The pain from the betrayal by his mistress and his driver drove him to madness, making him lash out in ways that felt rash and unjust. But at least it was better than banishing or killing Nathalia. She shouldn’t be punished for the sins of her parents.
“I don’t need anything from you,” her weak voice snapped me out of my thoughts. “You’ve done more than enough, and I’m grateful that I’m alive.”
My jaw dropped in surprise as I stared at her, my eyes wide.
Was this Nathalia speaking to me so politely?
Or was I dreaming?
I hadn’t known she had an ounce of respect until now. We stared at each other for another minute, as uncomfortable silence stretched between us.
My eyes hovered over her body, studying every detail.
Despite her attempts to hide her emotions, they were clear. She no longer looked like the pompous Nathalia I once knew. She had lost so much weight. Dark circles formed under her eyes, and her collarbones were pronounced. Her face looked like it had seen better days.
Her cheeks were hollow, and her fair skin was now tanned, the sun beating down on her mercilessly every day as she performed her tasks.
I was certain she cried herself to sleep every night.
Irritated by the uncomfortable silence, and at a loss for words, I walked away from the door and shut it, gripping the knob tightly.
“Thank you for saving my life,” she whispered before leaving.
I was about to be drowned in pity again when I remembered her instructions.
Fuck!
I had wasted time. I hoped my parents weren’t upset. In a flash, I showered and put on the outfit they had bought for me.
I didn’t spare a second to look in the mirror because I knew I looked gorgeous.
I grabbed my phone and walked out of the room to meet my parents.
“You look breathtaking, just like your mother.” My father’s words made my heart swell with joy as I made my way to the garage.
My mother couldn’t stop blushing at her husband’s compliment.
“I’m sorry I wasted time,” I mumbled, feeling guilty, before hugging them both.
“It’s okay, darling.” A smile curled on my lips as my parents took turns kissing my forehead tenderly.
“After shopping, Daddy and I will take you to get ice cream. I know you’re not a child, but the ice cream there is the best in town. Your father can testify to that,” she said, laughing heartily.
“After that, we’ll run in the woods. It’s something we used to do regularly with Nathalia.” He went silent for a moment. “But we’d love to do it with you. I’d love for us to connect more as a family, if that’s okay with you.” He stared at me, waiting for my response.
“It’s more than okay,” I said, my voice shaking with emotion, though I quickly suppressed the tears.
Tears welled in my eyes at their sweet gesture, and I didn’t even realize when I started crying. Despite blinking hard and fast, they kept coming. For the first time in my life, my parents showed me affection.
The thought that they had thrown a big party for me to celebrate was more than I could ask for.
I was given everything I had cried and prayed for after twenty years of suffering. Thank you, Moon Goddess.
Everything felt beautiful with my loving parents by my side, guiding and supporting me each day.
For the first time in a long time, my life was beginning to make sense.
Aurora
“Easy, baby,” my mother soothed, her hands rubbing my shoulders tenderly as my entire body was consumed by pain.
I bit down hard on my lip, desperate to suppress the screams threatening to escape as my bones cracked mercilessly. I tried to keep a brave face, but the agony was unbearable.
Shifting was hell.
“You’re almost there,” she reassured me, her voice soft yet clear, grounding me for a fleeting moment. But nothing could truly dull this pain-it felt as if it had been forged in the depths of hell itself.
The excruciating torment overwhelmed me, leaving my limbs numb. I collapsed onto the ground, my hands splayed against the damp grass, gasping for breath.
“Poor thing,” my father murmured, letting out a deep sigh. “You’ll be fine.”
I couldn’t hold it in any longer. My mouth flew open, and my screams echoed through the night.
As expected, my parents rushed toward me, offering comfort, but they quickly stepped back as fur began replacing my skin, and my feminine form gave way to something entirely new-a massive silver wolf.
A smile formed in my mind as I saw the pack’s tattoo shimmer, the orange glow of the moon casting an ethereal reflection against my new form.
I took a few steps backward, tilting my head toward the sky and releasing a powerful howl. Pride swelled within me.
Turning, I met my parents’ gazes, my eyes widening in shock at the sheer size of my father’s wolf.
I hadn’t seen many wolves before, but I was certain-his was the largest in the pack.
The earth trembled beneath me as his massive paws struck the ground, his deafening howl piercing the night air.
Moments later, my mother’s call joined his, and I turned to see that she, too, had shifted while I wasn’t looking. Her wolf was powerful, but it still didn’t match my father’s immense presence.
In perfect unison, we slammed our paws against the earth and took off into the open field, our tongues lolling from our mouths in pure exhilaration.
A soft purr rumbled through me as the wind caressed my fur, a sensation so freeing, so beautiful, that I never wanted it to end.
Our fur shone brightly under the full moon as we raced across the field.
Soon, our tattoos began to glow, casting our furs in shades of sunset orange, illuminating our surroundings. After hours of running, we returned to get dressed, putting on our clothes.
I stood back as my parents dressed, watching them with a sense of curiosity. It was strange to see them getting dressed together.
A pang of envy struck my heart when they paused and began to kiss passionately.
I rolled my eyes when I heard my mother’s soft moans, followed by her quiet giggles.
I couldn’t help the heat rising in my cheeks, turning them as red as a tomato.
They loved each other so deeply, never seeming to go a minute without affection.
It made me uncomfortable sometimes.
“Someone’s jealous!” My subconscious taunted me.
“What? No!” I replied silently, though I couldn’t shake the thought.
Maybe I was.
Their closeness reminded me of the empty space in my life, the one reserved for a mate.
Beyond the love of my parents, my heart yearned for something more-a partner to spend forever with, someone I could share every moment without regret.
“Are you okay, darling?” My mother’s voice broke my thoughts, her brows furrowing in concern.
“I’m fine,” I reassured her with a smile, though my gaze fell to her body. She was already dressed.
Tired of standing, I sank to the ground, letting my tense body relax on the wet soil. I didn’t care about the dirt or the tiny insects; I just wanted to unwind under the full moon with my parents.
The air was still as we enjoyed the gentle evening breeze, the only sounds being the birds and crickets, whose songs filled the air with melody.
What more could I ask for?
“Isn’t the sky beautiful?” she said, her eyes getting lost in the splendor of the full moon and twinkling stars.
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