Once on a full moon

Chapter 2

Lilian POV

My alarm wakes me at 6.30 in the morning. This gives me the perfect amount of time to wake up fully, get changed, get everything ready and leave for university whilst keeping everything in order within the pack. I am the heir to the Crimson Shadow pack and will be the youngest, strongest female pack leader there has been for my pack. As much as that fact amazes me and gives me pride: I will never admit it to anyone but the pressure to do the best for everyone is immense. I don't like to think about that though so I push that thought to the back of my brain. Now I am in the present.

I lay on my bed, which is overflowing with cushions and very comfy blankets, trying to prepare myself for the day ahead. I don't even need to think what's going to happen because I already know. It annoys me but it happens every place I go, like others even the humans can sense that I have a sense of authority. I walk into a room and almost suddenly I am being scrutinised and judged by dozens of prying eyes. Can't they just keep to themselves? I get it with the pack and everything but what I don't get is when it's in public. I know that many pack members show their respect in public but I think it's a bit extreme.

I look back at my clock on my bedside table and it reads 6.50 am. Whoops! I need to get out of bed. As I make my way to my en-suite to freshen up I glance at my reflection thanking the gods for my confidence in the way I see myself. I have long, deep brown wavy hair that cascades like a waterfall to mid way down my back. My piercing forest green eyes are bright with curiosity and courage. I think I look beautiful and I don't want to hide that power. I guess many interpret my confidence as wanting to get guys' attention or just to show off but that's not the case. I do it for myself. To learn to love myself and be kind to myself all the time. And when I say many I mean everyone but family and my bestie/ little sis Jasmine.

Jasmine is only a year younger that me but by far the prettiest girl I have ever seen. She is modest and loyal and will be my future beta. I put all my trust in her all the time and she knows me better than I know myself. It's a shame that she isn't in my year for uni but it's not the end of the world.

As I daydream about anything and everything I get changed from my pyjamas into a cute little flowery sundress. I then pull on my pearly white converse trainers and make my way down stairs.

My sister is sat at the breakfast bar eating pancakes whilst scrolling on what I can only assume is Instagram. She notices me and jumps off her stool running over to give me a hug. "Jas, why are you hugging me so early in the morning? I literally only saw you last night."
"OMG BIG SIS YOU ARE GOING OFF TO UNI TODAY!"
"I know. I am so going to miss you even if I see u you later. I haven't not gone to the same school as you in years." I hug her back as tight as I can before letting go and walking over to the breakfast cupboard to get food.
"So Lils what are you most excited for?"
" ummm, I don't know. Maybe getting to use all the equipment there, especially the art tools!" I say with enthusiasm. I hadn't really thought hard about all the new changes that will be there, all the new faces I am going to see but I can't wait. It's like a little burst of freedom - even if it is only during the day.

"Right, I gotta get going now, see you late. I will tell you all the drama then." I give her one last hug before collecting my things and walking out the door and down our porch steps. I stop and take one look around think how lucky I am before carrying on down the path. My destination: university.