Chapter 11: A warm soulRUDINA” When Ashina gets excited. Her wolf begins to surface and she cannot control it. It has been a very effective quality over the years because fighting excites her but sometimes, other things excite her and she begins to transform. ”  Volk begins to explain after another long silence. ”She is a very powerful wolf, with many traits that could make her the strongest female wolf the world has seen. As you may know, all werewolves can only transform during a full moon. Now, Ashina’s rare gift allows her to transform without a full moon.” He pauses, probably to see if I am following him then continues.”The problem with this is that many werewolves suffer from the inability to control their wolf and in turn cause havoc. Only Lowell can calm her wolf when she transforms.” I nod as he finishes his story and he watches me intently.” N

Chapter 13: New tidesRUDINAI open my eyes and do not feel those warm arms around me. I do not ponder on it for long as I try to get off the bed cause I need to use the bathroom. I start by resting all of my weight on my left side and placing my left shoulder on the wall. I raise to standing and take measured steps to the bathroom. I manage to get in and pee. Then I turn on the water in the bath and fill it with water. Since I had arrived. Ashina had been helping me bathe and it was always after breakfast because I  threw up. I was beginning to feel stronger and I figured I could manage a bath by myself. I get in the water and the cold makes me feel exactly how I had craved. Ashina had always used warm water and I never complained but I only enjoyed bathing with cold water. Maybe it came from my obsession with snow.I get out of the bath after what seems like an hour and I feel a new strength fills my body. I take the towel off its hanger and

Chapter 15: The full moonRUDINAIt's almost nightfall and Ashina and I had chatted none stop since lunch. Well, she did most of the talking but I was feeling confident enough to add a few sentences and never did she make me feel like I had said the wrong thing. She told me about the hunt tonight and how the woods had wild animals and usually, they would compete for who caught the most prey.” We should go inside. You need to rest. Today has been most eventful. I'm so happy you're getting better.” She says as she helps me to my feet and we leave the balcony. ”I have to go to Lowell. I've been here since lunch. Don't get me wrong, I loved every bit of it.” She continues as she helps me lay down on the bed. It felt so good to rest my back as I was more exhausted than I realized. I nod with a smile. Then she bends and hugs me.”I know this must be difficult for you but thank you for letting me be your friend.” She whispers in my ear. There was so much emotion in her voice and she doesn

Chapter 17: The black sheepRUDINAEveryone around me is black and I wonder how I'm the only white-skinned child. There are tiny huts with bamboo roofings all around me. I do not know where I am, what my name is how I got here. I start to wander around and I can feel all eyes are on me. I bow my head as I walk, hoping someone would recognize me and come to me. "Child, come here." comes a woman's voice. I lift my head to find a stern-looking lady watching me. She motions for me to come closer with her hands and I do as I'm told."What is your name?" She demands. I shake my head." You are going to be a member of this pack from now on." She tells me.I nod my head."We are werewolves and so are you. Every child is trained and taught the art of survival. The world is peaceful now but we do not need war to be strong. You shall join that group and take training with them every day. I do not need a weakling in my pack so

Chapter 19: The angelRUDINARight when I set my eyes on her, I recognise her from the picture I had seen downstairs. She walks up to me with a smile and hugs me." I'm so glad to finally meet you, Rudina." Mrs Lycaon says.I had been seating on the hammock and watching the empty fields. Ashina had not come up today and Volk didn't stay after breakfast, it seemed like he was in a hurry.Mrs Lycaon sits beside me and we watch the fields together. There was a bit of an awkward air as none of us knew what to say." It must feel very different for you here, I hope they have been treating you well?" Her voice is melodic and gentle, making me feel like if I listen to her more, I'll end up falling asleep. "Yes, they have." I say.She looks at me with a stunned expression." They mentioned you don't speak much, I am honoured." I smile at the beautiful words coming from her beautiful face. This had