In the morning, I opened my eyes to blue and pink colored walls and a huge bed under me, I was going to scream but held back as I realized where I was.
I had a bath, got dressed and got breakfast. It was still 7am when I finished and did the dishes.
I ran my hands through my hair as I thought of braiding my hair. I think I should go out and discover my surrounding.
I walked out and my feet moved of their own accord towards faint noises of fighting and running… is someone hurt or is there a fight going on?
I immediately ran towards that direction and found myself at the pack's training ground.
Everyone was training, doing their exercise or mock fighting to improve their skills.
Wow, they got up so early to practice, my former pack would hardly practice at all. Even the ladies here practice, the kids too. Everyone is here… the Alpha, Luna, Beta and Beta female.
Astonishment crossed my face and I suddenly had an idea. Maybe I can learn some of the moves by watching them. I know I'm not allowed to but I should know some moves to protect myself from danger.
I climbed a tree and sat on a strong branch which gave me a perfect view of the field but I was hidden behind the massive leaves.
I was secretly watching all their moves and how they fight, defend in both human and wolf form.
Franco is very hard to defeat, he has already taken down about five warriors like they're nothing.
'That's why he's a Beta stupid', Ellie mocked.
'Yeah, yeah, I know but have you seen his mate Mariya, she is equally strong as him'.
'I wonder what'll happen if they both fight each other, who would be the winner?'
I was curious too but I know they won't fight each other because they're mates, the loving scene from yesterday was enough to know that.
'Sounds romantic. And I could see the same love between the Alpha Carl and his mate', she said dreamily.
I was so immersed in talking to my wolf that I didn't notice that I had been caught. There was a crowd gathered around the tree and it was until a clever person thought of throwing a stone at my head, that I snapped out of my dreamland.
The stone hit me with such force on my forehead that my reflexes started working - I held my head as I said 'ah'.
I looked down at the crowd gathered and glared at everyone, daring them to throw the stone again.
But instead…
"Adira, come down now", it was an order from Alpha Carl.
I immediately remembered the reason I was sitting on the tree and my face showed how scared and nervous I was of their reaction for finding out.
I face palmed myself and cursed myself for being so stupid and not paying attention.
When I got down, Luna June came to me with a concerned face, putting a hand on my shoulder.
"Are you ok? Are you hurt anywhere?"
"I am fine thank you", I said in a low voice not meeting the eyes of the angry Alpha.
"But what were you doing up there?"
At this question I looked up to see everyone looking at me with a questioning look on their faces which was mixed with an angry glare from Alpha Carl.
"Uhmmm… I… uhhh… I was just"
Ughh, what should I say? If I say the truth then God knows what would happen.
I'll be safe if I lie but what should I say to make them believe me.
'Well tell them a half truth and half lie just as you did when you were telling them about him' , my wolf is wonderful although she can be sarcastic.
"Well?", Alpha Carl stated impatiently.
"Umm… I was… I got up early and had nothing to do, so I thought of familiarizing myself with the surrounding. Then I saw this tree, I was just exploring it until you came".
Honestly, I was very nervous from the inside but didn't want to show it or they'll know I was lying and I'll be banished before even becoming a part of the pack.
"Didn't I clarify earlier that you are not allowed to roam the pack grounds", Alpha Carl replied angrily, half growling. I flinched, I haven't seen him this angry before.
Everyone was watching and I was embarrassed.
"Yes Alpha but I just wanted to know where I live a little better".
"But that still doesn't answer my question"
Franco and Mariya tried to explain on my behalf but he glared at them and they shut up. They looked at me with sympathy which was the last thing I wanted to see.
Luna June interrupted our conversation
"Honey, let it go. Every wolf needs to know their surrounding, if it's safe or not"
"What do you mean? I told the guards to protect her so why does she need to double check, doesn't she trust us?", he gazed at me with a questioning look at his last sentence.
"No honey, I mean that she just wants to get comfortable and familiar with her surrounding. She can know where to head to incase of emergencies and where would be safe for her".
"I do hate to admit it but you're right", he said with an upset face which made the Luna elbow him with a playful glare.
Alpha Carl looked at her with lust adoration and love in his eyes. The emotions which were clearly mirrored in the Luna's eyes.
He grabbed her face and they were just going to kiss when Franco fake cleared his throat which earned him a glare from Alpha and he immediately covered it up with a cough.
Luna June giggled and came to stand with me making a frown appear on the Alpha's face.
"Ok, back to training everyone", Alpha Carl commanded.
"Adira, go back to the cottage and don't sit on trees ever again, it's dangerous", he said with some concern and then left. Only Luna, Mariya and I were left behind.
Luna June patted my shoulder with a light smile, "Will you be ok on your own? I can come with you".
"No, no Luna, it's okay. I am fine and don't want you to miss your training for an outsider", I replied looking shameful at my actions.
"You're not an outsider Adira, you are a part of our pack. I know there's still time for the results to be announced but whatever it is, I have already accepted you as a member of our pack".
I looked at her with gratitude and couldn't control myself and hugged her, "Thank you, thank you so much Luna".
"It's June. Luna sounds like an old lady, I am hardly 26", she and Mariya chuckled.
"We're your friends Adira", Mariya said. But the word friend brought some unwanted memories.
"Ok bye, see ya", June said jogging back. I turned back to Mariya who placed a hand on my shoulder.
"I'm not going to talk to you in riddles", her words made me confused, "I know you were watching us training".
She knows… Moon Goddess help me.