8 Echoes of
my
wolf …
L
I must have drifted into sleep when Xander took me to the guest bedroom upstairs .
Something tickled me on my chin and I opened my eyes .
I was in the Northern forests this time around the same forest where I had been attacked by those Feral wolves .
Cold air brushed against my skin as I stood among the towering trees , their branches blocking off the light from the sun or was it the moon – I couldn’t tell what time of the day it was .
How did I get here ? I wondered looking around .
I was so sure I was in the human world or did something happen to me while I was sleeping ? My heart raced as I strained my eyes in the darkness hoping those wolves would not attack again .
I try to bring out my phone to call someone , maybe Nathan , since I was back here , perhaps , he would take my calls or respond to
my messages .
But when I looked down , I was d in strange – looking clothes .
It was made with part metal , the kind used by warriors to fight in the old time and the other part was made of a really light material that resembled the gown , I had worn when I was healing at the healer’s quarters in White Mountain pack .
How had I gotten into this ? I wondered again .
Was there another attack ? Was this Ramsey’s doing ?
“ L … ”
Suddenly , a voice called out .
The whisper seemed toe from everywhere and nowhere at once .
I spun around , my hear racing and eyes wide , as I searched for the source of the voice but all I could see were the trees blending into the shadows .
“ L … ” the voice came again .
I shuddered stumbling backwards as I tried to look for a weapon .
I would not allow them to attack me again .
Anything that would make me stay away from Ramsey .
I bent slowly , searching the ground around me while my eyes scanned my surroundings .
“ Who’s there ? ” I called out with a trembling voice .
I found something long and thick … maybe it was a stick .
It was so dark , that I couldn’t see .
I picked it up and held it in front of me .
“ L ! ” the voice came the third time and it sounded like it was behind me .
I whirled around but saw only trees and shadows .
“ Why don’t you stop being a coward and show yourself ” I called out , my voice wavering .
“ I’m here , L , ” the voice echoed , now seeming toe from my left .
“ I’ve always been here .
”
I turned once more , frustration and fear building within me .
“ Who are you ? What do you want ? ”
A soft chuckle resonated through the trees .
“ I am your wolf , L .
The part of you that you’ve
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forgotten , the part that’s been trapped .
”
I whipped my head to the side again , from where it seemed the voice wasing from but there was no one there , just more trees , more shadows .
Panic rose in my chest as I turned again , this time to my right but the forest was still empty it was just me and the voice … I guess .
“ What do you mean , my wolf ? ” I scoffed .
“ No ! That’s impossible .
I don’t have a wolf .
If this is a means to scare me , then you’re failing because I’m just a werecreature without a wolf .
” “ Are you so sure ? ” the voice asked , a hint of sadness colouring its tone .
“ You are not just a werewolf , L … if you were , I wouldn’t be here inside you , waiting all these years .
”
“ Inside me ? ” I paused “ You’re inside me ? ”
–
“ Yes ! ” the voice came again .
“ I’ve been here all this while .
I came to you the other day but you got so scared and left .
I’m sorry , I couldn’t heal you after the attack .
It’s just that … ”
“ Hold on ! ” I interrupted the voice , lowering my stick weapon but not letting it go .
“ What sort of absurdity is this ? If you are really inside me , I would know .
You will manifest .
You’re lying , trying to get my hopes high or maybe you’re working with those damn Feral wolves .
”
“ No ! ” the voice said vehemently , it sounded offended .
“ Something is holding me back .
I cannot .
even physicallymunicate with you except through the dream world .
I am caged , trapped in something that I cannot understand .
You must go back to your mother … she will help you figure it out .
Tell her everything … ”
“ My mother ? ” Iughed dryly .
“ Did you bring me here ? Did you bring me back to this world because you wanted me to return to my mother ? ”
“ No , L .
That’s now what I mean .
Your mom is … ”
“ You think my parents would suddenly forgive me out of the blues ? ” I cut the voice short before .
it continued .
“ They hate me in case you haven’t noticed and the only thing they might do is kill me .
Look , I’ve been through so much already … I don’t want another dose of that trauma .
”
There was a short pause from the voice before it continued .
