Huntress or Wolf

Chapter 13: So What Happens Next?

I waved my hand in his face and then he stepped out of his trance to look for whatever books he had about the fire. He brought down a book that's actually a historical fiction book that I've read before. "Okay when I say books involving the fire I mean history books, something practical."

He ignores me and starts flipping through it. He points to a picture in the book.

"There."

I lean in and look at the photo. It's a hunter with a she-wolf and a baby. Definitely a wolf baby.

"I remember this story! The Luna takes away her baby's wolf abilities so it appears as a normal girl! And then she trusted a huntress to look after her! The building is burning and everything! And after that, it ends when it says that the huntress takes in the baby as her own child! It reminds me so much of Ice Age."

After I finished rambling, I took it all in.

"Oh."

I look from the photo in the book and then at Evly then back to the photo.

"Is it even possible? I mean surely my mom would tell me if I was adopted or not."

"I'm not so sure about that... Like she kind of didn't tell you and then you found out on your own." "Their test was trying to get me to shift."

"Wait hold up. They tested on you. What..."

"It wasn't those kind of tests, Katie."

Phew!

"The whole coma was part of a test. I still can't believe it though. It does make sense though."

Evly looked so pale I thought she might faint. I voluntarily closed the book and me and Mason sent each other messages through our eyes.

"What was that for?"

That's what his message through his eyes told me. Seriously... I made eye contact and then looked at Evly a bit then back to Mason. Mason slowly turned his head to look at Evly who was staring down at the book. She was about to faint for sure. She almost fell to the floor but Mason caught her. He is such a lost boy.

"Maybe we should get you to bed so you can rest. It's a lot to take in."

Evly only nodded slightly. Mason decided to be a real gentlemen I guess because he picked her up bridal style and carried her to his room. Poor Evly was so stunned and in shock all she did was stare off into the distance.

1 hour later...
Evly woke up after an hour. She looked well-rested but she was still so wary. I would hate to be in her position.

"Hey! How you feeling? I brought you some water."

She is so pale...

"I'm ok. The nightmares stopped."

I was handing Evly her cup of water when I heard screaming and something crashing. And then came Mason's voice. Obviously yelling at someone. I looked to the doorway to see Mason pushing in Evly's mother against her will. I smiled and gave Evly her water before whipping my head to glare at Mason. He only glared back and gave one final push.

"Sit down."

I scooted over to make room for Evly's mother. Goodness gracious. No wonder Charlotte calls Evly's mom Mama Bear. She sat obediently and gave Mason a fake smile. Wouldn't she be happy to have a talk with Evly? We all sat in complete silence before Evly cleared her throat, breaking the deadly silence.

"So. Um. There's a photo I want to ask you about."

So worried...

"Oh?"

Why am I more worried than her mom? Mason showed her the picture.

"Oh..."

"Erm. Mrs. uh, Mrs. Mama Bear. I'm not sure if you're aware but Evly is now a werewolf."

"She always has been."

"So you did know. But you kept it from me..."

"Evly. It's not like that. I-I didn't... I couldn't. Your mother was a very nice woman. Very sincere and just looking at you now is looking into those pleading eyes again. She asked me to look after you. She had wiped away your ability to shift and it cost her. I'm sorry and that's all I can tell you."

"That's why you wouldn't let me go on missions. You never gave me a real reason but I guess now you are."

Evly kept a straight face that looked so emotionless but I could see behind that mask. Her emotions were building up inside. She looked to me to help her out.

"Thank you Mrs. Mama Bear. It was nice meeting you."

"What? That's it? I don't get to take my daughter home?"

I was about to reassure her when Mr. High and Mighty stepped in. He's so blunt sometimes.

"She's not your daughter like you just told us. She's a werewolf so she has to stay here. She has new responsibilities now."

I couldn't help but facepalm myself. How do I deal with him... Oh wait. I have to because he's my brother. So glad he's only facepalm worthy sometimes. So glad he's actually a cool brother.

"I think I could use some more rest."

She said it so quietly that we barely caught it. Mason and Mama Bear quietly exited. I got up to leave but Evly grabbed my wrist as soon as I stood up. I sat back down slowly.

"Are you alright?"

She gave me a soft smile.

"I'm fine. I just... Needed to just be with a friend instead."

"So, what's on your mind?"

"What's it like. To shift into a wolf."

"Well you do have another voice in your head that's actually a part of you."

"Yes, I've experienced that."

"Umm. There's nothing to it really. The main thing is that you have to learn to be in control."

"I've experienced that too...."

"Well then that's great! I promise you that when you shift it won't seem so scary. It's actually pretty fun!"

She seemed to be calm now. After a little bit of small talk Mason came running. He barged in, throwing open the doors.

"Um. Hi? Uh..."

He was panting and looked really nervous. I knew exactly what he was going to say.

"Spit it out Mason."

He choked on his words after my remark.

"Okay. Evly about that rain check. Is tomorrow night good? Because if it's not I can totally reschedule. On second thought that seems too soon I'll make sure to change the date right now and..."

"How about three days from today? Does that sound good?"

Thank you Evly for saving my brother from a heart attack. His lips curved into a giant smile. I couldn't help but roll my eyes. He came around me and gave Evly a quick peck on the lips. They're cute together but just sometimes he's a little overly obsessive. After he left, Evly sat there until she knew for sure he couldn't hear what she was going to say next. She looked at me as her smile fades a bit. "So. What happens next?"

"Welcome to the pack, Evly."