The Surfing Lesson Novels & Stories

Callum's Point-of-View Callum stared blankly after the call ended. Natalie suddenly approached him and asked with an air of thoughtfulness, "Did Selene get upset, Cal? I wouldn't have brought forward my coming-of-age ceremony if it didn't coincide with the major pack gathering. If Selene's so opposed to it, we should just drop the whole thing, Cal." She then lowered her head, dramatically wiping away tears in a display of distress as she continued, "I mean, Selene's birthday celebration holds greater significance. It's fine if I skip my coming-of-age ceremony, Cal."

"Your Adam's apple just moved. That's so manly." Hearing that made me nervous. I quickly changed the subject. "Most people learn packed into a car with three or four others, taking turns. I'm teaching you one-on-one, so you'd better focus. Let's pass this test on the first try." Suddenly, Louisa climbed out of the passenger seat and started crawling toward me. When she saw me staring, she smiled. "There's nobody else in the car. Let me sit on your lap, and you can guide me hands-on."