*Stephanie*
I locked myself in the room for days without food or water, the thought of eating and drinking felt suddenly wrong.
how I could be eating when my mother had starved to death?
It was all clear, the reason no pack had wanted me was clear. I am the daughter of a traitor, an abomination to the werewolf realm.
No one wanted to associate with me. I hated the fact that almost everyone knew who I am except me. I wept till my eye bags became saggy.
My eyes were red and puffy and my nose ran like a fountain. I had been avoiding Maggi because of her part in it, also because I had vowed never to show my weakness.
My life in Oklahoma became clearer. The dots were matching and connecting, the pieces were merging and puzzle were getting solved.
I had once heard the tale of the rejected wolf that was left to die because he had threatened the realm, "It could not have been mother right? I thought it was a male wolf" liittle wonder Kate had been mean to me
oh yeah the Luna queen had once threatened to expose who I was, she must have changed her mind when she got to know I didn't even know who I was.
"Why did mum have to die like that? Why do I have to pay for it
I don't deserve any of it, no I don't! Scott was better off in my position, he owns the spot I met myself! Why did mum have to choose Jake over Derick. Derick was older but he was a good man, if only mum had chosen him, maybe, just maybe she wouldn't have died a miserable death"
A lot of 'why' and 'only ifs' crossed my mind, then I thought of Derick and took out my cell phone to dial his line.
"hello Derick"
"hey Stephanie" he replied.
I wanted to ask how he was, but all I did was sob
"what do I do Derick, what do I do?" I asked as I continued wailing.
"Steph, you're going to stand firm, raise your head high, shoulders up and you are going to push through"
"alright darling?" thanks tee I said and ended the call.
I tossed my phone aside, staring at it from afar, I lashed out at myself for crying so much. I decide to carry my scar about with smile still on my face. I lifted my body off the bed, wiped my tears and went to the bathroom for a sweet warm water bath.
Soon I got out of the bathroom, dried my hair and applied some skin suiting body cream on my skin as I hummed along a solemn music from the window, after that, I took out my peach colored gown that Derick had gotten for me and wore it, it was beautiful and perfect, it sat well on my body pronouncing every bit of curves I had with elegance.
I went to the dressing mirror, sat my butt on the chair and did a little touch on my face, my red lip stick was the last. I stared at myself in the mirror wondering if the new me will be accepted.
"will I be accepted? I said.
My anxiety started setting in, I could feel my hands and legs shaking and getting all sweaty.
Easy Steph easy. I rushed down to get my bag, opened it, took two pills and downed it with water. I took a deep breath and looked at myself wondering what will happen once I opened the door knob. I had always liked it simple, now I want more!
Fuck acceptance! I should be the one accepting them, I'm the one who is hurt, it's my life that was stolen! And I'm gonna have it back!
I held the door knob, took a deep breath and proceeded outside. It was breakfast o'clock, I joined them at the table.
"oh my gracious goddess, you look amazing Steph" Maggi exclaimed. "I'm glad you're okay"she, continued.
I looked at her and forced a smile, she helped pull out a chair beside scott and I sat down. She looked at us both passionately, I wondered what was going on her mind.
"I see someone has been busy applying makeover on herself while Maggi was worried sick about her", Scott whispered
what? Did he just say that? Why does he have to be rude? I wondered
"I see someone has been leaching off momma for long, the female hunts while the males eats", I replied.
I saw him hold a fist and tilt his head.
Yes! I got him! I smiled with the corner of my lips. Maggi raised her brow while she ate
"can you both please be silent when we eat?" She commanded
"yes Maggi we should" I responded.
"Ahemm hmm hmm" , scott clears his throat and started,
"theres nothing bad talking over the food mum, I will like to know more about our lady here, what company do you work for back in Oklahoma? it might help to fix you a job here in Colorado. For example, I work with Mac Tyson Insurance company and I'm currently a managing director ,I wor...."he was still listing his achievements when I cut him short
" are you sure you want to know about me or you want to tell me about you? If you want to know about me, then fine. I got a skill from my mother", I paused a bit
Maggi raised her head a bit in surprise and anticipation.
yes I got her attention. I wanted to get her attention.
Then I continued, "my mother had good skills in cleaning after people's messes and that exactly was what I do in Oklahoma to survive. I scrub the floor that was messed up by people, dispose their trash, I cleaned their gents to survive, it was all about surviving the day, before thinking of the next. All thanks to Olivia, I could do all that"
Maggi dropped her cutlery and stood up immediately I finished talking, she headed to the kitchen and took a while. I turned to Scott
"are you okay with my profile or you need to hear some more?"
His eyes were sharp enough to drill a skull. Something in me cheered me:
Stephanie !Stephanie! Way to go girl! That's the spirit!
The pain I read in his eyes was a relief and in a way, comforted me.
Maggi entered and sat on the couch, I stood up and took my dish to the kitchen. "I will like to take a walk to get familiar with the environment" I said.
Scotts stood up as well offering to come along.
"If a wolf leaves his pack and wanders around alone, it might become a stray wolf, for Maggi's sake I will follow you."
I rejected the offer but Maggi had nodded in agreement, that he goes with me. I opened the door and stormed out increasing my pace on every step I took.
*SCOTT*
"Why did she have to do all that make over, when her scent was enough to melt an ice berg? Damn it! She looked so stunning".
I stared at her full boobs and gobbled down some saliva, then moved down to her waist observing every curves, her waist was tiny compared to her hips, she looked softer and smoother. Those curves were perfect like the Kardashians', her long legs were perfect and brings this urgent appeal and desire to worship them and admire the whole lower body and her female anatomy. I can't believe I'm drooling over her.
I could feel my willy ache for freedom in my pant. To make matters worse, she had to turned towards my direction again!
she couldn't have seen me staring could she?
She sat beside me, drowning me in her sumptuous scent. I had to do something, I had to say something, but I couldn't figure what to say. Without thinking, I opened my mouth and said something. I could see the pain beneath those make over, the response she gave threw me off balance. she was a witty girl, and for some reason I loved it. I wanted her the more, so I proceeded. This time, I said too much, my heart ached from seeing her hide her pain, I felt guilty for all the ones she had gone through, I folded my arm into fist wishing I could knock myself out. My anger rose like a whirl wind, but I was angry at myself, I promise to protect her, promise never to make her cry and to help her heal.
She had grown on me since the day I saw her in the woods. Lifting her body off the ground had lifted a part in me, I thought it was the one in need, I think it is certain now she definitely has something on me. She stormed out of the house and I followed, watching her butt dangle in rhythm to her pace.