We all had dinner and during dinner, Mom kept on pestering Max to eat more. Max was smiling and it was genuine. He smiles a lot but they are fake and I can feel that, but today, Max's smile was genuine. After dinner Max told everyone that we are going for training and told me to follow him. I did.
When we reached the garden, Max said, " I have a question for you. Can I ask? " I nodded. He said, " I am just curious that why is your mother acting like this. She even told me to call her Mom. "
I said, " Uh... I... Are you uncomfortable with that?"
He said, " It is not that I am uncomfortable. I really like that. She is behaving the same way my mother used to be and I really like that. I am just curious, nothing else. "
So, I told him that Mom knows about his parents and that they died. I thought that he will be angry but he said, " I got it. Now let's begin the training ". I was surprised by this reaction but didn't say anything. I asked, " So, what am I supposed to do first.? "
He said, " What do you mean? Don't you know that you have to run laps and then fly? "
I said, " I thought I have completely learnt flying. Didn't you also say we will practise mind reading."
He said, " Your flying practise will complete when you will be able to fly without warming up. Can you fly in the sky without running? If you are able to then we can focus on other things. "
I said, " I don't know. Let me try. "
I then spread my wings and tried to fly. I reached some height but then I started falling down. Max didn't even lay anything on the ground. I screamed at Max for help but he did nothing. I was scared but the moment I was about to hit ground, my wings started flapping themselves and I landed safely. I was not hurt. The second I stood up, my legs gave in to the fear. Max helped me up and gave me some water.
I drank water and after sometime, calmed down. I said, " Max, you knew that I won't fly higher then why didn't you lay something for me. I could have died."
"I did that to make you learn landing. You can't land with somebody's help. That is something you need to do on your own and you will not die during our training. Don't forget you can heal yourself. "
"Nevertheless you could have given me a warning. Now I have to run laps, right?"
"Yes, you need to develop your stamina until you are able to fly as high as you want without warming up. We will do mind reading after flying."
I started running and after flying for an hour, Max called me and said, " Now are you ready to learn mind reading."
" I am ready. Tell me what to do and I will follow." I said but I was feeling exhausted after flying for a long time. I tried to listen what Max was saying but, I could not focus. Then, I lost consciousness and fainted.
When I woke up, I found myself in my bed and Max, Taylor and Eliza were by my side. Max was relaxed but Taylor and Eliza looked worried. I said, holding my head, " What happened? Why am I here? "
Max said, " You fainted because of exhaustion. You have very poor stamina. You should have told me that you are tired after flying. Why didn't you tell me? "
"I was tired but thought it was not a big deal. I am sorry for not telling you. "
"Laura, I know that this training can be exhausting. You can tell me whenever you feel tired."
" Moreover, it will be hassle for Max to call us everytime you faint. Max can't carry you on his own, right bro " , Taylor said jokingly.
We all started laughing and Eliza said, " Correct. Laura, you don't expect Max to carry you everytime you faint, right. You are very heavy. Look, my fingers have gone numb." Max also started laughing at their stupidity. Max then said to me, " If you want you can rest more, otherwise I am going out for a run. You can join me. You also need to develop your stamina."
I agreed to go for a run but Eliza stopped us. She said, " Max you are going to run at night. It will be dangerous to be out at this time."
Max said, " Eliza, did you forget I am a werewolf. I have not exercised since I came here so, I am going to take a round of the entire town in my wolf form. At this time, almost all humans are asleep. They won't notice me."
"Can I please tag along. I also want to see you in your wolf form. Please. "
Max replied, " It is not that great. But if you want, you will have to sit on my back until I complete running. "
Eliza agreed but then Taylor also insisted to tag along. Max said, " I will not be able to carry two people with me and Laura is not that strong. If you just want to see me in my wolf form, I can show that to you the next day." Taylor, unwillingly agreed and went in to sleep.
We came out and Max turned into his wolf form. Eliza said admiringly, " Wow! Your wolf form is pretty too."
He changed into a huge white wolf amd then said to Eliza, " Hop on." Eliza was surprised and said, " Wow! I can even hear you." I said, " Eliza, quickly hop on before Max loses his temper. "
After running for sometime, we reached back home. We were tired but I said, " Max, can I talk to you? " Max agreed and then I said, " Max, I don't want to learn and practise mind reading. I am sorry but can we learn anything else instead of mind reading. "
Max said, " WHAT? WHY? Why don't you want to learn mind reading. It is a unique and special power. "