times when she didn't return home with scratches and a few broken bones every day. Rydell would repair the bike without complaint. Whenever she bandaged an injury, Melania smiled and was understanding. Lynexia was grateful for the warmth and understanding she received from this new family. She knew that it wasn't easy for them to watch her take risks and get hurt, but she was determined to prove herself. She was determined to explore every inch of the forest and learn its secrets. It was beginning to look like Lynexia would be able to settle in well there. There were glimpses of her possibly still becoming the woman her parents always wanted her to become. Alpha Xander and Luna Ginger continued to serve dinner every week at his house. Alrik wasn't as present as he once was. One day, Lynexia finally asked Melania where Alrik had been. Melania explained that he was trying to respect her space and her re