“ Appearances can be deceiving , L … Do not believe the front presented at you .
Something is holding me … us back .
It’s like a trap and if you don’t do anything , I might never meet you … ever … ”
My pulse quickened .
“ I don’t understand .
What has that got to do with me ? A trap ? What trap ? ” I repeated my voice cracking .
“ You must try to save us , L ! ” the voice urged , growing softer , more distant .
“ A lot of lives rely on me and it’s only a matter of time before the veils are tornpletely .
When you save yourself , when you break free from the illusions binding you , then I’lle , fully manifested .
”
“ What illusions ? ” I pressed “ What are you even talking about .
”
“ You must trust your instincts , L ! ” the voice was fading now … I could barely hear it .
“ It will guide you to the truth .
”
I turned in a frantic circle , my eyes darting between the trees the voice was definitely noting from inside me .
I would feel it , right ?
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* Just tell me specifically what I need to save , who I need to save ? What are you talking about ? ” I demanded , my voice rising in desperation .
“ Wait ! ” I called out as another whisper came from the trees .
“ Don’t go ! I still don’t understand ! I don’t have a wolf or anything , I’m a deviant .
I’m not like others ! ”
Silence.
The voice was gone leaving me standing alone in the stillness of the forest , I stood .
there , frozen , my heart still thudding as I tried to entangle everything the voice had said .
And then just suddenly , the forest shifted .
The air grew colder and thick with tension .
My neck prickled … something was happening , I could feel it .
Slowly , I became aware of movements in the shadows between the trees .
Red eyes gleamed in the darkness with low growls filling the air .
My breath caught in my throat as I realized I was surrounded .
It was the Feral Wolves – the exact ones that had attacked me before .
They weren’t alone … they hade with the other creature in white , the one who had attacked me .
It wasrger than I remembered .
It moved with an unnatural fluidity and the face which in the past was a mass of nothing , suddenly became clear to me .
At least , I could make out the eyes .
“ Well … well , ” it purred , its voice filled with mockery .
“ Look who’se back to y ”
I took a step back , my heart pounding so hard that I was afraid it might burst from my chest .
I lifted the stick and pointed at it .
“ Stay away from me ,” I warned , though my voice quavered with
fear .
“ That’s what you’re going to fight me with , Moonsinge ?! ” It chuckled “ You’re different from the other ones although , you all share one thing inmon – Stupidity ,” It huffed .
“ But I can see that you’ve made the right choice .
You’ve chosen him … faster than the others ever did .
“ No ! ” I shook my head vehemently .
“ I didn’t choose anything .
This is just a dream … it has to be .
I am in the human world and not here with you .
”
“ Is it ?” itughed , its eyes beaming with amusement .
“ Or is it the truth your consciousness refuses to see ? You’re so close , L .
So close to embracing your true nature .
”
My throat tightened .
“ What true nature ? ” I asked , backing away slowly , my feet dragging against the damp forest floor .
–
Its mouth became visible to me .
It grinned , revealing rows of beautiful pearly teeth .
“ You should choose already the final choice , I mean – all the way , it added , its voice dripping with glee .
“ Let him in .
Let him show you how much you’ve been missing ”
I shook my head , stepping back , trying to distance myself from the creature .
“ No … No ! I don’t want anything from you !
But it onlyughed .
“ You don’t understand yet , do you ? Being with him , that’s a choice .
You’ve made your stance .
The freedom … the power….
you’ve only scratched the surface – it can all be
yours .
”
The Ferals around me began to growl , their hackles raised as they closed in on me .
My heart was
hantine facto
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against the rough bark of a tree .
“ No , ” I whispered , terror wing at my throat .
I just need to wake up .
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This is definitely a dream .
“ You’re lying .
This isn’t real .
”
The creature crouched , preparing to strike .
“ Let him in , and he’ll show you a world you’ve only
dreamed of … ”
With a bone – chilling howl and a terrifying burst of speed , the creature leapt towards me , ws stretched like before .
I threw up my arms in an attempt to shield myself , a scream tearing from my throat –
“ NO ! ”
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When I opened my eyes , sitting in a recliner across the room was , Xander … eyes fixed on me intently .
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