I was never the sporty type of person ever since I was a child. My energy is always; not that too low but not that high either. It was not even in the middle. So I was never good in any sports or any other physical activity as I had the tendency to be clumsy at the wrong moment.
And my 'not clumsy ass' chose to be clumsy at this moment.
I took off, adrenalines pumping on my nerves, as I pushed my legs to run, taking faster steps, hoping to outrun Denv. I was pushing myself so hard, I didn't even have a time to react as I trip over my own legs. Yes, I tripped over my own legs, not even taking ten steps away.
And the adrenaline depleted as lie down on the muddy forest floor. I didn't even have any energy to stand up or raise my head as shame replaced whats supposed to be adrenaline on my system.
And I swear I heard a growl-like-cakle if that was even possible.
"Are you laughing at me?" I exasperate. Glaring at the huge wolf standing infront of me. "Okay fine. I won't run anymore." He just huffed gesturing the way to the clearing with his snout.
Tripping made me realize how stupid I was to even thought of running in the first place. And the pitying-funny looks that I recieved around me told me so too. Who am I even kidding? Running from a werewolf is impossible for a human like me, especially an alpha at that.
Now that I think about it, everything is not making sense. It's true that Denv is taking me to North but he is not even showing any hint of taking me as his mate or even showing any signs of a wolf courting. Yes, he might be holding my arms here and there but more on escorting, like a friend, like a guard he is. I'm not even sure if I hated it, but he gave me a sense of protection that I never thought I needed.
This new feeling must be the reason of the bravery that I felt, erasing the fears and anxiety from before and making me straightly walk towards the clearing. I was supposed to be dreading at this point, hell, I was supposed to be protesting and trying to run again, But I didn't. And I don't even know if it's really because of the sense of protection that I feel or the adrenaline that remained, or maybe because part me knows It was futile or maybe because I don't want to be dragged or carried like a sack with a naked wolf just like what was infront of me right now.
"Let go of me right now! You asdfgdjfkkfl!!!!!"
A lot of pairs came out of the woods the same time as we come out. Some are running towards where the tents are, some are just walking. It was really a sight to see. Some are walking hand in hand, there's someone a man or a woman dragging someone, or carrying a passed out person. And there's like the one infront who's yelling profanities, a man, punching the back of the wolf, which is also a man, who remain unfazed.
"You are not taking me with you! You asdfdhdjkdkdl"
(A/N: Im not really good at cursed words. Feel free to think of any cursed words you like)
But the man, who's completely naked, kept walking, unfazed. Like he's not naked, and he's not carrying a grown man too.
Mating Ceremony is really astonishing and magical. No matter how many times I watched, Mating Ceremony always surprise me. So surprising that I was also a part of it, on the brink of being chosen too. If what I think is true, that Denv is simple taking me to North since he deemed my pack unsafe for a weak like me, then what If someone in the North will choose me as a mate?
I hope not.
A slap woke me from my reverie that made my jaw dropped. He became silent, his face and ears tinged red and I swear I heard the Denv in his wolf form snort. Then came the curses again. Then another slap. And a lot of curses.
"Is that really alright?" I turned to Denv who only gave me a nod guiding me to a direction.
When I lift my eyes, it feels like all those adrenaline, the sense of protection that Denv gave escaped me as I stared at Alpha Bryans who's expression switching from glad, sad and unsure. No matter how and where I am, Alpha Bryans and his pack really felt like home, and that's the reason I broke and sob as the tiredness and realizations took a toll on me.
"I'm going to North, Alpha." I sob. Hugging Alpha Bryans, who in returns welcome me in a big assuring hug.
"Sshh. It's fine Abrielle. You're going to be fine." Words of assurance rained on my ears as I sobbed on Alpha Bryans arms. It was him who supported me when I was alone, who took me in like I was his daughter, who made my life in the pack easy, safe and secured. Alpha Bryans is the reason why his pack felt like home. It was also this reason why going to North scared me so much. Scared I would be left alone or worst locked up since I was weak as they believed.
"Alpha." I heard Denv, and my arms tigthened around Alpha Bryans arms. "I see she's well taken cared of in your pack." Another voice said then a sound of writing.
"She's like my daughter."
"You treat everyone in your pack like a family, as always." The same voice said. "The respect of the Royal Family goes to you Alpha Bryans."
I stiffined as I heard what the voice said, too scared to turn around to confirm if it was really the King who's talking. I lift my eyes to look at my Alpha who then nooded, assuring me it was fine. So I turned around and look at the person around us.
Denv stood at the side, already clothed, there's two more wolf at his back and the one infront is a man with a darkest hair, tanned skin and forest green eyes. Smiling like a kind angel he was but his eyes held mystery, intelligence and danger I don't want to prod.
"Thank you. Your grace." Alpha Bryan said. Nudging me.
I looked down feeling somewhat scared and embarrased for staring at the King far too long. Staring is rude, and staring in the King is rudest. I can't help it, if I hadn't know him being King and an Alpha, he'll be just like a normal good-looking person for me.
"But she needs to go to North, just like the others." He said making me tremble again. "Do not worry, if all is well, you'll be back in your original pack once again. Then we'll do a formal and real Mating Ceremony when all of this is over."
The king walked away with his two companion, leaving Denv who smiled at me awkwardly. "What. . .?"
"You'll know once you're in the North." Denv said. Looking firm.
"Just think of this as a vacation Brielle. You'll be back after a month or two." Alpha Bryans said as he gave a one last smile and squeeze on my shoulder before he walked away.
"Now, shall we." Denv said gesturing to the car. I didn't even noticed it until Denv points it as I was wallowing in pity on my Alpha's warm hug.
"But I'm muddy and. . ." I said, flailing my arms on myself. I don't even need to continue my words as one look, one can see how muddy, dirty and there's also dried blood from scratches I had from tripping and walking around the forest aimlessly.
"The sooner you'll get inside, the sooner you'll be clean." He said, plastering his goofy smile, escorting me towards the car.
As soon as I got in the car, the car starts and we ware running away from the Ceremony like we were in a hurry. My eyes kept shutting down, tiredness and sleepiness consuming me, my muscles hurt. Then a gentle hand touched my knees,
"The bleeding stopped but it's not healing." Someone said, a man, but it's not Denv. He must be pertaining to the wounds and scratches I got.
There's a murmur on the background but I had a hard time concentrating around me. The last thing I heard was a voice saying;
"She is not healing!" A scream.
